What began as a small gift and apparel stock box company has grown into a medium-sized, large-format (57″) sheet-fed manufacturer of custom folding cartons — without losing the hands-on, responsive service that built our reputation in the first place.
We run a business just like you do — and we want every partnership to be a fit for both sides. No pressure to switch, just a shot to earn the rest of your business.
From a small gift and apparel stock box company to a nationally-serving folding carton manufacturer — placeholder milestones below, to be replaced with real dates and photos.
SPBCo was Organized on November 26, 1923. On August 14, 1928, SPBCo purchased the set-up box division of National Box and Specialty Company which was started in 1906. Produced boxes for shoes, candy, and hosiery. *5,000 boxes produced per day.
Robert H. Liebl, father of our current owners, and Woodrow A. Tupper purchased SPBCo and immediately started re-organization and expansion plans. Completed our fourth move to the current 716 Clara Ave. location.
SPBCo doubles the size of the production facility and employee headcount triples as demand surges. Major addition to the warehouse gives SPBCo more room to store finished goods and ship boxes as needed for many customers we still do business with today.
Devastating fire completely destroyed SPBCo’s finished goods warehouse. Christmas orders had to be rapidly remade.
After serving as Sales Manager, Vice President, and President of SPBCo, Robert H. Liebl becomes Chairman of the Board.
Beginning of equipment revolution. Added 2 new presses, including our first 50”+ Printing Press.
Equipment list included 4 printing presses, 4 die-cutters, and 3 folder-gluers. “To be competitive we’ve got to be off and running in a hurry. Makereadies must be short, precise… quality has to be consistently high and equipment must be versatile.” – Victor E. Muehleis, Chairman of the Board
Robert H. Liebl retired on December 31, 1986 after 39 years at SPBCo. Jack Liebl named President, Tom Liebl named Vice President, Arthur Liebl named Vice President of Sales, and Helen Liebl is named Secretary. His children Mardi, Jack, Mary, and Tom purchase the company.
Invested in major upgrades to wider, more advanced printing presses, coaters, the first Elcede CAD system, Die-cutters, and Gluers to support a 530% sales increase. “Push Back” pallet flow system developed for growing warehouse and picking needs, helping the company’s just-in-time methods for order staging and drop shipping.
South 8th Street addition was added for Printing & Finishing and SPBCo Celebrated 75th Anniversary at Pine Hills Golf Club.
SPBCo purchases the first of two 57” inch, 7-Color printing presses with technology improving makeready and run speeds.
Broke ground on a 30,000 square foot additional – 5 new loading docks, roll storage, and a new sheeter department.
Tom Liebl became Chairman of the Board and CEO upon Jack Liebl’s official retirement.
2nd Sheeter, additional Windower, and an additional finishing line with automated case packing added. Over 1,750,000 cartons produced per day! Quite a bit more than in 1923.
SPBCo celebrated 100th Anniversary at Pine Hills Golf Club. What started on a 2nd floor in 3,500 square feet of space now occupies main production location, distribution center, and warehouse space totalling over 225,000 square feet.
Major investments in die cutting, finishing, robotic palettizing, people, processes, and technologies position SPBCo for growth with brands that have volume.
From a small gift and apparel stock box company to a nationally-serving folding carton manufacturer — placeholder milestones below, to be replaced with real dates and photos.
SPBCo was Organized on November 26, 1923. On August 14, 1928, SPBCo purchased the set-up box division of National Box and Specialty Company which was started in 1906. Produced boxes for shoes, candy, and hosiery. *5,000 boxes produced per day.
Robert H. Liebl, father of our current owners, and Woodrow A. Tupper purchased SPBCo and immediately started re-organization and expansion plans. Completed our fourth move to the current 716 Clara Ave. location.
SPBCo doubles the size of the production facility and employee headcount triples as demand surges. Major addition to the warehouse gives SPBCo more room to store finished goods and ship boxes as needed for many customers we still do business with today.
Devastating fire completely destroyed SPBCo’s finished goods warehouse. Christmas orders had to be rapidly remade.
After serving as Sales Manager, Vice President, and President of SPBCo, Robert H. Liebl becomes Chairman of the Board.
Beginning of equipment revolution. Added 2 new presses, including our first 50”+ Printing Press.
Equipment list included 4 printing presses, 4 die-cutters, and 3 folder-gluers. “To be competitive we’ve got to be off and running in a hurry. Makereadies must be short, precise… quality has to be consistently high and equipment must be versatile.” – Victor E. Muehleis, Chairman of the Board
Robert H. Liebl retired on December 31, 1986 after 39 years at SPBCo. Jack Liebl named President, Tom Liebl named Vice President, Arthur Liebl named Vice President of Sales, and Helen Liebl is named Secretary. His children Mardi, Jack, Mary, and Tom purchase the company.
Invested in major upgrades to wider, more advanced printing presses, coaters, the first Elcede CAD system, Die-cutters, and Gluers to support a 530% sales increase. “Push Back” pallet flow system developed for growing warehouse and picking needs, helping the company’s just-in-time methods for order staging and drop shipping.
South 8th Street addition was added for Printing & Finishing and SPBCo Celebrated 75th Anniversary at Pine Hills Golf Club.
SPBCo purchases the first of two 57” inch, 7-Color printing presses with technology improving makeready and run speeds.
Broke ground on a 30,000 square foot additional – 5 new loading docks, roll storage, and a new sheeter department.
Tom Liebl became Chairman of the Board and CEO upon Jack Liebl’s official retirement.
2nd Sheeter, additional Windower, and an additional finishing line with automated case packing added. Over 1,750,000 cartons produced per day! Quite a bit more than in 1923.
SPBCo celebrated 100th Anniversary at Pine Hills Golf Club. What started on a 2nd floor in 3,500 square feet of space now occupies main production location, distribution center, and warehouse space totalling over 225,000 square feet.
Major investments in die cutting, finishing, robotic palettizing, people, processes, and technologies position SPBCo for growth with brands that have volume.
A century of growth hasn’t changed who signs the checks or who picks up the phone.
Still family-owned for more than 100 years. No outside investors, financially sound.
You’ll get a person on the phone, not a ticket number — always responsive, always reachable.
Scaled to serve regional and national brands, without losing the responsiveness of a smaller shop.
A team trained on standard SOPs, with the experience to catch problems before they reach your line.
What started as a stock-box company took off when the Liebl family took over in 1950, transforming it into the custom folding carton manufacturer we are today.
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