Forward Industries (NASDAQ:FORD) (NASDAQ: FORD) is a designer and manufacturer of protective packaging solutions serving customers in electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, cosmetics and consumer goods markets. The company specializes in creating custom-configured trays, cases and inserts that safeguard high-value products during assembly, shipping and retail display. Its portfolio encompasses thermoformed plastic packaging, injection-molded trays, corrugated and rigid board solutions, foam inserts and retail-ready clamshells.
Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, Forward Industries combines in-house design capabilities with global manufacturing operations to deliver end-to-end packaging services. The company’s engineering team works closely with original equipment manufacturers to develop prototypes, refine material selection and optimize protective performance while maintaining cost-efficient production.
Forward Industries supports a diverse set of geographies, leveraging production facilities in North America and Asia to meet regional lead-time requirements and supply-chain demands. Its global footprint allows for flexibility in volume production runs, just-in-time delivery and the ability to scale rapidly for peak manufacturing cycles.
In addition to core manufacturing, Forward Industries offers value-added services such as supply-chain management, kitting, inventory management and direct fulfillment. By integrating these capabilities, the company aims to streamline customer operations, reduce logistics costs and enhance overall product protection from factory through point of sale.
