--- title: Ashtonne Long-Term Partnerships description: Read why long-term partnerships can tilt the scales when choosing a packaging partner. image: https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/Ashtonne%20Packaging%20Long%20Term%20Partnership%20pieces%20fitting.png --- [![ashtonne packaging company](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/ashtonne_logo.png?width=328&height=112&name=ashtonne_logo.png "ashtonne packaging company")](https://ashtonne.com/) [Request More Information ](https://www.ashtonne.com/surveys/creative-packaging-ideas-and-solutions) [877-522-6937](tel:8775226937)   × # Ashtonne Long-Term Partnerships - [** ](https://www.facebook.com/AshtonnePackaging/) - [** ](https://www.twitter.com/Ashtonne_pkg) - [** ](http://pinterest.com/ashtonne8775226937/) - [** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/11170776) - [** ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpVPPbg_6lPaoNol_G6PuPQ) ![Ashtonne Long-Term Partnerships](https://www.ashtonne.com/hubfs/Ashtonne%20Packaging%20Long%20Term%20Partnership%20pieces%20fitting.png) ** [Bill Madl](https://www.ashtonne.com/blog/author/bill-madl) ** Posted on December 22, 2024 | Updated on September 8, 2025 ## Trust, Loyalty and relationship in the packaging InduSTRY Now more than ever, you have options. There are online businesses you can consider, new service lines created by current partners to generate additional business share, and long-term businesses that you have used in the past and should consider using again.  And there is no doubt that these choices can bring tremendous benefits. Competition keeps costs in check. New businesses can bring new packaging processes or benefits that a competitor might not be able to duplicate. And sometimes, a current business partner can slip, perhaps suffering growing pains of their own. So, it can certainly be helpful, at times, to shop around. There is something to be said for loyalty and trust when it comes to choosing your [business partners](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) in any industry, especially packaging, warehousing, shipping and logistics. A good [packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) who has earned your business before and continues to work hard to serve you better than ever should be able to bring your business benefits that others can't come close to offering. Long-term benefits are often difficult to advertise, aren't they? A new price point might be intriguing. A new deliverable might turn your head. But look closer. If a current [packaging partner ](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions)is performing well, the benefits they bring can't be beaten. If they aren't, look for someone with long-term benefits. Here are a few reasons why: Consistency in Branding:   ![Book assembly display- custom designed packaging fom a packaging partner, a packaging company near me](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Book%20assembly%20display.jpeg?width=350&height=262&name=Book%20assembly%20display.jpeg) A long-term [packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) understands your brand's identity and can ensure that the packaging remains consistent across your product line. This usually results in fewer errors as well and helps ensure your brand stands out amongst the many in the crowd too!   Customized Packaging Solutions:     ![Clean Bar assembly packaging- custom designed packaging from a packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Clean%20Bar%20assembly%20packaging.jpeg?width=348&height=261&name=Clean%20Bar%20assembly%20packaging.jpeg) A [trusted partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) should anticipate your custom packaging needs. They should know you well enough to already be in a position to deliver based on past success. They are poised to tackle whatever packaging challenges that are put in front of them.  Increased Services:              ![Sales Sheet- custom designed packaging and packaging services from a packaging partner near me](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sales%20Sheet%20Updated%201-6-2021-2.jpg?width=328&height=425&name=Sales%20Sheet%20Updated%201-6-2021-2.jpg) Your [packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) may be able to do more than packaging. At [Ashtonne Packaging,](https://www.ashtonne.com/) we offer our customers shipping, warehousing, and logistics services, basically a one-stop shop for all your packaging needs. It's a perk that our best customers enjoy that is a real differentiator in our business. If you are in a current business, starting up a new [small business](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/custom-designed-packaging-for-businesses), or developing an [e-commerce ](https://www.ashtonne.com/custom-ecommerce-packaging-solutions-from-ashtonne)business, look to a company like [Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/) that has experience and expertise to help you with your unique packaging needs. Experience:           ![Ashtonne team 2024- packaging company near me; packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne%20team%202024.jpg?width=350&height=263&name=Ashtonne%20team%202024.jpg)                                     A [long-term partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) is likely a long-term business. They last. Here at [Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/), we're celebrating our 18th year in 2025. We aren't bragging, just proud of the facts! Quality Control: Processes should be in place with long-term relationships. reinventing the quality control wheel can be expensive and may also generate new holes in your packaging, logistics, warehousing, and shipping processes.                                                                         