Our History

From a small Chicago warehouse to Illinois's trusted packaging partner - discover our journey of growth and commitment to sustainability.

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2009

The Beginning

Illinois Packaging was founded in a small warehouse in Chicago with just two employees and a vision for sustainable packaging.

2011

First Expansion

Moved to a larger 20,000 sq ft facility to accommodate growing demand. Added pallet repair services.

2013

IBC Totes Added

Expanded product line to include IBC totes and tanks, serving chemical and food industries.

2015

Transportation Fleet

Launched our own transportation fleet for pickup and delivery services across Illinois.

2017

Recycling Center

Opened dedicated recycling center to process damaged and end-of-life packaging materials.

2019

10 Year Anniversary

Celebrated a decade of service with over 500,000 units processed and 1000+ satisfied customers.

2021

Technology Upgrade

Implemented advanced inventory management systems and launched online ordering capabilities.

2023

Sustainability Certification

Achieved ISO 14001 environmental management certification and carbon-neutral operations.

Today

Growing Strong

Continue to serve businesses across Illinois with quality, integrity, and commitment to sustainability.

Building a Sustainable Legacy

Every milestone in our history represents not just business growth, but our deepening commitment to environmental responsibility and customer service excellence. We're proud of where we've been and excited about where we're going.

15+

Years in Business

50M+

Lbs. Material Recycled

1000+

Customers Served

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