We started where most packaging companies stop.

Since 2008, Total Packaging has been family-owned and operated with over 50 years of combined packaging experience. But we've never been content to just sell boxes and tape.

We watched our clients struggle with the same pattern: they'd grow past DIY operations, piece together multiple vendors, and end up spending more time coordinating suppliers than building their brands. Manual kitting lines couldn't keep up. Seasonal demand created chaos. Retail compliance requirements caused headaches and chargebacks.

So we built something different.

One facility. Three critical operations. Zero handoffs.

Today, we operate 75,000 square feet of integrated packaging, kitting, and fulfillment operations in Northern Illinois. We serve nationally recognized brands in food & beverage, beauty & personal care, e-commerce, and CPG; eliminating the vendor coordination, manual labor costs, and operational bottlenecks that break supply chains before they build brands.

Why Brands Choose Total Packaging

  • We're Sized for Growth

    We're not a startup 3PL still figuring things out, and we're not a massive warehouse where you're just another account number. We're built for brands doing $5M-$50M+ who need serious automation without enterprise complexity.

  • All in One Place

    Your packaging materials, kitting operations, and fulfillment all happen in the same facility. No shipping between vendors. No coordination calls to figure out who's responsible. No delays because one supplier missed a deadline.

  • We Know Retail Compliance

    We understand what Target, Costco, Sam's Club, and major grocery chains require, and we get it right the first time. Your products arrive on-spec, on-time, and shelf-ready. No chargebacks. No rejected shipments. No learning on your dime.

  • Automation Built for You

    High-speed automated case packing, quality control at every stage, and the flexibility to handle 500+ active SKU configurations. Whether you're shipping 10,000 units or 50,000+ units per day during peak season, we have the capacity to scale with you.

  • White-Glove Service

    You'll work directly with our team, not a call center. We build strong partnerships with our clients, but we back that personal touch with the systems, automation, and processes that deliver 99.8% order accuracy, every time.

Powered by Purpose

Our kitting and assembly operations are supported by our partnership with Bridgeway, a local organization that provides meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities.

This partnership reflects who we are: a company that believes quality work and social impact aren't mutually exclusive. Our team members at Bridgeway bring dedication, attention to detail, and pride to every project—and brands that work with us get the added benefit of knowing their supply chain creates positive change.

Quality work. Social impact. Better together.

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Our Capabilities at a Glance

  • 75,000 sq ft Integrated packaging, kitting, and fulfillment facility

  • 50+ years Combined packaging and supply chain expertise

  • 99.8% Order accuracy rate across all operations

  • 50,000+ units Daily capacity during peak seasons

  • 500+ SKUs Active configurations we can manage simultaneously

  • 4-8 weeks Typical onboarding timeline for new brands

  • $622K Annual savings for a single beverage brand client

  • Seamless fulfillment process with everything under one roof

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Industries we are experts in

  • Beauty & Personal Care

    Subscription boxes, promotional bundles, retail displays

  • E-Commerce

    Pick, pack, ship with multi-channel distribution

  • Food & Beverage

    Automated variety packs, club configurations, retail-ready packaging

  • Health & Wellness

    Compliance-ready packaging and fulfillment

  • Manufacturing

    Contract packaging, kitting, white-label assembly

  • Retail & CPG

    Club store optimization, retail compliance expertise

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How We Work With Brands

  • Discovery & Assessment

    We start by understanding your current operations, volume, SKU complexity, and pain points. We'll analyze your cost-per-unit, identify where manual processes are eating your margins, and map out automation opportunities specific to your business.

  • Custom Proposal

    You'll receive a detailed cost analysis comparing your current state to what's possible with Total Packaging. We show you exactly where savings come from—labor, materials, vendor coordination, compliance issues—and what the ROI timeline looks like.

  • Pilot Program

    We recommend starting with one product line to prove value before committing to full operations. This de-risks the transition, lets you see our quality and speed firsthand, and gives both teams a chance to build the partnership.

  • Full Integration & Scale

    Once the pilot proves ROI, we transition your full operations. Most brands are completely onboarded within 4-8 weeks and see measurable cost savings within the first quarter due to our seamless fulfillment process all under one roof.

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Meet Kyle

Kyle Nelson, Owner.

Kyle has led Total Packaging since 2008, transforming it from a regional packaging supplier into a full-service automation partner for national CPG brands.

"I can remember on a Saturday, my customer was out of boxes and tape," Kyle says. "I loaded up a truck and made sure they had them in time for second-shift production. They couldn't believe I was there to get them out of an inventory crisis."

That commitment to solving problems, not just selling products, is what defines Total Packaging today. Whether it's a last-minute rush order or a complex multi-SKU kitting project, Kyle and his team treat every client's operations like their own.

📞 815-509-7163
📧 kyle@totalpackagingsupplies.com

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What You Can Expect

  • Dependability We show up. We deliver on time. We don't make excuses. If we commit to a deadline, we hit it.

  • Honesty If we're not the right fit, we'll tell you. If there's a better way to do something, we'll recommend it—even if it means less revenue for us.

  • Partnership You're not just a customer. We invest in understanding your business, your challenges, and your goals. Your success is our success.

  • Continuous Improvement We're always looking for ways to optimize your costs, improve quality, and increase speed. Automation isn't a one-time project; it's an ongoing commitment to getting better.

Ready to See What's Possible?

Schedule a free 20-minute supply chain efficiency audit. We'll analyze your current operations, identify hidden costs, and show you exactly what automation could unlock at your volume.

No long-term contracts. No setup fees. Just honest recommendations, even if we're not the right fit.

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