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Our Story

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Humble Beginnings

Founded in 1976 as an entrepreneurial venture, Paramount Global began with a vision of delivering exceptional service to the industrial container market. For nearly five decades, this commitment to excellence has driven our growth and defined our service across industries.

From humble beginnings—selling packaging out of the back of a truck—to becoming a trusted leader in packaging solutions, we have stayed true to the values that inspired our founders from the start.

Partnership is the heart of our company values. For decades, we’ve worked alongside our clients as a trusted partner, investing in the success of their business. These relationships are rooted in trust, reliability, and shared growth.

We believe every project deserves care and attention because strong partnerships create lasting impact—your success is our success.

1976Year Founded
400+Partner Suppliers
20,000+Products

WE ARE

A multigenerational business rooted in people-first values.

Jack and Jay

Our Commitment

As a multigenerational business, we bring a personal commitment to everything we do.

What began with Jack Gample and his partner, Danny McLeod, has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise led by Jack's son, Jay Gample, who continues to uphold the people-first principles that define Paramount.

The foundation of our values is a shared vision: growing together by investing in our customers' success.

Paramount volunteers group photo

Our Impact

We also take pride in supporting the communities where we live and work. Through our Paramount Global Impact program, we actively engage in initiatives such as tree planting, beach cleanups, donation drives, and team-building activities—encouraging meaningful connections and contributing to a better future.

See How We Give Back

OUR HISTORY

Paramount Global Timeline

1976

Paramount Can is founded

Paramount Can is founded in Paramount, CA.

Paramount Can is founded
1978

2nd Distribution Center

Opened second distribution center in San Leandro, CA.

2nd Distribution Center
1980

Acquisitions

Purchased Wickman Screen Printing.

Acquisitions
1981

Growth

Started blow molding business, known today as Plascor, Inc.

Growth
1990

Relocation

Moved to new La Mirada, CA distribution center.

Relocation
1996

UN Services Division

Started I.P.P.C.O. (International Performance Packaging Company)as UN services division.

UN Services Division
1997

Refocusing

Sold Plascor, Inc. to focus on packaging distribution.

Refocusing
2003

Service Expansion

Began 3rd party distribution services: I.P.P.C.O. becomes IPPCO Global Services.

Service Expansion
2004

Global Expansion

Opened European Distribution Center in Newton Aycliffe, UK. Earned ISO 9001:2000 certification.

Global Expansion
2004

Service Expansion

Added ocean freight forwarding services with NVOCC license from FMC.

Service Expansion
2006

Service Expansion

Added air freight services with AC license from TSA.

Service Expansion
2007

New Facilities

Opened second Los Angeles distribution center.

New Facilities
2008

Customer Recognition

Received the 2008 PPG Excellent Supplier Award. Earned 9001:2008 certification.

Customer Recognition
2009

Market Expansion

Opened Phoenix, AZ distribution center.

Market Expansion
2016

Milestone

Celebrated 40 years. Earned ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Milestone
2016

Market Expansion

Expanded warehouse services in the Pacific Northwest.

Market Expansion
2017

Market Expansion

Expanded warehouse services in Utah.

Market Expansion
2019

Rebrand

Rebranded to Paramount Global Inc.

Rebrand
2023

Market Expansion

Expanded warehouse services in Colorado.

Market Expansion
2024

Market Expansion

Expanded warehouse services to New Jersey, Texas, and Birmingham, UK.

Market Expansion
2025

Growing Facilities

Moved our largest So Cal warehouse from Fontana to an expanded warehouse in Jurupa Valley.

Growing Facilities
2026

Milestone

Celebrating 50th anniversary.

Milestone