There is nothing little about the Great Little Box Company (GLBC). From its expansive 250,000-square-foot operation to the big-hearted culture that fills every corner, this company lives up to its name in all the best ways, and then some.
During PPC’s 2025 Fall Meeting in Vancouver, members had the special opportunity to step inside one of Vancouver’s most admired operations. With open arms, GLBC graciously welcomed more than 100 PPC members, including a group of exuberant university students whose curiosity and excitement were contagious.
PPC Board Member Doree Quayle, Division President of Retail Packaging, took to the Fall Meeting stage the day before to outline the history of GLBC and share countless examples of their standout culture. It was almost hard to believe until we stepped into the plant and saw it firsthand.
Doree began her presentation, What’s Inside the Box: The Story, The Strength, The Soul, by sharing how second-generation leaders Brad and Christine Tindall have continued to carry forward the company’s remarkable legacy. Today, GLBC operates seven locations with more than 500 employees serving Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest, driven by a model of growth through reinvestment and acquisitions.
She spoke about the company’s strength, rooted in product diversity and an unwavering customer focus. As Doree put it, “We are a one-source solution”—and our members saw that in action. The tour showcased every area of production, including labels, folding cartons, corrugated materials, protective packaging, shipping supplies, and digital printing and packaging.
Equally inspiring were the ways GLBC celebrates and supports its people. Diversity is proudly honored through flags representing every country an employee calls home. Health and wellness are prioritized through an on-site gym, personal trainer, yoga, and physiotherapy. And the sense of fun and togetherness is unmistakable, with celebrations for anniversaries, barbecues, ice cream days, golf tournaments, holiday parties and their “Big Outrageous X-Travaganzas” a stretch goal that everyone works towards, and if reached is a memorable company trip.
As Doree closed her presentation, she reminded everyone that the true soul of the Great Little Box Company is its people.
Founded in 1982 with just three employees in a modest 5,000-square-foot space, GLBC has grown into one of Western Canada’s most dynamic packaging operations. Yet even with their remarkable growth, the company remains grounded in what has always set them apart: great people doing great work together.
It is always one of the best parts of our PPC community in action when members open their doors to allow our community of box makers to step inside, learn from their team and operations, and share in a collective spirit of improvement and collaboration. In association, we are all better.
PPC extends heartfelt thanks to the Great Little Box Company for welcoming our members, sharing their story, and reminding us that true greatness comes from within.
“Hosting and speaking at the Fall PPC in Vancouver was an honor. Sharing about our ‘People First Culture’ with so many talented professionals reminded me why the PPC community matters relationships and ideas that move all of us forward. Great event!”- Doree
