Our Story
CPM, formerly Connecticut Packaging Materials, was founded in 1975 in South Windsor, CT. For more than 50 years CPM has been working with businesses to support their comprehensive packaging needs. Our customer’s industries include Consumer Packaging, Food and Beverage, Industrial, Medical, E-commerce, and much more. From consumer goods to highly engineered products, we partner with our clients to develop custom solutions that elevate their products while providing the needed protection in a cost-efficient and environmentally friendly way.
With our warehouse located in central Connecticut, our fleet of trucks can service customers throughout the Northeast, while our support reaches across North America. Building upon our core capabilities and track record for excellent service, CPM is investing in experienced personnel, innovative technology, and modernized systems to continue to bring more value to our customers. We know that packaging touches every business and has an outsized impact on our lives. We believe that there is a responsible approach to every package and we are here to help our customers develop the solution.
Our Team
Our team has over 100 years of combined packaging experience as operators and consultants. We are here to help navigate all the decisions in the packaging process and continue to provide great service along the way. CPM's vision, creativity and experience is led by Garrett Kirk and Paul Fernandes.
Our Values
Good people and strong processes combined with an entrepreneurial approach to solving problems allows us meet our goals being responsible stewards of our communities while protecting the products and consumers. We believe that honest, hard work earns the trust of our colleagues as well as our partners and pays dividends for everyone. This is what has made us the leading provider of sustainable products in the Northeast.
Responsible Packaging
What is Responsible Packaging? To us, this means a solution protects the product and the consumer while being environmentally responsible and cost-effective for the bottom line of our customers. We look at the holistic cost of your packing footprint from the packing materials used, how it is packaged, distributed, and ultimately disposed of by the end consumer. Ask to speak with one of our packaging specialists to understand how we can help you do business responsibly.
Sustainability
We are a leading provider of sustainable products in the Northeast. These include recycled, compostable, and multi-use packaging solutions. Please contact our customer service for additional information about our material offerings and service solutions.
Careers & Culture
We operate as a close people-focused business with an entrepreneurial approach to bringing value to our customers. We believe that honest, hard work earns the trust of our colleagues as well as our partners and pays dividends for everyone. This combined with the entrepreneurial and team-oriented approach makes for a rewarding workplace. We are looking to build our team so reach out if you are interested in what we are doing!