Packaging Consulting & Contract Packaging · Ann Arbor, MI

Packaging engineering and co-packing under one roof.

Your one-stop shop for packaging. We design it, specify it, and pack it out, backed by 20+ years of Fortune 500 packaging engineering that cuts cost, damage, and waste.

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✓ Member, Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Featured Result

$150M+

Retail shelving rack system

Engineered a shelving rack system for a large national retailer, delivering more than $150 million in overall savings.

$150M+

Overall project savings driven by packaging solutions he helped deliver

$30M+

Cost savings delivered at a Fortune 500 company

20+ yrs

Packaging engineering and project management

2020

President’s Award, Fortune 500 company

Packaging Engineering Consulting

End-to-end packaging engineering

From first concept to store shelf, we design packaging that protects your product, meets regulations, and costs less to make and ship.

Design & Redesign

New packaging development, redesigns, and custom solutions, with complete specifications management.

Testing & Compliance

Packaging testing, regulatory management and safety, and serialization to keep you compliant.

Cost & Damage Reduction

Cost analysis, damage reduction, and supplier relationships that turn into direct savings.

Sustainable Packaging

Sustainable materials and right-sized designs that lower your carbon footprint.

Project Management

Experienced leadership for new product launches, from kickoff through production.

Automation & Data

Packaging process automation and clear data analysis during and after every project.

Contract Packaging & Fulfillment

Co-packing with an engineer’s eye

End-to-end contract packaging, from design and specification through kitting, assembly, and pack-out, for brands that need a technical, hands-on partner rather than just a line to run product through.

Contract packaging & co-packingPrimary, secondary, and tertiary packaging
Kitting & assemblyMulti-component kits assembled to spec
Design & specificationPackaging design and spec consulting
Launch & overflow pack-outProduct launches and overflow production runs
FulfillmentPick, pack, and ship
Retail-ready & POPCustom retail-ready packaging and POP displays

Facility & capacity

Location
Ann Arbor, MI · nationwide shipping available
Facility
Dedicated hand-pack stations
Typical run size
Small-batch to mid-volume
Turnaround
Typically 1 month, depending on project parameters
01Engineering backgroundWe understand materials, structure, and specifications, not just labor.
02Design + pack-out, one providerMost co-packers offer one or the other. You get both the “why” and the “how” under one roof.
03Startup-friendly minimumsLow minimums to get you started, with room to scale as your brand grows.
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$150M+

in overall savings

Featured Project

Shelving rack system for a large retailer

Corey engineered a shelving rack system for a major retailer that delivered more than $150 million in overall savings. It’s the kind of result that comes from looking at packaging as a whole system rather than a single box.

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Industries Served

Built for brands at every stage

Automotive

Returnable plastic containers, custom steel racks, and vehicle crating for plant and dealer shipments.

General Motors · Visteon · Yamaha

Retail & CPG

Right-sizing, material take-out, and container load optimization for retail packaging programs.

The Home Depot

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Blisters, bottles, stick packs, and cartons built to FDA and 21 CFR requirements. In-house packing is limited for some products.

Novartis · Natural Alternatives International

Consumer Products

Retail packaging, thermoform trays, inserts, and RFID for products still on shelves today.

Stanley Black & Decker · Johnson & Johnson / Neutrogena

Startup & DTC

Launch-stage pack-out and first production runs with low minimums.

Built for growing brands

Who We Help

Enterprise expertise, sized to your business

Whether you ship millions of units or are getting your first product onto a shelf, you get the same engineering rigor.

Brands & Manufacturers

Lower costs and fewer damages at scale

  • Reduce damage, material, and freight costs
  • Redesign packaging for automation and efficiency
  • Overflow and specialty pack-out capacity
  • Regulatory, testing, and specifications management
  • Access to a network of packaging experts and suppliers
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Startups, Farmers & Small Producers

Get shelf-ready without a corporate budget

  • Free initial consultation
  • Low minimums for your first production run
  • Packaging that protects your product and helps it sell
  • Introductions to trusted, affordable suppliers
  • Practical guidance on labeling and regulations

Introductory projects starting at $1,000

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About

Meet Corey Lipscomb

Founder and lead packaging engineer with 20+ years at The Home Depot, Stanley Black & Decker, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Yamaha, and General Motors. Member of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP).

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Tools & Expertise

Fluent in the industry’s core tools

Design & CAD

  • ArtiosCAD
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Pro/ENGINEER
  • I-DEAS (SDRC)
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • CorelDRAW

Sampling & Optimization

  • Kongsberg XL cutting table
  • CAPE
  • TOPS
  • VisView
  • 3D Modeling

Systems & Project Tools

  • SAP
  • MES
  • TrackWise
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Office

Regulatory & Quality

  • 21 CFR & Federal Register
  • cGMP
  • ISO 9000
  • Serialization
  • ISTA & ASTM testing

Contact

Let’s talk about your packaging

Tell us about your product, whether you need engineering, co-packing, or both. Consultations are free, and there’s no obligation.

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