Paperboard Packaging Council

Paperboard Packaging Council The North American association for the manufacturers of paperboard packaging and their suppliers.

For over 90 years, PPC has been the leading industry association serving suppliers and converters of all forms of paperboard packaging. PPC works to grow, promote, and protect the paperboard packaging industry while providing its members with resources and tools to compete effectively and successfully in the marketplace.

The boxes are in, and judging is underway!This week, PPC’s 83rd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition is bringing toge...
06/22/2026

The boxes are in, and judging is underway!

This week, PPC’s 83rd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition is bringing together an expert panel of judges to review the best in paperboard packaging, from bold structural design and standout printing to sustainable solutions and fresh ideas that elevate the industry.

Thank you to our judges for lending their time, insight, and expertise to this important process. Their careful evaluation helps shine a spotlight on the companies and teams raising the bar for paperboard packaging.

And to every company that entered: thank you for sharing your work with us. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s winners at PPC’s Fall Meeting in Orlando this September. Learn more here: https://paperbox.org/event/fall26/

The companies with the best insights aren't guessing—they're benchmarking.PPC's Benchmarking Program provides members wi...
06/22/2026

The companies with the best insights aren't guessing—they're benchmarking.

PPC's Benchmarking Program provides members with exclusive industry data that helps them understand performance, identify opportunities, and make smarter business decisions.

Those insights only exist because members contribute.

Join the companies helping build the industry's most valuable benchmarking resource and submit your data today: https://bit.ly/3VjKWh9

Please join us in welcoming Advanced Print Technologies (APT) to PPC!Based in Rhode Island, APT is a trusted supplier of...
06/18/2026

Please join us in welcoming Advanced Print Technologies (APT) to PPC!

Based in Rhode Island, APT is a trusted supplier of new and pre-owned printing and packaging equipment, helping printers and converters improve efficiency through equipment sourcing, installation, technical consultation, and more.

Their expertise and industry knowledge make them a valuable addition to the PPC community. We look forward to their contributions as we continue advancing the future of paperboard packaging together.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/44hSO8Z

This is what industry leadership looks like!This spring, PPC member companies brought TICCIT® to classrooms and communit...
06/17/2026

This is what industry leadership looks like!

This spring, PPC member companies brought TICCIT® to classrooms and communities across North America, helping thousands of students understand how trees become cartons and how paperboard packaging supports a more sustainable future.

The impact went far beyond the classroom. Students planted trees, and communities came together as PPC members brought our industry's sustainability story to life.

Thank you to 3A Press Corp, Accord Carton, Case Paper, Colbert Packaging, Curtis Packaging, Diamond Packaging, Joe Piper Inc., Malnove Inc. of Florida, Manchester Industries - A Clearwater Paper Company, Metsä Group, Pak-Pro, PaperWorks, RRD, Southern Champion Tray, Valco Melton, and Smurfit Westrock.

Read the full recap and see the impact our members made: https://paperbox.org/ppc-members-bring-ticcit-to-classrooms/

What does it take to produce millions of folding cartons with precision, consistency, and speed?A recent visit to PPC me...
06/15/2026

What does it take to produce millions of folding cartons with precision, consistency, and speed?

A recent visit to PPC member TAVO Packaging offered a behind-the-scenes look at modern folding carton manufacturing: from rail-delivered paperboard and advanced printing technology to integrated warehousing, recycling systems, and high-volume production capabilities.

The tour was a powerful reminder that the cartons consumers interact with every day are backed by sophisticated operations, continuous innovation, and talented teams working behind the scenes.

Read the full story to learn how TAVO Packaging is combining scale, technology, sustainability, and family-business values to help shape the future of paperboard packaging. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4fMACvk

What if your next customer, mentor, business solution, employee development opportunity, or industry connection is alrea...
06/11/2026

What if your next customer, mentor, business solution, employee development opportunity, or industry connection is already inside PPC?

The members who get the most from PPC aren't necessarily the biggest companies—they're the ones who get involved.

Not sure where to start?

PPC Pathways helps you discover the programs, events, committees, and communities that align with your role and goals. Because the best membership benefits are often the ones you haven't discovered yet. Explore PPC Pathways: https://bit.ly/4unLcNx

Safety is built into every step of the folding carton manufacturing process.This , we're highlighting the equipment, op...
06/09/2026

Safety is built into every step of the folding carton manufacturing process.

This , we're highlighting the equipment, operators, and safety practices that help keep facilities running smoothly and employees protected. Thank you to Mill Rock Packaging for welcoming PPC behind the scenes and helping to shine a light on the important role forklift safety plays in our industry.

Looking to strengthen your own safety program? Join PPC's Safety Roundtable on June 16 for a peer-to-peer discussion on workplace safety, risk reduction, and operational best practices. Register today: https://bit.ly/3OYyUMi

Strong safety cultures build strong operations. On June 16 from 1–2 PM ET, PPC’s Virtual Safety Roundtable brings plant ...
06/08/2026

Strong safety cultures build strong operations. On June 16 from 1–2 PM ET, PPC’s Virtual Safety Roundtable brings plant operators and safety managers together for a candid, solution–driven conversation on near-misses, prevention strategies, and strengthening safety culture. No slides, no presentation, just a chance to exchange insight and ask questions. Leave with actionable ideas to strengthen safety in your facility. Register and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3OYyUMi

06/05/2026

The packaging conversation is changing.
Sustainability, performance, innovation, and consumer expectations are reshaping packaging, and paperboard is at the center of it all. That’s why PPC is launching “Every Folding Carton Tells a Story,” a new industry campaign designed to spotlight the people, processes, and innovations shaping the future of the industry.

Throughout the campaign, we’ll feature real stories from members across the industry. Because every folding carton tells a story. And it’s time to share it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43PCaxf

The paperboard packaging industry is heading to Orlando. Are you? Join us September 30–October 2 for PPC’s 2026 Fall Mee...
06/02/2026

The paperboard packaging industry is heading to Orlando. Are you?

Join us September 30–October 2 for PPC’s 2026 Fall Meeting, where industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers will come together to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of paperboard packaging.

In addition to thought-provoking education and networking, we’ll celebrate the winners of PPC’s 83rd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition and recognize the finalists of the Paperboard Packaging Alliance’s 2026 Student Design Challenge.

If you’re looking to strengthen relationships, gain fresh insights, and connect with the people elevating our industry, this is the place to be. Register and reserve your hotel today: https://bit.ly/4ajmwOb

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