Name

UFP Packaging

Legal name

UFP Packaging LLC

Website

https://ufppackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (321920), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400), Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corrugated Packaging & Boxes (RSC, die-cut, bulk bins) (IMAMAHAA), Custom Crating & Export-Grade Packaging (HSAKADAC)

Keywords

• Industrial packaging solutions
• Custom wooden pallets
• Wood crating systems
• Protective packaging materials
• Corrugated box manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices71 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wood Packaging Products: Manufacturing and sale of custom wooden pallets, crates, boxes, skids, dunnage, and cut-to-size lumber for industrial applications. Revenue generated through direct product sales with custom manufacturing capabilities.
2. Protective Packaging Materials: Sale of protective packaging materials including corrugated boxes, films, labels, foam fabrication, and strapping. Consumable products sold alongside custom packaging solutions.
3. Metal Packaging and Fabrication: Steel crates, racks, reels, and metal fabrication services for industrial applications. Custom metal solutions for transportation and equipment sectors.
4. Specialty Products: Specialty products including horticulture components, agriculture bins, glass shipping crates, ATA cases, hard cases, reels and spools, bed foundations, and OEM components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UFP Packaging designs, manufactures, and distributes custom industrial packaging products including wood pallets, crates, skids, dunnage, corrugated boxes, protective packaging materials (films, labels, foam), and metal packaging (steel crates, racks, reels) through 100+ company-owned facilities across the United States. The company produces proprietary nail-gun-free crating systems (U-Loc, Slot-Lock, Clamp-Lock), corrosion-resistant BarrierWood lumber, and solar-specific Solster pallets, serving industries including aerospace, defense, medical technology, solar, steel and metal, glass, agriculture, horticulture, and warehouse logistics.

Product overview

UFP Packaging is a comprehensive industrial packaging company offering a broad portfolio of wood, protective, corrugated, and metal packaging solutions across more than 100 locations. The core product lines include wooden pallets and skids (custom, heat-treated, block, stringer, CP, ISPM-15), industrial wood crates and boxes (including proprietary tool-free systems like U-Loc 200, U-Loc 100, Slot-Lock, and Clamp-Lock 100), corrugated boxes and displays, protective packaging films and labels, steel crates and racks, and specialty products like BarrierWood corrosion-resistant lumber, L-Block and U-Block dunnage, and Solster solar pallets. The company also provides custom OEM components, lamination services, foam fabrication, ATA flight cases, hard cases, agricultural bins, horticulture components, glass shipping crates (Easy-A, Easy-L), lift vans, storage vaults, and bedding components. Recent proprietary innovations include nail-gun-free crate systems (Slot-Lock and Clamp-Lock 100) targeting safety-conscious industries. The company operates under the PalletOne network brand for pallet manufacturing and serves diverse industries including aerospace, defense, medical technology, automotive, solar, glass, agriculture, and horticulture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PalletOne: A subsidiary and business unit of UFP Packaging; the largest asset-based pallet manufacturer in the U.S., controlling over 70 operations and producing more than 1.3 billion board feet of lumber annually. Offers wood packaging services including manufacturing, repair, recycling, and design.

