Bates - FirstPak

Bates Container is a FirstPak lead member and has been since the inception of FirstPak. We are able to servcie many of our customers facilities outside our region by working with other quality FirstPak members. We would be happy to work with other independents, especially FirstPak members, on projects in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas or Louisiana. Contact us to discuss a FirstPak partnership or upcoming project.

Industry Affilations

Since our inception in 1963, Bates' management has been very involved with various corrugated box industry associations, particularly the AICC, Association of Independent Corrugated Converters. Bates' founder, Hardy Sanders, was one of the founding members of the AICC and his efforts were integral to its success.

Below are the various associations and organizations in the corrugated box and packaging industry with which Bates is affiliated.

AICC - Association of Independent Corrugated Converters

FIRSTPAK - AICC group which focuses on business partnerships nationwide within the independent corrugated converter segment.

FBA - Fibre Box Association