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Memberships, Awards & Certifications

APC leadership in flexible packaging

Thanks to our incredible team of industry experts, we’ve been repeatedly recognized on the national level for the quality of our work, our commitment to sustainability and for creating a great place to work. We’re proud of our industry and honored to be a member of its most important organizations.

Associations

APC contributes data to CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project), a global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. CDP is recognized as the most comprehensive collection of self-reported environmental data in the world.

One of the leading trade associations for converters of flexible packaging and suppliers to the industry.

Dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed.

A binational, collaborative initiative of the Council of the Great Lakes Region, seeks to end plastic waste by closing the loop and accelerating a circular economy for plastics across the region.

A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to driving improvements in ethical and responsible business practices in global supply chains, and one of the largest collaborative platforms for sharing ethical supply chain data.

An industry working group dedicated to a more robust environmental vision for packaging. Through an informed and science-based approach and supply chain collaborations, SPC promotes packaging systems that encourage economic prosperity and a sustainable flow of materials.

PSC is dedicated to creating a more sustainable pet industry with assessment tools, strategic support, accreditation and events.

FTA (Flexographic Technical Association)
GAA (Gravure Association of the Americas)
IOPP (Institute of Packaging Professionals)
NCA (National Confectioners Association)
PMA (Produce Marketing Association)
AFFI (American Frozen Food Institute)
SNAC International (Snack Food Association)
WPA (World Pet Association)
BFSIOA (BFS International Operators Association)
TPF (The Poultry Federation)
IFPA (International Fresh Produce Association)
The Food Institute
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
CEFLEX (Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging)
SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)
SPC (Sustainable Packaging Coalition)
NCA (National Coffee Association of USA, Inc.)
Printing United Alliance
Diversity Jobs Powered by Circa
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association

Awards

Corporate: Printing Industries of America - Best of the Best Workplace Award (13 years)
Corporate: Printing Industries of America - Safety Shield Award (4 years)
New York Center of Excellence: Rochester Top 100 (16 years)
New York and Iowa Centers of Excellence: OSHA VPP Star Worksites (since 2003)
Chili Center of Excellence: The Joseph Entress Memorial Economic Development Award

2023 FPA Award: Golden West Food Group Meat District Gobbler Frozen Patties, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2022 Premier Print Awards: Perdue 26 oz Buffalo Boneless Chicken Bites, sponsored by Printing United Alliance
2022 FPA Award: Lamb Weston - Alexia Sweet Potato Fries, BeachBody PCR, Nestle Smarties - 203 g, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2021 FTA Award: Community Coffee LSU Special Dark Roast, sponsored by the Flexographic Technical Association
2020 National Gold Ink Award: 20.73 oz Milky Way Fun Size Big Bag, 9 oz Toll House Pumpkin Spice Truffles and Cargill 16 oz Truvia Naturally Sweet Complete, sponsored by PrintMedia and Printing Impressions
2020 FTA Award: Hershey Assortment Reese's Party Pack, sponsored by the Flexographic Technical Association
2019 Premier Awards: Hershey’s 8 oz Reese’s Miniature Cups, sponsored by Printing Industries of America
2019 Golden Cylinder Award: Hershey 10.3 oz Mounds Miniatures Dark Chocolate & Coconut, sponsored by the Gravure Association of America
2019 Excellence Awards: Hershey’s Special Dark Nuggets, sponsored by packagePRINTING
2018 National Gold Ink Awards: Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Grits and 3 oz POPTime Jalapeno Chip Snacks, sponsored by PrintMedia and Printing Impressions
2018 Premier Awards: Quaker Oats 24 oz Quick One Minute, sponsored by Printing Industries of America
2018 FPA Award: Knorr One Skillet Meals, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2018 Excellence Awards: Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Oats, sponsored by packagePRINTING

2023 FPA Award: McDonalds 2022 Pokémon Card Overwrap, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2022 FPA Award: Lamb Weston - Alexia Sweet Potato Fries, BeachBody PCR, Nestle Smarties - 203 g, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2018 Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) Award - Honorable Mention for the Development of a 100% Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch

2022 NCA Ruby Award: Nestle Smarties - 203g SUP, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association
2022 Golden Cylinder Award: Clif Luna ECG, sponsored by Gravure Association of America
2022 FPA Award: John Soules - 32 oz. Chicken Patties Value Size, Nestle Smarties - 203 g, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2021 FPA Award: Crunch Pak's Toy Story Lunch Kit, sponsored by the Flexible Packaging Association
2018 Golden Cylinder Award: American Packaging Gravure G7 Qualification, sponsored by the Gravure Association of America