Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Custom Protective Packaging Solutions
Index Packaging is a midsize packaging company with over 50 years of industry experience. Founded in 1968, we operate five facilities across New Hampshire totaling 290,000 square feet, equipped with advanced design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities. Our team of 200+ dedicated professionals delivers custom packaging solutions for industrial clients nationwide, specializing in foam, corrugated, and wood materials. We maintain strict quality standards while prioritizing environmental sustainability through comprehensive recycling programs. Our vertically integrated operations include vendor-managed inventory, just-in-time delivery, and nationwide distribution via owned vehicles and partner carriers.With a corporate philosophy rooted in service excellence, we provide responsive lead times and free design assistance to qualified clients. Our patented shipping indicators (Tip N Tell and Drop N Tell) demonstrate our innovation legacy. As a family-owned business since inception, we combine generational expertise with modern manufacturing technologies to ensure product protection through precision-engineered packaging solutions.
Services
Custom Foam Packaging
Corrugated Boxes
Wood Crates
Specialty Packaging
Shipping Indicators
Vendor Managed Inventory
Nationwide Distribution
Material Samples
Design Assistance
Recycling Programs
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have 50+ years of specialized packaging experience
- Our 290,000 sq ft facilities enable large-scale production
- We offer free design assistance and material samples
- Our in-house recycling program reduces environmental impact
- We provide nationwide delivery through owned vehicles
What people say
Reliable delivery
Quality packaging
Responsive service
Services
Custom Foam Packaging
We create precision foam packaging from polyurethane, polyethylene, and EPS materials. Our custom inserts protect electronics, medical devices, and fragile goods during transit. With in-house design and rapid prototyping, we deliver made-to-order solutions for industrial clients nationwide.
Corrugated Boxes
Our custom corrugated packaging solutions include boxes, partitions, and pallets for diverse industries. Using eco-friendly materials, we design durable shipping containers that meet specific dimensional and strength requirements while supporting sustainability goals through recyclable components.
Wood Packaging
We manufacture custom wood crates and pallets for heavy-duty shipping applications. Our facilities produce both new and recycled wood packaging solutions with precise dimensions for industrial equipment, machinery, and oversized cargo requiring structural integrity during transport.
Specialty Packaging
Our specialty packaging division handles unique shipping challenges across industries. From military-spec containers to temperature-controlled packaging, we engineer bespoke solutions for pharmaceuticals, electronics, and fragile goods requiring specialized protection against shock, vibration, and environmental factors.
Shipping Indicators
We produce patented Tip N Tell and Drop N Tell shipping indicators that detect package tilting and impacts. These devices provide visual evidence of mishandling during transit, helping recipients identify potential damage risks for inspection before accepting shipments.
People
Bruce Lander
Chairman, Board of Directors
Second-generation leader who expanded operations from 1995-2014. Oversaw multiple acquisitions and facility expansions before retiring as president in 2014 while remaining active in strategic leadership.
Debora Lander Lussier
Secretary, Board of Directors
Key board member with decades of industry experience. Provides governance oversight and strategic direction while maintaining family leadership continuity since the company's founding in 1968.
Connie Lander
Co-founder, Board of Directors
Co-founder with Bill Lander who established packaging innovation standards. Continues to influence corporate values through board participation, maintaining the original commitment to quality and customer service.
Questions
What materials do you use for custom packaging?
We work with polyurethane foam, polyethylene foam, expanded polystyrene, corrugated fiberboard, and wood materials for comprehensive packaging solutions.
Do you offer eco-friendly packaging options?
Yes, our corrugated packaging is fully recyclable. We also maintain an in-house recycling program for foam, wood, and paper materials to minimize environmental impact.
Can you handle large industrial orders?
Our five New Hampshire facilities with 290,000 sq ft of combined space enable us to manage industrial accounts of any size with reliable lead times.
Do you provide design assistance?
We offer free design and engineering support to qualified buyers, including prototype samples and material selection guidance for optimal packaging solutions.
What shipping indicators do you manufacture?
We produce patented Tip N Tell and Drop N Tell shipping indicators that visually detect package tilting and impact events during transit.
How quickly can you deliver orders?
With 24/7 production capabilities and our own delivery fleet serving New England, we typically meet urgent requirements within standard lead times.
