Since 1997, Milford-based Interior Packaging Design, LLC has designed and manufactured custom returnable packaging and dunnage for industrial parts. The company keeps work in-house, using CAD/CAM design and water-jet and die-cut fabrication to move from concept to a first sample in as little as two days. Its 25,000-plus completed packaging projects include work for more than 480 companies supplying automotive assembly plants.
Special Design ProductsFounded in Columbus in 1990, Special Design Products is a family-owned manufacturer of custom foam and plastic packaging, engineering returnable systems and expendable packs for demanding shipments. Its 60,000-square-foot operation combines hands-on fabrication with 2D/3D modeling, CNC cutting and reverse engineering, including the repair and repurposing of older dunnage racks. The company has particular depth in automotive supplier packaging and has served that industry since opening its doors.COLUMBUS, OH
UFP PackagingFrom its Grand Rapids headquarters, UFP Packaging designs and manufactures custom industrial packaging and OEM components, including wood, corrugated, protective and metal solutions. Part of UFP Industries, the company combines engineering and an ISTA-, ASTM- and ISO-certified testing lab with more than 100 facilities worldwide and a workforce of over 4,500 employees. Its long-standing lift-van manufacturing operation has supplied State Department and overseas shipping containers for more than 50 years.BARNESVILLE, PA
Value Added PackagingLaunched in 1997 by Jarod and Mari Wenrick, Value Added Packaging makes custom industrial packaging and manages its delivery for manufacturers. The company handles design, production and assembly in-house, including on-demand foam cut with an industrial waterjet, while its packaging-management services forecast usage and deliver materials as needed. Its primary focus is advanced packaging for automotive and information-technology infrastructure manufacturers, along with other industrial businesses.CLAYTON, 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