Abbott-Action Packaging is a third generation family business, owned and operated by Sam Abbott, Glen Gardiner, and Gail Conca. It was founded as Abbott Box Co. in 1935 by Abbott’s grandfather, Warren, and great uncle, Robert. It was passed down to the second generation, John and Paul Abbott, who successfully operated the company for many years, investing in flexo and litho printing innovations.
Around the same time, Action Container was transitioning from George Gardiner to second generation leadership that included Glen and Gail. They had the vision and foresight to secure a guaranteed source of sheets by investing in NewCorr Packaging, a sheetfeeder co-op. In 2001, the merger of Abbott Box and Action Container resulted in Abbott-Action Packaging, now located in Attleboro, MA.
Through the acquisitions of Patriot Packaging, Packaging Unlimited, and eventually French Packaging, a protective packaging division was formed, offering both foam and wood crating products. The facility, originally located in Canton, MA, was the cornerstone of this venture. However, we have recently spun off this division to concentrate on our core expertise: leading the market as premier providers of corrugated packaging and POP displays. This move allows us to focus sharply on delivering innovative solutions in our specialized areas.