Shorr Opens New Location in Phoenix

Tue August 9, 2011

Shorr Packaging, an industry leader in advanced, cost-effective packaging solutions, recently announced the opening of a new sales and distribution center at 670 S. 91st Ave. in Tolleson, Ariz. The expansion will allow the firm to enhance service to the southwest U.S. market. 

“The new Phoenix office opens new market opportunities and helps our sales team better support customers with a national footprint,” said Dave Shorr, president of Shorr Packaging. “It’s encouraging that we are able to continue growing even in a slow economy.”

Shorr Packaging is dedicated to providing packaging solutions that help customers improve efficiency and reduce cost without sacrificing quality. 

Shorr’s packaging systems lines include 3M, Lantech, Combi, Sealed Air and Wexxar, industry leaders that excel in using innovative technology to automate and streamline the packaging process. The firm’s wide selection of packaging and shipping supplies includes corrugated products, carton closure, palletization products, protective packaging and flexible packaging. 

“We are excited to be in Arizona,” said Jim Sampson, Shorr Packaging’s Phoenix sales manager. “Companies here are very forward thinking. They are actively looking for innovative approaches to packaging in terms of design, automation, sustainability and procurement, and those are all things we can help with.”

About Shorr Packaging Corp.: Founded in 1922, Shorr Packaging Corp. (http://www.shorr.com) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest independent distributors of packaging materials and equipment. Headquartered in Aurora, Ill., Shorr Packaging specializes in complete packaging solutions for midsized and large industrial companies. Major product and machinery lines at Shorr Packaging include 3M, Sealed Air Corporation, Lantech, Sharp Packaging and Wexxar. Shorr Packaging has deep expertise in corrugated packaging, including stock shipping boxes, custom corrugated boxes and point of purchase (POP) displays. To learn more, visit www.shorr.com.