Our History

About Us | Our History

Founded in 1972, Ranpak's goal was to create the first environmentally responsible packaging material to effectively cushion and protect products during shipment. Today, Ranpak is one of the world's largest producers of protective paper packaging materials and systems, and its concepts have earned the company a reputation as an innovative leader in the packaging industry.

Innovative History

1979 Invented an environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based packaging materials
1979 Invented factory-in-a-factory converter system
1992 Introduced AutoPad® Cushioning System
1996 Introduced PadPak Jr.® Cushioning System
2002 Introduced FillPak® Voidfill System
2002 Named one of the Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in America by Inc Magazine
2002 Introduced AccuFill® Voidfill Measurement System
2004 Introduced FillPak TT® Voidfill System
2005 Named as an eVolution of Manufacturing Award Recipient
2006 Named as an eVolution of Manufacturing Award Recipient
2006 Introduced PadPak LCTM Light Cushioning System