About PDS

"PDS" was founded in 1955 and originally operated a wiping cloth distribution and paper recycling business. Beginning in 1968, the company started the concept of warehousing corrugated boxes for customers and delivering the packaging on an as need basis. The idea arose when the company began selling used and obsolete cartons acquired through its recycling operations. Natural progression led to having cartons manufactured to meet customer specific demands.

Mission Statement

As a company that has been a part of the Midwest for over 50 years, the ultimate goal of Packaging Distribution Services is the complete satisfaction of our customer. To this end, PDS is devoted to providing the customer with the best products and services in the packaging industry. Total inclusion and involvement of employees at all levels is a high priority in order to encourage suggestions, ideas and discuss and correct problem areas. Participation in community, civic and charitable organizations is an integral part of the philosophy of the Company. This philosophy is to return to the community a portion of the benefits the Company has derived from it.

Vendors

Packaging Distribution Services uses approximately 10 vendors with Nationwide manufacturing plants on a primary basis and approximately 25-50 other vendors on a specialty as-needed basis. Given the particular product to be manufactured and warehoused, PDS's purchasing department will initiate quotation forms with the vendors which were pre-selected due to their expertise in the particular product area being quoted.

PDS is a significant customer to several of the Nationwide vendors mentioned above. As a result, the Company has earned the necessary leverage to insure that our customers receive the most favorable pricing, has the product manufactured on a timely basis, and that the highest level of quality was used in the manufacturing process. Additionally, the Company's presence in the corrugated industry insures that any product design issues are addressed immediately without delay.

About PDS

"PDS" was founded in 1955 and originally operated a wiping cloth distribution and paper recycling business. Beginning in 1968, the company started the concept of warehousing corrugated boxes for customers and delivering the packaging on an as need basis. The idea arose when the company began selling used and obsolete cartons acquired through its recycling operations. Natural progression led to having cartons manufactured to meet customer specific demands.

Mission Statement

As a company that has been a part of the Midwest for over 50 years, the ultimate goal of Packaging Distribution Services is the complete satisfaction of our customer. To this end, PDS is devoted to providing the customer with the best products and services in the packaging industry. Total inclusion and involvement of employees at all levels is a high priority in order to encourage suggestions, ideas and discuss and correct problem areas. Participation in community, civic and charitable organizations is an integral part of the philosophy of the Company. This philosophy is to return to the community a portion of the benefits the Company has derived from it.

Vendors

Packaging Distribution Services uses approximately 10 vendors with Nationwide manufacturing plants on a primary basis and approximately 25-50 other vendors on a specialty as-needed basis. Given the particular product to be manufactured and warehoused, PDS's purchasing department will initiate quotation forms with the vendors which were pre-selected due to their expertise in the particular product area being quoted.

PDS is a significant customer to several of the Nationwide vendors mentioned above. As a result, the Company has earned the necessary leverage to insure that our customers receive the most favorable pricing, has the product manufactured on a timely basis, and that the highest level of quality was used in the manufacturing process. Additionally, the Company's presence in the corrugated industry insures that any product design issues are addressed immediately without delay.