Pollock
Veritiv Pollock is a B2B wholesale distributor of cleaning, packaging, and retail supplies serving ten vertical markets including healthcare, manufacturing, food service, and government. Founded in 1918, it operates as a subsidiary of Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV).
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1918
- HeadquartersGrand Prairie, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Pollock does
Pollock is a B2B wholesale distributor of cleaning, packaging, and retail supplies, founded in 1918 as the Pollock-Burt Paper Box Company in Dallas. Operating today as Veritiv Pollock, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV, recently taken private), the company is organized around three core solution lines—Facility Solutions (anchored by the proprietary Radiance™ commercial cleaning-chemicals brand), Packaging Solutions (custom and stock packaging, corrugated, automation equipment, kitting, cold chain), and Retail Solutions (store supplies, fixtures, displays, hangers, signage)—and serves ten vertical markets including healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, distribution and warehousing, education and government, food service, retail, building service contractors, entertainment and hospitality, and office.
Underlying the distribution business is a vertically-integrated operating stack: the PollockConnect/PollockAdvantage2 e-commerce and spend-management platform enables 24/7 ordering, order tracking, shipping monitoring, and expense/budget reporting; eight ISO 9001:2015-certified corrugated manufacturing sites (plus FSC, PEFC, AIB, and UN4G HazMat certifications) provide in-house converter economics; thirty-six global design centers handle custom packaging engineering; and a private fleet of more than 100 trucks, eight distribution/manufacturing facilities across Texas, Georgia, California, and New Jersey, plus access to Veritiv's 130 solutions centers and manufacturing sites on three continents, deliver claimed 90% US coverage within two days and 99% on-time delivery.
Commercially, the firm runs a hybrid sales-led go-to-market with dedicated field sales and account management for enterprise accounts, inside sales and self-serve e-commerce for mid-market, plus the long-running Partnership Program (12+ years; Platinum x3, Gold x2, Silver x1 supplier tiers) that aligns roughly 30 named strategic suppliers (GOJO/Purell, Diversey, GP Pro, Novolex, Sealed Air, 3M, Amcor, CloroxPro, Ecolab, etc.) with customer loyalty rewards. Pricing is quote-based across most categories and is not publicly disclosed; the Dallas Cowboys are the most prominent named flagship customer (20+ year relationship), and the company states that 75% of top pharma and medical device companies trust Veritiv Pollock for packaging.
Pollock firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Pollock
- Legal name
- Pollock Investments Incorporated
- Website
- https://pollock.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1918
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Veritiv Pollock is a B2B wholesale distributor of cleaning, packaging, and retail supplies serving ten vertical markets including healthcare, manufacturing, food service, and government. Founded in 1918, it operates as a subsidiary of Veritiv Corporation (NYSE: VRTV).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Pollock industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Distribution Services
- NAICS
- Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (424130)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial & Facility Maintenance (MRO) Cleaning Supplies Distribution (CRAOAGAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Dry Foods & Staples Packaging (Cereals, Pasta, Rice) (IMALAHAJ)
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Where Pollock is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Grand Prairie
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices7 records
Markets served
Pollock business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Distribution of Facility, Packaging & Retail Supplies: Veritiv Pollock generates revenue by distributing a broad range of facility cleaning supplies, packaging materials, and retail essentials to businesses across multiple vertical markets. Revenue is derived from the sale of products across categories including cleaning chemicals, janitorial supplies, PPE, food service disposables, corrugated packaging, tape, labels, stretch film, and office essentials. The company also provides custom packaging design services, corrugated manufacturing, packaging automation equipment, and fulfillment/kitting services. Pricing is quote-based for most product categories.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based B2B pricing for enterprise and mid-market accounts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
Pollock product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Veritiv Pollock is a B2B wholesale distribution company that sources, supplies, and delivers facility cleaning supplies, packaging materials, and retail essentials to commercial customers across 10 industry verticals. The company distributes products spanning cleaning chemicals, janitorial supplies, PPE, food service disposables, corrugated packaging, tape, labels, stretch film, and office essentials, and also operates vertically-integrated corrugated packaging manufacturing and custom packaging design services through 36 global design centers. Distribution is supported by a proprietary e-commerce platform (PollockConnect.com), an owned fleet of 100+ trucks, and 8 manufacturing/distribution facilities, with 90% of the U.S. reachable in two days or less.
