Founded in Philadelphia in 1965, General Partition Company makes custom interior box partitions, dividers, and separators that keep products stable and protected during shipping. The family-owned and operated manufacturer now works from a 35,000-square-foot Bucks County facility, producing partitions in-house for applications ranging from fragile glass packaging to automotive and pharmaceutical components. Its products are made from recycled materials and are recyclable themselves.
ColePak, LLCStarted by Rick and Deborah Cole in their garage in 1987, ColePak is a multigenerational Urbana manufacturer of custom paper partitions and other interior packaging products. The Cole family’s business has grown from serving a former employer to operating what it describes as the nation’s largest single-partition manufacturing plant, a 290,000-square-foot facility. Now carried into a third generation, ColePak serves packaging customers across the United States, Canada and Mexico, with products designed for demanding applications such as glass containers and pharmaceuticals.URBANA, OH
Martin PartitionsMartin Partitions is a family-owned manufacturer of custom corrugated partitions and pads for protecting products in shipping containers. Operating under a lean-production philosophy, the company serves both small businesses and national-scale wholesalers without directly competing with its customers. Its computer-designed parts and rapid quoting process support one-off needs as well as high-volume runs.CARROLL, OH
United DividersSince 1999, United Dividers has made custom internal packaging—especially partitions and pads—for manufacturers and high-volume users who need protection inside shipping containers. The Elmira, New York, company is a division of Fennell Industries, LLC, with seasoned employees and in-house precision die-cutting and design for unusual specifications. It also maintains its own truck fleet, supporting tight-turnaround and just-in-time deliveries.ELMIRA, NY
Multicell Packaging IncSince opening in 1987, Multicell Packaging has grown into North America’s largest independent manufacturer of box partitions. Its independence lets the company choose raw-material partners freely, while an in-house engineering group develops economical packaging designs for customers who need product protection and responsive service.KUTZTOWN, PA