Albany Box Company

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Our goal is simple:
· Get you what you want
· When you want it
· At a competitive value
Whether you need one custom box​ or a truckload of various items, we are here to serve you.

We officially moved in to Big Blue in the January-February, 2016 time frame. Today, we manufacture boxes, crates & palle...
03/22/2021

We officially moved in to Big Blue in the January-February, 2016 time frame. Today, we manufacture boxes, crates & pallets and loose fill packaging. New equipment for corrugated box production and printing is expected to be running by the end of March 2021 or shortly thereafter. The new machines will allow us to print up to two colors, and produce as many as 40,000 boxes in a production shift at peak demand. Our success has been largely due to our outstanding employees and customers. We are excited for today, and look eagerly towards the future as the journey continues.

Big Blue (now painted gray) is our current location on Pacific Blvd in Albany. The aerial photo from the 1960’s shows th...
03/18/2021

Big Blue (now painted gray) is our current location on Pacific Blvd in Albany. The aerial photo from the 1960’s shows the “double-hump” construction of our building, and that it was part of a large plywood manufacturing complex. Built in the ‘60’s, the building was owned by different plywood and woods product companies (Vancouver Plywood, South West Forest Industries, & Stone Forest Products) over the years until 1994 when it was shut down and became vacant. Purchased by three local investors in 2002, it was used mostly for storage primarily by seed companies and others until we showed interest in mid-2016. There were no offices, loading docks, etc., just a big open shell warehouse with massive power but all infrastructure dating back to the 1960 era. Architects, engineers and contractors were hired, and worked commenced to transform the building into a manufacturing and distribution facility that it is today. The transformation to electrical, compressed air, water, sewer, natural gas, internet, phone service and office construction was extensive, but the end result a great place to work.

In February, 2016, we began due diligence and negotiations with SpacePak, a Portland-based manufacturer of loose-fill (p...
03/16/2021

In February, 2016, we began due diligence and negotiations with SpacePak, a Portland-based manufacturer of loose-fill (packing peanut) cushioning. SpacePak was highly regarded in the marketplace form manufacturing both EPS (traditional “foam” loose fill) and starch-based biodegradable loose fill. They had been our vendor for many years and we had a great relationship. In July of 2016, we concluded business acquisition negotiations, and began dismantling the Milwaukee, Oregon SpacePak plant to move assets to Albany. The challenge was that at our Industrial Way location, we were out of physical space, did not have adequate ceiling height for storage hoppers, did not have 480 volt 3 phase power available, did not have adequate personnel to operate equipment, and were not trained to manufacture loose fill products. Other than that, we were ready, set, go! Concurrent with the acquisition of SpacePak, we had made a decision to once again move the entire business to a larger location—Big Blue as the building was known.

On Sunday, September 14, 2014, we got notified that the water main by our Industrial Way building had burst and “may” ca...
03/13/2021

On Sunday, September 14, 2014, we got notified that the water main by our Industrial Way building had burst and “may” cause some flooding. The failed infrastructure dated back to the 1920’s, and this was the third breach of the water main over the years. This time however, it was a complete failure of the water main and took until almost noon on Monday the next day before it could be isolated and shut down. Fortunately, the truck loading docks at this building (originally built as an alcohol distribution facility) had fairly low, ground-level docks so that trucks could be parked fully inside at night and locked up. Although the drains were large, they could not keep up with the tremendous volume of water, and at one time we had almost four feet of flood water. The water started to recede, then stopped due to maximum City drain capacity being exceeded. You can see the line on some of our vehicles where the water stayed for more than a day. All in all, a massive and expensive experience. Never a dull moment at Albany Box Company!

Since 2001, we have built crates and pallets. Over the years, we have made significant investments in personnel, trainin...
03/11/2021

Since 2001, we have built crates and pallets. Over the years, we have made significant investments in personnel, training, software and equipment to produce wood items from the basic to the very sophisticated. Many of our custom crates have foam inserts, finger boards or special hold-downs. We have protected the very small, the very large and the very unusual with our crates.

In late 2008, we made a decision that the 11,000 square feet that we had expanded to on Ferry Street could no longer off...
03/04/2021

In late 2008, we made a decision that the 11,000 square feet that we had expanded to on Ferry Street could no longer offer any growth opportunities to the business. We found a 20,000 square foot building on Industrial Way in Albany, and infrastructure improvements began as we started moving out of our Ferry Street locations. Industrial Way needed a full office remodel, new lighting, electrical, sprinkler and compressed air infrastructure build-outs, etc.

In 2006-2007, we began to grow quite rapidly. We purchased our first box post-printing machine, and ended up printing o...
02/26/2021

In 2006-2007, we began to grow quite rapidly. We purchased our first box post-printing machine, and ended up printing over 9 million boxes on two machines in four years. With space at a premium as it is today, we built a mezzanine to better utilize our square footage. Jon’s mom was in her eighties when she announced, “I’ve always wanted to drive a semi truck!” So, with careful supervision from Sean, she took a few spins around our Ferry Street location. During this time, we hired Justin who became our box ninja. He quickly began to absorb corrugated box making like a sponge. Other than a one year hiatus, Justin is still with us and integral to our continued growth and success.

We opened our doors on September 10, 2001; the day before 911. Understandably, potential customers were not interested ...
02/23/2021

We opened our doors on September 10, 2001; the day before 911. Understandably, potential customers were not interested in what we had to offer as our nation had been attacked. Our beginnings were very humble: 2,800 square feet of empty warehouse shell on Ferry Street in Albany. The owner and his son quickly built a small front office/reception area. No employees at this time, just the owners Jon, his wife Lori and son Sean. The three of them answered the phones, built the boxes, made cold sales calls, made deliveries and scrubbed the toilet. Gradually, the business gained some loyal, repeat customers, many of which are still with us today. When we asked our then building landlord if more square footage was available to lease he asked, “How many boxes does the world need?” Apparently, quite a few!

We are a family owned and operated business located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. We opened...
02/19/2021

We are a family owned and operated business located in the heart of the beautiful Willamette Valley in Oregon. We opened in 2001 with a small warehouse and a limited amount of used machinery. Over the years we have continuously upgraded our equipment and process capabilities, and also make some of the best packaging equipment on the planet. In 2009 we moved to our Industrial Way location and increased our manufacturing and storage space. Our Industrial Way facility was a 20,000 square foot plant complete with corrugated production space, a crating room, fabrication and assembly areas and a full warehouse stocked at all times. As of January 23rd, 2017 we have expanded again. We are now in a 53,000 square foot plant. In July 2016 we purchased loose fill packing peanut equipment and are now manufacturing and distributing a number of loose fill varieties. With literally thousands of products to choose from, we are ready to serve your needs.

Our fully biodegradable loose fill is proudly made in Oregon from a blend of corn and potato starches. Safe, non-toxic a...
08/31/2020

Our fully biodegradable loose fill is proudly made in Oregon from a blend of corn and potato starches. Safe, non-toxic and static-neutral, it dissolves in water with no toxic residue. Help save the planet while protecting your items that you ship or pack. Our 12 cu ft bags are both price and environmentally friendly.
https://albanyboxcompany.com/loose-fill/

We are here to help you with your order! Email or call us to get the support you need. Orders@abcbox.net or (541) 926-43...
08/28/2020

We are here to help you with your order! Email or call us to get the support you need. [email protected] or (541) 926-4323.

Address

33149 Highway 99E
Tangent, OR
97389

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(541)9264323

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