Royal Containers founder Ross Nelson combined a passion for innovative packaging with the instincts of a great salesperson. Beginning in the 1970s, he built the foundation of what would become the Royal Containers Group of Companies through the acquisitions of Norbram Packaging, Tri-County Containers, Rowland Packaging, and Morphy Containers.

The story also includes the creation of TenCorr Packaging, Canada’s first independent sheet feeder operation, providing reliable access to high-quality corrugated sheets, as well as Royal Graphics, expanding the Group’s in-house prepress and printing capabilities.

Building on that legacy, Kim Nelson has continued to invest boldly in the future. Strategic acquisitions including Rexdale Corrugated Containers, C & B Display Packaging, Proprint Services, and Norus Packaging, along with the partnership in Greenpac Mill—a state-of-the-art producer of 100% recycled linerboard have strengthened the Group’s fully integrated packaging capabilities.

The transformation of Royal’s London facility into the modern Royal Containers St. Thomas plant further reflects the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. Today, the Royal Containers Group of Companies provides end-to-end packaging solutions, from recycled paper manufacturing and corrugated sheet production to custom corrugated packaging, folding cartons, displays, and prepress services.