Akers Packaging
“People are the Most Important Asset of Our Business”
– William C. Akers, Founder, Akers Packaging Service Group
Our History
Founded in 1963 in Middletown, OH, William C. Akers established a 10-person, 20,000 sq. ft business with just $30,000. Specialized in creating custom shipping solutions, wooden pallets, and folding cardboard cartons, Mr. Akers’ primary focus was on customer service and quick delivery, providing same or next-day delivery with no order minimums, essentially jump-starting the Just-in-Time model, long before the term would become an industry standard.
What differentiates us is our People. People Working Together to Satisfy our Customers by Providing Outstanding Packaging Solutions, On Time, Every Time.
Making YES Possible
Simply put, when a customer presents a critical issue or challenge, we are prepared to say “yes, we can handle that!” As a third-generation, family-owned business, it is literally woven into our DNA. We truly understand how important it is to provide solutions, quickly and with quality, to keep your business moving.
We maintain this commitment to “making yes possible” with a combination of physical locations, the latest technology, and good old teamwork! Our facilities are strategically located throughout the Midwest United States allowing us to optimize delivery of your corrugated packaging & containers as soon as you need it, in hours and days (not weeks).
Our Approach
Customer Service Focus
We take care of our customers like they are part of that family. Our primary focus has always been on service; meaning Akers works to understand our customers’ business needs completely & provide exactly the right solution, at exactly the right time — it is why Service is in our name. We care about your business, and we respect the role we play in maintaining your product excellence.
Consultative Packaging Audit
We know that in order to provide the best customer service, we need to have an intimate understanding of your business. When you begin doing business with us, one of our skilled packaging engineers will personally visit your facility to conduct a packaging audit. They will work closely with you to understand the products being shipped, how you unitize, and the complete chain of custody from your dock to receipt at your customer.
Identifying Efficiencies
A product of the packaging audit is often an increase in efficiency. We are not just about manufacturing and delivering boxes. Based on the information we gather from you, we will often suggest changing the way the boxes are designed to better fit your storage and assembly needs.
Dedicated Customer Specialist
Each Akers customer has their own dedicated Customer Relations Specialist (CRS). Your CRS will work to understand your specific needs and will be your main point of contact for delivering superior service. However, we do know things can happen and your CRS might not always be immediately available due to other projects or perhaps a vacation, that is why, we fully train a back-up CRS on all the details of your specific account, leaving nothing to chance.
Core Values
At Akers, our Core Values are at the cornerstone of all that we do, aligning our team along a key set of principles.
Help First. Have a servant mentality. Being a reliable team member means serving everyone, internally & externally.
Take Ownership. Think and act like an owner. No matter the role, everyone is empowered to be a good steward of the organization.
Do the Right Thing. Do the right thing, regardless of its popularity. High moral standards are paramount.
Expect Excellence. Do it right the first time. Expect excellence in everything you do, and the rest will follow.
The Akers Way
“Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?”
Help First
Take Ownership
Do the Right Thing
Expect Excellence
Locations
Building trust and loyalty through his unwavering commitment to service first and foremost — to customers, to employees, and to the community — Mr. Akers created a foundation to allow Akers Packaging Service Group to continue to thrive. Now a third-generation independent box manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, Akers Packaging Service Group has acquired or started 14 paper and packaging-related businesses, with 15 facilities across 6 states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia.
Ohio
Akers Packaging Service Group (HQ)
Middletown Division
2820 Lefferson Road,
Middletown, OH 45044
ISTA Certified Test Lab
SQF Food Safety Certification
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N-Stock Division
1500 S. University Blvd.,
Middletown, Ohio 45044
ISO 9001:2015
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Van Wert Division
1275 Industrial Drive,
Van Wert, OH 45891
Blue Box Corrugated, Inc.
Member of Akers Packaging Service Group
2058 Williams Road,
Columbus, OH 43207
Packaging Supplies
Michigan
Tecumseh Division
707 South Evans Street,
Tecumseh, MI 49286
Indiana
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Richmond Division
1001 Indiana Ave, P O Box 546,
Richmond, IN 47375
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North Vernon Division
1050 Rodgers Park Dr.,
North Vernon, IN 47265
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Evansville Division
1625 Allen Lane, P.O. Box 4735,
Evansville, IN 47710
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La Porte Division
239 Factory Street,
LaPorte, IN 46350
West Virginia
Huntington Division
409 Buffington Street, PO Box 3068,
Huntington, WV 25702
Illinois
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Chicago Division
425 Crossing Drive,
University Park, IL 60484
ISO 9001
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Decatur Division
7573 North Route 48, PO Box 248,
Oreana, IL 62554
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Quincy Division
2925 Wisemann Lane,
Quincy, IL 62305
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Mount Vernon Division
515 South First Street,
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Kentucky
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Lexington Division
710 East Main Street,
Lexington, KY 40502