Product overview
Veritiv Pollock is a distribution company offering a portfolio of integrated solutions organized around three core product lines: Facility Solutions (anchored by the Radiance™ sub-brand for commercial cleaning chemicals and facility supplies), Packaging Solutions (custom and stock packaging materials, corrugated manufacturing, and automation equipment), and Retail Solutions (store supplies, fixtures, displays, and distribution services). The company also operates an e-commerce platform (PollockConnect/PollockAdvantage2) for online procurement and spend management, and runs a Partnership Program loyalty initiative. The products function as interconnected service offerings that share logistics, supply chain infrastructure, and customer account management through a unified platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Radiance: A comprehensive line of high-quality commercial cleaning chemicals and facility solutions to keep workplaces clean, healthy, and under budget.
- TUFflex
- BrodieBoards
Products and services
- Facility Solutions Customized logistics and supply management for facility needs including cleaning and disinfecting products, personal protective equipment, touchless restroom products, janitorial supplies, and inventory management programs. Targeted at commercial facility operators, building service contractors, and property managers across multiple verticals.
- Packaging Solutions Complete packaging offering including custom and stock packaging materials, vertically-integrated corrugated manufacturing, packaging automation equipment, cold chain solutions, and kitting/fulfillment services. Supported by 36 global design centers and 8 ISO 9001:2015-certified, FSC, PEFC, AIB, and UN4G-certified manufacturing sites. Targeted at manufacturers, food processors, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and logistics operators.
- Retail Solutions Store supply and customized distribution programs including branded shopping bags, gift boxes, hangers, tags, labels, fixtures, displays, signage, cleaning products, and new store opening/remodel supply coordination. Targeted at retail chains, brands, and hospitality/entertainment venues managing in-store presentation and operations.
- Radiance Premium Facility Solutions Proprietary product brand offering a comprehensive line of commercial cleaning chemicals, sanitizers, disinfectants, touchless restroom products, dispensing systems, janitorial supplies, and paper products for facility cleaning applications. Marketed to commercial cleaning customers and facility operators.
- PollockConnect (PollockAdvantage2) E-commerce Platform Proprietary e-commerce and spend management platform enabling 24/7 online ordering, order tracking, shipping status monitoring, expense tracking, and centralized budget allocation and reporting. Accessible via computer or mobile device for purchasing, account management, and procurement workflow support across the facility, packaging, and retail product catalog.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99% on-time delivery
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Pollock
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles7 records
Pollock technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Pollock partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
39 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum (3x points), platinum (3x points) and gold (2x points), gold (2x points), silver (1x point), flagship customer partnership, industry affiliation and government procurement.
- GOJO (Purell)platinum (3x points)GOJO, maker of Purell hand sanitizers, is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in Veritiv Pollock's Partnership Program. Purell products earn customers 3x points in the loyalty program.
- CorruKraftplatinum (3x points) and gold (2x points)CorruKraft is a corrugated packaging supplier and strategic supplier partner at both Platinum and Gold tiers in Veritiv Pollock's Partnership Program. Products earn 3x and 2x points respectively.
- Diverseyplatinum (3x points)Diversey is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering cleaning and hygiene solutions.
- Essity (USSCO)platinum (3x points)Essity (USSCO) is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing professional hygiene and cleaning solutions.
- GP Pro (Georgia-Pacific)platinum (3x points)Georgia-Pacific Professional (GP Pro) is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional towel, tissue, and soap dispensing systems.
