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MSI Express is a strategic, U.S.-based contract manufacturing and packaging partner trusted for speed, flexibility and the ability to scale complex operations across multiple product categories. We help brands move faster, reduce risk and bring high-quality products to market with confidence.

MSI Express is a leader in contract manufacturing, contract packaging and secondary packaging, with expertise in Dry Foods Blending and Packaging (formats include canisters, cups, bags, pouches, cartons and bag-in-box), Liquid Packaging and Bottle Filling (formats include bottles, cartons and rigid containers), Vitamins and Supplements, Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging, Stick Pack Filling and Packaging, Snack Food Packaging and Dry Pet Food Packaging and Secondary Packaging that includes kitting, cartoning, shrink/bundle wrapping, multi-packs and club/PDQ displays.

We support CPG companies of all sizes, from emerging brands to the largest household names, including food, beverage, supplements, pet and wellness categories. Our customers rely on us for speed-to-market, quality and operational reliability.

With 16 facilities across Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Texas and Louisiana, we're strategically located to streamline supply chains and keep costs low, while giving customers geographic flexibility and scalable production capacity.

MSI Express is majority-owned by Nonantum Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. The company was formed through the merger of Express Packaging (founded in 1988) and Manufacturing Solutions International (founded in 2008), and expanded further with the acquisition of Power Packaging in 2020.

When others say “no,” we say “bring it on.” We combine flexible operations, digital tools, AI-driven accuracy and a multi-site footprint to solve tough manufacturing and packaging challenges, all while reducing total delivered cost and accelerating speed to market.

• Full Contract Manufacturing: We produce your product and handle primary and Secondary Packaging across categories that include Dry Foods Blending and Packaging, Liquid Packaging and Bottle Filling, Vitamins and Supplements, Stick Pack Filling and Packaging and Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging.
• Contract Packaging: You supply the finished product; we package it into bottles, pouches, canisters, stick packs, cartons, and more. Common applications include Snack Food Packaging and Dry Pet Food Packaging.
• Secondary Packaging: When primary package is already sealed, we provide kitting, cartoning, shrink/bundle wrapping, multi-packs, and club/PDQ displays for fast, retail-ready execution.

Across all models, we support digital integration and AI-enabled accuracy for better visibility, planning and speed.

Contract manufacturing is the making of the product itself. MSI Express specializes in Dry Foods Blending and Packaging, Liquid Packaging and Bottle Filling, Vitamins and Supplements, Stick Pack Filling and Packaging and Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging. Our services include blending, cooking, forming, drying, or otherwise producing the finished product before it goes into its package.

Contract packaging is the step where finished product is placed into primary packages, including bottles, pouches, canisters, stick packs, cartons and other formats. MSI Express is a leader in Snack Food Packaging and Dry Pet Food Packaging.

Secondary packaging is everything that happens after the primary package is sealed. MSI Express delivers retail-ready and display-ready work such as kitting, cartoning, shrink/bundle wrapping, multi-packs, club displays and other value-added services.

MSI Express does not publish a fixed minimum order quantity. MOQs vary by product type, packaging format and line requirements. We scope each project individually to ensure the right fit for your run size, commercialization timeline and operational needs.

Lead times vary by category, but MSI Express is built for speed. We can stand up dedicated lines, support rapid changeovers and scale production quickly. Our flexible line designs, digital tools and multi-site footprint allow us to scale quickly for promotions, seasonal spikes or unexpected demand.

Most projects begin with a technical review of your product, packaging format, volume needs and commercialization timeline. We then confirm line design, digital integration needs and quality requirements to ensure a smooth launch.

Our facilities hold a variety of FDA, USDA, SQF, NSF, Kosher and Organic certifications. Regulated categories, including Vitamins and Supplements and Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging, are supported by documented quality controls and digital traceability.

MSI Express protects brands by providing rigorous, ongoing food safety training and disciplined daily operations. We maintain FDA, USDA, SQF, NSF, Kosher and Organic standards through digital traceability and real-time quality checks. Our meticulous collection and analysis of food safety data drives continuous improvement, reduces waste and eliminates variables so specifications are met exactly, which is why customers trust us for Vitamins and Supplements and Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging.

MSI Express manages allergen-sensitive, organic and gluten-free production through strict segregation, rigorous and ongoing food safety training and disciplined daily operations. We maintain FDA, USDA, SQF, NSF, Kosher and Organic standards using digital traceability and real-time quality checks to prevent cross contact. All specialty runs follow documented processes and data-driven controls to ensure products meet exact customer specifications across regulated categories.

We connect with nearly any vendor or platform to provide seamless digital integration across your operations. You can retrieve real-time data on inventory, order status, shipping/receiving and production metrics directly through your ERP or BI tools.

Our digital tools can reduce business cycle time by up to 61%, increase traceability, automate routine tasks and help teams make data-informed decisions based on real-time market conditions. We use AI to improve accuracy, predictability and speed. Machine learning models identify production and inventory patterns, AI-assisted scheduling keeps lines running efficiently and automated document verification ensures quality records are correct instantaneously.

Contract Manufacturing (Co-Man)

Dry Foods Blending and Packaging — End-to-end blending and format-flexible packing for powdered beverages, baking mixes, snacks and other dry ingredients.

Liquid Packaging and Bottle Filling — Sauces, condiments, beverages, oils and other liquids matched to the right process and container.

Vitamins and Supplements — NSF-certified packaging for tablets, capsules and powders with strict quality controls.

Gummy Manufacturing and Packaging — Production focused on compliance, repeatability and consistent quality.

Product Formulation & R&D Support — Project-specific formulation and scale-up support across dry foods, liquids, supplements, gummies and stick packs.

Small-Batch / Short-Run Production — Project-specific small-batch and short-run production across multiple categories.

Contract Packaging (Co-Pack)

Snack Food Packaging — Fast, flexible packaging across cups, pouches, composite cans and more.

Dry Pet Food Packaging — Speed, quality systems and line flexibility tailored to retailer timelines.

Stick Pack Filling and Packaging — Precise dosing, streamlined production and efficient scaling for powders and functional ingredients.

Custom Packaging Options — Bottles, pouches, canisters, cartons, stick packs and retail-ready displays matched to your product and run size.

Private Label Manufacturing — Private label production across dry foods, liquids, snacks, supplements and gummies.

Secondary Packaging

Secondary Packaging Solutions — Kitting, cartoning, shrink/bundle wrapping, multi-packs and club/PDQ displays engineered for speed and retail readiness.