National Packaging Products

What National Packaging Products does

National Packaging Products (NPP) is a privately held U.S. packaging manufacturer founded in 1998 and headquartered in Commerce, California, where it operates a state-of-the-art 60,000+ square foot vertically integrated facility with 2,000 tons of stocked paperboard inventory. The company produces folding cartons, pressure-sensitive and flexible labels, specialty packaging (food cartons, sleeves, frozen-food, cereal, pizza, bakery boxes, food trays, carry-out cartons), point-of-purchase displays, blister backer cards, header cards, windowed and heavy-board packaging, and RFID labels. Supporting these products are three in-house service pillars — graphic and pre-press (computer-to-plate, inkjet proofing, artwork management, digital die lines), print and finishing production (lithographic offset printing with water-based and UV inks, lamination, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping, window patching, gluing, RFID application), and warehousing and shipping — enabling concept-to-delivery fulfillment under a single roof.

The technology stack is conventional converting equipment elevated by three industry certifications: G7 Master Color Space (Idealliance), GMI (Graphic Measures International), and AIB International food-safety compliance, which collectively qualify NPP as an approved supplier for major CPG and food-grade accounts. More than 80% of raw paperboard inputs are 100% recycled board and over 99% of paperboard waste is recycled, supporting customer sustainability mandates.

NPP makes money through custom, quote-based one-time sales of folding cartons, labels, and flexible packaging to B2B customers, with additional service fees from print-and-finishing jobs and managed warehousing. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, driven by phone outreach, a website quote-request flow, and a modest social presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). Customer segments are organized by vertical rather than company size: Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods are flagged as primary verticals, with Industrial & Manufacturing as secondary. Geographic operations appear concentrated in California within a single-country, domestic footprint, and the company is founder-/independently-managed with 101–250 employees and no disclosed institutional investors, parent entity, or M&A history.

Name

National Packaging Products

Legal name

National Packaging Products

Website

https://nationalpkg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

National Packaging Products is a privately held, Commerce, California-based manufacturer of folding cartons, pressure-sensitive and RFID labels, and flexible packaging serving food & beverage, CPG, and industrial customers from a single 60,000+ sq ft vertically integrated facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing (322219)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Ready Meals & Prepared Foods Packaging (IMALAHAL), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Folding carton manufacturing
• Flexographic label printing
• Food packaging solutions
• Pressure sensitive labels
• Flexible packaging films

Headquarters

HQ city

Commerce

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Folding Carton Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing of folding cartons including straight tuck end, reverse tuck end, auto bottom tuck end cartons, and specialty trays for food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Revenue generated through one-time product sales based on customer specifications and order quantities.
2. Label Production: Production of pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging films, and specialty labels with RFID capabilities. Revenue from custom label orders for various industrial and consumer packaging applications.
3. Print and Finishing Services: Lithographic offset printing, lamination, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping, window patching, and gluing services. Revenue generated through per-job service fees for print production and finishing operations.
4. Warehousing and Inventory Services: Large paperboard inventory management with 2,000 tons stocked, providing quick response fulfillment and supply chain support for customers requiring just-in-time delivery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

National Packaging Products (NPP) manufactures custom folding cartons, pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging films, and food-grade packaging (cereal boxes, pizza boxes, bakery boxes, food trays, carry-out cartons, frozen food packaging) for food & beverage and consumer packaged goods brands. Production is supported by integrated in-house services spanning graphic design and pre-press (computer-to-plate), lithographic offset print production with finishing (lamination, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping), RFID label application, and warehousing/shipping.

Product overview

National Packaging Products operates as a packaging solutions manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of folding cartons, food packaging, and specialty packaging products, complemented by integrated design, print production, and warehousing services. The core product lines include straight tuck end cartons, reverse tuck end cartons, auto bottom tuck end cartons, food cartons and sleeves, frozen food packaging, cereals boxes, pizza boxes, bakery boxes, POP displays, blister board backer cards, die cut inserts, header cards, windowed packaging, heavy board packaging, RFID labels, pressure sensitive labels, and flexible packaging films. Supporting these product lines are three primary service pillars: Graphic & Pre-Press Services (electronic file submission, computer-to-plate technology, professional inkjet proofing, artwork management, digital die lines, graphic design), Print & Packaging Production (lithographic offset printing, water-based and UV inks, lamination, die cutting, embossing, foil stamping, window patching, gluing, RFID application), and Warehousing & Shipping (2,000 tons stocked inventory, quick response delivery).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Folding Cartons (Straight Tuck End, Reverse Tuck End, Auto Bottom Tuck End)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of raw paperboard materials are 100% recycled boards
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Anchor Packaging: US-based thermoformed and paperboard food-packaging manufacturer serving foodservice and food brands. Comparable to NPP's food-tray, food-carton, and carry-out container product lines and food-safety certification requirements.

Direct peers

• Berlin Packaging: North American hybrid packaging supplier offering rigid containers, folding cartons, and labels to CPG and food customers. Closest mid-market comparable to NPP on product breadth, customer profile, and sales-led B2B model.
• Diamond Packaging: Mid-market US folding-carton and specialty packaging manufacturer focused on premium CPG, cosmetics, and food brands. Closely comparable to NPP on printing technology, customer verticals, and sustainability positioning.
• Multi-Color Corporation: Global pressure-sensitive label and shrink-sleeve producer serving CPG and food customers. Directly comparable to NPP's label production business and flexographic/specialty label capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with consumer, food, and industrial packaging segments. Comparable in folding-carton and food-packaging end-markets, though far larger and more diversified across substrates.
• Cascades Inc. North American manufacturer of recycled-fiber paperboard, tissue, and packaging products including folding cartons. Comparable recycled-content positioning and folding-carton product line, though operates as a much larger diversified group.
• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label producer with healthcare, consumer, and food-grade label divisions. Comparable to NPP's RFID and pressure-sensitive label capabilities and CPG/food customer base, though at global enterprise scale.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: Large publicly traded paperboard and folding-carton manufacturer with deep CPG and food-industry exposure. Comparable to NPP in core folding-carton production and food/CPG customer base, but operates at significantly greater scale and global footprint.
• Smurfit Westrock: Combined global paper-based packaging leader offering folding cartons, corrugated, and specialty consumer packaging. Closest large-scale analog to NPP's folding-carton product set, serving many of the same CPG and food-brand customers.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Vertically integrated paperboard and corrugated container producer with extensive converting operations. Comparable substrate (paperboard packaging) and end-markets to NPP, but at multibillion-dollar scale with multiple plants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nationalpkg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-packaging-products
• Instagraminstagram.com/nationalpackagingproducts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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