Paperboard packaging plays a critical role in how products are protected, presented, and experienced by customers. While it may appear simple, creating an effective package requires careful consideration of materials, structure, manufacturing processes, and end use. A carton that looks appealing on a design screen may encounter challenges once it moves through production, shipping, retail …
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Packaging has traditionally been viewed as a product protection tool, but its role now extends far beyond the moment an item reaches a customer. Companies are increasingly examining what happens after packaging is discarded, reused, or recycled. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) changes the conversation by connecting packaging choices with long-term environmental outcomes. According to the …
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Paper is no longer defined by outdated assumptions. What was once seen as a disposable resource is now being reevaluated as part of a circular system—one that prioritizes recovery, reuse, and long-term value. This shift is not theoretical; it’s backed by measurable progress. Data from the American Forest & Paper Association shows that 65-69% of …
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Packaging is no longer a quiet operational necessity. It’s become a visible signal of how a company designs, delivers, and defends value in the market. Customers, regulators, and supply chain partners increasingly read packaging choices as indicators of operational maturity, environmental responsibility, and brand discipline. Instead of being evaluated after product design, packaging now actively …
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Packaging strategy is rarely decided in isolation. It sits at the intersection of procurement, production, and logistics, where timing and coordination matter as much as cost. As companies reassess global dependencies, regional dynamics are reshaping how those decisions unfold. Deloitte reports that U.S. trade with China dropped significantly between 2018 and 2023, reflecting a broader …
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Choosing the right packaging materials is one of the most strategic decisions a business can make. Packaging goes beyond just the wrapping of a product; it’s a communication tool, a protection system, and increasingly, a sustainability statement. Essentially, the material selected influences product safety, customer perception, logistical costs, and environmental impact. Traditional materials such as …
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For centuries, paper has been essential to communication, commerce, and culture. Yet its origins are closely tied to heavy resource use, including intensive forestry, high water consumption, and energy-demanding production processes. As environmental awareness has grown, the paper industry has faced increasing pressure to reassess how raw materials are sourced and how manufacturing impacts ecosystems. …
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Choosing the right packaging supplier begins well before conversations about pricing or production timelines. A successful partnership starts with clarity around internal priorities. Organizations that take the time to define what they truly need from packaging are better positioned to evaluate suppliers objectively rather than reactively. This includes understanding packaging volumes, material requirements, regulatory considerations, …
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Packaging waste in food, beverage, health, pharmaceutical, and tobacco products rarely comes from carelessness. More often, it results from legacy decisions that prioritize material thickness over true performance. As packaging lines scale and distribution networks expand, paperboard specifications are frequently carried forward without reexamination. Thicker board becomes a stand-in for durability, even when it no …
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Norkol Converting Corporation, one of the largest family-owned paper and packaging providers in the nation, announced today that it is relocating to a new facility in Montgomery, Illinois. After 37 years in Northlake, Illinois, the move will enable the company to expand its operations and provide even better service to its customers. The new facility, located at …
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