What Pkg Packaging does

PKG Packaging, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned full-service custom packaging converter headquartered at 320 Hearst Drive in Oxnard, California, operating continuously since approximately 1989. The company designs, prototypes, manufactures, contract-packages, and distributes physical packaging for enterprise buyers across consumer goods, medical/healthcare, produce/food, and electronics end-markets, with eight primary product lines: big box and club store displays, corrugated boxes, paperboard (SBS) folding cartons, PaperFoam biodegradable molded cushioning, pharmaceutical inserts and lithographic kits, rigid chipboard set-up boxes, and custom thermoformed plastic trays, clamshells, and blister packs. Its core technical differentiator is exclusive U.S. distribution of PaperFoam, a patented Holland-manufactured starch-based biodegradable material with a four-star Vinçotte bio-based rating, complemented by in-house capabilities including EndFlex PopLok automatic tray forming for corrugated packaging and high-precision printing for pharmaceutical inserts.

PKG monetizes through project-based custom packaging engagements and ongoing contract packaging programs, operating a sales-led go-to-market with an enterprise field sales team accessible via toll-free and direct lines, plus a website-driven inbound channel. The firm's value proposition is a single-source, single-PO, single point of contact model that manages complex multi-component packaging programs (material selection, prototyping, manufacturing, fulfillment) for buyers, supplemented by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified production, WBENC women's business enterprise certification, and NMSDC MBE status that qualifies it for corporate supplier diversity procurement programs. The only publicly named customer is Medtronic, a relationship originating in 1998 through Medtronic's Supply Chain Diversity initiative and reaffirmed through a 2024 Supplier Diversity Partnerships recognition; additional unnamed enterprise work spans consumer goods, produce, and electronics segments.

The business is operated as a privately held family-led enterprise under President Margaret Roughan and Executive Vice President Frank Roughan, with a senior team covering sales, operations, customer service, finance, and quality assurance. Operating geographies are limited to the United States, distribution flows exclusively through direct B2B sales rather than reseller or e-commerce channels, and the firm pursues sustainability positioning through Sustainable Packaging Coalition membership and community outreach partnerships. No external funding, parent company, subsidiary, M&A activity, or app/digital product surface has been disclosed.

Name

Pkg Packaging

Legal name

PKG Packaging, inc.

Website

https://pkgpackaging.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PKG Packaging is a woman-owned, ISO-certified U.S. converter providing custom design, manufacturing, contract packaging, and fulfillment of paperboard, corrugated, rigid, thermoformed, and PaperFoam biodegradable packaging for enterprise consumer goods, medical, produce, and electronics buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Manufacturing

NAICS

Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221), Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (322211), Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650), Papers & Allied Products (2600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Plastic Trays, Clamshells & Blister Packaging Manufacturing (IMANAEAE), Compostable & Bio-Based Packaging (PLA/PHA, Starch Blends, Cellulose Films) (IMALAMAB), Secondary & Multipack Packaging (IMALAHAB)

Keywords

• Custom packaging solutions
• Corrugated boxes
• Folding cartons
• Thermoformed trays
• Contract packaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxnard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Solutions: Full-service custom packaging including design, prototyping, manufacturing, and fulfillment for consumer goods, medical, and produce industries. Revenue generated through project-based custom packaging engagements with single-source, single-PO model.
2. Contract Packaging: Managing complete manufacturing and distribution programs, project management, inventory, logistics, fulfillment, and mailing services for ongoing packaging programs.
3. Corrugated Manufacturing: Production of custom corrugated boxes and displays including PDQ displays, counter displays, pallet displays, end caps, and custom floor displays using EndFlex PopLok technology.
4. PaperFoam Distribution: Exclusive U.S. distribution of PaperFoam, a biodegradable and compostable starch-based packaging material manufactured by Holland-based PaperFoam company.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PKG Packaging is a full-service custom packaging provider that designs, prototypes, manufactures, and fulfills packaging solutions for consumer goods, medical, and produce companies. The company offers a portfolio of physical products including corrugated boxes, paperboard folding cartons, rigid boxes, thermoformed trays, pharmaceutical inserts, printed lithographic kits, club store displays, and biodegradable PaperFoam cushioning, supported by contract packaging, logistics, and fulfillment services under a single-source, single-PO model.

Product overview

PKG Packaging is a full-service packaging provider with over 35 years of experience offering a comprehensive portfolio of packaging solutions. The company provides eight core product lines: Big Box/Club Store Displays for retail presentation, Corrugated Boxes for shipping and retail, Paperboard/SBS/Folding Cartons for consumer packaging, PaperFoam for biodegradable cushioning, Pharma Printing for pharmaceutical inserts, Printed Lithographics for literature kits, Rigid Boxes for premium chipboard packaging, and Thermoform for plastic trays and inserts. These products are supported by services including custom packaging design, structural packaging development, prototyping and testing, material selection, manufacturing, contract packaging, and logistics and fulfillment. PKG serves consumer goods, medical, and produce industries with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Box / Club Store Displays Club store, cold seal, and pallet skirt packaging solutions including PDQ displays, counter displays, sidekicks, powerwings, pallet displays, end cap displays, floor displays, shipper displays, standees, and dump bins for retail product presentation.
• Corrugated Boxes Custom corrugated packaging solutions including RSC shippers and printed retail cartons available in flexo, spot litho, full litho, and direct print options. Made from renewable resources and recyclable materials.
• Paperboard / SBS / Folding Cartons Custom paperboard folding cartons available in multiple grades including Solid Bleached Sulfate, Coated Unbleached Kraft, Uncoated Recycled, and Coated Recycled paperboard, with straight tuck end and reverse tuck end styles and custom finishes.
• PaperFoam Starch-based biodegradable and compostable molded cushion packaging made from natural ingredients, distributed exclusively in the U.S. by PKG Packaging. Up to 40% lighter than traditional materials with injection molding precision fit.
• Pharma Printing Pharmaceutical inserts providing safety precautions, dosage information, and usage instructions for medical packaging. Offers perfect bound and stitched booklet styles, folded or unfolded designs, and wafer-sealed inserts for automatic inserting equipment.
• Printed Lithographics Printed literature kits and IFU (Instructions for Use) booklets including perfect bound and stitched booklets, bundled booklets, and boxed kits for physicians and marketing materials.
• Rigid Boxes Chipboard paper rigid set-up boxes with sophisticated designs including telescoping, hinged lid, tray and sleeve, and drawer-style configurations. Features custom embossing, debossing, foil stamping, and premium finishes.
• Thermoform Custom thermoformed packaging including trays, clamshells, blister packs, displays, and box inserts. Available in HIPS, PVC, APET, RPET, PETG, HDPE, and PP materials including recycled options for consumer, food, medical, and electronics markets.
• Custom Packaging Solutions and Contract Packaging Full-service custom packaging program management including material selection, prototyping and testing, manufacturing oversight, contract packaging, inventory management, logistics, fulfillment, and mailing services delivered through a single-source, single-PO, single-point-of-contact model.

