Veritiv, Packsize double down on on-demand packaging automation

USA – Veritiv Operating Company has expanded its collaboration with Packsize, combining the distributor’s supply chain expertise with Packsize’s on-demand packaging technology to help customers slash material waste and streamline operations through at least 2026.

The expanded partnership targets growth in automated corrugated packaging as companies seek ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, and manage costs amid rising e-commerce demands and sustainability pressures.

Together, the two companies aim to modernize packaging processes by integrating automation, tailored packaging technology, and end-to-end supply chain management.

The Automation Advantage

Central to the partnership is on-demand packaging that produces right-sized boxes exactly when and where needed.

This approach eliminates large inventories of pre-manufactured boxes and reduces dimensional weight charges that penalize underfilled shipments.

According to industry data, precise packaging can lower shipping costs by up to 30 percent compared to standard box assortments.

By enabling on-demand packaging, the companies help customers handle diverse product types and fulfilment requirements without maintaining extensive box inventories.

Packsize’s technology supports corrugated material reductions of up to 40 percent compared to traditional box assortments, translating directly into lower carbon footprints across the supply chain.

Efficiency, Waste Reduction, and Strategic Alignment

Paul Roy, Packsize’s senior vice president of global partnerships, noted that combining Veritiv’s distribution expertise with Packsize’s on-demand automation makes it easier for companies to adopt smarter packaging workflows that quickly improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operations.

The two companies have agreed on a joint strategy extending through at least 2026, focused on enabling growth and strengthening customer relationships.

The partnership includes developing programs to ease adoption of new technologies and optimizing end-to-end packaging processes for efficiency gains and cost savings.

Stephanie Mayerle, Veritiv’s chief growth and innovation officer, explained that the partnership reflects their vision to be the preferred specialty packaging distributor, delivering value-added solutions that strengthen relationships and accelerate long-term growth.

Together, they are helping customers modernize packaging operations with smarter automation and right-sized solutions.

Recent Innovations

The expanded partnership builds on Veritiv’s recent packaging innovations.

In December 2025, the company introduced TempSafe PalletShield in the US, a bulk pallet shipper made entirely from materials recyclable through kerbside collection schemes, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable packaging across all applications.

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