API Kirk Containers was founded in 1987 by Kirk Marounian. After many years of successfully operating a plastics manufacturing plant in Lebanon, Kirk established a small operation in Commerce, CA. With his expertise in plastics, the business thrived. Soon after his son, Arthur Marounian joined the business, they quickly outgrew the small plant. They then expanded into a 120,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in the City of Commerce, CA. In 2021, API Kirk Containers further expanded to serve customers throughout the West Coast by starting a greenfield manufacturing plant in Willard, Utah. We look forward to the third generation joining the business and continuing to grow and expand our footprint in the US.
API’s versatility allows us to successfully produce products for customers ranging from the agriculture industry, the food industry, and all the way to the chemical and paint industries. Pails, bottles, lids, and crates, come in different shapes and sizes, depending on the customer’s needs and wants. A customer can choose from a wide variety of pails, in size, color, and some specific pails that are even drop tested to make sure they are successful in heavy-duty activities that our clients use.
We are committed to the sustainability aspect of our business. Our wide variety of pails, bottles, and crates are all made out of polyethylene, a very eco-friendly material as well as easily recyclable. Our tote boxes are made with polypropylene material, also a recyclable & reusable plastic.
Injection Molding
Over the past 36 years, our company has established itself as a leading manufacturer of plastic containers catering to a wide range of industries. Our dedication to quality and efficiency is evident in our state-of-the-art equipment and advanced tooling, which enable us to produce premium pails at competitive prices. We take pride in our open head pail line, which encompasses a diverse range of sizes, from 1 to 6 gallons, designed to meet the varied needs of our customers. These pails are available in a multitude of vibrant colors, allowing for easy identification and product differentiation. Additionally, we offer a variety of fittings to accommodate different industry requirements. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continuously strive to optimize our manufacturing processes and adhere to IFS standards, GFSI packaging requirements FDA and IMS certifications. Our team of skilled professionals works diligently to ensure that every pail we produce adheres to the highest standards of durability, reliability, and functionality.
Blow Molding
Drawing on more than 40 years of experience in blow molding and brand-new Bekum machines, our quality and efficiency are unmatched. We have developed a line of closed-head containers introduced as the Samson Stacker. This line incorporates two styles: the tight head pail named “Samson Stacker” and the “Samson Duo-Pak” bottle. These new rectangular-shaped containers were designed to offer the best features in the industry. Other products we offer such as the 1-gallon bottle D style bottles, 2 ½ gallon drum/tank, 5-gallons, and 6-gallon tight head are all UN-rated. Any of our products are customizable for whatever fits customers’ needs. Whether our customers need color variations, embossed logos, or even textured finishes, our extensive years of experience will fit our customers’ needs.
Some of the industries we service:
- Adhesives
- Agricultural Harvesting and Shipping
- Bakery
- Building Materials
- Crop Protection
- Dairy
- Flavorings
- Food Processing
- Hazardous Materials / UN Packaging
- Ink
- Juice
- Juice / Concentrates
- Lubricants / Grease
- Nutrients
- Paint & Coatings
- Seed