Scalability:             ![packaging partner; custom designed packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Dec-21-2024-09-48-22-5461-PM.png?width=350&height=263&name=image-png-Dec-21-2024-09-48-22-5461-PM.png)     As your business grows, a [trusted partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) can scale with you, adjusting packaging quantities, warehousing needs, and logistical support to match demand without starting over. Growth and expansion are the goals., and that is best done with a current [packaging partner ](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions)who is delivering results. Innovation:        ![Bourbon Glass Set- custom designed packaging from a packaging partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bourbon%20Glass%20Set.jpg?width=350&height=350&name=Bourbon%20Glass%20Set.jpg) [Established partners ](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions)are more likely to invest in innovative [packaging solutions](https://www.ashtonne.com/surveys/packaging-concerns-eliminated) or logistical processes that benefit your business. They will value your business and want to earn it again and again. That's a true Win / Win partnership.   Trust:                 ![trusted packaging partner; custom designed packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Helping%20with%20logo.png?width=350&height=203&name=Helping%20with%20logo.png)           This one can't be overstated. A long-term relationship fosters open communication, leading to fewer misunderstandings and faster issue resolution. Trust in [your partner](https://www.ashtonne.com/creative-packaging-and-unique-product-solutions) allows you to focus on core business activities. knowing that your packaging and logistics are in capable hands.  At [Ashtonne Packaging, ](https://www.ashtonne.com/)we strive to be your partner for the long run. If you're already a customer, you know this. If you're looking for a new partner, then there are real benefits to the way we value your long-term success.   At [Ashtonne Packaging,](https://www.ashtonne.com/) since 2007, we have been helping both large and [small businesses](https://www.ashtonne.com/services/custom-designed-packaging-for-businesses) develop and launch new products and expand product lines with product packaging and [display strategy, ](https://www.ashtonne.com/custom-branding-through-point-of-purchase-displays)design, and development, focusing our efforts to allow your products to stand out in the competitive ecommerce and retail markets.  For more information and a friendly conversation about what you might need to improve your product packaging and display and develop that "wow" factor, call [Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/) at [877-832-7720](tel:877-832-7720) or[ contact us here, ](https://www.ashtonne.com/surveys/cost-effective-retail-and-wholesale-packaging-designs)and let’s set a time to talk. 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["Ashtonne Packaging has been our primary supplier of custom display products for several years. Their creative designers go above and beyond to quickly turn our ideas into physical samples, which helps ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) secure a great deal of promotional sales. Once we go to production, Ashtonne always delivers high-quality and eye-catching display solutions which allow our products to stand out from the competition at retail. I can sincerely say that Ashtonne’s overall service is the best I have experienced in the 8 years I have been a buyer of corrugated products!" [Rachel Rabalais](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Bendon](https://www.bendonpub.com) Ashland, Ohio [“We have been buying boxes and using Ashtonne Packaging for years now. The prices have stayed very competitive and the VMI service really works in our favor. They come once a week to do inventory and I am never out of boxes.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Buckingham II](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lake Erie Frozen Foods](http://www.leffco.net/) Ashland, Ohio ["The Ashtonne Packaging team has been instrumental in our business. The Ashtonne Packaging Team was able to work with our design team seamlessly from creating final drawings, artwork, and material selection, through production. We have continued to rely on them for other print and packaging needs."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Josh Wiesman, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products ](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time...But it was the level of detail and the craftmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.smilobaby.com) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilobaby.com) ["Ashtonne Packaging brought in several prototypes of a four-pack carrying carton for my approval… their designs met my specifications for functionality and attractive design… and they delivered on time, with quick turn-a-round!” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Doug Reynolds, Co-Founder and CEO](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Uniontown Brewing](https://www.uniontownbrewing.com) Ashland, OHIO [Working with Ashtonne Packaging was a dream. As a new business, we rely on business partners and vendors not just for their service, but for the experience and education they offer. Rich and the Ashtonne Packaging team were super knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. I also appreciated their willingness to work with low volumes (critical for new products) and that they have the capacity to handle so much more as we grow. They also provided some thoughts on our business outside of packaging showing that they were focused not just with their piece of the puzzle, but interested in supporting our all-around growth. And perhaps most importantly, our launch packaging was gorgeous and we get rave reviews from our customers on it! ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Adiya Dixon, Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Yubi Beauty](https://www.loveyubi.com) Powell, Ohio ["We continue to look for new ways to get in front of the consumer and are leveraging off-shelf displays more than ever before to achieve this objective. John Baxter and the team at ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner)[Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com) continue to deliver innovative display solutions that provide the flexibility and quality we need." [Tim McNamara, VP of Marketing- Perio, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Barbasol](https://www.barbasol.com) Ashland, Ohio ["We appreciate Ashtonne Packaging's keen packaging insights, and design expertise that have vastly improved our e-commerce packaging for both our own ecommerce business, and our Amazon business." ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [John Domurad](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Lenox](https://www.lenox.com) ["I'm very happy with how smoothly the process went with Ashtonne Packaging. They are very helpful, the pricing is competitive, and the design team has been great."](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Mike Nash](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [SPX Brands](https://solarxeyewear.com/) [“Ashtonne Packaging worked with us for many months until we had the perfect packaging for our product. They went above and beyond every step of the way, and we are very happy with the final results. I’d highly recommend them, especially for those looking for quality packaging Made in the USA.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Michael C. Rice, Inventor/Founder/Co-CEO ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Gripknife LLC](https://www.gripknife.com) [“Before we installed the automation equipment from Ashtonne Packaging, we would need twenty to twenty-five employees to produce about 2,000 packages. On typical days, six workers would produce 750 units . Now just four employees can produce 800 units. It has completely exceeded our expectations.”](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Eric Wentworth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Fin Fur Feather Outfitters](https://www.finfeatherfur.com) ["I want you to know that I receive amazing feedback daily, from customers and fellow business owners, on the quality and style of your packaging. You knocked our packaging out of the park and I am truly grateful. You will be hearing from me soon with another order. Until then, keep doing great things!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Heather Chabino, Co-Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Hob Nob Candles](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["Regarding the Skullmate Hanger Project, we and our client have been thrilled with how it turned out and how it functions". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Emily Miller, Owner](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Inspire Design](https://www.inspiredesignco.com) [“We talked to plenty of packaging people, and we tried to do that early on...I think we could go to a number of different companies that could deliver on budget and on time… But it was the level of detail and the craftsmanship that you get at Ashtonne Packaging that I haven’t seen before.” ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Keith Tritschler](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Smilo Baby Products](https://www.smilo.com) [" Thank you for being such a dependable supplier to us. It's nice not to have people I don't have to worry about". ](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J. Howard](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [J-Lenco, Inc](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["We can tell you that the first batch that was sent to REI sold out around Thanksgiving, good and bad problem. The distributor has sent a second batch to REI and we are waiting for the product to activate on the site again. It was cool walking into our local store and seeing the product on the shelves/peg board".](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Brad Kenemuth](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [The Liftie](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Regarding the Tasting Board Retail Kit Project, Matt Snyder said: "Whoa! Mind blown! That is incredible! I love it! Cheers!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Matt Snyder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ["As a consumer-facing brand, we really value a customer's first impression of our product in-store. When we expanded into a larger retailer, we looked to Ashtonne for help designing a custom display to showcase our alcohol infusion kits. The team at Ashtonne listened to our needs and quickly came up with a creative way to show our products. Everyone we worked with at Ashtonne was flexible and offered solutions for pricing that worked within our budget. As a result of using the display stands, our product is selling faster than accounts that do not have a display case!"](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [John Feller, co-Founder](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) [Aged and Infused](https://www.ashtonne.com/customer-testimonials-of-packaging-partner) ![Ashtonne Packaging](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/ashtonne_logo_white.png?width=328&height=112&name=ashtonne_logo_white.png) 1235 Jacobson Ave, Ashland, OH, 44805 Toll-Free: [877-522-6937](tel:877-522-6937) Fax: [877-292-5660](tel:877-292-5660) Follow Us: [![Linkedin](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/linkedin-512.png?width=50&height=50&name=linkedin-512.png)      ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/11170776)  [![Facebook](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/fb-f-logo__blue_100.png?width=50&height=50&name=fb-f-logo__blue_100.png)      ](https://www.facebook.com/AshtonnePackaging/) [![Twitter](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/twitter_logo_transparent.png?width=55&height=55&name=twitter_logo_transparent.png)](https://twitter.com/Ashtonne_pkg)      [![Youtube](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ashtonne_Packaging_December2018/images/youtube_2.png?width=55&height=55&name=youtube_2.png)](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvH14R6_JrMsTINzuWseni4dUfcHsJezO)      [![Pinterest](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pinterest-logo%202.png?width=89&name=pinterest-logo%202.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/ashtonne8775226937/)[![Instagram hi-res](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Instagram%20hi-res.png?width=93&name=Instagram%20hi-res.png)](https://www.instagram.com/ashtonnepackaging/) Digital Marketing Powered by Bryan Media and Bill Madl [![blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533 copy](https://www.ashtonne.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533%20copy.png?width=200&height=42&name=blue-seal-200-42-bbb-235829533%20copy.png)](https://www.bbb.org/us/oh/ashland/profile/packaging-design-and-development/ashtonne-packaging-inc-0272-235829533/#sealclick)   Copyright © 2018 Ashtonne Packaging. 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