Commencement Bay Corrugated
Custom Corrugated Packaging for Fresh Produce, Packaged Foods, Seafood & More
From simple shipping boxes to high-impact retail graphics, Commencement Bay Corrugated is ready to exceed your expectations. With our in-house team of structural designers and graphic artists, state-of-the-art equipment, and customer-focused team, we’re equipped to meet all your packaging needs.
Established in 1980
Manufactured in Orting, WA
Serving the Western U.S., Alaska & Hawaii
Corrugated Packaging
Built around your product
From simple brown boxes to eye-catching, custom-printed packaging, Commencement Bay Corrugated brings your vision to life. Our in-house team of structural designers and graphic artists deliver packaging solutions tailored to your needs. Ready to take your packaging to the next level? Partner with Commencement Bay Corrugated to turn your ideas into packaging that protects your products, elevates your brand, and makes a lasting impression. Contact our team today to get started.
CBC manufactures the highest quality corrugated packaging and offers a variety of design services for a wide range of industries including: Display Solutions, Produce, Seafood, Wine & Beverage, and more.
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Corrugated Sheets
From the first concept to the finished box.
Commencement Bay Corrugated provides high-quality corrugated boxes for the customers of Seattle-Tacoma Box Company, Pacific Box Company, and SeaCa Packaging. With our recently installed high-graphic converting equipment and 110” high speed corrugator CBC has capabilities that very few corrugated box plants can match.
With a wide range of kraft, white and coated white liners to run in conjunction with the four mediums we offer, Commencement Bay Corrugated is ready to meet the grade challenges faced in today’s market.
About Commencement Bay Corrugated
We're a close team who work together to create excellence.
Commencement Bay Corrugated is a full-service corrugated box manufacturer located in Orting, WA. CBC was founded in 1980 and was originally located on the shores of Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980’s the plant was relocated to Orting, Washington where it has operated for over 40 years. Commencement Bay Corrugated is wholly and equally owned by Seattle-Tacoma Box Company and Pacific Box Company.
CBC manufactures custom corrugated packaging and sheets for customers located in the Western United States including Hawaii and Alaska. CBC’s customers represent a variety of industries including fresh produce, processed foods, meat, fish, beverage, and industrial packaging.
360,000
Square Feet Facility
Over 1 Billion
Square feet of corrugated boxes and sheets per year.
180
Employees
360,000
Square Feet Facility
Over 1 Billion
Square feet of corrugated boxes and sheets per year.
180
Employees
Capabilities
Commencement Bay Corrugated has approximately 180 employees at its 360,000 square foot facility in Orting, WA. The Plant has the capacity to produce over 1 billion square feet of corrugated boxes and sheets per year. CBC specializes in value-added high graphics packaging offering direct print up to six colors with aqueous or UV coating. The plant has a full line-up of state-of-the-art equipment to meet customers’ needs, including a 110″ corrugator, three flexo folder gluers, three rotatory die cutters, a specialty folder gluer, and a cascade waxer.
Safety
Safety is the first priority for all employees at CBC. We continuously strive to create a safer work environment by eliminating unsafe acts and conditions. The plant has made considerable progress toward becoming accident free.
The plant has undertaken significant efforts in the area of food safety. CBC is direct food contact certified by the American Institute of Baking (AIB), and has a rigorous process for ensuring our products are safe for use with whole produce and packaged foods.
Quality
Our advanced converting equipment allows us to manufacture unique box design and graphic requirements with the highest quality. We strive to exceed our customers’ needs and expectations. We achieve this through the implementation of our total quality management process. This includes statistical process control, quality checks and certificates of conformance for every order, and on-time delivery assurance. Providing a higher level of service and quality is what CBC is all about.
Sustainability
Making more of every resource.
Recycled fiber, manufacturing scrap recovery and water reuse support a more resource-conscious operation.
Energy
CBC has implemented a number of energy saving projects in recent years. These include automatic dryer control on our printing presses, high efficiency air compressors, scrap fan automatic shut off controls, and high efficiency lighting.
Recycling Waste
Our boxes are made with a high percentage of post-consumer recycled content. The finished product, depending on customer specifications, can have up to 65% recycled content. 100% of the waste in our manufacturing process is baled and recycled through the paper mill system. Last year we recycled approximately 600 tons of paper per month.
Our closed loop waste water treatment system processes up to 3,000 gallons of water per day. No waste water is discharged to the sewage system. All waste water is either recycled through our manufacturing process, or it is evaporated. We reclaim approximately 125 gallons of ink per month that would typically be discarded. Instead, we recycle it as a base product in our on-site ink kitchen. All of our chemicals are treated internally through our waste water treatment facility. They are processed into a harmless, biodegradable cake and picked up for disposal by an outside service. All steel & plastic strapping used or received in the manufacturing process is collected and sent back to the supplier for recycling and reuse.
Air/Climate
Commencement Bay Corrugated meets all clean air standards in the State of Washington.
Raw Materials
Our primary raw material is paper. All of our paper supply comes from SFI® (Sustainable Forestry Initiative®) certified mills or other globally recognized certified sources. SFI is a comprehensive, independent certification program that works with environmental, social and industry partners to improve forest practices in North America and fiber sourcing worldwide. By being part of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative program, CBC is helping to strengthen forest practices in North America, promote responsible sourcing globally and meet the growing demand for responsibly sourced forest products.
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The Sustainable Forestry Initiative:
- Integrates the perpetual growing and harvesting of trees with the protection of wildlife, plants, soils and water.
- Promotes responsible forest management.
- Our SFI Chain of Custody means CBC is a part of the process to track wood fiber through the different stages of production from the forest to the paper making process.
Community Support
We are active sponsors of multiple community charitable organizations through donations of money, time and talent. These include, but are not limited to, community based organizations, youth sports leagues, school programs and food distribution networks.
Careers at CBC
Build your future with our team.
Bring your commitment to safety, quality and teamwork to Commencement Bay Corrugated in Orting Washington. Explore opportunities in corrugated manufacturing.
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Commencement Bay Corrugated
13414 142nd Ave E
Orting, WA, USA
Monday–Friday | 8am–4:30pm PST