MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND SERVICES

The North American Packaging Association was formed in 2006 between a merger of the National Paperbox Association and the Canadian Paperboard Packaging Association. These two Associations were incorporated individually in 1917 and have been representing the North American packaging industry for 90 years.

• Regional and National Meetings: Participate in interactive programming that provides a forum for leaders in the packaging industry to discuss current issues and trends, exchange ideas and industry knowledge.

• Publications and Communications: Keep informed on issues that affect the paperboard packaging industry and your business. Grow your business and have valuable reference materials and online communications at your fingertips.

• Educational Training: Industry specific educational courses and workshop instruction on folding carton technology, sales training, carton design, supervisory training and much more. Training for the entire leadership team includes classroom and online instruction.

• Financial Data and Analysis: Examine benchmarking data on net sales, gross profit, working capital, operating income and much more. Plan, evaluate, and manage the operating activities and efficiencies of your own operation.

• International Packaging Competition: Showcase and discover the industry’s finest examples of craftsmanship at NAPA’s annual Excellence in Converting Awards. Take advantage of increased industry exposure while broadening sales and marketing opportunities.

• Networking Opportunities: Make valuable business contacts and build you partnership with industry leaders. Benefit from shared experience and an invaluable base of industry knowledge and business intelligence.

• Industry-Wide Exposure: Gain the competitive edge by being listed in NAPA’s annual membership directory, be hotlinked on NAPA’s website, and be featured in Association print and electronic publications and features. More exposure means more customers and more business.

...And these are just a few of the many benefits available to NAPA members!