PPC & NAPA Paperboard-Based Packaging Associations Merge
- Published: February 23, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, MA| Effective February 19, the 81-year-old Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and the North American Packaging Assn. (NAPA) merged, creating a united, North American-based packaging industry association. The new association will move forward as the Paperboard Packaging Council, reportedly offering expanded member benefits and a strengthened industry voice.
“This is one of the most historic, extremely significant moments in PPC’s eighty-plus year history,” said PPC board chair Tony Petrelli. “This merger expands and enhances the work, resources, and impact of our association at a critical time in the packaging industry.”
“It’s a win-win for industry and association members,” said NAPA board chair Dave Ellis. “The synergy established between these two associations throughout the years helped create this unique opportunity to unite as a larger, stronger, and better-positioned voice to address the challenges of our ever-changing global marketplace.”
The merger brings together nearly 200 leading paperboard packaging industry companies, creating a unique set of new opportunities for industry converters and suppliers.
“This was truly a member-driven event,” said Steven Levkoff, current PPC vice board chair and incoming board chair. “The shared perspective of experience, industry persistence, and commitment to success created this unique opportunity to unite the industry in a new way, as one voice.”
At a time when many are thinking smaller, this boosts PPC’s momentum and capacity for progress,” said PPC President Ben Markens. “It exponentially expands member benefits as well as educational, networking, and marketing opportunities for all members.”
Moving forward, the new PPC reportedly will draw on its expanded resources and potential with further details to be announced in the coming months.
The PPC serves suppliers and converters of all forms of paperboard packaging and 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. More information is available by calling 413.686.9191.
