Pratt Specialty

From closed loop merchandising programs for iconic retailers with over 1.5 million square feet of distribution space to service our customers next day, to a world class virtual storefront with over 50,000 products to solve small businesses supplies needs for both the front and back office, Pratt Retail Specialties is different.

We set ourselves up based on YOUR needs – not ours.

Pratt Retail Specialties, a division of Pratt Industries, Inc., is comprised of three distinct business segments:

Consumer Products – offering closed loop merchandising program – from curb to consumer! 100% recycled and integrated – we offer retailers the opportunity to work direct with the manufacturing for packaging and paper based programs in multiple categories – storage, organization, office, paint, pet, lawn and garden, dollar, food and beverage, and automotive.
E-commerce – specializing in corrugated boxes and industrial packaging supplies, our eCommerce solution offers over 50,000 stocked products – delivered to your home or office next day. From boxes, to office, janitorial, safety, or break room supplies, come to PrattPlus.com day or night for everything you need in one stop…or BOX.
3PL Services – with over 1.5 million square feet of distribution space strategically located throughout the US, Pratt is able to leverage its integrated value for customers needing warehousing or logistics solutions with their packaging needs.
Powered by the integrated value of Pratt Industries, Inc., Pratt Retail Specialties completes the packaging needs for all.

Pratt Retail Specialties serves national and regional retail businesses looking to offer paper based consumer products to their customers. While our roots are in corrugated products and industrial packaging supplies, we have also created market segments for our products in almost every category in retail. Pratt Retail Specialties is truly vertically integrated. With our own paper mills and converting assets, to in house creative, structural design, account management, and program analytics – we are staffed to handle your merchandising program. Relax, come to Pratt, and watch your comps grow with new innovation, sustainable products that consumers actually want, and passionate group of retail experts driven by merchandising success.

Pratt Retail Specialties services many iconic brands in most major market segments such as DIY, mass merchandising, mini storage, pet, pack and ship, and parcel. We pride ourselves on working with our customers in partnership to identify niche market needs and create innovative products that can be sold through retail channels. At our core, we work with retail merchants to develop, launch and continually evolve innovative product assortments that allow our customers to lead their respective marketplaces.

Retail Products

Our purpose is to partner with the merchandising buyers of the nations’ largest retailers to develop retail ready product assortments in three main categories.

• Industrial Packaging Products – corrugated boxes, bubble cushion, stretch wrap, packing paper, foam padding, envelopes, tapes, and other related items.
• Pet products – animal carriers, corrugated cat scratchers, pet toys, and paper bedding materials.
• Paint products – builders paper, floor protection, paper and plastic based drop cloths and sheeting products.
• Lawn and Garden products – recycled fire logs and starters, lawn clean up bags and stands, recycled water solutions.
• Office & Mailing products – file storage boxes and accessories
• Food and Beverage products – coolers and catering accessories

Process

New sells. Inventory must move. Collaboration works. Pratt partners with our retailers to jointly own key performance metrics:

• Weekly point of sales analysis and reporting to merchants
• Weekly fill rate analysis and reporting to merchants
• Weekly inventory analysis and reporting to merchants
• Full service planogram development and management
• Full service graphic and structural design team for fresh eye catching packaging
• Full service ISTA and TAPPI testing services – key to compliance with retailers supply chain requirements
• Timely industry and business intelligence – market comparative shops and best practices
• Affiliated marketing programs with prattindustries.com to offer over 50,000 products next day
• Web and smartphone based applications
• Dynamic packaging and packaging design assistance
• Full EDI capabilities
• 1 million square feet of distribution space strategically located throughout the US to offer next day stocking programs
• Flexible freight solutions – from parcel, to retail pool, to FTL – we can get to you in less than 48 hours…any zip code – go ahead, test us

Seamless Online Shopping Experience

Running an ecommerce business or looking to transition your brick and mortar? Why not shop for your packaging supplies online as well? Boxes are the foundation of our business, but we invite you to step outside the box when you visit Pratt.com for your custom packaging and shipping supply needs.

At Pratt, we recognize that every customer is truly unique and that businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Our goal is to make the custom packaging shopping experience simple and affordable. No matter your budget or schedule, we have a custom packaging option for you. Our pay-for-what-you-need customization model lets you be the boss of your own packaging. And if you’ve gotten your customization options down to a T, shop our pre-selected customization tiers where all you have to do is choose your box size and material. Our custom packaging solutions provide the convenience of:

• Low minimum orders
• No quote processes, upfront pricing
• Simple design or logo uploading
• Only paying for the customization you need

Whether you’re just starting out in your ecommerce journey or are reaching millions of dollars of sales each year, Pratt is available 24/7 to serve your needs.

Why Settle For Plain Boxes?

Custom boxes are well within reach for your brand. Pratt offers in-stock sizes in order to save space and time. We translate these savings into dollar savings for you so you can get custom boxes for only pennies more than a plain box.

Whether you’re looking for 25 boxes or 2,500 boxes, our simple online checkout system is easy to navigate and easy to use. We’ll ship your boxes straight to your door or warehouse.

Your shipping box is the first physical impression your customer will have of your brand. Make it memorable with custom shipping boxes.

