Decatur, Georgia · Est. 1995
An independent distributor serving Fortune 500 corporations and government clients across the United States, with relationships built on reliability, expertise, and three decades of trust.
Who We Are
The R. L. Hawkins Group was founded in 1995 by Robert L. Hawkins, following 17 years managing packaging procurement at The Coca-Cola Company. Coca-Cola USA became our first customer in 1996, and that relationship continues today.
We serve corporate and government clients across all 50 states, providing corrugated boxes, security bags, and golf pencils to industries where reliability is not optional.
Read our full storyThe relationships we have built over 30 years are not found in a catalog. They are earned, one delivery at a time. Robert L. Hawkins, Founder & Chairman/CEO
What We Distribute
Heavy-duty corrugated packaging for industrial, commercial, and government applications. Sourced from trusted manufacturers with consistent lead times and quality standards.
NAICS 322211Tamper-evident security bags for state lottery warehouses, financial institutions, and government agencies requiring documented chain-of-custody packaging solutions.
NAICS 326111Bulk golf pencils for scoring, promotional, and institutional use. A reliable supply partner for golf facilities, hospitality venues, and large-volume commercial buyers.
NAICS 339940Why Clients Stay
Our founder spent 17 years inside Coca-Cola's purchasing department before launching this company. We understand supply chains from the inside out, not from a brochure.
Our primary client relationships span 25 years or more. We don't just process orders, we understand our clients' operations, timelines, and standards.
As an independent distributor, we are not tied to a single manufacturer's inventory. We source the right product for the job, on the timeline that works for you.
We serve state and federal government clients with established NAICS codes, procurement experience, and the reliability that public-sector contracts demand.
With Michael A. Hawkins now on board, the business is structured for long-term continuity, bringing analytical and operational depth alongside 30 years of institutional knowledge.
Named Atlanta Minority Supplier/Distributor Firm of the Year by the U.S. Department of Commerce in 2000. Procurement-ready for diversity supplier requirements.
Industries We Serve
From Fortune 500 beverage manufacturers to state lottery warehouses, our clients share one expectation: that we deliver, every time.
Contact us to discuss your packaging distribution needs.
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