Overview
Where we come from is who we are.
From a small garage in Los Angeles to 14 locations across the country today, our journey has been anything but boring. But it says everything about who we are.
Timeline
We go waaaaaaay back.
Follow along as we chart Ernest’s path from a simple paper company to packaging pioneers.
1946
Two Brothers. One Dream. Ernest and Charles Wilson start Ernest Paper Products
1954
We start Accurate Container, one of the first corrugated manufacturers in LA.
1963
We extend our manufacturing services with LA-based Cal Carton.
1969
Ernest continues to innovate. Man walks on the moon. Hippies do weird stuff.
1990
Tim becomes President of Ernest Paper Products.
2006
We develop SteelBoard and TempEndure® technology.
2008
New name. Same dedication. We’re now Ernest Packaging Solutions.
2011
The Ernest Brand Council is founded. It protects our brand. It’s the heartbeat of our culture. And it’s a whole lot of damn fun.
2012
We expand our reach to the east coast. We’re national, baby!
2014
The Ernest Push-up Challenge. At 90, Charles beats Tim in a not-so-hotly contested battle.
2015
What do you call a cardboard surfboard,Fender Guitar, and Tony Hawk Skateboard? You call it cardboard chaos.
2016
The Ernest Challenge 70 Anniversary Edition video launches. Out-of-the-box solutions and over the top hijinks since 1946.
2017
Our VP of Talent interviews a sheep. Baaaaaaaaad idea. See for yourself right here.
2018
If you have a packaging problem that no one else can solve, simply call the E-Team.
2068
Ernest master intergalactic supply chain management.
Milestones
When your milestones include a gemstone, that’s a valuable thing.
At Ernest, every day is about doing better than the day before. Which leads to a lot of success stories. Check out a few of our favorites.
From a dime to a diamond.
It’s rare when a family-owned company celebrates 75 years in business. From our humble beginnings where every dime mattered to our diamond anniversary, see where we came from and where we’re headed for the next 75.
Cardboard Chaos Invades Your TV
Chaos, as in Ernest’s Cardboard Chaos, is spreading, and we couldn’t be happier.
Ernest’s TV Debut
CBS2 Los Angeles got wind of our Ernest Cardboard Chaos video series, and they wanted to see what we’re all about.
