When we tell someone that we specialize in custom packaging, it’s not uncommon for people to think of a brightly colored, possibly odd-shaped box on a store shelf. It’s certainly true that Western Industries has the know-how needed to make some pretty snazzy commercial packaging, but when we say custom, we aren’t joking.

While the easiest way to sum up Western Industries is to say, “We make custom packaging,” it’s not entirely accurate. Custom packaging is definitely a big part of what we do and it’s undoubtedly the shortest response to a really broad question, but packaging for us can also be a starting point.

One of our favorite things to think about is what’s next. Not just from a business perspective, but we’re always excited to see what new innovations we’ll get to be working with as inevitable waves of change transform society and the markets that we call home.

You know about air-cushioned packaging, but how much do you really know?

The supply chain can be hard to explain to someone who’s never felt the pinch of trying to meet the demand of customers while struggling to get much-needed inventory from suppliers.