Our Story

We earn your trust, you unpack the possibilities

Landaal is a family-owned business with a rich history dating back to 1959 when Robert S. Landaal founded Flint Boxmakers. Over the years, we’ve evolved, embracing service and solution diversification with a focus on Corrugated, Warehousing and Fulfillment, Sustainable Packaging, and POP Displays.

In an industry where family-owned businesses often face challenges, we’ve successfully navigated succession planning, transparent communication, and conflict resolution, emerging as a united third-generation company for future generations. Product diversification is at the heart of our success, allowing us to enter new markets, grow organically, and provide innovative solutions. We aren’t bound to a single material or design, enabling us to say ‘YES’ to opportunities and stay competitive.

At Landaal Packaging Systems, we blend tradition with innovation, providing consistent, reliable service to our valued customers, unpacking possibilities for growth and success.

Timeline of Milestones

At Landaal Packaging Systems, we honor our legacy by continuing to innovate in everything that we do. With every generation comes great change and the opportunity to serve our community better.

Norbert Rennicke

1924

Norbert Rennicke begins working in a paper plant at age 12.

The Manufacture of Paperboard by Norbert G. Rennicke book cover

1936

Norbert Rennicke authors "Manufacture of Paperboard," the first publication on paperboard manufacturing.

Atlas Box Makers, Robert S. Landaal

1946

Robert S. Landaal starts working at Atlas Box in Chicago for his father-in-law, Norbert Rennicke.

Tuesday, January 17, 1956 historical news clipping

1955

Robert S. moves to Flint, Michigan, to work at Ottawa River Paper Company (now Meade Containers).

New Paper-Box Firm Here Will Need 50-60 Workers historical news clipping

1959

Robert S. founds Flint Boxmakers.

Robert S. Landaal

1962

Robert S. establishes Flint Packaging.

Boxmakers to Build Plant in Bay City historical news clipping

1966

Delta Containers is founded by Robert S., creating a vertically integrated business model.

Robert S. Landaal

1986

Robert S. Landaal passes away, leaving the company to his sons.

Family business won't let pitfalls box it in historical new clipping

1986

Robert R., Thomas, and Stephen Landaal take over the business.

Landaal Packaging Systems, Delat Containers, Flint Packaging sign

1999

The three companies (Flint Boxmakers, Flint Packaging, and Delta Containers) are combined into Landaal Packaging Systems.

Landaal Packing Systems advertisement

2005

Point of Purchase (POP) displays are added to the product line.

Brown is the new green. Green Cell foam advertisement

2009

Green Cell Foam technology is introduced.

MBW Poptech advertisement

2011

The company becomes the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of POPTECH.

Landaal Packing Systems Displays advertisement

2015

A multi-million dollar investment is made in POP displays, facilities & equipment.

Robert Landaal

2018

3rd Generation, Robert B. Landaal (Bob) becomes president.

Westcott Displays truck

2021

Acquisition of 100-year-old Westcott Displays expands the company’s capabilities and market presence.

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