Corrugated vs Plastic: What is More Sustainable?

Plastic and corrugated packaging—two materials that are nearly impossible to avoid in our day-to-day lives. Both materials play major roles in our modern world, from unboxing your latest online purchase to the packaging that lines store shelves.      Read More

How Sustainable Are Corrugated Boxes?

Corrugated boxes—it seems like the world can’t live without them. Whether it’s moving, shipping a package, or shopping at a store with corrugated displays, most of us encounter corrugated material on a daily basis. But have you ever stopped and wondered how mass production of these essential products impacts the earth? We have! Corrugated boxes … Continue reading How Sustainable Are Corrugated Boxes?

Unexpected Outcomes Pay Off

Estefani “Stef” Gil is a utility coordinator at President Container Group (PCG), a manufacturer of corrugated boxes and point of purchase displays located in Middletown, NY. Born in the Virgin Islands on the island of St. Croix, Stef became a police officer in St. Croix after graduating high school and attending college in the United … Continue reading Unexpected Outcomes Pay Off

Major Corrugated Box Manufacturer Gets Lean With Flexpipe

President Container – a major manufacturer of corrugated boxes with a storied history going back to 1947 – had three core objectives when creating their lean visual workplaces: Improve visuals and cleanliness in and around workplaces and machines, reduce manufacturing setup times, and enact effective end-of-shift cleanups. Find out how Matthew Grossbard – Continuous Improvement … Continue reading Major Corrugated Box Manufacturer Gets Lean With Flexpipe

How to Establish and Sustain a Continuous Improvement Culture

To many of those who have studied supply chain and the concepts pertaining to lean methodology, you probably view the layout of a warehouse or manufacturing center through a different set of lenses. You are able to visualize how inefficient processes are reducing output, ultimately leading to an uptick in money and time. This only … Continue reading How to Establish and Sustain a Continuous Improvement Culture

President Container Group Supporting Ukrainian Relief Organizations, Donating Corrugated Containers Through its “PCG Cares” Initiative

MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (April 26, 2022) – President Container Group’s “PCG Cares” initiative has provided thousands of corrugated containers to three Ukrainian relief organizations, as well as medical supplies to a fourth group. More than 4.3 million residents of Ukraine have fled their country due to the Russian invasion, making the exodus the largest European refugee … Continue reading President Container Group Supporting Ukrainian Relief Organizations, Donating Corrugated Containers Through its “PCG Cares” Initiative

Wallkill company’s donations of corrugated containers become essential in pandemic

Business is booming at President Container Group’s 522,000-square-foot facility in the town of Wallkill. “Without a corrugated box, nothing gets from point A to point B, whether it’s food supplies, medical supplies, home goods,” said Larry Grossbard, co-president of President Container Group​. “It is critical. It is essential, and it keeps the world moving,” Grossbard … Continue reading Wallkill company’s donations of corrugated containers become essential in pandemic

PCG Continues Booming Growth With New Machinery Investment

It’s a great time to be in the box making business!” For the last year, this has been the refrain of virtually everyone in the North American (and global) corrugated and folding carton industries, which continues to enjoy unprecedented growth and ongoing backlogs. Read More Credit: Board Converting News

President Container Group (PCG) Nominates Crystal Run Village Inc. (CRVI) for Council of Industry’s 2020 Manufacturing Organizational Champion Award

PCG/CRVI portion begins at 4:56 of the video

President Container Group Launches “PCG Cares Initiative” To Help Those in Need

New Program begins with pandemic-era contribution of 20,000 containers to food banks, shelters and others. MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. (December 27, 2021) – At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, food banks, shelters and other service organizations contacted the President Container Group (PCG) requesting corrugated containers for people in need to carry meals and store belongings. In … Continue reading President Container Group Launches “PCG Cares Initiative” To Help Those in Need