Gaurdian Industries
Packaging and Containers ManufacturingOregon, United States51-200 Employees
Gaurdian Industries is a mid-sized packaging and containers manufacturer based in Portland, Oregon. The company develops and produces products used in packaging and containment applications. In 2025, the company unveiled Nexa, a low-carbon product designed to reduce embodied carbon by more than 30% through increased use of cullet (recycled glass). In January 2026, there was a leadership transition, with Ron Vaupel retiring as president and CEO and Merritt Gaunt succeeding the role. The organization maintains a mid-sized workforce and is positioned within the packaging and containers industry as a regional player.