Practical Marketing That Works on Every Jobsite
At ePackageSupply, we believe great packaging can do more than hold a product — it can strengthen customer relationships and build brand recognition. When Hajoca wanted to deepen customer relationships while increasing brand visibility, they needed more than just a giveaway. They needed something practical that would stand up to everyday use. This is the story of how we helped Hajoca turn a simple custom bucket into a useful tool for contractors, a memorable customer appreciation gift, and a mobile advertisement that carries their brand from the branch to the jobsite.
🔧 Customer Snapshot
Business Name
Hajoca
Founded
1858
Industry
Wholesale Distribution (Pipe, Valves, and Fittings)
Website
Built on a Legacy of Service
"Buckets are one of those unspoken items that's really nice to have around job sites. We decided creating our own Hajoca buckets would be both a good tool for our customers and some on-the-job-site advertising as well — kind of two birds with one stone."
— Tom Garner, Hajoca
Since 1858, Hajoca has built its reputation on serving the professionals who keep America's plumbing, HVAC, and industrial systems running. Today, with hundreds of locations nationwide, the company is one of the country's largest privately held wholesale distributors, known for its knowledgeable team, dependable service, and commitment to building lasting customer relationships.
Seeing Opportunity on Every Jobsite
Hajoca noticed something about the contractors who visited their branches: many were already carrying buckets from big-box retailers like Lowe's and Home Depot onto jobsites. Buckets had become an everyday essential for transporting materials, organizing supplies, and keeping tools in order throughout the workday.
Rather than offering another traditional promotional giveaway, Hajoca saw an opportunity to provide something customers would genuinely use while increasing brand visibility wherever the job took them. Their goal was to create a custom bucket that would:
- Provide real value to contractors on the jobsite
- Strengthen customer relationships through a practical, everyday tool
- Increase Hajoca's brand visibility beyond the branch
- Be cost-effective enough for customer appreciation events, retail sales, and promotional giveaways
The Truly Practical Solution
From an Idea to a Jobsite Essential
ePackageSupply introduced Tom to a solution that helped strengthen customer relationships: custom branded buckets through our Heat Transfer Label service.
Responsive Partnership
A dedicated team that was easy to reach, answered questions quickly, and kept the project moving.
Built for the Jobsite
Durable custom buckets designed to provide lasting value for contractors while increasing Hajoca's brand visibility.
Flexible Solutions
Competitive options and order quantities that made launching a new promotional product simple.
Working with ePackageSupply, Hajoca turned a simple idea into a practical marketing tool. "The experience was great working with you all," Tom recalled. "You all were responsive... I was always able to talk to a person and get very timely responses." Their custom buckets quickly became a versatile resource — used for customer appreciation events, retail sales, and promotional giveaways — while giving contractors something they could use every day. The result was a product that strengthened customer relationships and kept the Hajoca brand visible long after customers left the branch.
The Transformation
Before Partnership
- No branded buckets
- Customers often carried competitor buckets from Lowe's or Home Depot
- Limited practical promotional items
- Missed branding opportunities on jobsites
After Partnership
- Custom Hajoca buckets used daily by contractors
- Promotional giveaways customers actually wanted
- Retail product sold in branches
- Stronger customer relationships
More Than a Promotional Product
The impact was immediate. What began as a simple promotional item quickly became a practical tool that customers could use every day. Whether handed out during customer appreciation events, sold in branches, or carried by contractors onto jobsites, the custom buckets gave Hajoca another way to serve customers while keeping their brand visible long after customers left the branch.
"They've gotten us closer to our customers and also helped give us some nice advertising on jobsites."
— Tom Garner, Hajoca
Your Custom Packaging Journey Starts Here
Like Hajoca, your business deserves packaging that works as hard as you do. At ePackageSupply, we offer multiple custom branding solutions to match your growth stage and budget:
| Method | Perfect For | Minimum Order | Investment Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Sensitive Labels | Startups, seasonal products, testing designs | 60 labels | Budget-Friendly |
| Heat Transfer Labels ★ HAJOCA'S CHOICE | Durable branding, promotional products, customer relationships | 792 units | Mid-Range |
| Dry-Offset Printing | Retail distribution, grocery chains, established brands needing shelf-ready products | 3,000 units | Premium |
| In-Mold Labeling | National brands, high-volume operations | 10,000 units | Premium+ |
| Pouch Printing | Flexible packaging, stand-up pouches | 2,500–5,000 units | Varies |
| Box Printing | Shipping boxes, retail packaging | 1 pallet | Varies |
📦 Why Businesses Choose ePackageSupply
FREE Design Services
Included with every custom order — our team optimizes your artwork
Fast Shipping
Most orders ship within 1–2 business days from our Evansville, IN facility
Flexible Minimums
From 60 labels to 10,000+ units, we scale at your pace
Made in the USA
Quality you can trust, proudly manufactured in America
Expert Support
Dedicated team to guide you from concept to delivery
Proven Results
Trusted by thousands of growing businesses nationwide
Ready to Create Packaging That Works?
Let's create custom packaging that tells your story and scales with your success.
📞 Questions? Call us at (888) 631-0888
