On the Pulse
of Innovation

United Packaging Corporation incorporated; began operations as a supplier of engineered protective packaging.

Began precision molding cross-linked polyethylene foam.

Introduced compression molded protective packaging for orthopedic implants using foams specific for medical applications.

UFP invests in cleanroom production capabilities to support our growing medical customer base.

Introduced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based pouches and bags to protect orthopedic implants.

First plants receive ISO 13485 certification and FDA registration.

Introduced the BioShell®, a revolutionary container system designed to protect single-use bioprocess bags during storage, handling and shipping.

Introduced FlexShield®, a product line of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) medical device pouches for screws, rods, plates, and other instruments.

Expanded our FlexShield® product line to include sterile barrier integrity protection for virtually any medical device.

Acquired Dielectrics, founded in 1955 located in Chicopee MA, a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of medical devices using thermoplastic materials as well as the innovator of the Reebok Pump introduced in 1989.