Associated Packaging

Associated Packaging is a full-service packaging company and one of the largest independent packaging distributors in the United States. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Gallatin, Tennessee, the firm supplies end-of-line packaging solutions - materials, equipment and services - to customers nationwide from 12 branch locations. Its workforce includes more than 140 packaging specialists and 40 field technical specialists.

The company's technical scope covers packaging materials, packaging machinery, shrink and stretch wrap, bagging, material handling and systems integration. Automation and integration services combine packaging equipment implementation with material handling expertise, delivered alongside LEAN/Six Sigma analysis and the implementation of end-of-line solutions. Field technical specialists provide service support for packaging equipment and operations across the country.

Work at the company draws on a mix of disciplines: LEAN/Six Sigma process improvement, packaging automation, machinery, materials and systems integration. The working style is described as consultative and collaborative - beginning with listening to understand a customer's goals and current processes, then analysing and implementing improvements, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and nationwide customer support.

Industry verticals served include packaging, distribution, manufacturing, warehousing and material handling, and end-of-line packaging.