More Options, Trusted Solutions. For over 60 years!

Colony Packaging & Machine provides a solutions-based approach to all things industrial packaging and packaging equipment. Our industrial packaging company prides itself in maintaining and creating top-vendor relationships to offer customers the most innovative options available.
We recognize fair pricing, great customer service, and flexibility are key areas to creating long-term industrial packaging wholesaler relationships with our customers.

Local Industrial Packaging Company Serving Central PA & Northern MD

Thousands of items in stock, ready to deliver.

From shipping cartons to shrink film to stretch wrappers, choose Colony Packaging & Machine as the industrial packaging supplier near you.

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Representing Top Suppliers

Colony Packaging & Machine represents hundreds of industry-leading packaging product and equipment manufacturers to ensure our customers have access to the best technology, the best lead times, and the most competitive pricing.

As a trusted industrial packaging company for central PA & northern MD, we aim to work with vendors and manufacturers that value our “More Options, Trusted Solutions” mindset to bring customers reliable packaging products and packaging equipment.

Choosing Colony as your industrial packaging supplier means partnering with a company that prioritizes innovation and quality in every product. Our extensive network of trusted manufacturers allows us to customize solutions to meet your needs. We have nationwide dropshipping abilities with our vendors we work with across the country. We promise optimal performance and efficiency.

Additionally, our commitment to customer satisfaction and competitive pricing makes us an ideal partner for businesses looking to improve their packaging operations with a proper industrial packaging company.

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Why Choose Colony For Your Packaging Equipment?

Installation Services

Your equipment will be installed to mill spec by manufacturer-trained Techs

Training

Your team will be properly trained to operate your packaging equipment across operation shifts.

Maintenance

We help maintain your new packaging equipment and educate you to ensure a long productive machine life.

Highlighted Services To Elevate And Support Your Business, We Offer The Following Customer-Centric Services

JIT Delivery

Nationwide Consignment Programs

Custom Converting

Planned Maintenance Agreements

Online Ordering

Sustainable Products

FAQs
for Industrial
Packaging Suppliers

What do packaging supplies do?

Packaging suppliers provide a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the diverse needs of companies like you. We distribute a variety of packaging products and equipment, so that businesses have access to the latest technology and most efficient packaging solutions. We manage relationships with top manufacturers to offer competitive pricing, innovative products, and the best possible lead times.

Additionally, as an industrial packaging company, we handle inventory management and offer customized packaging solutions, tailoring services to the specific requirements of your unique industry, which includes everything from standard packaging supplies to specialized machinery and maintenance services.
What is a stocking distributor?

We stock many of the items we sell and have short lead times on items we don’t (also lower minimums). This allows us to deliver in a timely manner with great flexibility when needed. We work with custom products often and also offer customers VMI and consignment programs to manage inventory.
Will working with a packaging supplier cost me more?

No – in fact working with a distributor often saves end users money with our ability to buy in bulk and pass along savings to customers. Plus, because we work along side manufacturers we can negotiate better pricing and lead times which are directly passed along to our customers.
What are the benefits to working with a distribution and a packaging supplier?

Our full-time job is to bring our customers good solutions at fair pricing. We are also in tune with new innovations, supply chain disruptions, and have greater visibility into price changes.

Colony Packaging & Machine is your problem solver and fixer when things just do not go according to plan within your packaging/packaging equipment responsibilities, so you can get on with your day. In a nutshell – your salesperson is an extension of your team with a whole team behind them supporting your business. Choose Colony to be your industrial packaging wholesaler in central PA & northern MD.
How do I determine what packaging I need?

Our industrial packaging company works with a variety of businesses and their packaging needs, big and small. We recommend starting with measuring a bag size – it is the perfect start to determining how much industrial packaging you will need and is conscientious of the environment.

We work with a variety of businesses from Fortune 500 companies to small mom and pop’s. We recommend starting with a conversation and a tour of your facility to see what your team is doing on the floor and how they are doing it. This can help us get a list of what you currently use and make suggestions on the latest technology improvements to increase your operation’s efficiency.

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Agricultural Manufacturer Increases Efficiency 5 to 1

Colony and Matthews Marking Solutions helps Pennsylvania-based fertilizer producer flourish with 60% faster production and 75% labor reduction Industry:  Agrochemical  Application: Automated marking Products: MPERIA L1 Thermal Ink Jet Printers Intro/Summary A […]

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The ABCs of Sustainability in Industrial Packaging

The holidays are upon us and those UPS, FedEx and DHL deliveries are about to stack up quickly. It is estimated 40% of the worlds plastic waste comes from packaging […]

Sustainability in An Industrial packaging Company

Discover what options are available when choosing sustainability in an industrial packaging wholesaler. Bookmark this page as it changes regularly to reflect more products, equipment, and innovations that appear on the marketplace. We have a full range of procedures and products that are truly environmentally friendly – invite us be a part of your company’s journey as a valuable industrial packaging company resource to all things sustainable packaging.

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For Over 60 Years

Colony’s story all started on S. Sumner Street in York, PA back in 1964 with three Navy Veterans, one delivery driver, and a customer service representative.

Now in its second generation of family ownership with a third generation in the fold, Colony prides itself in having an employee base with the average tenure being over 20 years as an industrial packaging packaging wholesaler servicing Central PA, Northern MD and beyond for 60+ years.

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