ABOUT ADVANCED PACKAGING, INC. (API)
API was established over 40 years ago with the mission of engineering and delivering the highest quality shipping and cushioning systems available. Since then our worldwide customer base has grown to include those in the military, government, commercial and industrial business sectors, as well as many other industries. API’s local clients value our convenience to the Washington, DC tech corridor.
API’s core products and professional services
- Design and Manufacture of Custom shipping cases containers
- Authorized dealer/distributors of branded stock commercial shipping cases and containers
- Design and manufacture precision foam case interiors and foam products
- Design and manufacture of custom medical equipment cases and containers
- Electronic systems integration for commercial and military applications
- Design and manufacture new military and government cases and containers
- Authorized dealers/distributors of branded stock military and government cases and containers
Unlike the majority of our competition, API is NOT A BROKER. Rather, our custom production work is done completely in-house, affording us total control over the design and production process. Our design staff reviews our customers’ equipment and packaging requirements in order to provide effective and efficient protective packaging and polyurethane foams. We also have the ability to provide our customers with drop test and vibration certification.
The API Team
Kenneth Burkom - President/General Manager
Simon Kalderon - Sales Engineer
F. N. Bud Frank - Vice President Sales
Catherine Tasker - Office Manager/Controller
David Brown - Sales Engineer
Charles Schaaf - Sales Engineer
Charles Watson - Operations Manager
Bill Price - Plant Manager
Robert Hendricks - Systems Integration Manager
Gary Awalt - Regional Sales Manager, Medical Division
Michael Thompson - Senior Design Engineer
Christeen Ghany - Receptionist
Advanced Packaging, Inc.
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) cage code: 61528
Certified small business/women owned