Bassford Packaging

What Bassford Packaging does

Bassford Packaging Corporation is a family-owned custom corrugated and fiber packaging manufacturer founded in 1958 in Valdosta, Georgia, currently operating under third-generation Bassford family management. The company's core product set comprises four lines: die-cut corrugated box partitions, U/H/Z-shaped corrugated dividers and pads, custom-sized corrugated fiberboard boxes, and uncoated recycled board (UCB) fiber partitions with customizable features such as orientation notches and corner cuts. Production relies on conventional die-cutting and converting equipment — slitters, slotters, partition makers, corrugated paper cutters, and glue machines — rather than on proprietary or digital platforms, with no disclosed AI/ML or software components.

The business model is sales-led and project-based: customers (or prospects) contact the company via phone or web form to request quotes, samples, or custom packaging consultations, with minimum orders of $300 on custom boxes and $2,500 on die-cut products. Go-to-market is direct, with no distribution partners, and the company ships finished pallets to customer warehouses and fulfillment centers domestically. Customer segmentation is vertical-oriented, with documented exposure to canning/bottling, food service, hardware/parts, glass/beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and ammunition industries; however, no named customer logos, contract values, or concentration metrics are disclosed. Geographic reach is limited to the Southeastern United States from a single manufacturing facility at 1621 Clay Rd, Valdosta, GA. No external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investment is indicated in the source data, and ownership commentary indicates continued family stewardship with no signals of sale or transition.

Name

Bassford Packaging

Legal name

Bassford Packaging Corporation

Website

https://bassfordpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bassford Packaging is a family-owned custom corrugated and fiber packaging manufacturer in Valdosta, Georgia, producing die-cut partitions, dividers, custom boxes, and recycled-board fiber inserts for industries including glass, beverage, food, pharma, cosmetics, agriculture, and ammunition across the Southeastern US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMALAFAD

Corrugated Protective Inserts & Partitions (Die-Cut Inserts, Dividers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Protective & Transport Packaging (Foam, Dunnage, Pallets, Crates)

SECONDARYIMAMAHAA

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Paper & Forest Products/Converted Paper Products (Corrugated, Bags, Labels, Stationery)

SECONDARYIMALACAA

Corrugated Packaging (Boxes, Sheets, Pads)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Packaging & Containers/Paper & Paperboard Packaging (Cartons, Corrugated, Folding Boxboard)

Keywords

• Corrugated packaging manufacturing
• Custom corrugated boxes
• Box partitions dividers
• Fiber packaging products
• Industrial packaging solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Valdosta

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Corrugated Packaging Products: One-time product sales of custom corrugated and fiber packaging including partitions, dividers, pads, and custom boxes. Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling physical packaging products with minimum order requirements ($2,500 for die-cut, $300 for boxes).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bassford Packaging manufactures custom corrugated and fiber packaging products, including corrugated box partitions, corrugated dividers and pads, custom-sized corrugated boxes, and fiber partitions, designed to protect, separate, and organize items during shipping. The company produces these made-to-order protective packaging items at its Valdosta, Georgia manufacturing facility for business customers across multiple industries.

Product overview

Bassford Packaging offers a unified suite of custom corrugated and fiber packaging solutions primarily serving as an interior packaging specialist. The core product portfolio consists of four main offerings: Corrugated Box Partitions (die-cut inserts for securing oddly-shaped or fragile items), Corrugated Dividers & Pads (U, H, Z-style dividers and corner/layer pads for reinforcement), Custom Corrugated Boxes (exterior containers in custom sizes and thicknesses), and Fiber Partitions (eco-friendly recycled board partitions for multi-item shipping). These products work together as a complete packaging system—the corrugated boxes serve as the exterior container, while partitions, dividers, and pads form the interior protective structure. The company also offers custom print packaging for branding and various packaging accessories such as interior pads, pallet covers, and dividers. The company serves industries including glass, beverage, food products, automotive parts, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, canning, bottling, food service, hardware, parts, and ammunition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corrugated Box Partitions Custom-manufactured corrugated partitions designed to separate and protect items such as bottles, glassware, and other unitized products within shipping cartons. Used by bottlers, brewers, glass manufacturers, and other industrial shippers.
• Corrugated Dividers & Pads Custom corrugated dividers and pads used to separate, cushion, and protect products inside shipping containers during transit. Produced made-to-order for industrial and commercial customers.
• Custom Corrugated Boxes Custom-sized corrugated boxes engineered to specific customer dimensions and product requirements for shipping and protective packaging applications. Manufactured in-house at the Valdosta, Georgia facility.
• Fiber Partitions Fiber-based partitions used to separate and organize items within shipping containers, providing an alternative to corrugated partitions for industrial packaging applications. Manufactured at Bassford Packaging's Valdosta, Georgia plant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of all boxes made in the United States are corrugated fiberboard, demonstrating industry standard acceptance

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Paper: One of the largest global producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging, with a broad product portfolio covering boxes, displays, and protective packaging. Overlaps with Bassford's corrugated boxes and partitions but serves customers at a national and global level.
• Cascades Inc: North American producer of containerboard, corrugated packaging, and specialty tissue and packaging products with a strong sustainability focus. Comparable to Bassford in corrugated packaging and recycled-content positioning, though operating across multiple plants in the US and Canada.
• Greif Inc: Global manufacturer of industrial packaging products including corrugated containers, protective packaging, and containerboard. Comparable to Bassford in offering protective and industrial corrugated solutions but with a far larger global footprint and diversified product range.
• Smurfit Westrock: Global paper and corrugated packaging giant formed from the WestRock and Smurfit Kappa combination, with vertically integrated containerboard mills and converter operations across the Americas. Overlaps with Bassford in corrugated boxes and protective packaging but competes at national and global scale.
• Georgia-Pacific: Major US manufacturer of containerboard, corrugated boxes, and protective packaging serving consumer goods, food, and industrial customers. Headquartered in Georgia (the same state as Bassford) and a direct competitor in corrugated boxes and protective packaging, but at vastly larger scale and with national reach.
• Pratt Industries: One of the largest privately held corrugated packaging manufacturers in the US with national mill and plant footprint. Competes with Bassford on corrugated boxes and partitions but at vastly greater scale, vertical integration into containerboard, and national logistics reach.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Major US producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products with extensive converting operations nationwide. Directly competes with Bassford in corrugated boxes and shipping containers, but operates at massive scale with national accounts and integrated supply.

Direct peers

• Menasha Packaging: Family-owned US manufacturer of custom corrugated packaging, retail displays, and protective packaging for CPG, food/beverage, and industrial customers. Highly comparable to Bassford in custom interior packaging, die-cut partitions, and protective solutions, though at larger scale with multiple plants.
• UFP Industries: Diversified manufacturer of wood and packaging products including custom corrugated boxes, protective packaging, and industrial containers. Overlaps with Bassford in custom corrugated and protective packaging solutions for industrial and consumer end markets.
• Great Northern Corporation: Integrated packaging company offering custom corrugated containers, protective packaging, and in-store displays across multiple US facilities. Closely comparable to Bassford in custom corrugated boxes, partitions, and protective interior packaging for consumer goods and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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