Bulk Bin Packaging, founded in 1998 and based between San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, California, is a family-owned company established by packaging industry expert Ned Sams. After years of facing price hikes at Stone Container, Ned decided to create a company focused on fair pricing and quality service. He earned top sales awards during his career and played a key role in designing the Duraflame Log packaging. Ned also founded the California Arizona Watermelon Association, which later became the Western Watermelon Association.