What Midwest Packaging Solutions does

Midwest Packaging Solutions is a regional industrial packaging distributor and solutions provider headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, founded in 1968 and operating from a 75,653 sq. ft. warehouse facility. The company supplies packaging equipment (case erectors, case sealers, case packers, stretch wrappers, strappers, inkjet printers, and robotic cells) under authorized distribution agreements with manufacturers including Combi, Wulftec, IPG/Interpack, PAC Strapping, and Squid Ink, alongside consumable packaging products such as corrugated boxes, stretch film, water-activated tape, strapping, bubble wrap, foam, and the CURBY curbside-recyclable product line. The company serves automotive, food processing, general manufacturing, healthcare/pharmaceutical, 3PL/e-commerce, and contract packaging customers across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

The business model is hybrid: transactional product and equipment sales are complemented by Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) recurring services, custom die-cutting and converting, strapping tool repair, and contract packaging labor delivered through a partnership with Kan Du Production. Go-to-market is sales-led, built around free packaging audits and Discovery Meetings that translate into custom-engineered solutions. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and operates under a sales-led, regional direct-sales motion with inside sales and website-driven inbound.

Since February 1, 2023, Midwest Packaging Solutions has operated as a subsidiary of FlexPAC, an Indianapolis-based industrial packaging distributor founded in 1985 that runs the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) across its Indianapolis, Elkhart, Cincinnati, and Toledo branches. Leadership is led by Jeff Pierce as President and CEO, with a team including a Process Improvement Manager, sales personnel, account coordination, and warehouse operations. The firm maintains no disclosed revenue, no standalone funding history, and no productized software or AI capability, operating instead as a traditional industrial distribution business with a solutions-engineering overlay.

Name

Midwest Packaging Solutions

Legal name

Midwest Packaging Solutions

Website

https://midwestpkg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midwest Packaging Solutions is a Toledo, Ohio-based regional industrial packaging distributor founded in 1968 and operating as a subsidiary of FlexPAC, selling packaging equipment from Combi, Wulftec, IPG, and PAC alongside consumables and Vendor Managed Inventory services to automotive, food, manufacturing, healthcare, and 3PL customers across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Distribution

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Engineered Transit Packaging & Packaging Design Services (IMALAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conveying, Feeding & Material Handling for Packaging Lines (IMALAOAG), Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Tertiary/Transit Packaging for Food & Beverage (IMALAHAC), Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging equipment
• Packaging consumables distribution
• End-of-line automation
• Vendor managed inventory
• Custom packaging converting

Headquarters

HQ city

Toledo

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Products: Sale of everyday packaging materials including stretch wrap, boxes, tape, bubble wrap, foam sheets, corrugated boxes, strapping, shrink film, labels, and protective packaging solutions. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions.
2. Packaging Equipment: Sale and distribution of packaging equipment from manufacturers including Combi, Wulftec, IPG, PAC, and Squid Ink. Equipment includes case erectors, case sealers, case packers, robotic systems, stretch wrappers, strapping machines, and industrial printers.
3. Vendor Managed Inventory Services: Ongoing inventory management services where representatives perform weekly inventory counts and automatically release products based on established minimum and maximum levels, generating recurring service revenue.
4. Contract Packaging: Partnership with Kan Du Production providing light assembly, packaging, process mailings, collating & sorting, taping & gluing, and commercial/residential shredding services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Midwest Packaging Solutions is a regional industrial packaging distributor that sells branded packaging equipment (case erectors, case sealers, case packers, stretch wrappers, strapping machines, and robotic systems from manufacturers including Combi, Wulftec, IPG, and PAC) and consumable packaging products (corrugated boxes, stretch film, water-activated tape, strapping, bubble wrap, foam, labels, and the CURBY recyclable packaging line). The company also provides Vendor Managed Inventory services, contract packaging via a partnership with Kan Du Production, custom die-cutting and converting, and strapping tool repair, primarily serving manufacturers, food processors, and distribution/3PL customers across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana.

