NAICS 322219 - Other Paperboard Container Manufacturing
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What is NAICS 322219
NAICS code 322219 pertains to establishments primarily engaged in converting purchased paperboard into a variety of paperboard containers, excluding corrugated, solid fiber, and folding paperboard boxes. Businesses in this sector specialize in manufacturing containers such as fiber cans, drums, milk cartons, sanitary food containers, and setup boxes, all made from pre-manufactured paperboard materials. These manufacturers do not produce the raw paperboard but focus on the conversion process to produce durable and specialized packaging solutions. These products serve a wide range of industries including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and industrial packaging. Government agencies contract these services to fulfill their needs for customized, reliable, and regulatory-compliant packaging solutions for storage, transport, and distribution of various materials and products. The sector plays a critical role in supporting government supply chains that rely on high-quality, purpose-built containers.
Industry Classification for NAICS 322219
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in converting paperboard into paperboard containers (except corrugated, solid fiber, and folding paperboard boxes) without manufacturing paperboard.
Illustrative Examples:
- Fiber cans and drums (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material) made from purchased paperboard
- Milk cartons made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Sanitary food containers (except folding) made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Setup (i.e., not shipped flat) boxes made from purchased paperboard
Breakdown for NAICS 322219
- Focuses on converting purchased paperboard into specialized containers excluding corrugated and folding boxes.
- Includes manufacturing of fiber drums, milk cartons, and sanitary food containers from paperboard.
- Does not include establishments that produce raw paperboard materials.
- Serves industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial packaging.
- Businesses must meet regulatory and quality standards for government procurement.
- Small and medium-sized manufacturers often participate in government contracting.
Included Activities for NAICS 322219
- Converting paperboard into fiber cans and drums using purchased materials.
- Manufacturing milk cartons and liquid packaging from paperboard.
- Producing sanitary food containers that are not folding type.
- Creating setup boxes shipped in assembled form rather than flat.
- Ensuring compliance with government packaging regulations and standards.
- Customizing container designs for specific government agency requirements.
- Packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and food product safety.
- Collaborating with government procurement officers for contract fulfillment.
Business Types for NAICS 322219
- Paperboard container converters
- Specialty packaging manufacturers
- Small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises
- Custom packaging solution providers
- Government contract suppliers
- Industrial packaging fabricators
Subcategories for NAICS 322219
- Bobbins, fiber, made from purchased paperboard
- Boxes, sanitary food (except folding), made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Boxes, setup (i.e., not shipped flat), made from purchased paperboard
- Cartons, milk, made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Composite cans (i.e., foil-fiber and other combinations) manufacturing
- Cones (e.g., winding yarn, string, ribbon, cloth), fiber, made from purchased paperboard
- Cores (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material), fiber, made from purchased paperboard
- Fiber cans and drums (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material) made from purchased paperboard
- Fiber drums made from purchased paperboard
- Fiber spools, reels, blocks made from purchased paperboard
- Fiber tubes made from purchased paperboard
- Food containers, sanitary (except folding), made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Mailing cases and tubes, paper fiber (i.e., all-fiber, nonfiber ends of any material), made from purchased paperboard
- Milk cartons made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Paper cups made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Paper dishes (e.g., cups, plates) made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Paper plates made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Sanitary food containers (except folding) made from purchased paper or paperboard
- Setup (i.e., not shipped flat) boxes made from purchased paperboard
- Shoe boxes, setup, made from purchased paperboard
- Vulcanized fiber products made from purchased paperboard
- Wastebaskets, fiber made from purchased paperboard
Government Buyers for NAICS 322219
Federal, state, and local government agencies are prominent buyers of paperboard container manufacturing services under NAICS 322219. Agencies such as the Department of Defense, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Agriculture require these specialized packaging solutions for storage and distribution of food products, pharmaceuticals, and other sensitive materials. Additionally, agencies involved in logistics and supply chain management procure these containers to ensure safe and compliant packaging for transport and storage. These containers often meet specific regulatory and durability standards necessary for government use, making contracting with specialized manufacturers essential.
Contract Types & Procurement for NAICS 322219
Contracts in this sector typically include fixed-price and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts, often awarded through competitive bidding or small business set-asides. Procurements may involve bulk purchasing agreements for recurring needs, blanket purchase agreements for flexibility, or task orders for specific contract requirements. Contract values vary widely depending on volume and complexity, ranging from smaller orders for specialized containers to multi-million dollar contracts supporting large-scale government programs. Manufacturers often need to demonstrate compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements to secure government contracts.
Details for NAICS 322219
Explore the hierarchy and related codes for this industry
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 32221 | Paperboard Container Manufacturing |
| 3222 | Converted Paper Product Manufacturing |
| 322 | Paper Manufacturing |
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