First trading as Wayne Richardson Sales in 1974, Opal Packaging Plus has been around since the early days of bubble wrap. The man behind the name was one the greatest ever to don the black and white jersey for the Collingwood Magpies Aussie Rules club, and when the final siren blew on his footy career Wayne started kicking goals for Australian businesses as he built up a leading packaging supplies business with offices across the country. The name may have changed but the spirit lives on in our commitment to supporting our clients through the full four quarters, as well as through our famous Magpie brand tape.

After being acquired by Amcor in 2012 and later by Orora, Wayne Richardson Sales continued to grow through the strategic acquisition of various small independent distributors. In late 2019 Orora was acquired by the Japanese Nippon Paper Group as part of a multi-billion-dollar investment. In 2020, the Opal group was born, with Opal Packaging Plus serving as the packaging supplies and warehouse consumables division. Combining an established local footprint with a significantly enhanced global network of suppliers and the backing of a major global corporation, Opal Packaging Plus continues to deliver for our growing customer base through a maintained focus on customer service and a growing range of products.

As we look to the future, Opal Packaging Plus is committed to delivering packaging and warehouse solutions for our customers that maximise productivity and employee well-being while minimising waste. Sustainability is a key focus and driver of a growing range of eco-friendly innovations that help reduce or completely replace plastic usage where possible. This commitment builds on our proven track record as a major recycler of paper products, which brings huge benefits in diversion of landfill and reduction in C02 emissions. Throughout nearly 50 years of operation, our clients remain our primary focus as we continue to invest in our post-sales support offerings to uphold the highest possible levels of customer service.