Product overview

Midwest Packaging Solutions is a packaging equipment distributor and consumable packaging products supplier operating as a division of FlexPAC. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: (1) Equipment including case erectors, case sealers, case packers, stretch wrappers, strapping machines, and robotic systems from branded manufacturers Combi, Wulftec, IPG (Interpack), and PAC; and (2) Consumable packaging products including corrugated boxes, water-activated tape, stretch film, strapping, bubble wrap, foam, and labels. The company also provides services including vendor managed inventory, contract packaging through Kan Du Production, custom converting, and equipment repair. The equipment brands each offer distinct product lines: Combi specializes in case handling automation; Wulftec focuses on stretch wrapping solutions; IPG offers carton sealing machines including water-activated tape systems; and PAC provides strapping equipment ranging from manual tools to fully automatic strappers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CURBY: Curby is a curbside recyclable packaging product line from IPG offered by Midwest Packaging Solutions, featuring sustainable packaging alternatives including recyclable water-activated tape, paper void fill, paper cushioning, cold solutions, and recyclable mailers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Material usage reduced by 8% using water-activated tape compared to pressure sensitive tape
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Combi Packaging SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCombi is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging machines since 1979. Midwest distributes Combi's case erectors, tray erectors, case sealers, case packers, and ergonomic hand packing stations. Combi engineers customized industrial packaging equipment for various industries including food and chemical packaging.
• WulfteccoreTechnology or IntegrationWulftec manufactures stretch wrapping equipment including rotary arm and turntable stretch wrappers. Known for AC variable frequency drives as standard equipment, heavy-duty steel construction, and industry-leading warranties including lifetime warranty on pre-stretch rollers.
• IPG (Intertape Polymer Group)coreTechnology or IntegrationIPG provides carton sealing machines and tape products including Interpack brand case sealers. IPG is a major integrated provider of both carton sealing tape and carton sealing machines with a focus on water-activated tape solutions.
• PAC Strapping ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationPAC manufactures strapping equipment including automatic, semi-automatic, and battery-powered strapping tools. Products include strapping machines, pallet strapping systems, and strapping tools with industry-leading warranties and 99% parts availability within 24 hours.
• 3MmajorTechnology or Integration3M provides industrial tape and packaging materials. Known for sustainability leadership with goals including requiring sustainability value commitments for all new products introduced beginning in 2019.
• PregismajorTechnology or IntegrationPregis is a manufacturer of protective packaging materials and equipment.
• Squid InkmajorTechnology or IntegrationSquid Ink specializes in industrial inkjet printers and high-quality industrial inkjet inks for the packaging industry, providing large character and hi-resolution printing systems.
• Kan Du ProductionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract packaging partnership that helps improve business operation efficiency while providing vocational skills development for people with developmental disabilities. Services include light assembly, packaging, process mailings, collating, sorting, taping, gluing, and shredding services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Pregis: Manufacturer and distributor of protective packaging materials and equipment (also a Midwest Packaging partner). Competes in the same protective packaging and end-of-line automation categories while also being a supplier — making it a hybrid competitor/partner.
• Intertape Polymer Group (IPG): Integrated manufacturer of carton sealing tape, water-activated tape, and case sealing machinery. Both a key equipment/Consumables partner of Midwest Packaging and a direct competitor through its own distribution channel and product breadth.
• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with significant presence in industrial/consumer protective packaging and paperboard. Comparable through industrial packaging product lines and corrugated-based solutions sold into Midwest manufacturers, though far larger and more vertically integrated.
• Veritiv Corporation: North American business products and packaging distributor with a packaging segment serving industrial customers. Direct overlap in equipment, corrugated, and packaging consumables distribution, but at multi-state/national scale versus Midwest's regional focus.
• Sealed Air: Global packaging solutions company (Bubble Wrap, Cryovac, automated packaging systems) serving food, industrial, and retail customers. Overlaps with Midwest Packaging across protective packaging materials and end-of-line equipment, but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary products.

Direct peers

• FlexPAC: Parent company and direct peer: an industrial packaging equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1985 with branches in Indianapolis, Elkhart, and Cincinnati. Operates the same equipment/consumables distribution model across the same Midwest geography, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Industrial Packaging: Long-standing industrial packaging distributor serving manufacturers with packaging equipment, materials, and supplies. Operates a similar model of pairing equipment distribution with consumables and packaging consulting for industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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