Company Milestones at a Glance

1963 - Dick Crawford establishes Crawford Packaging in London, Ontario

1981 - Clarence Covey buys Crawford Packaging

Mid-1980s - Company broadens strategic focus and moves into new markets including automotive and industrial
 
1990 - Expansion and construction of state of the art distribution centre located on Page Street, in London, Ontario

Mid-1990s - Strategic focus turns toward becoming a Total Solutions Provider - offering both disposable and reusable protection systems to meet changing market need.Company begins developing custom, returnable rack and dunnage solutions to meet growing demand by automotive industry.  Staff and specialized equipment acquired to form basis for the 'Custom Products Division'
 
1997 - To meet growing demand and provide space for sophisticated new equipment, the Custom Products Division moves to its own facility.

Late 1990s - Custom Products Division embarks on a period of strong, continuous growth

2001 - Double digit growth continues and additional space required.

October 2004 - Company restructures and re-brands to form two divisions; InnoPACK™ to focus on durable custom packaging solutions and SupplyLINE™ to focus on the facility supply business. 

August 2011 - Bradford Company acquires the operations of the InnoPACK division from Crawford Packaging. Bradford Company is a leading designer and manufacturer of returnable packaging systems and solid fibre partitios used by industries across North America.