about us

Phoenix Packaging designs packaging solutions that reduce total cost, strengthen operational performance, and support the realities of modern supply chains.

Our Solutions

Packaging that improves how products move

Our mission is to bring clarity, engineering discipline, and sustainable thinking to every packaging challenge.

Guided by The Phoenix Group’s purpose-driven approach, we design solutions that strengthen supply chains, reduce waste, and support companies as they bring better products to market.

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our story

A legacy of creating smarter packaging

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Phoenix Packaging was founded on a simple insight: packaging shapes the entire customer experience before it ever affects operations. It determines whether a product arrives safely, how intuitive the unboxing feels, and how easily the packaging can be disposed of afterward. When those moments fail, customer satisfaction suffers immediately.

From there, the effects compound across the operation. Packaging decisions influence processing speed, material usage, freight efficiency, and the ability to meet sustainability commitments. As part of The Phoenix Group, we help companies rethink packaging as an integrated system—one that supports customer expectations, operational performance, and long-term business objectives across every point where products meet packaging.

Differentiators

What sets Phoenix Packaging apart

Engineering-Led Packaging Design

Solutions driven by analysis, prototyping, and performance validation.

Total Cost Optimization

Packaging optimized for material, freight, labor, and returnability savings.

Cross-Functional Supply Chain Insight

Packaging aligned with manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution systems.

Sustainable Material Strategies

Clean, compliant assets ready for use, every shift.

Cross-Functional Expertise

Recyclable, reusable solutions reducing impact without sacrificing performance.

Responsive Program Support

Ongoing coordination, testing, and improvement as needs evolve.

Work With Us

leadership

Where experience meets operational insight

Our leadership team blends packaging engineering experience with a deep understanding of how products move through manufacturing, distribution, and the customer environment.

Gary Sherman

President/CEO

Phoenix Group

Bob Firenze

Vice President

Phoenix Packaging

James Justin

VP, Sales

Phoenix Packaging

Jeremy Smith

Vice President

Phoenix Technologies

careers

Join the team that always finds a way

At Phoenix Packaging, we hire people who solve problems, not just complete tasks. If you’re looking to build a career that blends innovation, precision, and teamwork, we’d love to meet you.

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"The Phoenix Group has been our strategic logistics partner since 2005. Their Columbus, IN assembly operations manage an extremely important part of our business with an automotive customer. They provide a true turnkey solution that ensures we exceed our customer’s quality, cost, and delivery expectations."

Robert Hill, President & CEO

Alps Alipine North America, Inc.

"Phoenix Technologies designed and manufactured the components for our custom Cobot workstation, seamlessly integrating AI Vision System and a PLC-driven safety system. They supported us at every step of the process and delivered the project on time and budget."

Plant Manager

Major Manufacturer

"We can focus on our true business and let Phoenix do what they're good at. We've saved millions...but the soft costs (less wasted labor hours, increased morale, etc.) are the most valuable part of this relationship."

Grady M., Vice President

Allison Transmission

“Crown’s partnership with Phoenix for the past 12 years has helped us grow our business and serve our customers, effectively and successfully.”

Jessica A, Sales Support Manager

Crown Packaging Corp.

“Over the past 20 years, our partnership with Phoenix Assembly has grown into an integral part of our business success. What began as a straightforward relationship with Phoenix Assembly providing warehouse services, has evolved to include logistics, assembly and test operations among others for significant and sustained growth for both organizations.”

Peter Geddes, Executive Director of Procurement

Alps Alpine North America, Inc.

“Phoenix’s focus on collaboration and transparency supports our commitment--the right material at the right time.”

Paula R, Project Leader

Eaton

"We were very impressed and pleased with Phoenix Technologies designs, customized cobots and installation of assembly lines at our facility."

Vice President

Automative Assemblies Company

Customers