• KolaxopackagingUSA
• March 04, 2026

Latest US Packaging News: Packserv Enters the Market

Since 2024, the US packaging market has been undergoing a series of transformations as the demand for sustainable solutions has been growing substantially. Packaging manufacturers are transitioning from traditional plastic packaging to newer solutions such as cardboard, paper, bio-based substrates & any flexible material to minimize plastic usage and to optimize the logistics sector. 

On the other hand, Packserv is entering the US market and striking a notable deal. In this blog, we are going to cover the US packaging industry outlook, PackServ’s background, and the latest US packaging news trends. Let's begin.

The Packserv Journey

Nathan Wardell founded Packserv in 2007, with an aim to redefine Australia's packaging industry, but only a year later, in 2008, the global financial crisis hit the market, and the business had to face a major financial crisis and manufacturing downturn, along with property crash and inflation pressure. But Pacserv stayed resilient and continued its growth despite the arduous journey. 

In 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and crashed the market again. While global supply chains began to falter, PackServ's domestic manufacturing capabilities were highlighted, as it became self-sufficient in serving and fulfilling Australia's packaging machinery needs alone. 

It strengthened Packserv's domestic production and allowed the company to shift all its focus to local manufacturing. The company today operates across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane and builds packaging machinery primarily for the FMCG sector.

US Packaging Industry Highlights

1. Small-Parcel Packaging Demand is Driving E-Commerce Boom

Consumer packaged goods firms are investing in automation-ready secondary lines to cope with labour shortages. Popular cosmetic brand Mary Kay has cut the labour line by 85% after investing around USD 2 million. The upgrade helps maintain 50-60 units per minute. 

Smaller, lighter parcels are being praised by the market with the right and light format of corrugated inserts and feather-like cushioning. Converters that offer branded, integrated, protective, and data-rich solutions are gaining more orders from retailers to cut any last-mile cost. 

2. Plastic Reduction Mandate 2032

Governor Newsom has delayed the implementation of initial regulations after reacting to pleas by business owners. While the USD 5 million waste fund and plastic reduction mandate to be achieved by the year 2032 remain intact. 

Manufacturers must now install recycling infrastructure and redesign their packaging line, or they have to pay modulated fees. Larger manufacturing firms are spreading their costs and working on the mandate, while small players are facing margin erosion.

USA Current Market Trends

The US packaging market remains resilient because of its strong links to the USD 940.8 billion trucking sector, as packaging design and weight directly affect the freight cost. Localization of pharmaceutical manufacturing, e-commerce proliferation & regulatory reform, such as state-level Extended Producer Responsibility statutes, are making companies invest heavily in automation lines. Large firms and manufacturers are turning towards R&D to regulate compliance costs and cut down prices, while smaller firms are facing niche differentiation.

Packserv Enters USA Market

Packserv is all ready to step into the US packaging market! Packserve has just signed a deal and is all set to deliver Australian-built machinery to key packaging industries.

Packserv was also recently awarded the title of best small business at the 2025 Australian Manufacturing Awards and has just announced a strategic partnership with FP Developments to sell its equipment.

“FP Developments is indeed a strong partner for us to collaborate with as we expand our leadership on the US grounds, and Packserv values & recognises this partnership," quoted Nathan Wardell, Managing Director of Packserv.

Packserve develops all its machinery from its facility in Marrickville in Sydney’s Inner West and has sub-factories operating in Brisbane. & Melbourne. Now they are ready to proceed and build their facilities in New Jersey, with after-sales & customer service call & facilitation centres locally available throughout the US.

“Packserv equipment integrates well with the systems that clients are usually looking for; flexible, all-proven and ready to be installed into real production space," remarked Jeff Denson, CEO of FP Developments.

US Industrial Packaging Market Future Outlook

The US industrial packaging market has managed to generate a revenue of around USD 14,763.7 million in the year 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 23,996.4 million by 2033.

The market is on track to expand at an annual growth rate of 6.3% from 2026 to 2033.

Paperboard generated the largest revenue in terms of material segmentation in the year 2025. And it remains the most commercially viable material with the fastest growth in the forecast period.

Wrap Up

In this blog, we have shared the latest US packaging news in detail! The US government is focusing majorly on recyclability and plastic reduction mandates achievable by the year 2032, while PackServ stepping into the USA market speaks volumes that it is going to revolutionize the industry across all horizons.

Kolaxo Packaging USA is also a proud part of the USA packaging ecosystem; you can visit our website to know more about our company's portfolio!

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