Founded 25 years ago, Mansfield-based Skybox Packaging manufactures custom corrugated packaging and supplies the materials and equipment businesses need to keep products moving. Its independent sheet plant handles unusual and niche box requirements, while the company’s integrated approach pairs manufacturing with inventory planning and packaging-equipment support. Skybox’s Priority 1 process can move an emergency order from raw goods to a customer’s dock in a single day.
Five Star CorrugatersSince 1997, Five Star Corrugaters has developed customized packaging and supply strategies for manufacturers, helping them manage rush orders, cash flow, and storage without sacrificing box performance. The Brooklyn-based company combines its own manufacturing with an extensive factory network, and can store bulk packaging and ship it as needed. It also offers tooling and plate payment plans to spread out the cost of new packaging.BROOKLYN, NY
Compass PackagingSince Phil Rath founded Compass Packaging in 2003, the Mantua company has grown from five employees into a 60-plus-person manufacturer while retaining the responsiveness of a smaller operation. Its 150,000-square-foot headquarters produces corrugated packaging for customers who need practical solutions, including short production runs and inventory delivered as needed. Compass is also known for matching customers’ exact brand colors rather than limiting them to a standard palette.PARKMAN, OH
Armor Packaging CorporationSince 1975, family-owned Armor Packaging Corporation has manufactured custom corrugated boxes in Lawrenceville, Georgia, while also distributing packaging supplies to businesses across the Southeast and nationwide. Its own corrugator and converting floor set it apart from a broker, while a second facility in Piedmont, South Carolina supports Upstate customers. Family-led operations pair in-house production with packaging engineering, warehousing, and just-in-time delivery under one supplier.MEDINA, OH
Tyoga Container Company, IncFor more than 50 years, Tyoga Container Company has designed and manufactured custom corrugated packaging alongside bulk bags and other packaging solutions from its Tioga, Pennsylvania, operations. Its in-house team handles design, manufacturing, and assembly, with facilities geared toward short lead times and frequent SKU changes. Tyoga also supplies hazmat-qualified FIBCs and maintains FSC certification and FIBCA membership.TIOGA, PA