Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Packaging Resources Expert Packaging Solutions
We have been providing superior packaging solutions since our founding in 1967. As a familyowned business, we take full responsibility for the entire process from initial design concept to final delivery. Our mission is to deliver superior products, outstanding customer service, and the fastest turnaround times in the industry. We pride ourselves on offering innovative packaging that meets the expanding and evolving needs of our customers. Our widerange of services includes protective foam packaging, quickturn corrugated boxes, custom crating, vacuum forming, highcolor graphics displays, and specialty corrugated services. We also provide laptop box systems, design engineering, fulfillment, kitting, inventory solutions, and transportation testing.Our experienced staff and stateoftheart equipment enable us to produce custom designs and maintain high quality standards. We operate a highly automated facility with set production processes and rigorous quality controls unique to the Northwest. Our own fleet of trucks ensures prompt delivery and reliable service across the Pacific Northwest. Customers consistently praise our ontime delivery, knowledgeable staff, and ability to solve complex packaging challenges. Through continuous improvement and a commitment to excellence, we have become a trusted packaging partner for industries ranging from healthcare to food and beverage.
Services
Protective Packaging
Quick Turn Corrugated
Custom Crating
Vacuum Form
High Color Graphics
Specialty Corrugated
Laptop Box
Design Engineering
Fulfillment
Kitting
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- We provide the fastest response time in the industry.
- We ensure product integrity with cost-effective foam packaging.
- We offer custom design and production for any product type.
- Our experienced team delivers quick turnaround and reliable service.
- We operate a highly automated facility with strict quality controls.
What people say
Over 30 years
More efficient
Helpful staff
Exceptional
High-quality product
Services
Protective Packaging
Our protective packaging uses foam materials such as polyethylene, polyurethane, expanded polystyrene, and expanded polyethylene to cushion and safeguard products during transit. We select the optimal material based on your product's size, shape, and fragility requirements, ensuring effective protection. This costeffective solution helps prevent damage while maintaining lightweight and versatile packaging.
Quick Turn Corrugated
We maintain inventory of raw corrugated material and employ lean manufacturing to achieve rapid production cycles. Our inhouse fleet and scheduled processes guarantee capacity and ontime delivery for urgent orders. This quickturn capability lets customers meet market demands without missing sales opportunities.
Custom Crating
We design and build custom cushioned crates for electronics, medical, dental and other delicate items, tailoring each solution to size, weight and fragility. Our experienced team and stocked materials enable fast turnaround, whether for single shipments or ongoing production needs. Using our design, testing and manufacturing capabilities, we create reliable crates that protect products from point of origin to final destination.
High Color Graphics
Our highcolor graphics services include digital printing, litho laminating and flexo process printing to produce vibrant, eyecatching packaging. Digital printing offers unlimited colors and fine text clarity without the need for plates, ideal for short runs or changing graphics. Flexo printing delivers highspeed, largevolume output with options for UV coating, enhancing brand visibility at retail.
Laptop Box
Our patented Laptop Shipping System is an allcorrugated, recyclable package designed to protect laptops during transit. The design absorbs shocks and prevents damage while remaining environmentally friendly. Customers can contact us for details on ordering and customization of this protective solution.
People
Judy Peterson
Judy Peterson has partnered with PRC for over 30 years, collaborating on design and testing of standard and custom packaging. She values their product protection, ontime delivery, and willingness to accommodate complex ordering systems.
Barb C.
Barb C. has relied on PRC for many years, appreciating its efficiency over local providers. She submits projects and receives tailored solutions, noting helpful staff and special thanks to Mike P. for consistent, quality results.
Joe Brunner
President
Joe Brunner, President, has sourced packaging from PRC for over 25 years, praising their customerfocused approach, automated facility, and quality professionals who balance protection with costeffectiveness while serving diverse needs from simple to scientifically sensitive products.
Ben B.
Supplier Partner
Ben B., a supplier partner, notes PRCs longterm partnership, significant cost savings from supplier consolidation, and their support of JIT, VMI, and SEL white box initiatives, reflecting strong customer focus and design team assistance.
Mike P.
Staff Member
Mike P., a staff member at PRC, is frequently thanked by customers for making custom packaging projects simple, delivering consistent, highquality results, and providing helpful support throughout the process, ensuring satisfaction.
Questions
What types of packaging does the company specialize in?
The company specializes in protective foam packaging, quick‑turn corrugated boxes, custom crates, high‑color graphics displays, laptop shipping systems, and related design and fulfillment services.
How does the company ensure fast turnaround for orders?
They stock raw materials, use lean manufacturing, maintain an in‑house truck fleet, and schedule production to meet short lead times without missing customer deadlines.
What industries does Columbia Corrugated Box serve?
They serve healthcare, high tech, industrial, footwear/apparel, outdoor, agriculture, automotive, and food/beverage sectors, including electronics, with tailored packaging solutions.
Are the company’s packaging materials environmentally friendly?
Many options, such as the all‑corrugated recyclable laptop box and various foam materials, are designed to be sustainable and reduce environmental impact.
How can customers request a quote or get more information?
Customers can contact the company via phone at the listed numbers or email the provided addresses for quotes, design assistance, and order inquiries.
