Who We Are

In 1937, L.P. Michelsen founded Michelsen Packaging Company in Yakima, Washington as a distributor of supplies for the tree fruit industry. His abiding goal was to “provide exceptional customer service.” Through the years, the company has grown to encompass many facets including the manufacturing and marketing of Jiffy® Pads and Kushion Kraft®, Vanguard Premium® cushioning material, raisin trays, molded pulp apple and pear trays and packaging equipment. In addition, Michelsen also operates three complete paper corrugated recycling centers and a full service trucking division. As an industrial packaging distributor, we represent several manufacturers of packaging supplies, materials and equipment for the Washington & Northern California marketplace. Michelsen Packaging Company currently operates manufacturing and warehousing facilities in five Western U.S. locations. In Washington, we serve you in Wenatchee, Auburn, and two locations in Yakima. We also serve you from Fresno, California. Throughout seven decades of growth, Michelsen Packaging Company has remained true to its founder’s philosophy that exceptional customer service is the number one goal.

Louis P. Michelsen

Founder

Customer Testimonial

“Jeanette and I started growing apples in 1949 with just ten acres. Within ten years we had expanded to sixty acres and built our first packing facility. Our philosophy has always been to oversee every operation, from pollination to shipping, to ensure the best quality fruit for our customers. We expect that same level of commitment from our suppliers. Michelsen Packaging and Sims Manufacturing make every effort to deliver the best in equipment, supplies, and service.

“We have used products from Michelsen Packaging and Sims Manufacturing for a long time. When the Premium Pad Pak was introduced, we recognized it as the best way to pack fragile, bruise susceptible varieties like Golden Delicious. Once the carton is compressed and strapped, each apple is held immobile, protected from the jostling that occurs in transit. We still Pad Pack today.

“Equipment from Sims Manufacturing is the best, and, with three modern packing facilities, we have a lot of it. The Sims case sealers, baggers, and printing systems stand up to the rigors of a high speed operation like ours. Michelsen Packaging provides us with the tray denesters and pad inserters, also made by Sims Manufacturing. When we need supplies or service, they are available days, nights, and weekends.

“Michelsen Packaging and Sims Manufacturing have proven their dedication to the success of Evans Fruit and we value the quality and integrity they bring to the partnership.”

-Bill Evans
Evans Fruit Company

Service to the Fruit Industry

TEAM
In order to have a meaningful life, we want meaningful work. We accomplished this together as a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More).

Quality
We make every effort to deliver the best in products and service.

Discipline
We are 100% accountable for our personal health, behavior and actions. We do what we say we will do with professionalism and integrity.

Respect
We believe in one another’s innovation, initiative and personal growth. We treat one another with kindness and respect.

Performance
Our individual performance is essential for continued financial strength of our Company.

Mission Statement

Michelsen Packaging Company is dedicated to providing uncompromising service, for all inside and outside our Company, through a commitment to performance with unyielding integrity. We value honesty, enthusiasm, initiative, and consistency–that will be the foundation of every relationship. Listening to understand those we serve is a challenge we embrace each day.

Core Values

TEAM
In order to have a meaningful life, we want meaningful work. We accomplished this together as a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More).

Quality
We make every effort to deliver the best in products and service.

Discipline
We are 100% accountable for our personal health, behavior and actions. We do what we say we will do with professionalism and integrity.

Respect
We believe in one another’s innovation, initiative and personal growth. We treat one another with kindness and respect.

Performance
Our individual performance is essential for continued financial strength of our Company.