Founded in 1983 with a single machine in Lancaster City, Phoenix/Packaging is a family-owned, second- and third-generation manufacturer and distributor of corrugated boxes and custom shipping cartons. The company now operates a 140,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, along with a distribution facility in Lewistown and warehouses serving customers across the country. Its capabilities include custom sizing, die cutting, and direct four-color printing, with no minimum order required for custom boxes.
Jet Container CompanyFounded by Joe Schmitt in Columbus in 1977, Jet Container Company designs and manufactures custom corrugated boxes, protective packaging, and shipping containers. What began as a four-person operation selling boxes from a car now operates from a 275,000-square-foot facility and produces more than 250 million square feet of packaging annually. Still led by members of the Schmitt family alongside partner Richard Prohl, the company combines large-scale production with the personal service of a family-owned business.COLUMBUS, OH
Acme Corrugated Box Co., IncFamily-owned since 1918, Acme Corrugated Box is a third-generation independent manufacturer rooted in Philadelphia and now based in Hatboro. Its 320,000-square-foot facility supports made-to-order corrugated packaging for customers across the Mid-Atlantic, while its long-standing customer relationships remain central to the business. Acme holds FSC and SFI certifications alongside an AIB Superior rating for food-safety compliance.HATBORO, PA
Cambridge Packaging, IncFounded in 1982 by Dick and Peggy Knellinger in their home, Cambridge Packaging has grown into a southeastern Ohio manufacturer of custom corrugated boxes and distributor of packaging and shipping supplies. The family-run company now operates from a 134,000-square-foot Cambridge facility, producing more than 140 million square feet of corrugated material annually and serving the region for over 40 years. Its 75-plus employees support both packaging design and the manufacturing and shipping needs of local businesses.CAMBRIDGE, OH
Carlisle Container CompanySince 1965, Carlisle Container Company has manufactured corrugated packaging and point-of-purchase displays from its 60,000-square-foot facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Its in-house design team develops packaging from structure through graphics, while large-format digital printing supports highly customized orders in both large and small quantities. The certified woman-owned company processes approximately 75 million square feet of corrugated board each year and uses company-owned trucks with employee drivers for delivery.CARLISLE, PA