The Cary Company

The Cary Company

Provides packaging, filtration, spill-control services

Overview

The Cary Company is a long-standing supplier of industrial and packaging products. It provides Containers and Packaging, Industrial Filtration, Spill Control Products, and 3PL (third-party logistics) services, as well as IBC and drum reconditioning services. Its products and services are sold through multiple locations across the United States, with corporate headquarters in Addison, Illinois, near Chicago. The company emphasizes reliable service, quality products, and competitive prices, supporting customers with a broad catalog and value-added offerings. Its goal appears to be serving industrial and packaging needs with a comprehensive range of products and services while maintaining long-term customer relationships across a nationwide footprint.

About The Cary Company

Simplify's Rating
Why The Cary Company is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Addison, Illinois

Founded

N/A

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What believers are saying

  • The 2026 site claims nine warehouses and reduced lead times for customers.
  • Its broad SKU mix serves food, beverage, environmental, beauty, and construction buyers.
  • Founded in 1895, Cary’s long operating history signals supplier trust and repeat demand.

What critics are saying

  • Maroon Group bought Cary’s raw materials business, shrinking adjacency breadth in 2025.
  • Private-company opacity hides margin pressure, customer losses, and any 2026 restructuring.
  • Freight costs, inventory errors, or warehouse disruptions directly hit service levels and retention.

What makes The Cary Company unique

  • Since 1895, Addison-based Cary sells containers, packaging, spill control, and filtration.
  • Nine U.S. warehouses, including Charlotte added in March 2023, speed delivery nationwide.
  • It also offers 3PL, warehousing, and reconditioning services uncommon for commodity distributors.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Cafeteria Plan

Childcare Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Seasonal company-sponsored events

Work/Life Balance

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

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