Recognitions Received from the U.S. Congress, Texas House of Representatives, City of Fort Worth, and Tarrant County Highlight Company’s Longstanding Support of American Manufacturing and Supply Chains
Fort Worth, Texas — May 19, 2026 — Conner Industries, Inc., the leading provider of industrial packaging solutions and industrial wood products, has received multiple recognitions from local, state, and federal leaders in honor of the company’s 45th anniversary and longstanding contributions to manufacturing and supply chain operations.
During the company’s anniversary year, Conner received formal recognitions from the Office of Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare, the City of Fort Worth, the Texas House of Representatives, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
The recognitions highlighted Conner’s role in supporting manufacturing, distribution, industrial operations, workforce development, and regional economic growth across the United States over the past four and a half decades.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Conner Industries is a multi-location industrial packaging and industrial wood platform serving customers across a wide range of industries, including HVAC, appliances, aerospace and defense, automotive, and industrial manufacturing.
“These recognitions reflect the hard work of our employees, the strength of our customer relationships, and our continued commitment to supporting American manufacturing and supply chain operations,” said David Dixon, Chief Executive Officer of Conner Industries. “We are grateful to the founders who helped build Conner, as well as the investors who have continued to support and believe in the company for more than 30 years as Conner has evolved and grown.”
Conner’s leadership team, company founders, and employees recently participated in a recognition ceremony and presentation with Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare in downtown Fort Worth.
The anniversary recognitions come during a period of continued growth and investment for Conner, including expansion of the company’s industrial packaging platform across wood, foam, corrugate, and plastics, strengthened commercial leadership, and ongoing investments in operational excellence, automation, and customer support capabilities.
The milestone also comes on the heels of several recent leadership initiatives at Conner, including the appointment of packaging industry veteran Kevin Kenjarski as Chief Revenue Officer and the addition of former Sonoco COO Rodger Fuller to the company’s Board of Directors.
About Conner Industries, Inc.
Conner Industries, Inc. is a leading provider of industrial packaging solutions and industrial wood in the United States. The company specializes in industrial lumber and fully assembled custom pallets, crates, and packaging solutions utilizing wood, foam, corrugate, and plastic, as well as a wide variety of services tailored to customer needs.
With experienced sales teams, subject matter experts, and packaging engineers, Conner serves customers nationwide from multiple plant locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Colorado, and Florida. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, Conner delivers industrial packaging and wood solutions customers can count on.
Learn more at connerindustries.com.
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