Larson Packaging Company (LPC), is pleased to announce it has acquired First Class Packaging (FCP), Inc. of El Cajon, California. The two companies have been working on this transaction since last year to enable the retirement of FCP principal, Sandy Brock. The FCP team will remain in place and continue to operate under the new ownership of Larson Packaging Holdings, Inc., and will do business as both First Class Packaging and Larson Packaging Company.

MILPITAS, Calif., June 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Larson Packaging Company is pleased to announce that its Quality Management System (QMS) has been certified to the ISO9001:2015 standard by TÜV SÜD America Inc., a global provider of auditing and certification services, and an ANAB accredited certification body.

Several Larson Packaging Company (LPC) leaders attended the inaugural American Society for Quality (ASQ) conference in Fremont CA on October 8. LPC became involved with ASQ through a key customer who is an ASQ local leader and helping LPC on their quality journey and ISO 9000 certification by the end of the year.

Larson Packaging Company (LPC) is pleased to announce that Ariana Spencer has been promoted to design manager. This is a new role created with the expansion of our packaging design center and engineering team. Ariana has been instrumental in the growth of LPC's foam fabrication, bringing structure to the design process, and fostering design for manufacturing: creating a seamless integration between design and manufacturing.

Larson Packaging Company is pleased to announce that today Ray Horner has joined us as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Horner has over 25 years of executive experience in the crating and packing industry, working with global customers in North America, Asia and Europe. Ray has a background in multiple end-user markets including semi-conductor, entertainment, medical device, aerospace, and power generation.  He holds a BS in Business Management and a certificate from SMTP (School of Military Packaging Technology) from Aberdeen, Maryland. Ray is both a six sigma Green Belt, and a certified professional in Lean Management.
Larson Packaging Company (LPC) is a leading Bay Area packaging manufacturer and service provider specializing in Custom Industrial Packaging for mission-critical, high-value and sensitive equipment. LPC works with customers as a partner and an extension of their teams, ensuring that their packaging is reliable, cost-effective, and reflects the quality of their brands. We call that: Smart. Packaging. Fast.

Innovation is what keeps society moving forward. Manufacturing is innovation at work. Events like San Diego East County Economic Development Council’s Manufacturing Expo spotlight creative industrial careers. This is so vital to our community. First Class Packaging will host a booth at the Allen Airways Museum on October 2nd, we hope to see you there! #MFGDAY18

The Introduction of VAULT by Pelican Products Earlier this Summer is an Answer to Marketplace Void

Pelican Products based in Torrance, CA announced the release of the VAULT by Pelican on July 2nd, 2018. Not only has Pelican addressed a serious void in the marketplace,
but they have challenged themselves to push past barriers with ingenuity and forward thinking. In most instances, price is the main reason consumers choose an off-brand case over a Pelican. Overtime this created a void between consumers looking for the durability of a Pelican but at a more affordable price. VAULT by Pelican aims to fill this void, expand the Pelican consumer base and ultimately increase consumer loyalty.

To better serve our core customers--and once again demonstrating customer partnership, flexibility and growth--LPC has established a new, company-owned manufacting facility in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Production began January 15, 2018 with a focus on building world-class rack crates and providing related services. Demonstrating commitment to the local area, LPC and its affiliates acquired 5.5 acres and three buildings that were once part of the former Trex facility. "We are taking care of our biggest customer and their facility in Mississippi and will be providing them with the same great products and services that has made us so successful in the Bay Area.", says CEO Mark Hoffman