MCC hosts inaugural Packaging Summit

In a step towards promoting collaborative, industry-leading engagement, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has hosted a two-day Packaging Summit event for its customers. The event brought together leaders from top CPG companies, industry organizations and advocates committed to shaping a more responsible future within the label and packaging industry.

The two-day agenda kicked off with a keynote speech from MCC president and CEO, Hassan Rmaile, and focused heavily on sustainability and innovation.

‘The success of Packaging Summit underscores this industry and our amazing customers’ unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation,’ said Hassan Rmaile. ‘We firmly believe that the path to a more sustainable future lies in reimagining packaging solutions to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and functionality. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to gather with industry-leading voices to help shape that future.’

Other topics presented by MCC included a look at its innovation history and current roadmap, today’s landscape around smart packaging and RFID solutions, as well as their company commitment to sustainability. External speakers further added to the agenda, including Corey Reardon, CEO of leading market intelligence firm, Alexander Watson Associates, who shared current label market trend data.

David Luttenberger, global packaging director of Mintel Group presented a glimpse into today’s sustainable packaging trends and consumers’ sentiments around the topic and Dr Scott Trenor, technical director for the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), providing guidance on how to improve PCR volume and quality for packaging applications.

The event also featured a tour of MCC’s flagship plant in Batavia, Ohio.

‘The event helped elevate the industry by providing an opportunity to build relationships across the supply chain and build best practices,’ commented Trenor. ‘The event truly served as a catalyst for dialogue and collaboration, igniting a collective determination to prioritize conversations important to today’s CPG brands.’