Products and services

• Wood Pallets Design and manufacture of wooden pallets including stringer, block, CP, and ISPM-15 heat-treated options for industrial shipping and handling requirements.
• Industrial Wood Crates Wooden shipping crates and boxes featuring proprietary reusable, collapsible, and sustainable designs for diverse industrial applications.
• Custom Skids Custom-built skids for various shipping and storage needs, reliable and tailored to meet exact loading requirements.
• Industrial Custom Cut Lumber Custom-cut dimensional lumber and dunnage components with precise cuts and consistent sizing; kiln-dried options available.
• Wood and Lumber Dunnage Wood dunnage solutions including banding grooves, cribbing, cradles, and chocks to support product protection during shipping, handling, and storage.
• Corrugated Boxes Stock and custom corrugated boxes, point-of-purchase displays, and corrugated sheets with advanced printing and production capabilities.
• Protective Packaging (Films, Labels, Strapping) Comprehensive protective packaging including stretch wrap, corrugated, boxboard, labels, printers, and strapping materials for industrial shipping.
• Steel Crates and Racks Steel shipping crates, carts, and racks for transporting parts and assemblies inside factories or to customers; designed for defense, automotive, and metal stamping applications.
• U-Loc 200 Crating System Tool-free open-style crating system featuring patented nylon fasteners for hand application and removal; reusable design with block-style base and four-way forklift access for industrial users.
• U-Loc 100 Crating System Tool-free closed-style crating system using durable stamped-steel fasteners; customizable with hinged doors, removable slats, and side-panel ramps.
• Slot-Lock Crating System Nail-gun-free closed-style crate using CNC-routed interlocking panels secured with strapping; designed for aerospace, defense, medical technology, and sensitive electronics applications.
• Clamp-Lock 100 Crating System Nail-gun-free open-style crate using patent-pending steel L-bracket fasteners; designed for commercial equipment, building materials, and infrastructure components.
• Strip Pak Crating Lightweight corrugated and wood hybrid packaging solution combining lighter-weight corrugated material with wood framing for strong, stackable, recyclable containers.
• Solster Pallet Solar industry-specific pallet featuring enhanced design with two additional nail-plated stringers to minimize deflection and prevent microcracks in solar modules during transport.
• BarrierWood Corrosion-Resistant Lumber Proprietary colored topical corrosion-resistant lumber with exclusive chemical compound that inhibits rust and corrosion; 38% lighter than standard hardwood components for steel and metal product shipping.
• L-Block Dunnage Preassembled grooved dunnage components with metal connector plates for joint strength; simplifies dunnage placement for secure unit loads of steel and metal products.
• U-Block Dunnage Alternative dunnage solution featuring clamp-like fit for secure unit loads; uses metal connector plates and provides on-contact fit without product sliding for steel and metal products.
• Hard Cases Custom hard shipping cases including molded plastic, ATA, transit, soft-sided, airtight, watertight, rotomolded, and injection molded options with custom foam inserts.
• ATA Flight Cases Custom ATA flight cases exceeding Air Transport Association Spec 300 standard; available in clamped lid, pull-over, split lid, hinged, combo lid, and swing door styles.
• Foam Fabrication Design and manufacturing of foam components from simple pads and end-caps to multi-stage cushioning systems for shock and vibration protection.
• Wooden Cable Reels and Spools Custom industrial reels and spools for wires, cables, and pipes in wood, steel, and mixed materials; available in standard and custom sizes.
• Agricultural Bins and Boxes Wooden agricultural bins and crates for produce and nuts including slotted bins (USA-P, USA-F, USA styles) and panel bins; designed for harvest storage and bulk handling.
• Horticulture Components Tree boxes, plant racks, pots, trays, containers, shade cloths, labels, stakes, and trellises for nursery and growing operations.
• Glass Shipping Crates (Easy-A, Easy-L) Glass transport racks and crates including Easy-A (adjustable A-frame) and Easy-L (modular L-frame) designs; features truss plate reinforcement for strength in glass shipping.
• ISPM-15 Heat Treated Wood Packaging IPPC-certified heat-treated wood packaging for domestic and international shipping including HT/IPPC pallets, crates, dunnage, and lumber.
• Extension Crate and Extension Skid Telescoping crate and skid solutions that extend to accommodate products of various lengths; reduces SKU count and labor costs for manufacturers of long products.
• System Pallets Engineered pallets for automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS); designed for long life with options including recessed barcode notches, eased perimeters, and hand holes.
• Lift Vans Large wooden shipping containers for official State Department and overseas shipping; ISPM-15 certified with modular design fitting TEU sea containers.
• Storage Vaults Custom wooden storage vaults with 1/2 inch plywood floor and 3/8 inch plywood sides; available in 3HI and 4HI configurations for household goods storage.
• Bedding Components Bed foundation components including wood parts, fasteners, fabric, and complete kit systems (Cinch Sleep System, Total Foundation Solutions).
• Custom OEM Components Precision custom milling, pre-finishing, and lamination services for furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, hot tubs, and commercial packaging.
• Lamination Services Flat-panel lamination including HPL cold press, cold roll, PUR, and 3D lamination/RTF with various substrates and overlays.
• Motorcycle Moving Systems Specialized motorcycle packing crate with soft sheepskin-covered straps, ratchet tie-downs, and U-Loc clip assembly; end panels convert into loading ramp.
• Thermal Printers and Labeling Equipment Comprehensive thermal transfer and digital printer solutions including Zebra, cab, SATO, and Epson brands; supported by authorized retailer status and expert service.
• Packaging Testing Services ISTA-certified in-house testing facility offering compression, rotary motion, vibration, incline impact, and custom testing for packaging validation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nail-gun-free systems target reduction of approximately 37,000 annual U.S. emergency room visits attributed to traditional crating tools
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SUN Automation GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership for scaling corrugated division operations. SUN Automation Group provides automation-driven efficiency solutions integrated with Latitude Machinery Corp. (LMC) equipment featuring Helios technology for predictive maintenance and real-time analytics.
• Latitude Machinery Corp. (LMC)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcquisition of three LMC machines featuring Helios integration for predictive maintenance and real-time analytics, supporting UFP Packaging's corrugated division expansion with automation-driven efficiency.
• Woodpack GlobalminorOthersIndustry trade partner membership organization for wood packaging industry
• MSCI (Metals Service Center Institute)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for metals service center industry
• National Glass AssociationminorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for glass manufacturers and distributors
• NHLA (National Hardwood Lumber Association)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for hardwood lumber industry
• North American Steel Alliance (NASA)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for steel industry
• ISTA (International Safe Transit Association)minorOthersIndustry trade partner and certification body for safe transit packaging
• Nut Growers SocietyminorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for nut growing industry
• AHRI (Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for HVAC/R industry
• ISPA (International Sleep Products Association)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for sleep products industry
• OPEI (Outdoor Power Equipment Institute)minorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for outdoor power equipment industry
• ASTM InternationalminorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for standards development organization
• American HorticultureminorOthersIndustry trade partner membership for horticulture industry

