S. Walter Packaging

Name

S. Walter Packaging

Legal name

S. Walter Packaging

Website

https://swalter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1904

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

S. Walter Packaging is a 120-year-old Philadelphia-based custom retail packaging distributor and light manufacturer selling stock packaging, short-run printing, and fully custom production to retailers, food service operators, jewelers, and beauty brands across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Retail Packaging

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219), Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Printing (32311)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Plastics, Foil & Coated Paper Bags (2673), Commercial Printing (2750)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Paper Packaging (Gift Boxes, Luxury Cartons, Composite Paper Cans) (IMALACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Bakery Packaging & Decor Supplies Wholesale (AFAIAFAL), Packaging & Product Brand Design (BPAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Custom retail packaging
• Printed gift bags
• Specialty paper products
• Branded packaging solutions
• Retail bag printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Solutions: S. Walter Packaging provides custom packaging solutions including bags, boxes, tissue paper, and accessories. The company operates a direct sales model with an online store and catalog for stock items, complemented by custom printing services for differentiated products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

S. Walter Packaging manufactures and distributes custom retail packaging including bags, boxes, tissue paper, and gift packaging for retailers, jewelry stores, bakeries, and restaurants. The company operates an in-house short-run printing operation (hot stamp, flexo, digital) producing 100-3,000 impressions, and coordinates fully custom production through domestic and overseas vendor networks for orders of 1,000+ units. It complements products with creative design services, global sourcing, warehousing, inventory management, and right-on-time logistics.

Product overview

S. Walter Packaging is a custom packaging solutions provider founded in 1904, offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products and printing services for retailers. The core offering includes both short-run printing (hot stamp, flexo ink, and digital printing for runs of 100-3,000 impressions) and fully custom printing (requiring minimums of 1,000 units). The product portfolio spans bags & bows, paper bags, custom tissue paper, gift bags, gift boxes, retail bags, eco-friendly packaging, and custom retail bags. Services include creative design, global sourcing, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics/distribution. The company operates an online store and a specialty paper division (industrial.swalter.com).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Short Run Printing Post-printing service that imprints pre-made stock bags, boxes, and ribbon using hot-stamping, ink printing (flexo), or digital printing technologies for runs typically between 100 and 3,000 impressions, aimed at retailers needing fast-turn, low-minimum branded packaging.
• Fully Custom Printing Custom packaging production through domestic and overseas vendor networks where substrate is printed prior to assembly, typically requiring minimums of at least 1,000 units, with finishing options including soft touch, spot UV, textured UV, multi-level embossing/debossing, and custom interiors.
• Bags and Bows Complete line of gift bags, shopping bags, and decorative bows for retail packaging applications.
• Paper Bags Variety of paper bag options for retail packaging including kraft paper bags for retail and food service uses.
• Custom Tissue Paper Customizable tissue paper for retail and gift packaging with logo and brand printing options.
• Gift Bags Collection of gift bags for various occasions and retail applications.
• Gift Boxes Pre-made and custom gift boxes for retail and specialty packaging.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging Environmentally conscious packaging solutions including recycled materials and sustainable options for retailers.
• Custom Retail Bags Custom branded retail bags with logos and brand messaging tailored to individual retailer specifications.
• Creative Design Services Art and creative services for custom packaging design and brand development supporting retail and food service customers.
• Global Sourcing International sourcing capabilities for packaging materials and production through domestic and overseas vendor networks.
• Warehousing and Inventory Management Inventory management and warehousing services for packaging supplies to support retailer replenishment needs.
• Logistics and Distribution Right-on-time logistics and distribution services including direct-to-store delivery of packaging supplies.
• Specialty Paper Division Industrial and specialty paper products division serving commercial and industrial buyers, operating through industrial.swalter.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• 52% of online shoppers will buy from a brand that sends their purchase in a premium package
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VeritivcoreOthers · 3 September 2025Veritiv Operating Company acquired the packaging distribution business of S. Walter Packaging Corp. in September 2025. This acquisition enhances Veritiv's services including direct-to-store and premium packaging capabilities, strengthening its market position in high-value retail segments. S. Walter Packaging is now part of the Veritiv family, bringing more solutions, innovation, and support in specialty packaging.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bag Makers Inc. Manufacturer and printer of custom retail, promotional, and packaging bags including paper, plastic, and reusable options. Comparable in offering custom-printed bags with finishing services to retail and promotional customers.
• Imperial Dade: Major North American distributor of foodservice packaging, janitorial, and retail packaging products with similar multi-segment go-to-market. Directly comparable as a broad-line packaging distributor serving retail and foodservice verticals.
• Berlin Packaging: Largest hybrid packaging supplier in North America, offering bottles, jars, boxes, and custom containers plus design and logistics services. Closest comparable in serving mid-market and enterprise customers with a broad product portfolio plus value-added services.
• Nashville Wraps: Specialty distributor of gift wrap, tissue, bags, boxes, and ribbon focused on retail and boutique customers. Most directly comparable in terms of customer profile (boutique/apparel retailers) and product mix (gift bags, tissue, boxes).
• Paper Mart: Wholesale distributor of paper bags, boxes, tissue, and packaging supplies since 1921, serving retail, foodservice, and industrial customers. Highly comparable in product mix, customer base, and long-standing wholesale heritage.
• The Packaging Company: Online-first custom packaging supplier offering custom boxes, mailers, tissue, and bags with short-run capabilities for small and mid-market e-commerce brands. Comparable as a digitally-enabled short-run custom packaging provider.

Emerging players

• EcoEnclose: Sustainable packaging e-commerce platform offering custom mailers, boxes, tissue, and tape with focus on recycled materials. Comparable as an emerging digital-first player competing for the same eco-conscious boutique and DTC customers.
• noissue: Digital-native custom packaging company offering low-MOQ custom tissue, mailers, stickers, and bags targeted at DTC and boutique brands. Competes in the small-business short-run custom packaging segment that S. Walter's short-run service also addresses.

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Westrock: Global paper-based packaging giant formed by Smurfit Kappa and WestRock merger, producing corrugated and consumer packaging at scale. Relevant as a broad incumbent in paper-based packaging, though focused on larger-volume industrial accounts.
• Veritiv Corporation: Parent company since September 2025. National packaging distribution and facility solutions provider that acquired S. Walter to expand into high-value retail packaging. Directly relevant as the acquirer and now parent operating platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/swalterpkg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/swaltercom
• Facebookfacebook.com/swpackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/s.-walter-packaging-corp.
• Instagraminstagram.com/swalterpackaging
• Pinterestpinterest.com/swalterpkg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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

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