Companies Invest in Their Communities
Companies involved in the flexible packaging industry participate in their communities and provide services beyond their business models. Here is a look at some of those efforts at companies that are members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA).
Siegwerk Stays Involved to Help Children
Siegwerk’s Charitable Giving Committee has built a legacy of supporting children, families, and local communities through a range of philanthropic initiatives. The committee has focused on strengthening children’s education, expanding mental health resources, promoting youth development, and addressing essential needs such as food security and health awareness.
In 2025, the committee supported the Moonlight Classic, a community bike ride that shines a light on children’s mental health. The committee also partnered with ChildServe, contributing to projects such as installing adaptive playground equipment that ensures children of all abilities have safe, inclusive spaces to play and grow. To combat food insecurity, employees volunteered with Meals from the Heartland. The committee also participated in community awareness events such as the Superhero Heart Run and Walk With You, dedicated to raising funds for support services for children and families navigating health issues.
The committee also invested in youth sports programs and supported Camp Fire Heart of Iowa. In addition to its child‑focused initiatives, the committee has contributed to the Foundation of the Flexographic Technical Association, supporting workforce development, technical education, and scholarship opportunities that strengthen the future of the printing and packaging industry.
H.B. Fuller Launches Fuller Impact
In 2025, H.B. Fuller launched Fuller Impact, a global platform that brings together the company’s community engagement and philanthropic efforts under a single, focused approach. Fuller Impact reflects H.B. Fuller’s belief that long-term community strength is built through innovation, collaboration, and sustained investment in people. With employees in more than 45 countries, the company focuses on supporting communities in ways that align with local needs and its expertise.
“Through this platform, we are strengthening partnerships, mobilizing employee passion, and making strategic investments that help communities grow and thrive,” the company says. “Our approach emphasizes active community engagement—encouraging employees to volunteer, serve, and lead in their local communities—while also expanding our philanthropic reach through global grantmaking.”
In 2025, 1,389 employees across H.B. Fuller volunteered for more than 4,625 hours in support of community organizations worldwide. Through Fuller Impact, the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation has also expanded its global grantmaking to focus on initiatives that support the next generation of innovators and leaders through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and youth leadership development.
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