Chili, NY, Sept. 25, 2020 – American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been awarded the Joseph Entress Memorial Award for Economic Development by the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an individual or organization for ongoing improvement, encouraging economic development in the region.

APC opened its 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Chili in December 2017. The company selected this location based on top-tier talent, skilled labor and state incentives. The facility employs 131 employees and focuses on flexographic printing, as well as adhesive and extrusion laminations.

“We are very thankful to be recognized by the Gates-Chili Chamber of Commerce as an outstanding performing business in the region,” APC Business Development Manager Brendan O’Hara said. “We’ve enjoyed a fruitful partnership with the Gates-Chili community, and we are happy to be in a position to grow and offer fantastic career options here. American Packaging is a growing company, and we plan to continue to expand our operations in Chili to support the business.”

APC is a family-owned flexible packaging converter and renowned leader in the North American packaging industry. With over a century of experience, APC specializes in flexographic and rotogravure printing, tandem and single-head capabilities, and adhesive lamination of film, paper and foil, as well as pouch and bag fabrication to meet a variety of requirements. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions across a wide range of food, personal care, medical, pharmaceutical and industrial products.

About American Packaging Corporation

Founded in 1902, American Packaging Corporation is a recognized leader in the flexible packaging industry. Independently owned, APC is committed to innovation, sustainability and customer delight from a talented family of packaging professionals. Today, APC operates five Centers of Excellence in the United States and employs approximately 1,200 talented, motivated professionals, including nationwide sales reps and field technical support. For more information, please visit americanpackaging.com.

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