Made in the USA: How Polypack’s Packaging Machines Support American Manufacturing and Club Pack Production

As global supply chains remain unstable and more companies look to reshore operations, a family-owned business in Pinellas Park, Florida, is proving that American manufacturing can be both cost-effective and world-class.

Polypack, led by twin brothers Emmanuel and Olivier Cerf, designs and builds packaging machinery that helps some of the biggest brands in the U.S. get their products to market efficiently. From bottled water and pet food to household items and personal care products, Polypack’s equipment is behind many of the multipacks and club packs seen every day on store shelves across the country.

Vertical Integration: A Strategic Advantage

Unlike companies that rely on outsourced parts or overseas production, Polypack is vertically integrated. Everything from engineering and machining to electrical assembly and final testing happens in-house at their Florida facility. This structure gives Polypack full control over quality, lead times, and cost, while shielding customers from supply chain delays and trade complications.

“Being vertically integrated allows us to respond faster and build better,” said Emmanuel Cerf, President of Polypack. “It’s how we help our customers stay competitive without relying on fragile supply chains.”

Local Manufacturing, National Reach

Polypack may be based in Florida, but its impact stretches across the country. Its machines are used by co-packers and manufacturers nationwide to produce high-speed shrink-wrapped bundles, tray packs, and corrugated cases. These systems are essential in industries where packaging speed, consistency, and efficiency are non-negotiable, especially in food, beverage, personal care, and household products.

Since Polypack systems are built entirely in the U.S., customers benefit from shorter lead times, personalized support, and reduced exposure to international shipping disruptions and policy shifts. These advantages are becoming more critical as manufacturers shift toward domestic sourcing and automation.

A Family Business with a Hands-On Approach

As a second-generation family business, Polypack has built a reputation for close customer relationships and hands-on collaboration. Emmanuel and Olivier Cerf are directly involved in operations, often working side by side with engineering teams and clients to tailor each machine to specific product and line requirements.

That high-touch approach, combined with in-house production, sets Polypack apart from global competitors and is a key reason why many major American brands trust the company to keep their packaging lines running at full speed.

Strengthening American Supply Chains, One Machine at a Time

Polypack’s story is not about trying to reinvent the U.S. economy. It is about doing one thing exceptionally well: building durable, high-performance packaging equipment in America and helping other American companies grow as a result.

In today’s climate, where reshoring and supply chain resilience are more than buzzwords, Polypack offers a real-world model of how local manufacturing can support national production, brand growth, and long-term cost control.

About Polypack

Polypack is a family-owned packaging machinery manufacturer located in Pinellas Park, Florida. Run by twin brothers Emmanuel and Olivier Cerf, the company builds shrink bundlers, tray formers, and case packing systems for co-packers and major manufacturers across the U.S. Polypack’s vertically integrated facility allows it to produce all machines in-house, delivering high-performance equipment with reliable lead times and responsive service. Learn more at www.polypack.com.