Wisconsin is a worldwide leader in the Flexible Packaging Industry with Innovation, production, and
employing over 20,000 people in the industry. Wisconsin has fifty-eight company headquarters and
about seventy-five locations for both international and domestic firms. The Great Lakes States is the
dominant region in the USA in Flexible Packaging Production. In addition, the State of Wisconsin has
over three hundred Converting Companies with the densest national footprint for flexible packaging
converting!
The Flexible Packaging Industry is a $151 billion force in the US economy supporting 400,000 American jobs across every state and 528 sectors of the economy. The dominant and high growth areas are Food and Healthcare plus household consumer goods driven by the demand for lightweight, efficient packaging. Flexible Packaging is one of the fastest growing and most sustainable packaging segments in the USA with an estimated 8.2% CAGR through 2035.
Flexible Packaging is a means of packaging products using non-rigid materials which allow for more economical and customized options. Wisconsin’s Bemis Company originally developed flexible packaging to address the growing demand for innovative packaging solutions; this company later joined Amcor.
Flexible packaging refers to packaging materials that can easily change shape when filled, making them suitable for a wide range of products and sizes. These packages provide the necessary protective barriers to comply with FDA and all other packaging standards, while also offering an affordable pricing structure.
Flexible packaging refers to items such as bags, pouches, liners, wraps, and roll stock made
from materials like paper, plastic, film, aluminum foil, or combinations of these. Flexible Packaging is
ideal for food, beverages, personal care, and the pharmaceutical industries with about 90% of flexible
packaging used for these products. The total global packaging market is approaching $1 trillion annually.
Key Wisconsin Companies include:
