Our History
Coastal Container has been locally owned and operated since it was founded by Brent Patterson in 2007. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to our customers to provide quality products has not.

Our Story
2023 | Corrugator Installation (Planned) |
2022 | Steelcase Premier Supplier Award |
2020-2021 | Operations expand with the addition of two new FFGs (Flexo Folder Gluers) in 2020 and 2021. |
2020 | Coastal begins packaging supplies service and honeycomb production |
2019 | Sustainable Forestry Initiative and ISO Certification. |
2016 | Biggest Loser – Recognized for the second time as the Michigan company |
2014 | Haworth Supplier Excellence and Innovation Awards |
2010 | ISTA Certified Lab |
2010 | Boiler – In partnership with a local customer, we reduced landfill waste by 2,800 cubic yards annually and are off the grid for heating and humidity needs. |
2009 | Haworth Supplier of the Year Award |
2007 | Begins operations as Coastal Fulfillment |

Capabilities
We’re your full service packaging partner. From concept to delivery, Coastal Container collaborates with our customers to solve even the most difficult packaging challenges with high performing, quality products.
