Industries · Packaging

An ordering app for packaging distributors

Packaging distributors supply the materials businesses use to pack, protect and ship products. Their customers include manufacturers, warehouses and e-commerce shippers, food processors and foodservice operators. Many also provide packaging equipment, design help and inventory programs.

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Top 10 product categories in packaging

  1. Corrugated boxes
  2. Stretch film
  3. Packaging tape
  4. Void fill & cushioning
  5. Poly bags & mailers
  6. Labels
  7. Strapping
  8. Foodservice disposables
  9. Containers & closures
  10. Packaging equipment

Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.

National associations

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Trade group for packaging and processing equipment suppliers; owns the PACK EXPO shows.

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Professional society offering packaging education, certification and local chapters.

National Association of Container Distributors (NACD)

Trade association for distributors of glass, plastic and metal containers and their suppliers.

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association

Association for independent corrugated, folding carton and rigid box manufacturers and suppliers.

Flexible Packaging Association

U.S. association for flexible packaging converters and their suppliers.

Fibre Box Association

North American group representing corrugated packaging manufacturers.

Foodservice Packaging Institute

Trade association for foodservice packaging makers, suppliers, distributors and operators.

ISSA

Global cleaning and facility supply association whose members include many janitorial and packaging distributors.

Regional associations and chapters

Southeast

IoPP Southeastern Chapter

Local IoPP chapter for packaging professionals in the southeastern U.S.

Midwest

IoPP Central Ohio Chapter

Local IoPP chapter hosting packaging events in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Upper Midwest

IoPP Minnesota Chapter

Local IoPP chapter organizing facility tours and networking in Minnesota.

Midwest

IoPP Cincinnati Chapter

Local IoPP chapter running plant visits and events in the Cincinnati area.

State associations

ALManufacture AlabamaCACalifornia Manufacturers & Technology AssociationGAGeorgia Association of ManufacturersIAIowa Association of Business and IndustryILIllinois Manufacturers' AssociationINIndiana Manufacturers AssociationKYKentucky Association of ManufacturersMIMichigan Manufacturers AssociationOHOhio Manufacturers' AssociationPAPennsylvania Manufacturers' AssociationTXTexas Association of ManufacturersWIWisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce

Major trade shows

PACK EXPO International

PMMI's flagship packaging and processing show for consumer goods makers, co-packers and suppliers.

ISSA Show North America

Cleaning and facility supply show attended by distributors, manufacturers and building service contractors.

Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.

Your catalog, your prices and your name, on every customer’s phone.

Same app, same scanner, works with your existing ERP. Loaded with your catalog and your logo.

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