The Cary Company was founded in 1895 by George B. Cary and began operations in Chicago as a linseed cake and meal exporter. The company operated successfully for two decades until World War I necessitated switching to a domestic business.

Thereupon, the company became a manufacturer’s agent to distribute raw materials to the paint industry, at which time George Cary’s son, Robert, entered the business.

The five decades that followed brought steady progress and growth for The Cary Company and were marked at intervals by the acquisition of additional, carefully chosen product lines. Grandson William A. Cary joined the business in 1946. William G. Cary, a great grandson, joined the company in 1970 and is now a Board Member. He represents the fourth generation of Carys.

Our Mission

Who Is The Cary Company?

The Cary Company is an industry leader specializing in containers and packaging, spill control products and filtration solutions. We serve countless industries including food and beverage, environmental services, beauty, construction, and many more.

We consider ourselves as a team of professionals serving professionals. We strive to provide a wide range of containers, warehouse supplies and more at competitive prices. We also offer custom design services and product sourcing to guarantee that your unique product has a container to match.