“WE DO BUSINESS THE FAMILY WAY.”
Gary Marx, CEO
Founded by Hugh Marx in 1950, our family-owned and operated company was established in Atlanta, Georgia with the core business values of providing premium packing material and supplies from reputable manufacturers, quick and efficient deliveries, and world-class customer service.
History of Piedmont
1950
Hugh Marx founds Piedmont Paper Company.
1967
Piedmont moves into new building at 1561 Southland Circle.
1969
Albert Marx becomes President, with George Robbins as Executive Vice President.
Hugh Marx is named the Chairman of the Board.
1975
Piedmont Paper Company rebrands to Piedmont National Corporation.
1981
Piedmont expands headquarters at 1561 Southland Circle.
1998
Piedmont acquires Signal Packaging, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN.
1999
Gary Marx is named President and COO. Albert Marx is named CEO & Chairman of the Board.
2000
Piedmont opens a new branch in Charlotte, NC.
2002
Piedmont acquires American Packaging Services with locations in Montgomery, Birmingham, Decatur, and Dothan, AL.
2005
Piedmont acquires AllState Packaging Products in Tampa, FL.
2007
Piedmont opens a new branch in Knoxville, TN.
2008
Warehouse expanded at 1561 Southland Circle.
2010
Piedmont opens a new branch in Albany, GA.
2011
Piedmont acquires Winder Packaging in Greer, SC.
2012
Piedmont National wins the Kennesaw State University ‘Georgia Family Business of the Year Award’ for medium-sized businesses.
The Atlanta Business Chronicle lists Piedmont National as the 76th largest private business in Atlanta.
2013
Piedmont acquires Integrated Supply Systems in Birmingham, AL.
Piedmont opens a new branch in Memphis, TN.
2015
Piedmont establishes a presence in Savannah, GA.
2016
Gary Marx is named Chief Executive Officer.
Albert Marx is named Chairman of the Board.
2017
Piedmont acquires DZ Container, Inc. in Carrollton, TX.
Albany, GA branch moves to Tifton, GA.
Piedmont opens Innovation Center in Atlanta.
Piedmont acquires Arsenal Industrial Packaging, LLC in Jacksonville, FL.
2020
Piedmont opens a new branch in Nashville, TN.
2021
Piedmont acquires Sanco Packaging in Calhoun, GA.