ExpandOS makes patented paper pyramids and the equipment that forms them into an internal packaging system for stabilizing and protecting parcels. Its distinguishing approach replaces foam and plastic cushioning with sustainably sourced, recyclable paper that can be expanded on site and integrated into automated packing lines. The company also develops custom solutions, including its patent-pending AsPacked system for documenting parcel contents and packing conditions.
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RanpakSince 1972, Ranpak has built its business around paper-based packaging that protects products in transit, including cushioning, wrapping and automated systems. The company stands apart for making renewable, recyclable paper the foundation of its packaging portfolio, while its engineers develop solutions for demanding shipments such as heavy industrial components and temperature-sensitive goods. Ranpak has more than 800 employees worldwide, operations across four major regions and more than 400 patents in paper cushioning, void fill and wrapping systems.CONCORD TWP, OH
Great Northern LaminationsGreat Northern Laminations manufactures custom paperboard corner and edge protection for packages, palletized loads and unusually shaped products. Part of the Great Northern family of brands, the company has more than 60 years of packaging experience and supports its designs with an in-house ISTA 6 test lab staffed by technicians holding Certified Packaging Lab Professional designations. Its protective paperboard products use recycled fibers and are fully recyclable, while custom-engineered alternatives such as SURECrate can replace wood crating for heavy shipments.ALLENTOWN, PA
Viking PackagingFounded in 1973, family-owned Viking Packaging makes corrugated and protective packaging that solves difficult shipping and presentation problems for manufacturers across the Hudson Valley and beyond. Its packaging team is known for developing practical custom answers, from recyclable inserts that protected a ceramics product line without foam or plastic to adjustable protection that cut a technology repair company’s damage costs by at least 50%. Viking is part of a five-generation family heritage that traces back to the F.D. Croce Company, and its responsible-material supply chain is certified to FSC and Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.NORTH TONAWANDA, NY
PacronPacron manufactures protective packaging for products moving through shipping, storage and fulfillment, from its original operations to a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing complex and a newer Ohio facility. Its range combines familiar cushioning materials with curbside-recyclable paper packaging and cold-chain protection, while sustainability efforts include FSC and SFI certifications, an EcoVadis Gold Medal in 2024, and How2Recycle membership. The company emphasizes factory-direct service and quick lead times for customers nationwide.FREMONT, OH