Warehousing and Fulfillment for Small Businesses
in Birmingham, Alabama
"I didn’t start in the garage but that’s where I ended up after trying to handle the manufacturing and shipping side of my business. Being in the garage trying to fill orders instead of being out selling and growing was a waste of talent. I just figured it was cheaper and these days… who could you trust with caring about a product like the inventor does? I was just about to quit when a friend recommends Gabe at PMS. Long story short, Gabe and his family honestly proved that there are good people who take the same pride as I do in business... and have the experience to make it happen quickly and cost effectively."
Ben Traylor - KittyKan
Outgrowing your garage? Use our warehouse.
Packaging Materials & Supply (PMS) is a family-run warehouse for small and growing businesses. If you're outgrowing your garage, shop or storage unit, or still learning your way around e-commerce, we can help. We store your products in our 25,000-square-foot Birmingham warehouse at 2701 South Park Drive SW and ship your orders to customers, stores, job sites or Amazon. You pay only for the space and work you use, with no set minimums and no long-term contracts.
Call 205-923-7800 or become a client to get a quote within one business day.
Built for small and growing businesses
- Start small: a few pallets or a few orders a week is fine. There are no minimums.
- We walk you through it: new to shipping, freight or Amazon? We explain each step in plain English and help you avoid costly mistakes.
- No software to buy: email us your orders, or connect your Shopify store. You don't need a warehouse system.
- People who know you: the Watson family has run this warehouse since 1968. When you call, you reach someone who knows your products.
- Room to grow: one client came to us filling orders from his garage. Today we make, pack and ship about 100 orders a week for him.
Shipping thousands of orders a day through an automated network? A national 3PL will suit you better. We're the right fit when you want close attention and a partner who grows with you.
What we do
Storage only, full fulfillment, or anything in between. You choose the level of service.
- Warehousing and pallet storage: pallet, rack and floor storage from $15 per pallet per month, or $1 per day. Storage-only is welcome.
- Drop shipping and order fulfillment: we pick, pack and ship your orders to customers, retailers and job sites, with your branding or none.
- Container unloading and transloading: 20', 40' and 53' containers, palletized or floor-loaded, with same-day transloading.
- Amazon FBA and FBM prep: labeling, bundling and shipments into Amazon warehouses.
- Packaging supplies and kitting: boxes, tape and packaging from Alabama's oldest privately held, family-owned corrugated sheet plant, plus kitting and rework.
See all prices on our Pricing page.
Your own warehouse vs. PMS
- Building: sign a multi-year lease and pay utilities and insurance, or pay PMS from $15 per pallet a month plus $7 per pallet in and out.
- People: hire, train and manage a crew, or use our team, here since 1968.
- Equipment: buy forklifts, racking and a dock, or use ours, already in place.
- Flexibility: stay locked into one size, or scale up for your busy season and back down after.
- Time to start: months, or as soon as your product arrives.
How it works
- Tell us about your business: your products, how much you need to store and how many orders you ship.
- Send us your inventory: by truck, LTL, container or your own vehicle. We can arrange a pickup.
- We receive, count and store it.
- Send your orders: by email or through Shopify. We pick, pack and ship.
- Choose your shipping: use your own carrier accounts to keep your discounts, or ship on ours.
What our clients say
"They help with the design and fulfillment of our product boxes and shipping sleeves. They pack and ship products for us throughout the United States. They go the extra mile providing great customer service." — Scott Perkins, SportSpeed
Read more on our Case Studies page.
Frequently asked questions
Is my business too small for a warehouse?
No. We have no minimums. Some clients store a few pallets, and others send two trailers a year.
I'm new to e-commerce. Can you help me get set up?
Yes. We'll help you work out packaging, shipping options and how to send us orders. Many of our clients started in a garage.
Can I rent warehouse storage without fulfillment?
Yes. Pallet storage is available on its own, by the month or by the day.
How much does warehouse storage cost in Birmingham?
Pallet storage starts at $15 per pallet per month, or $1 per pallet per day for short stays. Handling is $7 per pallet in and $7 out. Floor space is $1.00 per square foot per month. Estimate your monthly cost with our price calculator.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. There are no set minimums or contract lengths. Stay a few days or a few years.
Can I visit the warehouse?
Yes. We're open Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Call ahead to schedule a tour.
Outgrowing your garage? Call 205-923-7800 or become a client, and we'll reply within one business day.