WBE Certified

SPS is a certified woman-owned business. Our WBE certification meets supplier diversity requirements, especially important for large budget considerations such as packaging and packaging supplies.

SPS is a woman-owned business (WBE) certified through Supplier Clearinghouse, a program supported by the California Public Utilities Commission. The corporation is owned by wife and husband team: Karren Besso, president, and Terrence Besso, executive vice president. The certification process ensures that SPS is at least 51% owned and operated by a woman.

The WBE certification gives SPS an added advantage when competing for government and Fortune 500 company contracts. It also helps our current prime contractors and Tier 1 customers meet diversity requirements in a big way since packaging and crating tend to represent larger budget items in terms of dollars spent with a diverse supplier.

We are proud to be among the few woman-owned packaging companies who manufacture our own products,” explains Karren Besso. “In fact, our manufacturing team has many female members, including one of our lead supervisors. When you tour our facility, you may be surprised by the number of women driving a fork lift, operating a two-ton die-cut machine or even a powerful nail gun.

As Karren likes to say, “Everyone needs a box, so why not buy that box from a woman-owned business.” To find out more about how SPS can meet your supplier diversity needs, contact Lisa Matthews.