Quantifiable outcome

• PaperFoam is up to 40% lighter than traditional materials, reducing shipping costs and environmental impact
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PaperFoam (Holland-based)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPKG Packaging is the exclusive U.S. distributor of PaperFoam, a patented biodegradable and compostable packaging solution made from all natural resources (starch, water, natural fiber). PaperFoam is manufactured without fossil fuels, has a low carbon footprint, and is recyclable in the wastepaper stream. It features injection molding for infinite design freedom and has received a four-star Vinçotte bio-based rating.
• Top-tier ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationPKG Packaging partners with top-tier manufacturers to provide cutting-edge packaging materials including PaperFoam and Thermoform Trays. These partnerships enable access to advanced manufacturing capabilities and diverse material options for customer packaging solutions.
• Food Share of Ventura CountyminorOthersCommunity outreach partnership supporting Food Share's mission to fight hunger in Ventura County. PKG Packaging supports through monetary donations, food drives at headquarters, and employee volunteering at Food Share's warehouse.
• The Nature ConservancyminorOthersPKG Packaging (Francis Roughan) is recognized as a Conservation Champion by The Nature Conservancy. The partnership supports habitat restoration, invasive species monitoring, and tree planting in California and globally.
• Kuza ProjectminorOthersPKG Packaging employees are proud supporters of the Kuza Project, a nonprofit faith-based organization dedicated to bringing hope to families living in extreme poverty worldwide. Craig Swett, VP of Sales and Marketing, founded Kuza's efforts in Tanzania in 2007 and continues to serve on its board.
• Sustainable Packaging CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPKG Packaging is a proud member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, demonstrating commitment to environmental protection and sustainable packaging practices.
• MedtroniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPKG Packaging has been part of Medtronic's Supply Chain Diversity program since 1998. As a woman-owned business, PKG works with Medtronic who prioritizes diversity and inclusion. Every point on the supply chain is an opportunity to choose equity. The partnership creates economic opportunity and improves lives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Smurfit Westrock: Smurfit Westrock is the world's largest containerboard and corrugated packaging producer. Comparable to PKG's corrugated boxes/displays at global scale, but vertically integrated from paper mills through converting plants.
• Sonoco Products Company: Sonoco is a diversified global manufacturer of paperboard, rigid plastic, and protective packaging serving consumer and industrial markets. Comparable across multiple PKG product lines (rigid, paperboard, protective) but with vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a global protective and food packaging company. Overlaps with PKG's protective cushioning (PaperFoam vs. Bubble Wrap/inflatable/air pillow systems) and thermoformed tray offerings, but operates at global incumbency scale.
• Pactiv Evergreen: Pactiv Evergreen manufactures food-service and food-merchandising packaging including thermoformed trays and paper cartons. Comparable to PKG's thermoform and produce/food packaging offerings, though at much larger scale and with paper-mill integration.
• Packaging Corporation of America: Packaging Corporation of America is a large publicly-traded corrugated products manufacturer. Overlaps with PKG on corrugated boxes and displays but operates at vastly greater scale across integrated containerboard mills and converting plants.
• Graphic Packaging Holding Company: Graphic Packaging is a leading global folding paperboard carton producer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods markets. Comparable to PKG's paperboard folding carton line but at much larger scale and integrated into paperboard mills.

Emerging players

• Pactiv / Pactiv Healer (Display / Club-Store Subset): Several mid-sized regional converters and merchandising-display specialists compete directly with PKG in PDQ displays, club-store packs, and corrugated retail displays. They are comparable on customer verticals and product format but generally lack PKG's full multi-format portfolio.

Direct peers

• The BoxMaker: The BoxMaker is a privately-held custom corrugated and packaging manufacturer offering design, prototyping, and short-to-mid-run production for retail, medical, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to PKG on custom design-led offerings, customer verticals, and small-to-mid scale.
• Berlin Packaging: Berlin Packaging is a large hybrid rigid-container and custom packaging supplier offering design, sourcing, and contract packaging services. Comparable to PKG's full-service custom packaging model across consumer goods verticals, though more focused on rigid containers than paper-based formats.
• Menasha Packaging: Menasha Packaging is a privately-held U.S. custom packaging manufacturer specializing in retail merchandising, corrugated displays, and consumer goods packaging. Highly comparable to PKG in scope (corrugated, folding cartons, retail displays, club-store packs), customer verticals, and custom full-service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pkgpackaging
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pkg-packaging
• Instagraminstagram.com/pkg.packaging

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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