Rhino Container
Rhino Container is a West Coast distributor of rigid plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid packaging containers — from ounce bottles to 330-gallon IBC totes — serving chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, and industrial end markets via 5 owned warehouses and an affiliate distributor network spanning the US and Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1992
- HeadquartersChino, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Rhino Container does
Rhino Container, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Chino, California, is a West Coast distributor of rigid packaging products — plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid containers ranging from ounce bottles to 330-gallon IBC totes. The company operates five owned warehouse locations spanning more than 450,000 square feet across California and the Pacific Northwest, supplemented by an affiliate distributor network that extends reach across the broader US and Canada. Its portfolio serves at least 10 end-use segments, with chemicals, pharmaceuticals/nutraceuticals, adhesives, and hazardous materials identified as primary verticals, and includes UN-rated, food-grade, and pharmaceutical-grade qualified packaging.
Rhino generates revenue through the one-time sale and distribution of rigid containers, with quote-based pricing, volume discounts for bulk orders, and minimum order quantities that vary by product and customization requirements. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct field and inside sales with packaging consultants, supported by corporate RFP processes for enterprise buyers and a network of affiliate distributors serving mid-market accounts. Marketing activity is concentrated in a company blog and SEO-optimized website covering packaging compliance and best practices, with bottom-of-funnel conversion handled through quote requests and RFP submissions.
The company has been a subsidiary of Novvia Group, a global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company, since January 2022. In November 2022, Novvia integrated Innovative Container into the Rhino Container regional platform. Rhino also leverages a cross-company partnership with C.L. Smith, a Novvia sister company, to offer hazardous material performance testing services. Founder/owner Guy Nygren and the existing management team remained in place following the acquisition.
Rhino Container firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Rhino Container
- Legal name
- Rhino Container, Inc.
- Website
- https://rhinocontainer.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1992
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Rhino Container is a West Coast distributor of rigid plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid packaging containers — from ounce bottles to 330-gallon IBC totes — serving chemicals, pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, and industrial end markets via 5 owned warehouses and an affiliate distributor network spanning the US and Canada.
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Rhino Container industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Rigid Packaging Distribution
- NAICS
- Plastics Bottle Manufacturing (326160), Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing (33243), Glass Container Manufacturing (327213), Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers (424610)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Plastics Products, Nec (3089), Metal Shipping Barrels, Drums, Kegs & Pails (3412), Glass Containers (3221)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Household & Institutional Rigid Plastic Packaging (Detergent, Cleaners) (IMALAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars) (IMALAEAI), Rigid Plastic Containers (Bottles, Jars, Jugs) Manufacturing (IMANAEAA)
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Where Rhino Container is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chino
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices5 records
Markets served
Rhino Container business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Container Product Distribution: Rhino Container generates revenue through the distribution and sale of rigid packaging containers including plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid containers. Products range from ounce bottles to 330 gallon IBC totes. Revenue is derived from product sales with pricing based on quantity, with bulk quantity discounts available for larger orders.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk Quantity Discounts |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Rhino Container product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Rhino Container is a West Coast distributor of rigid packaging products, selling plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid containers in sizes ranging from ounce bottles to 330-gallon IBC totes. The company sources from multiple manufacturers, stocks inventory across five owned warehouse locations in California and the Pacific Northwest, and supplies customers in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paints and coatings, adhesives, and hazardous materials. It also provides custom product development, packaging materials, and UN-rated hazardous material packaging solutions.
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Products and services
- Plastic Containers Rigid plastic containers distributed by Rhino, including HDPE and PET bottles (bullets, rounds, carafes, decanters, cylinders, dairy and juice bottles, industrial rounds, F-styles, wide mouth packers), open top pails, plastic jars, closures, tighthead containers, and hybrid paint cans. Sold to industrial, chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturers across the Western US.
- Metal Containers Rigid metal containers distributed by Rhino, including aerosol cans, F-style and oblong cans, metal open top pails, monotop cans, paint cans, sanitary food cans, and tight head containers. Sold to manufacturers in paints and coatings, food canning, and chemical industries.
- Bulk Packaging Bulk rigid packaging distributed by Rhino, including IBC totes (up to 330 gallons), metal drums, poly drums, and fiber drums. Sold to industrial manufacturers needing high-volume storage and transport containers.
- Glass Packaging Glass containers distributed by Rhino, including Boston rounds, closures and droppers, euro rounds, food and beverage glass bottles, and wide mouth packers. Sold to beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food manufacturers.
- Hazardous Material (UN-Rated) Packaging Solutions UN-rated and regulatory-compliant rigid packaging for hazardous materials, including UN-rated steel drums, hazmat pails, and related containers, supplemented by hazardous material performance testing through C.L. Smith. Sold to chemical manufacturers and shippers of hazardous goods.
