What Master Packaging does

Master Packaging Inc. is a privately held Canadian packaging manufacturer founded in 1996 and headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick. The company produces customized corrugated boxes and folding cartons through two operating divisions—a Corrugate Division in Dieppe, NB and a Folding Carton Division in Borden-Carleton, PE—serving customers across the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Ontario, and the US Northeast. It targets a range of verticals including fisheries, consumer packaged goods, food, beverage, agriculture, and the moving segment, positioning itself on low-cost, quality packaging supported by design and delivery services. The company is an integral part of the Irving family of companies, forming part of an integrated "seed to shelf" value chain, and is led by CEO Mary-Jean Irving with a workforce of 251–500 employees.

Beyond manufacturing physical packaging, Master Packaging offers a bundle of value-added services: structural and creative design (CAD and CAPE optimization, 3D prototyping, virtual packaging software, shelf planogram creation), prepress and plate making, litho and flexo print, holographic and specialty coatings, packaging audits, technical support, and supply-chain rationalization. Its production relies on automated, highly instrumented manufacturing lines with world-class preventive maintenance, and its plants are IFS PACsecure audited to meet food-safety, regulatory, and traceability requirements. A distinguishing capability is its full complement of waxed and moisture-resistant coatings tailored to fisheries and perishable products.

Commercially, the company operates a consultative, sales-led / enterprise field-sales motion in which dedicated solution specialists coordinate projects from design through delivery. Revenue is generated primarily through custom manufacturing of corrugated and folding-carton products, complemented by professional design services and a stocked inventory of moving boxes (2-cube, 4-cube, and other sizes). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, determined through specialist consultation on volume and specification, with multi-year contract structures indicated. Distribution is direct from its two manufacturing facilities to a regional customer base.

Name

Master Packaging

Legal name

Master Packaging Inc.

Website

https://masterpackaging.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Master Packaging is a Canadian manufacturer of customized corrugated boxes and folding cartons, offering design, prepress, coating, and on-time delivery services to fisheries, food, beverage, CPG, agriculture, and moving-segment customers across Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Ontario, and the US Northeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Folding Cartons & Paperboard Packaging Converting (IMAMAHAB), Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging
• Folding cartons
• Packaging manufacturing
• Structural packaging design
• Industrial packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Dieppe

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of customized corrugated boxes. Products are designed to meet specific customer requirements with focus on protection during transportation and distribution support.
2. Folding Carton Manufacturing: Production of folding cartons made to exact size and design specifications with eye catching graphics to drive sales. Customized for various industry requirements.
3. Design Services: Structural and creative design services including CAD optimization, 3D prototypes, graphic treatments, prepress and plate making. Value-added service bundled with packaging products.
4. Moving Segment Boxes: Sale of moving boxes from fully stocked inventory including 2 cubes, 4 cubes, and various sizes for the moving segment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Master Packaging manufactures customized corrugated boxes and folding cartons from two Atlantic Canada facilities. The company also provides integrated structural and creative design services (including CAD optimization, 3D prototyping, and graphic design) and offers specialty coatings such as waxed and moisture-resistant finishes tailored to industries including food, beverage, fisheries, agriculture, consumer packaged goods, and moving services.

Product overview

Master Packaging operates as a packaging manufacturer offering two core product lines: Corrugated Boxes and Folding Cartons, both customizable to customer specifications. The company provides complementary services including on-time delivery across Eastern Canada and US Northeast, and comprehensive structural and creative design services featuring CAD optimization, 3D prototyping, and specialty coatings. Additional offerings include moisture resistant coatings for industries requiring durable, weather-resistant packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrugated Boxes Customizable corrugated boxes designed and manufactured to meet specific packaging requirements for various industries, providing protection during transportation and distribution.
• Folding Cartons Custom folding cartons made to exact size and design specifications with eye-catching graphics to drive consumer sales. Produced for various industry requirements.
• Moving Boxes Ready-to-ship stock moving boxes available in 2 cubes, 4 cubes, and additional sizes from fully stocked inventory for moving companies and individual customers requiring quick availability.
• Structural and Creative Design Services Comprehensive design services including CAD and CAPE optimization, 3D prototyping, virtual packaging software, shelf planogram creation, holographic and specialty coatings, litho and flexo print capabilities, and prepress and plate making. Bundled with packaging manufacturing.
• Distribution and Delivery Services On-time distribution and delivery services supporting Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, Ontario, and US Northeast customers with reliable delivery for transportation and distribution support.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Irving Family of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaster Packaging is an integral part of the Irving family of companies, forming part of an overall 'seed to shelf' value chain. The company is proudly associated with the Irving family, which provides significant strategic backing and integration into a comprehensive supply chain from agricultural production through to retail shelf.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Packaging Corporation of America: Major US producer of containerboard and corrugated products with extensive converting operations across North America. Targets many of the same CPG, food, and industrial customers as Master Packaging but operates at a national scale with vertically integrated mills.
• Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with substantial paperboard, folding carton, and protective packaging operations across North America. Comparable to Master Packaging's folding carton and protective coating offerings through its consumer and industrial packaging segments.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: Leading North American producer of folding cartons, paperboard, and specialty packaging for food, beverage, and consumer goods. Directly comparable to Master Packaging's folding carton division in customer base and converting activity, with much larger scale and global reach.
• Mondi Group: European-headquartered global packaging and paper group with growing North American presence in corrugated and specialty kraft paper. Comparable to Master Packaging in core corrugated product format and serves many of the same multinational consumer goods customers.
• International Paper Company: One of the largest global producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging with significant North American converting capacity. Competes with Master Packaging for large food, beverage, and industrial accounts in the Northeast US and Eastern Canada.
• Smurfit Westrock: World's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging producer following the 2024 merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock. Operates an integrated mill-to-customer footprint across North America including Eastern Canada, competing with Master Packaging for the same regional food, beverage, and CPG accounts but at vastly greater scale.

Others

• Pactiv Evergreen Inc. North American manufacturer of paper-based foodservice and food packaging including cartons, cups, and containers. While focused on foodservice rather than industrial corrugated, Pactiv Evergreen competes for some of the same food and beverage customers Master Packaging serves with folding cartons.

Direct peers

• Cascades Inc. Canadian-headquartered manufacturer of corrugated packaging, folding cartons, and specialty tissue and recovery products. Like Master Packaging, Cascades operates dedicated converting facilities across Canada with significant exposure to food, beverage, and CPG customers, making it the closest Canadian peer by product mix and geography.
• Hood Packaging Corporation: North American manufacturer of paper-based packaging including specialty coated and laminated products for food, agriculture, and industrial markets. Comparable to Master Packaging's moisture-resistant coating and food-grade capabilities, particularly for produce and agricultural customers.

Regional players

• Atlantic Packaging Products: US-based regional corrugated and packaging converter headquartered in the US Southeast serving CPG and industrial customers. While geographically distant from Master Packaging's Atlantic Canadian base, it is comparable in being a non-integrated regional converter competing against national paper majors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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

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

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