Welcome to General Packaging Corporation!

For over 60 years, quality, value, and service have been the foundation of our business. At General Packaging, we don’t just manufacture corrugated containers, wood products, and foam cushioning. We offer flexible, responsive service, the most value for your money, and integrated packaging solutions — custom-made to your specifications.

900+

Unique parts shipped per month

200K+ SF

Combined manufacturing space

60+

Years in business

4

Locations across Texas

A Long History of Packaging Excellence

When the company first started in 1957, we had a fresh idea: producing cost-effective and technically sound packaging worthy of the trust that our customers placed in us. Our company began utilizing a variety of industrial packaging materials in custom design applications including corrugated fiberboard, wood, and diverse cushioning products. We felt the successful selection and management of such a variety of materials and products would offer the highest level of package protection for the lowest possible cost.

It was an exciting concept to try and bring to the marketplace then — and, it is still as exciting a concept for us to bring to our customers today. Engineering and design have always been at the heart of what we do, and one factor that separates us from other companies.

General Packaging Corporation – Dallas, TX – Circa 1965

General Packaging has evolved into a diversified and capable packaging manufacturing company – servicing a wide range of industries ranging from automotive and defense, to heavy industry and oil & gas. Yet, we still adhere to the central principles which were important when our company was first founded. First, treat our customers as we would want to be treated. Second, work to bring the best overall value we possibly can to our customers by taking into full consideration product design, package protection, competitive price and customer service. And third, we must always remember that quality is the true centerpiece of our business and the essential ingredient necessary for effective packaging and our continued success.

General Packaging has always been a Texas-based company. Today, we operate four production plants across Texas, but maintain a broad reach – shipping packaging products across the United States and internationally. We have a tremendously capable technical and engineering staff and maintain an ISTA-certified testing lab for these purposes. From the most simple corrugated box or wood pallet, to your most difficult packaging challenge, contact us and see what we can do to serve your business.

Our Approach

Our approach to packaging has always been a customer and design-centric approach. In packaging, one size does not fit all. Depending on the packaging needs, we typically begin a business relationship with an in-person consultation to understand the product construction, protection requirements, cost considerations and other factors.

Our expertise lies in designing new packaging, or re-designing and improving legacy packaging solutions. At its core, the company is an engineering firm that manufactures high-quality packaging. Our in-house engineers are able to meet any protection and durability requirements. Once we collaborate with a customer on a design project, we will produce a prototype to confirm the design fulfills all requirements. Then, we can produce it!

A Personal Approach

We are in the people business. Our approach starts with getting to know the customer and their individual, unique requirements. Our sales staff has decades of technical packaging experience and will come see you at your place of business.

Professional Design

General Packaging Corporation sets itself apart by its unsurpassed design and engineering capabilities. If drawings already exist, we are happy to provide a competitive quote.

Excellence in Manufacturing

GPC has been in the manufacturing business for over 60 years and we do it well. We prioritize quality and process. We operate four plants with over 200k SF of combined manufacturing space, outfitted with a wide variety of equipment.

Continuous Customer Service

A dedicated customer service professional will be assigned to your account. We always strive for prompt response and short lead times. In short, excellent customer service is a hallmark of the business.

Sustainability Efforts

Environmental responsibility is everyone’s business, including ours. General Packaging puts considerable energy and resources towards environmental stewardship. We work diligently to promote sustainable products from renewable sources. To start, almost all of GPC’s manufactured products are recyclable. Our two largest raw material categories, corrugated fiberboard and lumber, are made from natural, renewable resources. Corrugated fiberboard is recycled more than any other packaging material. Corrugated sheets are often manufactured using high percentages of recycled fiber. We source lumber raw materials from mills with established sustainability programs.

We believe that recycling is good for the environment, and are committed to the ongoing conservation of our resources. Below are examples of some of the recycling efforts we do every day:

Corrugated

All corrugated scrap and trim that is generated in the box conversion process is captured, baled and recycled. This recycled material is then re-processed into medium and used to make more corrugated sheets.

Wood

We collect and recycle wood shorts and end trim pieces, which are shredded and used for farm animal bedding, mulch, residential building materials like oriented strand board (OSB) sheathing, and paper pulp.