- Packaging Materials Supporting bulk packaging materials distributed by Rhino alongside primary rigid containers. Sold to manufacturers needing complementary materials for storage and shipping operations.
- New Product Development (Custom Packaging Design) Custom packaging design, development, and labeling services offered by Rhino to help customers create tailored rigid packaging solutions for their products. Sold to manufacturers requiring differentiated or custom-spec containers.
Companies that use Rhino Container
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Rhino Container technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Rhino Container partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- C.L. SmithminorC.L. Smith, a sister company within the Novvia Group family, provides hazardous material performance testing services for Rhino Container. Through this partnership, Rhino offers testing services to ensure packaging meets stringent safety standards.
- Affiliated Distributors NetworkminorRhino Container has affiliated distributors throughout the US and Canada located in Dalton Georgia, Houston Texas, Seattle Washington, Kansas City Missouri, Salt Lake City Utah, Portland Oregon, Vancouver Canada, Edmonton Canada, Calgary Canada and Winnipeg Canada. These affiliate distributors extend Rhino's market reach beyond their owned warehouse footprint.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Rhino Container competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sonoco Products Company: Diversified global packaging manufacturer serving consumer, industrial, and healthcare end markets. Overlaps with Rhino in rigid containers and closures, though Sonoco is a much larger, publicly traded manufacturer.
- Greif Inc. Global industrial packaging producer of steel drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, and containerboard. Highly comparable product overlap with Rhino's bulk and metal container lines, though greif is a manufacturer rather than distributor.
- Mauser Packaging Solutions: Global manufacturer and provider of rigid industrial packaging including steel drums, plastic containers, and IBC totes. Comparable to Rhino in bulk/industrial container categories, with broader manufacturing scale.
Direct peers
- TricorBraun: One of the largest rigid packaging distributors in North America, offering plastic, glass, and metal containers across multiple end markets. Highly comparable to Rhino in product breadth, customer base, and distribution-led business model.
- Novvia Group: Parent company of Rhino and a global rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor backed by Kelso & Company. Provides direct comparison for Rhino's role as a regional platform within a national distribution strategy.
- All American Containers: Distributor of rigid plastic and glass containers to consumer and industrial customers, now part of Berlin Packaging. Overlaps directly with Rhino in plastic bottle and glass packaging categories.
- BWAY Corporation: Manufacturer and distributor of rigid metal and plastic containers for industrial and consumer markets, including paint cans and aerosol cans. Direct overlap with Rhino's metal packaging product line.
- Berlin Packaging: Global rigid packaging supplier and distributor offering containers, closures, and value-added services across consumer and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Rhino in its one-stop-shop distribution model and broad SKU portfolio.
Others
- Sidel Group: Global provider of packaging equipment and services for beverage, food, and personal care products. Adjacent to Rhino as a packaging ecosystem participant serving overlapping end markets through equipment rather than container distribution.
Regional players
- Smurfit Westrock: Global paper-based packaging leader with a strong North American corrugated and containerboard presence. Adjacent peer to Rhino given overlap in industrial packaging customers and end markets, though focused on paper-based rather than rigid containers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Rhino Container leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Rhino Container funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Rhino Container M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Rhino Container
What does Rhino Container do?
Rhino Container is a West Coast distributor of rigid packaging products, selling plastic, metal, glass, and hybrid containers in sizes ranging from ounce bottles to 330-gallon IBC totes. The company sources from multiple manufacturers, stocks inventory across five owned warehouse locations in California and the Pacific Northwest, and supplies customers in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, paints and coatings, adhesives, and hazardous materials. It also provides custom product development, packaging materials, and UN-rated hazardous material packaging solutions.
Is Rhino Container a public or private company?
Rhino Container is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Rhino Container founded?
Rhino Container was founded in 1992. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Rhino Container based?
Rhino Container is headquartered in Chino, United States, in the North America region.
How does Rhino Container make money?
One revenue line is on record: container Product Distribution.
Who are Rhino Container's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sonoco Products Company, Greif Inc. and Mauser Packaging Solutions. Direct peers are TricorBraun, Novvia Group, All American Containers, BWAY Corporation and Berlin Packaging. Sidel Group is listed as an others. Smurfit Westrock is listed as a regional player.
Does Rhino Container have an API?
No public API is recorded for Rhino Container.
What industry is Rhino Container in?
Rhino Container's product category is Rigid Packaging Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMALAAAH, Household & Institutional Rigid Plastic Packaging (Detergent, Cleaners), with a secondary code of IMALAEAI, Wide-Mouth & Storage Glass Packaging (Canisters, Utility Jars). Its NAICS code is 326160 and its SIC code is 5040.