- Hospeco Brandsplatinum (3x points)Hospeco Brands is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing facility and cleaning supplies.
- KC Professionalplatinum (3x points)KC Professional is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional cleaning and hygiene products.
- Novolexplatinum (3x points)Novolex is a Platinum-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing packaging and foodservice products.
- Radianceplatinum (3x points)Radiance is Veritiv Pollock's proprietary brand of high-quality commercial cleaning chemicals and facility solutions, featured as a Platinum-level supplier in the Partnership Program.
- Dart Sologold (2x points)Dart Solo is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing foodservice and packaging solutions.
- Fineline Settingsgold (2x points)Fineline Settings is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Essity/Torkgold (2x points)Essity/Tork is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional hygiene products.
- LK Packaginggold (2x points)LK Packaging is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- ACR Storesgold (2x points)ACR Stores is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- HandiFoilgold (2x points)HandiFoil is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing aluminum foil and foodservice packaging.
- Kärchergold (2x points)Kärcher is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional cleaning equipment.
- ICx (now iconectiv)gold (2x points)ICx is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Brook + Whittlegold (2x points)Brook + Whittle is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing label and packaging solutions.
- Procter & Gamble (P&G)gold (2x points)Procter & Gamble is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Sealed Airgold (2x points)Sealed Air is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing protective packaging solutions.
- Reckitt/Lysol ProSolutionsgold (2x points)Reckitt/Lysol ProSolutions is a Gold-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional cleaning and disinfection products.
- 3Msilver (1x point)3M is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering packaging, sealing, and labeling solutions.
- Amcorsilver (1x point)Amcor is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing flexible and rigid packaging.
- Bocks Boardsilver (1x point)Bocks Board is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing packaging materials.
- CloroxProsilver (1x point)CloroxPro is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering professional cleaning and disinfection solutions.
- Ecolabsilver (1x point)Ecolab is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing cleaning, disinfection, and water management solutions.
- Fresh Productssilver (1x point)Fresh Products is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- IPG/Intertape Polymer Groupsilver (1x point)IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing tape and packaging solutions.
- Midlabsilver (1x point)Midlab is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering cleaning and hygiene products.
- Odell Corporationsilver (1x point)Odell Corporation is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Paragon Filmssilver (1x point)Paragon Films is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, providing stretch film and packaging film.
- ProdLsilver (1x point)ProdL is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Rubbermaid Commercial Productssilver (1x point)Rubbermaid Commercial Products is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program, offering commercial cleaning and facility products.
- Sigma Stretch Filmsilver (1x point)Sigma Stretch Film is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Solaris Papersilver (1x point)Solaris Paper is a Silver-level strategic supplier partner in the Veritiv Pollock Partnership Program.
- Dallas Cowboysflagship customer partnershipVeritiv Pollock has been a proud partner of the Dallas Cowboys since approximately 2003, assisting them in reducing retail supply costs, maintaining a clean and safe facility, and enhancing sustainability efforts for over 20 years.
- BOMA Internationalindustry affiliationVeritiv Pollock is associated with BOMA International, a dynamic international federation of 108 local associations worldwide representing the commercial real estate industry.
- ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association)industry affiliationISSA is a trade association with more than 4,700 member companies from over 83 countries representing cleaning and maintenance products, equipment and related services. Veritiv Pollock is associated with ISSA.
- AbilityOnegovernment procurementVeritiv Pollock is an authorized distributor and reseller of AbilityOne products, supporting government and private sector companies in achieving corporate social responsibility and supplier diversity goals.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Pollock competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sysco: Sysco is the largest broadline foodservice distributor in the US and a competitor in foodservice disposables, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products serving restaurants, healthcare, and education, partially overlapping with Pollock's Food Service vertical.
