After being in business for well over a century, printer Castle-Pierce takes its history into account as it branches into new markets and sets its sights on the future.

Even in a slumping economy, Packaging Personified has figured out how to go green, expand its operations and maintain its dedication to customer service.

As Coating Excellence International enters its eleventh year in business, it is poised to succeed as it enters new markets and continues to innovate.

This year marks 150 years in business for the Bemis Co. The company, which is now one of Northeastern Wisconsin’s largest employers, was founded in St. Louis, Mo., in 1858. Bemis is often credited as popularizing burlap “gunny sacks,” which were used to haul perishables such as flour and seeds.

It stands to reason that the company that conceived a product as iconic and useful as Bubble Wrap, would find its way to the top tier of Flexible Packaging’s Top 25 Converters list.

Extrusion dies are a critical component in film manufacturing, which is the first step in the flexible packaging cycle.

If our rankings were based solely on the number of packaging awards a company has won in the past year, Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, would probably be even higher on our list.

The FPA recognizes excellence in technical innovation, packaging excellence, printing, environmental consciousness and sustainability in flexible packaging.