What Samuel Packaging Systems Group does

Samuel Packaging Systems Group is a North American manufacturer and supplier of industrial packaging systems and consumables, operating as a division of the Canadian conglomerate Samuel, Son & Co. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois, the company designs and produces strapping machinery, steel, polyester, and polypropylene strapping consumables, and protective-packaging equipment, and is one of only two North American manufacturers that domestically produces all three major strap substrates. Its product portfolio includes the SSE-series battery-powered strapping tools developed in partnership with Makita, the SLP line of void-fill and load-securement presses, the SBU (Strap Building Unit) automated packaging system, and complementary strapping tools, seals, and accessories. End markets served include Metals, Corrugated, Container, Brick and Block, Forestry, Distribution, and Cotton, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The business is ISO 9001:2015 certified and produces AAR-approved strapping products for rail-load securement applications.

The company generates revenue through a hybrid model combining direct field sales of capital equipment with ongoing consumable replenishment tied to the installed base of strapping machinery and protective-packaging systems. Capital sales are typically engineered and quoted per application, while consumables and replacement parts are sold both through the direct field-sales force and, increasingly, through the samuelpackagingstore.com e-commerce channel launched to capture transactional and SMB demand. Customer relationships are anchored by the requirement that consumables match proprietary equipment specifications, generating recurring revenue across multi-year equipment life cycles. The Makita partnership integrates a globally recognized cordless power-tool platform into mobile and field-deployable strapping applications, broadening the addressable use cases beyond traditional fixed-line strapping stations.

Samuel Packaging Systems Group employs approximately 390 people across manufacturing, engineering, field sales, and service functions. As a privately held division of Samuel, Son & Co., the business does not disclose standalone revenue, profitability, or growth metrics, which limits financial transparency for external investors. Strategic activity visible in the data is concentrated on product-line expansion (SBU, SSE-900XP, SLP extensions), digital channel development through the e-commerce store, and ecosystem partnerships rather than M&A or capital-markets activity. No AI/ML capabilities, digital-twin platforms, or smart-factory systems are referenced in the available product or corporate literature, leaving the business positioned as a conventional industrial-packaging manufacturer rather than an Industry 4.0 software-enabled vendor.

Name

Samuel Packaging Systems Group

Legal name

Samuel, Son & Co.

Website

https://samuelpsg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Samuel Packaging Systems Group, a division of Samuel, Son & Co., manufactures industrial strapping machinery, consumables (steel, polyester, polypropylene), and protective packaging systems for North American metals, corrugated, container, and distribution end markets, selling through direct field sales and a new e-commerce channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL)

Keywords

• Industrial strapping systems
• Steel strapping materials
• Protective packaging products
• Coil wrapping equipment
• Automated packaging machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 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. Equipment and Machine Sales: Sale of strapping machines including automatic, semi-automatic, and custom strapping machines; engineered systems for specific industries; and coil wrapping equipment.
2. Consumable Strapping Products: Sale of strapping materials including steel, polyester, and polypropylene strapping in various sizes and configurations.
3. Strapping Tools and Accessories: Sale of strapping tools including battery-powered tools, pneumatic tools, manual tools, seals, buckles, and replacement parts.
4. Protective Packaging Products: Sale of protective packaging materials including edgeboard, edge protectors, rings, stretch film, chipboard, paper products, donuts, and coil spacers.
5. Field Service and Maintenance: Factory-trained field service support offering installation, maintenance, service agreements for preventative maintenance, process improvement, and issue correction.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Samuel Packaging Systems Group designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial packaging solutions including engineered strapping machines, strapping materials (steel, polyester, polypropylene), protective packaging, and hand tools. The company supplies customized automated systems for metals, corrugated, container, forestry, brick and block, distribution, and cotton industries, complemented by factory-trained field service for installation and maintenance.

