West Coast Packaging Supply

Name

West Coast Packaging Supply

Legal name

West Coast Packaging Supply Ltd

Website

https://westcoastpkg.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaging Materials Distribution

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Paper Packaging (Honeycomb, Paper Cushioning, Paper Wrap) (IMALACAH)

Keywords

• Packaging materials distribution
• Warehouse supplies wholesale
• PPE equipment supply
• Industrial packaging solutions
• Storage equipment retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of packaging supplies, warehouse supplies, and related products. Customers purchase individual items or supplies through the e-commerce storefront or via quote requests for larger orders. The company has been operating since 1989 serving customers in all industries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

West Coast Packaging Supply distributes packaging materials, PPE, and warehouse, safety, and janitorial-related supplies to commercial customers across Canada. It sells via a Shopify-powered online storefront for standard orders and accepts phone and email quote requests for custom and volume orders. The company has operated as a 100% Canadian, privately held distributor since 1989, serving customers in all industries.

Product overview

West Coast Packaging Supply is a single-channel e-commerce retailer offering a curated portfolio of packaging and warehouse supplies. The product lineup centers on three core collections—Packaging Supplies, Warehouse Supplies, and Most Popular Items—supported by specialized subcategories including RG16 Products (compliance-grade items), Tags & Tying Products, and PPE Face Shields & Masks. The company operates exclusively through its Shopify-powered storefront with no modular platform or add-on structure; all products are presented as independent catalog items within the same e-commerce environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Packaging Supplies Core packaging materials and supplies for wrapping, cushioning, sealing, and protecting products during storage and shipping, sold to commercial customers across all industries.
• Warehouse Supplies Equipment and supplies for warehouse operations, including storage equipment and organizational solutions, sold to commercial buyers.
• Most Popular Items A curated collection featuring the company's best-selling packaging and warehouse products, including items like Easy Ice Melt and other frequently purchased supplies.
• RG16 Products Products compliant with Reference Guide RG16 standards, a specialized category of packaging supplies meeting specific regulatory or industry requirements.
• Tags & Tying Products Identification tags, labels, and tying products for securing and labeling packages and shipments.
• PPE Face Shields & Masks Personal protective equipment including face shields and masks (e.g., Face Shield Goggles) for workplace safety.
• Storage Equipment Warehouse and storage organization solutions including shelving and storage systems.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• ULINE: ULINE is a leading North American distributor of packaging, shipping, and warehouse supplies with a strong Canadian presence. It directly competes with West Coast Packaging Supply in the same product categories and serves similar B2B customers across all industries.

Broad incumbents

• Staples Canada: Staples Canada is a major B2B retailer of office, packaging, and warehouse supplies across Canada. It offers overlapping capabilities in packaging and warehouse categories but as part of a broader office supplies portfolio.
• Grand & Toy: Grand & Toy is a Canadian office and facility supplies distributor serving businesses nationwide. It competes with West Coast Packaging Supply in packaging and warehouse categories while offering a broader office supplies portfolio.
• Bunzl: Bunzl is a global distribution and outsourcing company with Canadian operations, distributing packaging, cleaning, and facility supplies. It serves B2B customers with similar product categories but at a much larger scale.
• Amazon Business: Amazon Business is the B2B marketplace of Amazon, offering packaging, warehouse, and office supplies to business customers in Canada. It competes with traditional distributors through its e-commerce platform and broad product selection.
• Office Depot: Office Depot is a major office supplies retailer offering packaging and warehouse products to B2B customers. While primarily US-focused, it represents a similar distribution model in the same product categories.
• Costco Business: Costco Business serves B2B customers with bulk packaging, warehouse, and facility supplies through its warehouse club model in Canada. It competes in the same general category but through membership-based bulk purchasing.

Others

• Henry Schein: Henry Schein is a large North American distribution company specializing in healthcare and dental supplies. While not a direct competitor in packaging, it represents a comparable B2B specialty distribution model operating at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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