1992 - Opened in Reynolds, Indiana.

After gaining experience in the contract packaging industry, brothers Dale and Wayne Ringer—our founders—decided to open their own company with one mission: to do whatever it takes to meet clients’ contract packaging needs. Witko, which stands for “whatever it takes company,” was even named with Dale and Wayne’s mission in mind.

Our first location was a 4,000 square-foot building in Reynolds, Indiana.

1993 - Purchased first Stretch Pak machine.

We purchased our first Stretch Pak machine, which helped our client list grow.

1994 - Dale and Wayne, again, did whatever it took.

From 1992 to 1994, Dale and Wayne took side jobs to make ends meet while Witko was still growing. Both worked for local farmers, and many of these farmers and others returned the favor by filling in odd shifts at Witko. Our growth would not have been possible without these extra, generous hands.

1995 - Opened a second facility in Reynolds, Indiana.

While still using our original space, we opened a second facility in Reynolds, Indiana.

1996 - Formed Witko Promotions.

We noticed that our customers had a need for promotional items. Knowing we could fill this need, we opened Witko Promotions.

1998 - Opened a third facility in Monticello, Indiana.

We needed to grow to meet our customers’ needs, so we opened a third facility in Monticello, Indiana.

1999 - Recognized for Easy Open Stretch Pak design.

In 1999, we patented our Easy Open Stretch Pak design. Later that year, the design received a non-food category award from Dupont in the 13th Annual International Packaging Competition and was recognized by The Arthritis Foundation.

2000 - Moved all production to our current facility in Wolcott, Indiana.

We decided it was time to move all of our production and employees to a single location. We built our current location in Wolcott, Indiana, and it officially became home in 2000.

2001 - Began offering in-house thermoforming and expanded contract packaging capabilities.

With the goal of truly becoming a one-stop-shop contract packager, we began implementing in-house thermoforming and expanded many of our other capabilities.

2007 - Became FDA certified.

We became FDA certified to better meet the needs of our OTC, medical device, and nutraceutical clients.

2009 - Became climate controlled.

We became climate controlled to better serve existing clients and grow our customer base.

2014 - Purchased Indiana Ribbon.

Dale and Wayne purchased Indiana Ribbon—a ribbon factory also located in Wolcott, Indiana. Together, Witko and Indiana Ribbon employ more than 150 people from north central Indiana.

2015 - Earn Best of Show folding cartons/offset.

In 2015, we were awarded Best of Show for a folding carton/offset we designed with a customer.

2016 - Expanded facility and added additional thermoforming capabilities.

To increase our capabilities and capacity, we expanded by more than doubling our square footage. We added additional thermoforming capabilities and capacity with the purchase of new equipment.