Packaging Business Advisors was established to provide expert business and technical guidance to entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors within the packaging industry, empowering them to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Unmatched Expertise.

Strategic Support Capabilities

Market Assessment & Analysis

PBA leverages a vast network of packaging professionals with deep expertise in specific market segments, providing precise insights and tailored analysis for informed decision-making.

Acquisition Target Identification & Outreach Support

PBA leverages its extensive network of packaging industry connections to provide access to key acquisition opportunities and to develop tailored acquisition pipelines that align with strategic growth objectives.

Strategic Option Development & Execution Support

PBA’s resources are designed not only to evaluate various strategic options for businesses but also to create a clear, actionable roadmap for successful execution.

Strategic Acquisition & Integration Support

With years of experience in executing and integrating businesses, PBA’s team offers comprehensive support during the due diligence process and oversees the integration office, providing critical resources and guidance throughout.

Organizational Structure & Talent

PBA conducts unbiased evaluations of an organization’s structure and talent against new strategic objectives. By identifying gaps and areas for improvement, PBA’s assessment process provides management with practical, actionable recommendations for driving necessary change, while mitigating the day-to-day challenges of business operations.

Acquisition and Operational Capabilities

Due Diligence Support

PBA brings extensive experience in assessing business operations and commercial organizations within the packaging industry. Our team serves as a trusted partner, helping to bridge gaps in business understanding by conducting deep dives into critical and high-risk areas. PBA specializes in identifying and quantifying operational improvements, as well as outlining the necessary resources and capital required to implement these enhancements post-acquisition.

Operational Excellence Roadmap Development and Deployment

PBA applies its operational expertise in packaging businesses to develop and deploy comprehensive roadmaps for achieving operational excellence. Using proven assessment tools and best-practice recommendations, we create actionable strategies that guide execution. From introducing Daily Management on the production floor to establishing a framework for strategic deployment across the entire organization, PBA collaborates with management to determine the most effective path for maximizing organizational performance.

Supply Chain Management

PBA leverages industry-leading SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) best practices to optimize supply chain performance, ensuring key metrics are in place to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction while maintaining optimal working capital utilization. Our supply chain experts bring a wealth of experience across both small-scale operations and large, complex manufacturing environments, ensuring tailored solutions that drive efficiency and performance at every level.

Packaging Engineering Services

New Product Development

PBA New Product Development (NPD) services are designed to bring innovative concepts to market efficiently and effectively. We partner with businesses across industries, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions to streamline the product development process from idea inception to market launch.

R&D Management and Leadership Development

PBA R&D Management and Leadership Development services are designed to empower organizations with the tools, strategies, and leadership skills needed to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and foster growth within R&D teams. We offer a comprehensive approach to building high-performing teams and developing future leaders in research and development.

Process Optimization & Manufacturing Engineering

PBA Process Optimization and Manufacturing Engineering services are designed to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. We provide expertise in streamlining manufacturing processes, implementing best practices, and integrating innovative technologies to achieve sustainable growth and productivity.

Sustainable Product Development

PBA Sustainable Product Development services are focused on creating eco-friendly, innovative solutions that meet consumer demands while minimizing environmental impact. We help organizations develop products with sustainability at the core, from material selection to end-of-life considerations, ensuring that they meet regulatory standards and contribute to corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals.

Vision

In today’s dynamic packaging landscape, businesses and investors must navigate constant change while seizing new opportunities to unlock maximum value.

From identifying growth strategies, expanding into new markets, and launching innovative products to ensuring operational efficiency, PBA delivers unmatched expertise. By uniting top-tier talent and extensive industry experience, PBA helps clients define and execute strategies that align with and achieve their strategic objectives.

Partners

Peter Lennox

Peter T. Lennox brings over 35 years of expertise in building and leading businesses within the rigid and flexible packaging sectors. He has a proven track record in developing, acquiring, and seamlessly integrating companies, while also implementing industry best practices to drive excellence across both commercial and operational functions. His deep knowledge and hands-on experience made him a trusted leader in transforming packaging businesses for sustained growth and success.

Matt Crider

Matthew A. Crider is a Senior Engineering Executive with 30+ years of global experience in product development, innovation, process optimization, and corporate strategy. Proven expertise in R&D, manufacturing engineering, and packaging solutions across cosmetics, fragrance, food & beverage, automotive, personal care and household products. Adept at driving revenue growth, managing large-scale operations, leading cross-functional teams, and developing sustainable, consumer-driven technologies. Extensive experience in building high-performance teams, IP management and acquisition integration. Strategic consultant for optimizing efficiency, productivity and market responsiveness.

Resources

With a vast network of over 120 independent engineers and operational excellence leaders, PBA brings the expertise needed to address the most pressing challenges in the packaging industry.

Our approach focuses on matching the ideal blend of skills, resources, and experience to resolve critical business issues effectively while empowering your teams to take ownership of the outcomes. Our seasoned packaging engineers, with specialized experience in design, process, and management, along with skilled operations leaders, are ready to lead and guide your organization through periods of change and rapid improvement.

Services

Our focus is the Packaging Sector.

Rigid Packaging

Injection Molding

Extrusion Blow Molding

Injection Blow Molding

Thermoforming

Market SEGMENTS

Food & Beverage

Cosmetic and Personal Care

Household & Chemical

Ag Chem

Distribution

Flexible Packaging

Protective Packaging

Labels

Film & Sheet Manufacturing

Materials

PET / PVC

PP / HDPE / LDPE

Paper Board / Newsprint

PLA / Cellulose / Additives

Sustainable Packaging Solutions

Mechanical Recycling

Cosmetic Filling Operations