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cox Industries: Privately held manufacturer of wood pallets, crates, dunnage, and pressure-treated lumber products serving the Southeastern U.S. Comparable in product breadth and customer overlap across building materials, automotive, and industrial packaging.
• Nefab: Global engineered packaging company specializing in export crating, ISPM-15-compliant wood packaging, and engineered foam inserts for industrial customers. Direct overlap with UFP's Slot-Lock, U-Loc, and export crating product lines serving aerospace, medical, and energy customers.
• CHEP (Brambles): Global leader in pooled pallet and container platforms, serving consumer goods, automotive, and retail supply chains. Directly comparable to UFP Packaging in pallet manufacturing and supply, though differentiated by pooling/reuse business model versus UFP's asset-based sale/rental model.
• PalletOne: UFP Packaging's own pallet manufacturing subsidiary and the largest asset-based pallet manufacturer in the U.S. Listed separately because it operates as a recognized industry benchmark for new and recycled wood pallet production, repair, and recycling services.
• Millwood Inc. U.S.-based wood pallet, crate, and skid manufacturer with a multi-region footprint, comparable new and recycled pallet operations, and similar industrial customer mix. A direct competitor in custom wood packaging for manufacturing and logistics customers.
• Pratt Industries: Privately held U.S. corrugated packaging manufacturer with vertically integrated paper mills and a growing national box plant footprint. Comparable to UFP Packaging's corrugated division in product category and customer base, though with substantially greater scale and integration.

Emerging players

• iGPS Logistics: Provider of pooled plastic pallets and shipping containers for CPG, pharmaceutical, and retail supply chains. An emerging competitor representing plastic pallet substitution risk to UFP's wood pallet core, particularly in hygiene-sensitive and reusable-container segments.

Broad incumbents

• Sonoco Products: Diversified global packaging manufacturer with industrial paper, protective, and rigid plastic container product lines serving industrial and consumer customers. Broadly comparable to UFP's protective packaging and corrugated offerings within a much larger, multi-segment portfolio.
• Greif Inc. Global industrial packaging leader in steel, plastic, and fibre drums, containers, and IBCs with a diversified product portfolio. Overlaps with UFP Packaging in industrial protective packaging and steel packaging components, though Greif's centre of gravity is rigid metal/plastic containers rather than wood.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Vertically integrated containerboard and corrugated box manufacturer with national scale. Comparable to UFP Packaging's corrugated division in end product, though PCA's integrated paper mills and large box plant network operate at substantially greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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