Triple P Packaging

What Triple P Packaging does

Triple P Packaging & Paper Products, Inc. is a privately held custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1966 by Francis Shaughnessy and headquartered in Brockton, Massachusetts, 25 miles south of Boston. The company designs and manufactures physical packaging products including corrugated boxes, custom wood crates, protective foam packaging, folding cartons, military-spec packaging, and air cushion void-fill systems, and it operates from 100,000+ square feet of company-owned manufacturing and storage space across two buildings. Its underlying technology stack centers on CAD/CAM design, AutoCAD-powered wood crate engineering, computer-operated beam saws for precision cutting, and a multi-process foam manufacturing toolkit (die cutting, convoluting, hot wiring, profile cutting, routing, laminating, heat welding, and gluing).

The business serves more than 250 businesses and government agencies, primarily New England manufacturers and distributors but with stated growth into nationwide and international shipments, and across customer tiers from small retail businesses to Fortune 500 international conglomerates and the U.S. Armed Forces. Triple P generates revenue through one-time sales of custom-manufactured packaging products, hardware sales (authorized distribution of Free Flow Packaging International and Pactiv Air air cushion machines), and professional services including design and engineering, JIT warehousing and inventory management, on-site packaging and crating, and containerization. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly; customer acquisition is sales-led, with co-owner Gregory O'Connell leading an outside sales effort, complemented by the company website, customer testimonials, and contact forms. The company holds ISPM-15 and MIL-STD-129P certifications supporting defense and international export customers, and is co-owned and operated by Richard Shaughnessy (President) and Gregory O'Connell (Vice President), each with over 40 years of packaging industry experience.

Name

Triple P Packaging

Legal name

Triple P Packaging & Paper Products, Inc

Website

https://tripleppackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Triple P Packaging is a privately held custom packaging manufacturer founded in 1966 and based in Brockton, MA. It designs and produces corrugated boxes, wood crates, foam packaging, folding cartons, and military-spec packaging for 250+ manufacturers, retailers, Fortune 500 firms, and U.S. defense customers across New England and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191), All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics Foam Products (3086), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Custom packaging manufacturing
• Corrugated boxes production
• Protective foam packaging
• Wood crating solutions
• Military spec packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Brockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Products: Sale of custom-designed packaging products including corrugated boxes, protective foam packaging, folding cartons, and custom wood crating. Products are manufactured to customer specifications and sold as one-time purchases.
2. Packaging Materials & Supplies: Sale of standard packaging materials and supplies including air cushions and related products. Authorized distributor of air cushion machines from Free Flow Packaging International and Pactiv Air.
3. Packaging Services: Services including design & engineering, warehousing & inventory management, on-site packaging & crating, and containerization. Just-in-time delivery services help customers reduce warehousing and inventory costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Triple P Packaging designs, manufactures, and distributes custom and standard packaging products including corrugated boxes, protective foam packaging, folding cartons, custom wood crating, and military spec packaging. The company also provides complementary services including design & engineering, just-in-time warehousing and inventory management, on-site packaging & crating, and containerization. Operating from a 100,000+ sq. ft. facility in Brockton, MA, the company delivers to over 250 businesses and government agencies with its own fleet of trucks.

