IPG recently gathered in the beautiful city of Antigua, Guatemala, for our Annual General Assembly, graciously hosted by SigmaQ – a longstanding and loyal member since 1984. The event was a celebration of collaboration, culture, and innovation in packaging.

Our members had the unique opportunity to experience Guatemalan culture, sample its incredible cuisine, and tour SigmaQ’s impressive plant in Guatemala City. 

IPG met at Drupa from June 6th to 7th. We witnessed the latest technologies and updates from our associate members such as Heidelberg, Bobst, Koenig & Bauer, ESKO, and HP Indigo. IPG had a chance to experience it all on a private tour at their booths.

A quick news update from the IPG to all our members and followers…
 
Due to an outbreak of Dengue fever in Guatemala we have taken the decision to change our meeting location to Switzerland 🇨🇭
 
Whilst we were hugely excited to be hosted by our wonderful members @SigmaQ we have relocated the event for safety reasons.
 
Within a remarkable short space of time the Committee have found the new venue in Andermatt, Switzerland (physical home of the IPG ).
 

Every year the IPG organises two meetings for our active members and associate members…
 
Once a year a technical meeting takes place near one of our member’s production sites somewhere in the world.
 
It could be as far north as Finland or as far south as Argentina.
 
Such a gathering of technical experts amongst a multitude of cultures increases the chances of success in a competitive global business community.
 
Approximately six months later the IPG will organise a second meeting – the Annual Technical meeting.
 

Ed Zumbiel is not only the current Chairman of the IPG Association, but he is also President of Zumbiel Packaging - one of the largest privately owned paperboard converters in the United States.

No doubt he has a busy working life, but he always has the time and energy to dedicate to being the Chairman of this prestigious group and attending the bi-annual meetings – wherever they may be in the world! 

It all began in 1962 when a Canadian Packaging Director was asked to visit the Interpack Show in Dusseldorf with the aim of searching out peer companies with manufacturing systems for the packaging industry.

In fact, Ed Maylem (Packaging Director at Rolph-Clark-Stone-Benallack Ltd) found another 8 like-minded family-run packaging companies.