Sustainable Plastic Packaging
Simply Better Packaging
Markets and industries served.
Food Packaging
From deli and bakery containers to salad bowls and catering trays, our stock product lines and award-winning custom packaging are designed to make your products shine.
Medical Packaging
As medical packaging experts, we know the importance of providing you with packaging solutions that ensure your medical devices and products are safe and secure.
Retail Packaging
Placon was founded on retail packaging design, and in 1980 we patented the BlisterBox® retail clamshell. Today we provide an extensive line of stock and custom retail products. Our customers include:
WHY PLACON
Dedication to quality.
We believe in transparency, integrity, and partnership. Our way is The Placon Way: treating others with respect, pushing the boundaries of packaging with innovative and inspired designs, striving for improvement, and making sustainability core to everything we do. Our deeply ingrained values started with our founder and haven’t wavered for over 60 years. Join us and see for yourself the Placon difference.
We believe in transparency, integrity, and partnership. Our way is The Placon Way: treating others with respect, pushing the boundaries of packaging with innovative and inspired designs, striving for improvement, and making sustainability core to everything we do. Our deeply ingrained values started with our founder and haven’t wavered for over 60 years. Join us and see for yourself the Placon difference.
FOUNDED
1966
in Madison, Wisconsin.
LOCATIONS
5
in the United States.
DESIGN AWARDS
17
and counting.
HOW WE CONTRIBUTE
Sustainability.
Placon is committed to a more sustainable manufacturing process, from initial design to product execution. We are part of green initiative coalitions and are members of sustainability and reporting organizations for increased transparency and accountability. Designing with sustainability in mind has been part of our mission from Placon’s foundation; we started incorporating post-consumer recycled material into our packaging in 1988, and built our own in-house recycling and extrusion facility to meet increased demand.
OxyStar®
Placon pioneered the first-ever recyclable barrier material that combines PET with an oxygen scavenging agent to improve food shelf life.
SCS Global Services
Placon maintains PCR certifications through SCS Global Services for all PET material, including sheet and products made with 50%, 75% and 100% PCR.
EcoStar® 50S
All our stock PET products are made with EcoStar® 50S, a sustainable material made with PCR plastic that meets the packaging requirements of all 50 U.S. States.
Zero Net Waste
Our organization is committed to Zero Net Waste, with two of our five locations already accredited. We have plans to be completely ZNW by 2028.
we heard your feedback - meet the new
HomeFresh® Round Deli
HomeFresh® Round Deli containers have received an update! We’ve relaunched our classic deli container line with a few enhancements, like improved lid fit and function and better leak resistance. Our deli containers have been a trusted choice for decades; now, you can have more confidence than ever in the HomeFresh® performance.
Innovation
Awards and Recognitions
Our design awards showcase our commitment to excellence and to pushing the boundaries of packaging design. From eco-friendly innovations to unique designs, our in-house team of engineers are committed to creating the best package possible. We’ll work with you in a collaborative environment to create a functional, cost-effective, and creative solution to your packaging needs.
NEWS AND RESOURCES
October 27, 2026
An Overview of Plastic Deli Containers
In this blog, we’ll cover an overview of plastic deli containers, use cases, recyclability, material options, labeling, and more. Plastic deli containers are a staple in any grocery store;
October 26, 2026
Placon Relaunches HomeFresh® Round Deli Line with Improved Lid Fit and Leak Resistance
Madison, WI (Oct. 22, 2026) — Placon, a leader in sustainable plastic food packaging solutions, today announced the relaunch of its HomeFresh® Round Deli line, now featuring improved lid fit
October 23, 2026
Placon Launches New Website with Improved Navigation, Fresh Design, and Easier Sample Ordering
Madison, WI (Oct. 26, 2026) — Placon, a leader in sustainable plastic packaging solutions for the food, retail, and medical markets, today announced the launch of its new website, Placon.com.