Product overview

Triple P Packaging offers a comprehensive portfolio of physical packaging products and services. The core product line includes six main packaging types: Protective Foam Packaging (custom foam cushioning), Folding Cartons & Boxes (paperboard retail packaging), Custom Wood Crating (heavy-duty wooden crates), Corrugated Boxes (fiberboard shipping boxes), Military Spec Packaging (defense-grade crates), and Packaging Materials & Supplies (air cushion machines). These are complemented by four professional services: Design & Engineering (custom packaging design with CAD/CAM), Warehousing & Inventory Management (JIT delivery solutions), On-Site Packaging & Crating (mobile packaging services), and Containerization (intermodal shipping). The company operates manufacturing facilities in Brockton, MA with over 100,000 square feet of space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Protective Foam Packaging Custom design and manufacture of protective foam packaging using polyethylene, polyester, polyurethane, expanded polystyrene, and molded polypropylene foams. Processes include die cutting, convoluting, hot wiring, profile cutting, routing, laminating, heat welding, and gluing. Designed for customers needing protective cushioning for fragile or sensitive products.
• Folding Cartons & Boxes High-quality folding cartons produced from paperboard or chipboard (SBS, boxboard, chipboard) with printing capabilities including direct print, offset lithograph, and digital printing. Popular structures include auto bottoms, tuck ends, tray style, seal ends, and sleeves. For retail products and consumer goods packaging.
• Custom Wood Crating State-of-the-art wooden crate construction designed and manufactured using AutoCAD software and computer-operated high-performance beam saws. Includes cleated plywood boxes and ISPM-15 compliant packaging for international shipments. For heavy-duty shipping, oversized freight, and international exports.
• Corrugated Boxes Versatile corrugated fiberboard boxes manufactured in various sizes and shapes with multiple layers or walls. Styles include regular slotted containers (RSC), half slotted containers, telescope boxes, folders, rigid boxes, self-erecting boxes, and interior forms. For general shipping and storage across industries.
• Military Spec Packaging Custom specialty crates and pallets for military branches using Pelican cases, Zero fabricated aluminum and molded plastic cases, and Platt professional cases. Handles government contract documentation including DD250 inspection forms and MIL-STD-129P Double Density Bar Coding compliance. For U.S. Armed Forces and defense industry contractors.
• Packaging Materials & Supplies Official authorized distributor of air cushion machines from Free Flow Packaging International and Pactiv Air. Machines create void-fill on-demand filling preformed perforated pouches at 20-70 feet per minute. For businesses needing void-fill packaging solutions to minimize inventory space.
• Design & Engineering Packaging design and engineering service using CAD/CAM technology with over 15 years average experience on the team. Develops ideal package configurations considering structure, weight, sensitivity, shipping environment, and end-user requirements. Provides prototype testing before orders. For customers needing custom-tailored packaging solutions.
• Warehousing & Inventory Management Just-in-time (JIT) delivery solutions with over 100,000 square feet of warehouse and manufacturing space. Helps reduce warehousing and inventory costs while maintaining bulk purchase savings. For businesses seeking to minimize inventory carrying costs and warehousing footprint.
• On-Site Packaging & Crating Custom on-site packaging and crating service bringing expertise, manpower, and materials to customer locations. Offerings include wood crating, corrugated liners, foam cushioning, and custom pallets and cushioned skids. For customers needing packaging services at their own facilities.
• Containerization Intermodal container shipping services including loading, unloading, pre-ship inspection, blocking, bracing and shoring, container depot administration, and international export documentation and expediting. For customers needing complete container loading and export documentation.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Free Flow Packaging InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriple P Packaging is an official authorized distributor of air cushion machines from Free Flow Packaging International. These machines create void-fill on-demand, minimizing inventory space requirements, filling preformed perforated pouches at 20-70 feet per minute.
• Pactiv AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTriple P Packaging is an official authorized distributor of air cushion machines from Pactiv Air. These durable and versatile machines create void-fill on-demand, minimizing inventory space requirements.
• PelicanminorOthersPelican cases manufactured in Torrance, CA are among the hundreds of materials employed by Triple P in creating specialty packaging for the military and defense industry.
• ZerominorOthersZero fabricated aluminum and molded plastic cases manufactured in Salt Lake, UT are employed in creating specialty packaging for military and defense industry customers.
• PlattminorOthersPlatt professional cases manufactured in Chicago, IL are among the materials utilized by Triple P in creating specialty packaging for military and defense industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• UFP Industries: Major manufacturer of wood packaging components, pallets, crates, and protective packaging serving industrial customers; the most direct match to Triple P's custom wood crating and ISPM-15 export compliance business, though at much larger scale.
• Ranpak Holdings: Paper-based protective packaging specialist (cushioning, void-fill, wrapping systems sold through distributor networks like Triple P); directly comparable through Triple P's authorized distribution of Free Flow / Pactiv Air cushion machines.
• Menasha Corporation: Privately held manufacturer of corrugated, folding cartons, and protective packaging serving retail, industrial, and consumer goods customers; comparable operating model — private, family-influenced, custom-design heavy — at larger scale.
• Pregis LLC: PE-backed protective packaging manufacturer (foam, paper, automated systems); directly comparable to Triple P's protective foam manufacturing and air-cushion distribution model, with a stronger focus on automated equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Westrock: World's largest containerboard/paper-based packaging producer following the 2024 merger; competes with Triple P on corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and protective packaging, with vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with paperboard, protective, and industrial packaging divisions; overlaps with Triple P's folding cartons, protective foam, and on-site packaging services for industrial customers.
• Greif, Inc. Global industrial packaging manufacturer (steel, plastic, fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers, and protective packaging); comparable to Triple P's rigid/industrial protective offerings and containerization services for manufacturing customers.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Global protective packaging manufacturer (Bubble Wrap, Instapak foam-in-place, automated packaging systems); directly comparable to Triple P's protective foam packaging and air-cushion distribution lines, with broader product portfolio and global reach.
• Pratt Industries: Privately held U.S. corrugated packaging giant with substantial recycled mill capacity; competes with Triple P's corrugated box production for manufacturing and distribution customers in regional markets.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Large publicly traded corrugated and protective packaging manufacturer; overlaps with Triple P's corrugated box, wood crating, and packaging design serving manufacturing customers, but operates at national scale rather than regional custom focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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