AMSCO Prep grew the hard way, from a 900 square foot warehouse in 2017 to more than 20,000 square feet across two Illinois facilities in Huntley and Algonquin, both positioned near Amazon distribution centers to trim shipping costs. Named staff include Joseph Biancofiori as President and Founder, Michael Smith in operations, and Fabian Perez as team lead, backing more than 15 years of combined supply-chain experience. Prep covers FNSKU labeling via the Amazon API, polybagging, industrial shrink wrapping, kitting, fragile-item wrapping, and QC, handling both fragile and hazmat goods. Channels include Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, TikTok Shop, Shopify, and B2B wholesale, serving arbitrage, wholesale, and private label sellers on a custom-quote basis with 48 to 72 hour turnaround. It positions itself as a replacement for Amazon's own FBA prep, which ended January 1, 2026, and runs 24/7/365 ticket support. Google rating is 4.6 across 9 reviews.
What sets them apart
- Founded 2017; grew from a 900 sq ft warehouse to 20,000+ sq ft across two Illinois facilities (Huntley and Algonquin)
- Both facilities are positioned near Amazon Distribution Centers to reduce shipping costs
- Over 15 years of combined supply-chain experience across the founding team; three named staff: Joseph Biancofiori (President & Founder), Michael Smith (Operations Manager), Fabian Perez (Team Lead)
- Explicitly notes Amazon ending its own FBA Prep Services on January 1, 2026, positioning AMSCO as the replacement solution; offers 24/7/365 support ticket submission
Services & channels
- Marketplaces
- Amazon FBA, Walmart WFS, TikTok Shop, Shopify / DTC, Wholesale / B2B
- Business models
- Online Arbitrage, Wholesale, Private Label
- Specialized
- Fragile, Hazmat
- Value-add
- Storage & Warehousing, DTC Pick & Pack, Returns Processing, Removal Processing, Freight / LTL Receiving, Cross Docking Repacking, Subscription Box Fulfillment
- Locations
- Huntley, IL · Algonquin, IL
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