Citadel Packaging vs McKernan Packaging: Packaging Supplier Comparison (2026)
40 shared products · data from PackVue index
Quick verdict
Citadel and McKernan carry 40 of the same products on PackVue, though Citadel has a noticeably larger catalog (212 vs 124 products indexed). Direct price comparison is limited — less than 5 shared products have published pricing from both suppliers. McKernan typically ships ship within 24 hours.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Citadel | McKernan |
|---|---|---|
| Products on PackVue | 212 | 124 |
| Categories | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars | BottlesCaps & ClosuresDispensing CapsJars |
| Online pricing | Full | Limited |
| Shipping | No data | No free shipping listed ship within 24 hours UPS Ground, UPS, USPS |
| Supplier site | citadelpackaging.com | mckernan.com |
Products Both Suppliers Carry (40)
Prices not published for most shared products — request a quote for current pricing.
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Products Unique to Each Supplier
Who Should Choose Each Supplier?
Citadel
Choose Citadel if you need the widest product selection — Citadel carries 212 products vs McKernan's 124.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper — Citadel or McKernan?
Neither supplier publishes complete pricing for all products, making a direct comparison difficult for most items. Use PackVue's comparison table for products that have published pricing from both suppliers, and request quotes for everything else.
Does Citadel or McKernan have more packaging products?
Citadel carries more products in PackVue's index (212 vs 124 canonical products). The two suppliers share 40 products in common. Note that PackVue's catalog is a snapshot — both suppliers may carry additional items not yet indexed.
Does Citadel or McKernan offer free shipping?
Neither Citadel nor McKernan advertises a universal free shipping threshold in their published policies. Both ship via major carriers (UPS, FedEx). Contact each supplier for a shipping quote based on your order size and ZIP code.
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