What M&G Packaging does

M&G Packaging is a Port Washington, NY-based private wholesaler and distributor of packaging, shipping, and TSA screening supplies, operating for over 60 years in service of the air freight community. The company's customer base consists of airlines, freight forwarders, and couriers across the US and abroad, with the firm claiming to serve the majority of these operators in its market. Its product portfolio spans an extensive catalog of consumables — corrugated boxes, carton sealing and specialty tapes, poly bags and sheeting, bubble and paperboard mailers, labels and tags, stretch and shrink films, strapping systems, mailing tubes, kraft paper and protective wraps, and cold chain insulated shippers — alongside industrial packaging equipment such as stretch wrappers, case sealers, automated bagging machines, shrink wrap machines, and strapping machines. It also markets reusable and disposable air freight cargo containers and operates a BioNatur Plastics sub-brand for biodegradable and eco-friendly products.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through its website, supplemented by phone-based sales support and dedicated equipment specialists who handle custom equipment purchasing solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; customers must contact the company directly for specific items and quotes, with large-order discounts and credit terms available to qualifying buyers. Distribution is supported by warehouses worldwide, enabling global fulfillment to its enterprise customer base. The company's competitive positioning emphasizes 60+ years of category experience in air freight, an extensive multi-thousand-SKU catalog, and sustainability leadership through its BioNatur Plastics product line. There is no public ownership, investor backing, funding history, or M&A activity disclosed, and management team information is not publicly available.

Name

M&G Packaging

Legal name

M&G Packaging

Website

https://mgpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

M&G Packaging is a Port Washington, NY-based wholesaler of packaging, shipping, and TSA screening supplies, serving airlines, freight forwarders, and couriers globally for over 60 years through an e-commerce catalog and direct sales channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: M&G Packaging generates revenue through the sale of packaging, shipping, and TSA screening supplies, as well as packaging equipment including stretch wrappers, case sealers, automated bagging machines, shrink wrap machines, and strapping machines. Pricing is quote-based with contact required for specific items and price quotes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

M&G Packaging is a wholesaler and direct-to-consumer distributor of packaging, shipping, and TSA screening supplies serving the air freight community for over 60 years. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of packaging consumables (boxes, tapes, poly bags, mailers, films, labels) and packaging equipment (stretch wrappers, case sealers, automated bagging machines, shrink wrap and strapping machines) sold through their e-commerce website and supported by global warehouses. They also sell eco-friendly products under the BioNatur Plastics sub-brand.

Product overview

M&G Packaging is a packaging and shipping supplies distributor serving the air freight community for over 60 years. The company operates as a single unified offering—primarily an e-commerce catalog model—providing a complete line of packaging, shipping, and TSA screening supplies through its website. Their product portfolio centers on packaging equipment (stretch wrappers, case sealers, automated bagging machines, shrink wrap machines, strapping machines) combined with an extensive range of consumable packaging materials including boxes, tapes, poly bags, bubble mailers, labels, tags, stretch/shrink films, mailing tubes, and protective wraps. The company also offers eco-friendly products under the BioNatur Plastics brand and cold chain solutions including insulated shippers and cold packs. Customers include airlines, freight forwarders, and couriers throughout the US and abroad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BioNatur Plastics: A line of biodegradable and eco-friendly products, mentioned as part of the company's green movement initiatives.

Products and services

• Packaging Equipment Industrial packaging machinery including stretch wrappers, case sealers, automated bagging machines, shrink wrap machines, and strapping machines designed to increase throughput, reduce labor costs, and improve packaging consistency for air freight and logistics operations.
• Corrugated and Paperboard Boxes
• Carton Sealing and Specialty Tapes
• Poly Bags and Sheeting
• Bubble Mailers and Protective Pouches
• Shipping Labels and Tags
• Stretch Film and Shrink Film
• Strapping and Tools
• Mailing Tubes and Envelopes
• Cold Chain and Insulated Shippers
• BioNatur Plastics Eco-Friendly Products
• Air Freight Cargo Containers
• Kraft Paper and Protective Wraps
• Folding Cartons
• RENATURE Biodegradable Loose Fill

Quantifiable outcome

• Stretch film can be stretched up to 260%, increasing yield and saving money
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BioNatur PlasticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBioNatur Plastics is referenced as a product line that M&G Packaging is actively engaged with as part of their leadership in the green movement. M&G Packaging expands their diverse product lines with the latest biodegradable and eco-friendly products through this relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Imperial Dade: Large North American distributor of foodservice packaging, janitorial, and industrial packaging supplies. Comparable wholesale distribution model with overlapping SKU categories.
• ULINE: North America's largest distributor of packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies with a catalog that significantly overlaps M&G's boxes, poly bags, tapes, stretch film, and packaging equipment. Closest direct peer in product breadth and channel model.
• Veritiv: Public packaging and facility solutions distributor serving print, publishing, and industrial customers with packaging products, equipment, and supplies — directly comparable business model and product mix to M&G.
• Berlin Packaging: Global hybrid packaging supplier and distributor offering rigid and flexible containers, closures, and value-added services to consumer goods and industrial customers — directly comparable supply-and-distribute model.
• Air Sea Containers: Specialty distributor of air freight cargo containers, ULDs, and related packaging to airlines and freight forwarders — the closest niche peer to M&G in the air freight packaging vertical.

Broad incumbents

• Bunzl: Global distribution and outsourcing group supplying packaging, foodservice, and hygiene products across multiple verticals. Overlaps with M&G in packaging supply distribution at much greater scale and geographic breadth.
• Grainger: Large industrial MRO and packaging supplier with a broad catalog and well-developed B2B e-commerce platform. Overlaps with M&G on packaging supplies and equipment sales to commercial buyers.
• McMaster-Carr: Industrial supply distributor with extensive packaging, shipping, and material-handling product lines. Comparable B2B distribution model with a best-in-class digital buying experience that benchmarks M&G's customer-facing UX.
• Staples Business Advantage: B2B arm of Staples supplying office, facility, and shipping/packaging supplies to enterprise accounts via contract pricing and e-commerce. Comparable customer base and product categories to M&G's SMB/SMB-and-enterprise mix.

Emerging players

• Amazon Business: Digital-first B2B procurement marketplace offering boxes, poly bags, tapes, and packaging equipment with instant pricing, broad selection, and fast delivery — the emerging competitive threat to traditional packaging distributors like M&G.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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