Membership in the IPG has proven to be a game-changer for Zumbiel. By collaborating with like-minded organizations from different corners of the globe, benchmarking key performance indicators, exchanging best practices, and fostering a spirit of cooperation, the benefits have been truly invaluable. Beyond the technical advantages, the personal connections forged with fellow packaging professionals have created a unique sense of international solidarity and camaraderie that cannot be replicated elsewhere.

-Ed Zumbiel, Zumbiel Packaging IPG Chairman

Joining the IPG was the single most transitional event regarding networking that our company ever did. With innovation at the forefront, the IPG brings years of knowledge and expertise in the packaging industry to your doorst

-Whit Everett, Everett Active member

Of the myriad of benefits that comes along with the IPG membership; I believe the diversity and global expertise that exists between our members and associate partners, to be our greatest strength. This along with our collective commitment towards collaboration to drive sustainability and innovation in packaging is our key differentiator. These characteristics allow us to future proof our businesses, create a competitive advantage whilst building the required resiliencies for sustainable growth within our rapidly evolving packaging category, globally.

-Dharshini Kerisnan-Chauhan, IPP Active member

Throughout our journey as a proud associate of IPG, we have witnessed firsthand the many benefits and business advantages that have contributed to each member's success:

• Sharing best practices - such as sharing valuable insights and promoting excellence.
• Expanded industry knowledge - through a network that keeps us ahead of the industry curve.
• International friendship
• Trusted relationship
• Foster cross-cultural relationships
• Preserving traditions and recognizing trends

-Ralf Sammeck, Koenig & Bauer Associate member

The IPG membership is an enduring association of progressive converters, primarily in the folding carton packaging arena. It provides for a free and frank exchange of ideas where the members can learn from each other’s experience and cooperate to raise their standards. The diversity among the members by design, ensures that one is in touch with all the major trends and enables benchmarking of operations and business strategy.

-SN Venky, ITC Limited Active member

Schur joined IPG in 1999. It has been a remarkable 25 years with friends and business associates from around the world who gathered each year to learn from another and renew friendship. I have been privileged to participate at the AGM every year since 1999 and also serve as Chairman and member of the Management Committee. We have established a strong technical agenda and managed to bring new committed members into the organization. I believe IPG is as strong as it has ever been, and I have thoroughly enjoyed our open discussions while I have been fortunate enough to visit and learn about many interesting parts of the world during the meetings and extended to the optional programs.

The one word that describes IPG is SHARING. As a member you can raise any question, present any problem and the other members will try to help you out. This is due to the friendship of long standing between the members.

-Hans Schur, Schur Active member

“IPG is not a trust, nor a group, but a real family.”

“Being a member of IPG means a lot : bringing your energy, sharing your ideas and data. Trust is the biggest value for an IPG member.”

“Nothing about taking, all about bringing…”

-Sylvie Casenave-Péré, Posson Packaging Active member

The IPG is a unique group of family businesses around the globe. It consists of visionary and inspiring entrepreneurs in packaging in many countries around the world. The discussions are based on mutual trust and openness to support each other in coping with the actual and future challenges of the packaging industry.

I am glad that we as an associate member and technology provider can be in very close contact with this group to develop the right end-to-end solutions to overcome the painpoints of the industry. The lack of workforce will certainly be one of the most relevant drivers for further process automation in the near future. It will therefore be one of the main topics for IPG discussions in the next decade.

60 years IPG speaks for the sustainable concept of the group where I am glad and proud to be part of.

-Andreas Lang, Heidelberg Associate member

IPG is driven by the entrepreneurial spirit of its members, who aim for continuous improvement and value creation for their business by sharing best practice and key performance indicators, based on the two fundamental pillars of friendship and trust.

-Robert Fitzka, Sun Chemical Associate member

IPG membership has brought me a worldwide network in our core business and exchanges with owners at eye level. This laid the foundation for our successful growth in recent years.

-Andreas Keller, PAWI Verpackungen Active member

We have been participating in IPG since 1980, that would make it almost 40 years.

It has certainly been a rich experience. First of all, there’s the technical, professional and management exchange that takes place and which is invaluable. Nowhere else could you gain the insights into the industry as you do in the two yearly meetings. The meetings, by the way have always been of a very high standard. Additionally we gain a worldwide view as we visit each other’s plants and understand the contrasts and similarities. Certainly it is a culturally enriching experience. Finally, the friendships gained are the most precious benefit. Could you ask for more out of an organization?

-Henry Yarhi, SigmaQ Active member

IPG is serving as a great source of information and learning sharing by bringing people from all across on one forum. We at OFC, believe in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement and we will continue to leverage the IPG forum for not only striving to be the best in the world but also share learnings with others to help them.

-Obeikan Active member

The openness and collegiality of the IPG members has led to the creation of true partners in our business, something we have not experienced through other business associations.

-Ron Harris, Jones Healthcare Group Active member