- Uline: Uline is a broadline distributor of shipping, packaging, industrial, and janitorial supplies with a national catalog/fulfillment model that overlaps with Pollock's Packaging and Facility Solutions, though Uline's self-serve catalog approach differs from Pollock's field-sales-heavy GTM.
- Ecolab: Ecolab is a major provider of cleaning, sanitation, and water management solutions, and a Silver-tier strategic supplier partner to Pollock. Its direct enterprise sales motion and growing direct-to-customer chemical programs overlap with the cleaning-chemical and infection-prevention offerings Pollock distributes under its Radiance brand.
- Veritiv Corporation: Veritiv is Pollock's corporate parent and a major North American distribution company offering packaging, facility solutions, and print services. Its broader product portfolio, public market standing (NYSE), and Clayton Dubilier & Rice ownership establish a strategic ceiling and floor for Pollock's operating economics.
- HD Supply: HD Supply (now White Cap / Home Depot Pro) is one of the largest industrial and MRO distribution platforms in North America, with a substantial janitorial, facility maintenance, and packaging offering that overlaps with Pollock's verticals on a much broader scale.
- Grainger: Grainger is a leading broadline industrial/MRO distributor whose janitorial, cleaning, and packaging categories compete with Pollock's facility and packaging solutions for maintenance buyer budgets across enterprise customers.
Direct peers
- Imperial Dade: Imperial Dade is the largest privately held foodservice packaging and janitorial/sanitation distributor in North America. It mirrors Pollock's product mix of cleaning chemicals, paper, packaging materials, and retail supplies with multi-vertical customer coverage and a vendor-partner loyalty program.
- Bunzl: Bunzl is the largest specialized distribution company in North America and Europe, focused on janitorial/sanitation, foodservice packaging, and retail supplies. It directly competes with Pollock across all three of Pollock's core solution lines (Facility, Packaging, Retail) with a comparable B2B sales-led model and supplier-partner structure.
- S.P. Richards: S.P. Richards is a wholesale distributor of office products, janitorial/sanitation, breakroom, and facility supplies, operating on a Partnership/loyalty-program model similar to Pollock's, targeting the office products resellers and B2B facility customers.
- BradyPLUS: BradyPLUS is a specialty distributor of janitorial, sanitation, foodservice, and industrial packaging supplies serving the same Building Service Contractors, Education & Government, and Healthcare verticals as Pollock, with a quote-based field sales model.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about Pollock
What does Pollock do?
Veritiv Pollock is a B2B wholesale distribution company that sources, supplies, and delivers facility cleaning supplies, packaging materials, and retail essentials to commercial customers across 10 industry verticals. The company distributes products spanning cleaning chemicals, janitorial supplies, PPE, food service disposables, corrugated packaging, tape, labels, stretch film, and office essentials, and also operates vertically-integrated corrugated packaging manufacturing and custom packaging design services through 36 global design centers. Distribution is supported by a proprietary e-commerce platform (PollockConnect.com), an owned fleet of 100+ trucks, and 8 manufacturing/distribution facilities, with 90% of the U.S. reachable in two days or less.
Is Pollock a public or private company?
Pollock is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Pollock founded?
Pollock was founded in 1918. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Pollock based?
Pollock is headquartered in Grand Prairie, United States, in the North America region.
How does Pollock make money?
One revenue line is on record: distribution of Facility, Packaging & Retail Supplies.
Who are Pollock's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sysco, Uline, Ecolab, Veritiv Corporation, HD Supply and Grainger. Direct peers are Imperial Dade, Bunzl, S.P. Richards and BradyPLUS.
Does Pollock have an API?
No public API is recorded for Pollock.
What industry is Pollock in?
Pollock's product category is Industrial Distribution Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAOAGAJ, Industrial & Facility Maintenance (MRO) Cleaning Supplies Distribution, with a secondary code of IMALAHAJ, Dry Foods & Staples Packaging (Cereals, Pasta, Rice). Its NAICS code is 42385 and its SIC code is 5190.