Packaging Systems

Packaging Systems, Inc. is a distributor and packager of chemicals, sealants, adhesives and coatings for the aerospace industry. It is based in Santa Clarita, California, in the United States. It also supplies aerospace parts such as bearings, O-rings and cables.

The company was founded in March 1976. It focuses on user-friendly packaging and quick turnaround times. Its customers include aerospace, electronics, missile, industrial and OEM businesses. Because it can respond quickly to AOG requirements, it is a familiar name with many airlines, subcontractors and repair facilities.

Packaging Systems packages epoxy, urethane, polysulfide and silicone materials. Package types include Bipak, barrier and injection kits, dual side-by-side cartridge kits, and small metal, glass and plastic jars and bottles. It can pre-mix and freeze materials in several syringe and cartridge sizes. It ships materials under dry ice conditions.

The company carries product lines from many makers. They include 3M, AkzoNobel paints and coatings, Cee Bee, Click Bond, Dow Corning, Enthone, Flamemaster, FMI Chemical, General Electric, H.B. Fuller, Hardman, Krylon, Loctite-Hysol, LPS Laboratories, Magnolia Plastics, Permatex, PPG Aerospace, Royal Adhesives, Sandstrom, Shell, Shin Etsu, SIA Abrasives, Stabond, Volatile Free and Zipchem.

Packaging Systems also manages chemical inventories for aerospace customers. As a chemical packager, it knows that stock levels change all the time because of use and shelf life. Its staff track chemical use and stock levels and flag when to reorder. The company also helps customers follow regulations and keep records. It advises on handling, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals. It offers inventory plans for aerospace operations and uses data analysis to support buying and supply chain decisions.

Packaging Systems holds AS9100 Rev D and AS9120 Rev B certificates issued through Amtivo. It also has Nadcap accreditation for aerospace sealants. The company publishes a quality policy and a set of quality clauses for its suppliers.

Services

• Chemical packaging
• Sealants and adhesives distribution
• Coatings distribution
• Custom kit packaging
• Pre-mixed frozen syringes and cartridges
• Dry ice shipping
• Aerospace hardware supply
• Inventory management services
• Regulatory compliance support
• Hazardous material management