Colbert Packaging Thrives Amid Industrywide Consolidation As the field of independent paper-based secondary pack- aging converters continues to shrink amidst ongoing private-equity-backed consolidation, Colbert Packaging Corporation, an independent, family and women-owned business, has experienced steady growth since 1959.
Ryan Hart. “We have the agility to support our customers’ needs for speed-to-market, clinical trials, product launch- es, etc. Plus we provide 100% vision inspection, and a manufacturing environment that mirrors that of the phar- maceutical industry.” Projected Industrywide Growth In light of solid growth projections for Colbert’s custom- ers in pharma, medical device and OTC healthcare, its stra- tegic vision to grow alongside its customers remains intact. “Our experience has shown that our customers value relationships with independent suppliers,” said Colbert Senior Vice President of Sales, Lon Johnson. “Regard- ing our growth strategy and capital investments: our in- dependence and management structure provide for swift
Growth projections for the paper- board packaging industry continue to attract investors eager to streamline operations and focus on specific core competencies. While many of its com- petitors have been, and continue to be,
decision making and we remain fully focused on supporting our customers’ needs, now and into the future.” With this vision for the future, Col- bert Packaging recently invested in its human capital by welcoming Senior Account Executive Danielle Douros to the Sales team.
Danielle Douros
acquired and swallowed into larger business models, Col- bert Packaging remains committed to its independence. Though Colbert Packaging serves customers across multiple industries — commercial and consumer — its pri- mary concentration is secondary paperboard packaging for the pharmaceutical, medical device and OTC health- care sectors. “Our strategy positions Colbert to serve our cus- tomers with strength, loyalty and individualized service, while remaining a top competitor in products like pack- aging customizations and combinations, and specialty features,” said Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
John Lackner
“What drew me to Colbert was its outstanding reputa- tion, its 67-year history as a privately held, women-owned company, and its unwavering commitment to quality and customer service,” Douros said. “In today’s environment, our customers need more than a packaging supplier. They
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