Inline Plastics

Inline Plastics is a family-owned packaging manufacturer founded in 1968 and now in its third generation of family leadership, headed by CEO Tom Orkisz. The company partners with fresh-food businesses to develop food packaging containers that improve product protection and shelf presentation, alongside automation solutions designed to raise operating efficiency in packaging and food operations. Its work spans packaging design and development, packaging manufacturing and automation, serving the fresh food and food packaging industries from its U.S. operations.

The firm describes its culture as a close-knit, customer-focused community built on innovation, sustainability and customer satisfaction, with an emphasis on practical innovation, quality and clear communication. Cross-functional collaboration brings together market experts, engineers, innovators, sales professionals and manufacturing teams, while a practice of listening carefully to customer priorities extends to giving honest guidance when another solution is more appropriate. Dependable delivery and responsive support are stated commitments to customers.

For employees, the company reports buddy programs to support learning and growth, apprenticeship opportunities and internal promotion pathways. It aims to foster an inclusive culture in which staff can make meaningful contributions across the business.