Creative & Marketing

Our in house creative capabilities set us apart from the competition. We’re able to quickly assess new projects, plan the proper executions, and deliver a unique and compelling solution. With our experience in the interactive and traditional agency space, we are committed to delivering a solution that supports the success of your business by fusing marketing and technology to create a powerful, productive and integrated solution.

A sample of our services include:

• Product Conception & Design
• Packaging Design & Engineering
• POP & In store Displays
• Custom Illustration
• 3D Rendering & Modeling
• Product & Lifestyle Photography
• Ecommerce Platform Development
• Digital Application Design & Development
• Traditional Marketing & Advertising
• Interactive Marketing & Advertising

Technical Solutions

We are happy to offer integration services for specific product categories or our entire suite of products. This allows customers to avoid risk (this means use our cash), carry little to no inventory, and reduce requirements for distribution, warehousing and transportation. Our technology solutions are turnkey, built, customizable, and scalable.

Affiliate Reseller Program

For customers that don’t currently have an eCommerce offering, we’re happy to offer our affiliate reseller program. As an affiliate, Pratt will provide a branded website customized to your business. The website provides many of the features available online at PrattIndustries.com and seamlessly integrates with our product inventory, warehousing and distribution. As an affiliate, you never have to touch the products. Pratt is flexible and does not have freight, product, or technical non negotiables.

Mobile Applications

eCommerce and technology go beyond the website alone. Applications for mobile devices are available to enhance the sales experience. Through product demonstration or needs analysis tools such as packaging calculators and estimators, our developers help customers enjoy there time on Prattindustries.com. To further enhance the retail experience, mobile applications can allow the customer to purchase directly from their phone or order products not available in-store. These applications may be private labeled or customized to meet a wide range of needs.

Point-of-Sale Kiosks

Touchscreen technology is both inexpensive and effective in driving in-store sales.

• Purchase over 50,000 products online as needed OR on a recurring basis
• Transact retail sales online utilizing our virtual store front or custom mobile applications
• Order over 40,000 products available to your business or customer next day
• Utilize our blended call center for telesales, market research or customer support
• Partner on complete systems integrations allowing for secure web based transactions, automated inventory management and centralized purchasing

Specialized tasks require specialized solutions. Our packaging specialists combine their knowledge of equipment with a genuine appreciation for your business objectives to develop solutions tailored to your operations. Pratt can recommend and install the right equipment for any job, often integrating several machines into a single system capable of taking your products or materials through a multiple-step packaging process.

• Stretch Wrappers
• Carton Erectors
• Shrink Wrappers & Bundling Systems
• Tapers and Pack-out Stations
• Conveyors and Robotic Sytems
• Labeling Systems
• Bagging Lines
• Strapping Systems
• Palletization Systems
• Tray Formers
• Inkjet Printers
• Air Cushioning and Void Fill Systems

Equipment Support

Having a “partner in packaging” means having the technical support you need when you need it. Our certified, factory-trained technicians understand your equipment inside and out. More importantly, they understand your need to keep it running smoothly without fail.

• Factory Trained Technicians
• One-Phone-Call service
• Comprehensive Parts Inventory
• Operator Training
• Hand Tool Repair Program
• Preventive Maintenance Program
• Full Line Packaging Audits

Pratt Industries currently operates over 1.5 million square feet of distribution space strategically located across the US. Since we know packaging, and have all the products, we might as well package! From contract packaging to pick n pack, to order fulfillment – we leverage our world class display business and retail experience to bring warehousing solutions to other consumer products and manufactures who would rather focus on their core competencies, not packaging.

The process begins by the receipt our customer’s products – by parcel or an imported container, we can accept any size shipment. We sort and segregate according to pre-designed display BOM’s (that’s bill of materials for non lean thinkers), then repackage into mixed shipments, point of purchase displays or combine products into promotional put-ups that drive value. We also outbound other eCommerce sites orders…I guess because we are good at it.

Products & Services

Each facility has pest control inside and out with pheromone protections as needed. Most locations have full entry and exit security with 24/7/365 monitoring. On-site staffing services with 3 shift flexibility available.

Our facilities fulfills a variety of products and services such as:

• Shrink packaging and/or bundling for either fully enclosed or bullet style closure. Polyolefin, polyethylene, and PVC films.
• Hand assembly (we have lots of hands so we can do it all).
• Carton erecting and automated tape/glue. Yes we staple too..but that is really slow.
• Blister, clamshell, RF sealing, header card insertion, bagging with inserts, labeling… you get it yet?
• Corrugate or plastic ink jet coding, scan or verified thermal transfer labeling. Stenciling too.
• Corrugate lamination: combine with foam (flat or die cut), hot or cold glue according to application.
• Pick-n-Pack Order Fulfillment with fully scanned inventory control, e-reporting, lot coding, on-line ordering, etc…
• Order fulfillment with fully scanned inventory control, e-reporting, lot coding, on-line ordering.
• Chep pallet monitoring, special unitizing, edge / corner protection, full stretch-wrapping (clear or color).
• Disposal services of excess inventory, bailing capabilities, recycling services…Yes, our mills like this a lot!