Why SOLUT?
The Packaging Partner Behind Leading Food Brands
Manufacturing
A Better Way to Choose Food Packaging
SOLUT! designs and manufactures paper-based and paperboard food packaging that’s both high-performing and environmentally responsible. From recyclable and compostable food packaging solutions to custom-engineered thermoformed trays and containers, we help food brands, processors, and foodservice operators reduce packaging waste, replace plastic, and maintain performance, protection, and shelf appeal.
We’re proud to produce all SOLUT! packaging in the USA at our 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lewis Center, Ohio. As an employee-owned company, we bring a higher level of accountability, craftsmanship, and long-term commitment to everything we do. Backed by a culture of innovation, service, and integrity, we partner closely with our customers to deliver recyclable, compostable, and paperboard food packaging solutions that solve real operational challenges today while supporting a more sustainable future.
Technology & Innovation
Engineered Materials & Smart Manufacturing
Innovation at SOLUT! starts with materials, design, and real-world performance. We combine advanced thermoforming technology with paperboard materials and functional coatings to deliver packaging that performs across baking, freezing, reheating, and merchandising.
Our team continuously evaluates new materials, formats, and manufacturing methods to help customers stay ahead of operational, regulatory, and sustainability requirements.
- Bake
- Freeze
- Thaw
- Reheat
- Merchandise
Capabilities That Reduce Risk & Speed Adoption
In-house design and engineering
Rapid prototyping and testing
Custom sizes, shapes, and coatings
Off-the-shelf and custom solutions
Automation-ready, scalable manufacturing
Quality Standards You Can Rely On
Food safety and quality are foundational at SOLUT!. Our manufacturing processes, materials, and coatings are designed to meet food-contact requirements and perform consistently across production environments. We maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure every product delivers reliable performance from manufacturing through distribution and retail.
Leadership Team
Bill Shepard
Chairman
Nick Bailey
President
Abbie Casto
Erik O’Neil
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Scott Rechel
Secretary/Treasurer
Speed to Market
Faster Paths from Idea to Shelf
Speed to market is critical in retail and foodservice, and SOLUT! is built to move quickly without sacrificing performance or quality. In one recent national retail program, SOLUT! partnered with a leading national retailer to take a new, custom paper-based food packaging concept from initial design through production and shelf placement in just four months.
By aligning design, testing, tooling, and manufacturing early—and eliminating handoffs between multiple suppliers—SOLUT! helped the customer validate performance, meet operational requirements, and launch on schedule.
This concept-to-shelf execution reflects how SOLUT! reduces development timelines while maintaining scalability and reliability.
Commitment to Sustainability
Reducing Waste Without Sacrificing Performance
Sustainability is built into every SOLUT! solution. Our paper-based packaging helps customers reduce reliance on plastic, foil, and metal while maintaining performance.
- Recyclable and repulpable paperboard
- Compostable options available
- High post-consumer recycled content
- Designed to support ESG goals
We believe sustainable packaging should work as hard as the food it protects.
Ready to Work with a Trusted Packaging Partner?
Whether you need proven off-the-shelf packaging or a custom-engineered solution, our team is ready to help.