Overview

Where we come from is who we are.

From a small garage in Los Angeles to 14 locations across the country today, our journey has been anything but boring. But it says everything about who we are.

Timeline

We go waaaaaaay back.

Follow along as we chart Ernest’s path from a simple paper company to packaging pioneers.

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1946

Two Brothers. One Dream. Ernest and Charles Wilson start Ernest Paper Products

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1954

We start Accurate Container, one of the first corrugated manufacturers in LA.

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1963

We extend our manufacturing services with LA-based Cal Carton.

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1969

Ernest continues to innovate. Man walks on the moon. Hippies do weird stuff.

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1990

Tim becomes President of Ernest Paper Products.

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2006

We develop SteelBoard and TempEndure® technology.

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2008

New name. Same dedication. We’re now Ernest Packaging Solutions.

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2011

The Ernest Brand Council is founded. It protects our brand. It’s the heartbeat of our culture. And it’s a whole lot of damn fun.

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2012

We expand our reach to the east coast. We’re national, baby!

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2014

The Ernest Push-up Challenge. At 90, Charles beats Tim in a not-so-hotly contested battle.

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2015

What do you call a cardboard surfboard,Fender Guitar, and Tony Hawk Skateboard? You call it cardboard chaos.

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2016

The Ernest Challenge 70 Anniversary Edition video launches. Out-of-the-box solutions and over the top hijinks since 1946.

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2017

Our VP of Talent interviews a sheep. Baaaaaaaaad idea. See for yourself right here.

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2018

If you have a packaging problem that no one else can solve, simply call the E-Team.

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2068

Ernest master intergalactic supply chain management.

Milestones

When your milestones include a gemstone, that’s a valuable thing.

At Ernest, every day is about doing better than the day before. Which leads to a lot of success stories. Check out a few of our favorites.

From a dime to a diamond.

It’s rare when a family-owned company celebrates 75 years in business. From our humble beginnings where every dime mattered to our diamond anniversary, see where we came from and where we’re headed for the next 75.

Cardboard Chaos Invades Your TV

Chaos, as in Ernest’s Cardboard Chaos, is spreading, and we couldn’t be happier.

Ernest’s TV Debut

CBS2 Los Angeles got wind of our Ernest Cardboard Chaos video series, and they wanted to see what we’re all about.

Creating a Family Business That Has The Right Edge

It’s easy to call yourself a family-oriented company. It’s harder to live that for nearly 70 years in business, but Ernest Packaging Solutions has. We call this The Ernest Edge. And it’s what separates us from the rest.