Product overview

Samuel Packaging Systems Group is a single unified product portfolio centered on industrial packaging solutions with three major strap types (steel, polyester, polypropylene), strapping machines (automatic, semi-automatic, and custom), protective packaging materials, and hand tools. The portfolio is organized by industry verticals including Metals, Corrugated, Container, Forestry, Brick & Block, Distribution, and Cotton sectors. Core strapping equipment includes the SBC-932 Container System, Samuel Brick Unitizer Systems (SBU), SCU8-E Unitizer and SO-4SQ Bundler for corrugated, coil strapping and wrapping systems for metals, and SLP25/SLP10E lumber presses for forestry. The SSE900 Series strapping heads power multiple machine platforms. Products are sold through standard sales channels and the Samuel Packaging Store online marketplace. Services include engineering, CAD design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strapping Systems Complete range of customizable automatic, semi-automatic, and custom-built strapping machines for diverse industries and high-production packaging needs.
• SBC-932 Container Strapping System Side seal strapping system engineered for rigid container applications, providing consistent retained strap tension and maximum load stability during transit, equipped with SSE900 Series cartridge strapping heads.
• Samuel Brick Unitizer Systems (SBU) Innovative brick packaging system featuring a 3-cartridge 900XP Series head supporting both side and top seal strapping configurations, designed with input from industry experts for unparalleled speed and reliable technology in any brick packaging line.
• SCU8-E Unitizer Fully electric unitizer designed for the corrugated industry with three and four-strapping head options for production efficiency.
• SO-4SQ Bundler Bundler with four-sided squaring designed for the corrugated industry to optimize load containment and reduce downtime.
• Samuel Metals Long Product System Advanced metal strapping systems that safeguard product and streamline transport across the supply chain, combining strapping, corrosion protection, and dunnage solutions for steel mills and service centers.
• Coil Strapping System OD and ID strapping systems designed for integrated coil mills with electric weld system to eliminate heat transfer and protect surface quality.
• MEC DAGI-1800 Coil Wrapping System Automated coil wrapping system delivering fast, high-quality packaging for steel and aluminum coils, handling up to 20 coils per hour.
• SSE 300S Slit Coil Strapping System All-electric, sealless steel strap slit coil banding head designed for seamless retrofit with servo-controlled precision and reliability.
• Samuel Sheet Splitter High-capacity sheet separation system designed for efficient, precise handling of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel sheets.
• SMS-B10 and SMS-BC10 Strapping Systems Strapping systems designed for long products such as bars, pipes, billets and sheets, combining PET and steel strapping.
• Robotic Ingot Stacking and Strapping System Fully automated robotic strapping system designed for high-temperature metal operations with fast, consistent stacking and strapping.
• SLP25 Samuel Lumber Press 25 Industry-leading compression strapping machine for lumber and panel industries, featuring 8-second cycle time and rugged structural steel tube construction.
• SLP10E Samuel Lumber Press 10 Fully electric press delivering up to 10,000 lbs of top compression for panel and veneer industry with modular design supporting multiple width and height options.
• Semi-Automatic Strapping Machine Economical tabletop strapping machine for low-volume applications with electric design allowing precise placement and tension control.
• General Purpose Strapping Machine Strapping machine designed for everyday use handling smooth or embossed strapping from 5mm to 12mm with adjustable height tables.
• Premium Strapping Machine High-end strapping machine available in extended arch sizes with fully automatic conveyor, power roller top, tabletop and side-seal configurations in painted and stainless-steel options.
• Optimum Strapping Machine Strapping machine with highly adaptable electronic tensioning system, low voltage DC control, tool-less guide access, and HMI interface.
• Steel Strapping High tensile strength strapping material available in Standard Duty and AAR Approved High-Tensile grades ranging from 100 lb to 2,000 lb jumbo coils, with ASTM designs and finishing options.
• Polyester Strapping High performance strapping alternative to steel with strong tensile strength, excellent retained tension, exceptional shock absorption, UV resistance, and full recyclability.
• Polypropylene Strapping Economical strapping material for light-to-medium loads with excellent elongation rating, corrosion and moisture resistance, available in widths from 5mm to 5/8 inch.
• STL 3SD Battery-Powered Plastic Strapping Tool Battery-powered tool for polyester and polypropylene strapping in 1/2" and 5/8" sizes up to 0.040" thickness, operating horizontally and vertically with 75% joint efficiency and ergonomic rubber handle.
• STL 3HD Battery-Powered Plastic Strapping Tool Ergonomically designed battery-operated tool for polyester strapping in 5/8" and 3/4" sizes for horizontal and vertical applications with up to 75% joint efficiency.
• STL 3XD Battery-Powered Plastic Strapping Tool Battery-operated plastic tool for 1" to 1 1/4" polyester applications with strap up to 0.055" thick.
• STL-105 Manual Seal-less Combination Steel Strapping Tool Manual seal-less tool accommodating both standard duty and high tensile strap without part modifications, with a small baseplate for ergonomic positioning.
• STL-3SS Battery-Powered Steel Strap Sealer Battery-powered sealer with Makita technology for creating double notch upcut seal joints, offering up to 200 sealing cycles per battery charge.
• STL-3ST Battery-Powered Steel Strap Tensioner Battery-powered tensioner with Makita technology offering up to 200 tensioning cycles per battery charge for steel strap applications.
