Packaging Services Industries Highlights Long-Standing Partnership With PhilCorr as a Foundation for Continued Growth
Packaging Services Industries (PSI) is recognizing the long-term impact of its partnership with PhilCorr, a customer-owned corrugated sheet feeder that has played a major role in the company’s operational growth and supply chain stability for nearly three decades. PSI explains that the partnership has provided the consistency, flexibility, and reliability necessary to support ongoing expansion and evolving customer demands.
According to PSI, the relationship began in 1995 when the company joined a group of independent box manufacturers throughout the greater Philadelphia region seeking greater control over corrugated sheet supply. Rather than relying exclusively on large integrated suppliers, the companies established PhilCorr as a shared ownership operation focused on aligned priorities, long-term investment, and dependable supply management.
PhilCorr Helped Improve Operational Efficiency and Supply Stability
Packaging Services Industries explains that before PhilCorr’s formation, operations often faced challenges associated with minimum order requirements, long lead times, and excess inventory that consumed valuable production space and reduced flexibility.
With a more dependable supply chain structure in place, PSI gained the ability to:
- Receive corrugated material as needed
- Increase production speed
- Improve order turnaround times
- Reduce excess inventory storage
- Expand operational flexibility
The company notes that these improvements streamlined production processes while creating additional capacity for future growth and customer support.
Long-Term Supply Reliability Continues Supporting Growth
Today, PhilCorr supplies PSI with more than half a billion square feet of corrugated sheets annually. Packaging Services Industries explains that this level of supply consistency has become especially valuable during periods of broader industry supply chain disruption.
Even as many businesses across the packaging industry have faced material shortages and logistical challenges, PSI has maintained a steady flow of corrugated material to continue meeting customer demand without interruption. The company notes that this reliability has become a significant competitive advantage.
Shared Investment Has Strengthened Both Organizations
Packaging Services Industries explains that the stability created through the partnership has allowed both PSI and PhilCorr to continue investing heavily in operational growth, technology, and long-term sustainability initiatives.
PhilCorr has invested more than $20 million into equipment and facility upgrades while also committing approximately $6 million toward solar energy initiatives designed to support sustainability efforts within the corrugated packaging industry.
At the same time, PSI has reinvested more than $26 million back into the business to:
- Expand manufacturing technology and equipment
- Improve operational capabilities
- Launch a new design center
- Enhance customer support services
The company explains that these ongoing investments have helped both organizations evolve together while remaining positioned for future growth.
Leadership Alignment Has Strengthened the Partnership
Packaging Services Industries notes that strong leadership collaboration has also played an important role in the success of the PSI–PhilCorr relationship. In 2010, Vernon Litzinger stepped into the role of Chairman of the Board and began working closely with PhilCorr President Ken Mello to guide long-term strategic planning and strengthen value for all partners involved.
As leadership responsibilities evolved and Chris Litzinger assumed a larger role within PSI, the alignment between the organizations continued to strengthen. Ken Mello remains actively involved with PSI leadership, participating in sales discussions and management collaboration efforts designed to support operational growth and innovation.
According to Chris Litzinger, PhilCorr’s market expertise and industry insight continue helping PSI stay ahead of changing packaging trends and evolving customer needs.
Shared Communication and Long-Term Planning Continue Driving Growth
Packaging Services Industries (PSI) explains that the close communication and strategic alignment between PSI and PhilCorr help both companies remain informed, responsive, and adaptable within a constantly evolving packaging industry.
The company notes that the partnership was built to support long-term operational growth rather than simply provide material supply. Nearly 30 years later, PSI explains that the relationship continues to deliver stronger operations, better alignment, and continued investment in the future.
Packaging Services Industries continues to focus on operational innovation, customer support, and strategic partnerships designed to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and support long-term business growth throughout the corrugated packaging industry.
