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, plus recent appointments, at some companies that are members of the Flexible Packaging Association.
Inland Packaging Donates to United Way
Inland Packaging, a third-generation family-owned label and packaging manufacturer, has had a long partnership with the Great Rivers United Way in Wisconsin, United Way Fox Cities in Wisconsin, and United Way of Chester County in Pennsylvania.
“Inland Packaging and the Glendenning family have been involved with the United Way for decades,” according to the company news release. “This partnership encompasses volunteer roles and donations from both the employees and the company.”
In the past five years, Inland and its employees donated over $300,000 to the organization and their communities. In spring 2024, the company concluded its annual campaign by raising over $53,000.
“It is a privilege to work with Inland and the United Way in the local communities of all Inland locations,” said Isaac Zickert, estimating, planning, and materials control director for the company, in a statement.
Keypoint Intelligence Marked Employee Appreciation and Earth Day
On Arbor Day, Earth Day, and Employee Appreciation Day in 2024, Keypoint Intelligence made donations to the Arbor Day Foundation for a tree-planting initiative. The tree-planting program underscores the company’s dedication to sustainability and appreciation for its employees, the company says, and a tree was to be planted for each employee.
“Our employees’ dedication and hard work form the foundation of our success,” Anthony Sci, CEO at Keypoint Intelligence, said in a news release. “This initiative not only celebrates their contributions but also reflects our commitment to a sustainable future, mirroring the resilience and growth they bring to our company daily. It is an embodiment of our collective effort to leave a positive footprint on the world.”
Printpack Invests in Communities
Early in 2024, Printpack helped support stray animals in Tijuana, Mexico. Some of the company’s Tijuana associates and their family members spent time with nonprofit Voluntarios CAM TJ volunteering at the city’s animal control facility. They helped more than 50 pets with food and attention.
Later in 2024, several members of the Villa Rica Social Responsibility Team (VRSRT) and their families volunteered during the annual Great GreenBelt Cleanup in Georgia. VRSRT has been supporting the initiative for several years. The Carrollton GreenBelt is a city park with over 18 miles of a concrete path that loops around the city of Carrollton.
Novolex® Names New President
Novolex® named Theodore Jackson as president of the company’s performance solutions segment, which includes the Heritage® can liner, Shields® custom flexible film, and specialty laminations businesses.
Jackson assumed the role after rising through a series of positions with the company. He had been executive vice president of operations for the Novolex food and delivery segment, where he oversaw manufacturing operations across 30 plants in North America that produced fiber and resin packaging. He began his career at Novolex in 2015.
Davis-Standard Appoints New President of Global Services Team
Davis-Standard, LLC appointed Ching Gettman as president of the company’s global service team.
With more than 20 years of industry experience, Gettman joined Davis-Standard from Caterpillar, where she served as vice president of product development, aftermarket, and strategy. There, she led advancements in product development and aftermarket services. She also spent 12 years at John Deere.
Above and Beyond/Transitions wants your news. Please send us information about how your company is giving back to your communities—charitable events, community drives, and other initiatives. We also would like to report when someone is hired or promoted to a senior position. Email Thomas Barstow, senior editor, at thomas.barstow@theygsgroup.com and flexpackvoicecontent@theygsgroup.com.