• STL PC-32 Pneumatic Combination Tool Double notch upcut pneumatic combination tool for high tensile round or irregular surface applications using push/closed seals.
• STL-PC Push-Type Pneumatic Tool Single notch push-type pneumatic tool for standard duty steel strapping offering highest tensioning capabilities in the market.
• STL-PCHD Pneumatic Combination Tool Double notch upcut pneumatic combination tool for high tensile round or irregular surface applications with push/closed seals.
• STL-PDN Double-Notch Pneumatic Sealer Double-notch pneumatic sealer designed to work with pneumatic tensioner using closed seals for efficient, consistent operations.
• STL-PS Pneumatic Sealer Lightweight pneumatic sealer for high tensile round or irregular applications working with pneumatic tensioner using closed seals.
• STL-PT Pneumatic Tensioner Pneumatic tensioner providing highest tension in the market for round or irregular shaped applications requiring high-tensile steel strap.
• All-Polywoven Wrap Superior surface protection wrap with optional Kraft backing lamination, UVI for UV protection, and VCI for corrosion prevention.
• Edgeboard/Edge Protectors Load unitizing edge protectors that enhance stacking strength and protect edges from strapping pressure, customizable with private label printing and protective coatings.
• Inside Diameter Rings Plastic rings designed to prevent damage to steel or aluminum flat-rolled coils during handling with cranes and J-hooks, available in 20" and 24" sizes.
• Stretch Film and Poly Sheeting/Bags Secure load containment during transport with environmental protection barriers, available in multiple colors with custom printing and special coatings.
• Chipboard Thin yet highly durable protective layer for finished goods, available in customized thickness and shapes with protective coatings.
• Paper Flexible surface protection and void-fill capabilities in various thicknesses and shapes, laminated with other materials and enhanced with protective coatings.
• Donuts Protectors for clamping surfaces of metal coils using corrugate, chipboard or polywoven materials with optional protective coatings.
• Coil Spacers Separation products for finished goods that reduce corrosion and abrasion while minimizing handling damage, available in plastic, fiber, or pulp materials.
• Poly Sheeting Equipment and machinery protection from contaminants, more economical than drop cloths with moisture barrier applications.
• Samuel Packaging Store Online marketplace presenting a larger product assortment of tools, dispensers, replacement parts, and other partner/manufacturer offerings for online ordering.
• Field Service and Maintenance Factory-trained field service support offering installation, maintenance, preventative maintenance service agreements, process improvement, and issue correction for packaging equipment customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8 second cycle time
• +5 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MakitasupportingTechnology or IntegrationMakita technology is featured in battery-powered steel strapping tools (STL-3SS and STL-3ST), providing ergonomic design and reliable operation for industrial strapping applications without the need for pneumatic lines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polychem Corporation: Polychem is a North American manufacturer of polyester and polypropylene strapping, seals, buckles and tools. It is one of the few NA-based competitors producing multiple strap types, putting it in direct competition with Samuel's consumables business.
• M.J. Maillis Group: Maillis is a European-based supplier of industrial packaging machinery including strapping systems, stretch wrappers and end-of-line equipment. It competes with Samuel in metals and lumber strapping applications globally, including in North America.
• Fromm Packaging Systems: Fromm is a global manufacturer of strapping tools, machines and consumables (PET and steel strapping). It directly competes with Samuel in engineered strapping systems, battery-powered hand tools and protective packaging.
• Signode: Signode is the leading global manufacturer of strapping systems, stretch film, and protective packaging equipment. It is Samuel Packaging's most direct competitor, offering overlapping strapping heads, machines and consumables across metals, corrugated, lumber and distribution verticals.
• Mosca Direct: Mosca is a German manufacturer of strapping machines and consumables with a strong global footprint. It competes with Samuel in high-end automated strapping systems for metals, corrugated and logistics applications.
• Dynacore / Strapex Group: Strapex is a European-based manufacturer of strapping machines and consumables with a strong North American presence. It competes directly with Samuel in steel and PET strapping equipment, particularly in bundling and palletizing applications.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a large diversified packaging company offering protective packaging, automated systems and food packaging. While much broader than Samuel, it overlaps in protective packaging materials and automated end-of-line systems.
• Crown Holdings (Industrial Packaging): Crown Holdings' Industrial Packaging segment produces steel and plastic strapping globally. It competes with Samuel as a large incumbent in steel strapping consumables and is one of the few other NA producers of all three major strap types.
• Lantech: Lantech is a leading manufacturer of stretch wrapping equipment and end-of-line packaging machinery. While focused on stretch wrapping rather than strapping, it competes with Samuel for end-of-line automation budgets at corrugated, distribution and logistics customers.

Regional players

• Smi Advanced Stretching Films: Smi is a stretch film and protective packaging manufacturer focused on North America. It is comparable to Samuel's stretch film and protective packaging product line within the distribution and industrial segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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