Charter Next Generation

Charter Next Generation One of the country’s principal producers of sustainable, innovative material science solutions.

Charter Next Generation is North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and a wide variety of consumer applications.

06/25/2026

Step inside the Charter Next Generation Solutions Studio and explore the materials helping move everyday life forward.

This interactive experience brings CNG’s portfolio to life, highlighting solutions across Food, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial, Building & Construction and Converter markets. From performance and protection to reliability and sustainability, each application shows how CNG’s material science supports the products people depend on every day.

Explore the Solutions Studio and see how Charter Next Generation is through innovative film and packaging solutions: https://cnginc.com/interactive-home/

What does a summer at Charter Next Generation look like? For Evan, it looked like experience, collaboration, and results...
06/19/2026

What does a summer at Charter Next Generation look like? For Evan, it looked like experience, collaboration, and results.

Evan spent his 2025 internship at our Lexington, Ohio campus gaining hands-on experience with data and analytics, contributing to safety and continuous improvement. One of the biggest takeaways from his time at CNG was that a strong, people-centered culture is what fuels innovation and growth.

Follow along as we continue highlighting CNG interns and the experiences shaping how they own their career journeys. Explore internship opportunities: https://cnginc.com/careers/internships/

06/18/2026

From weeknight dinners to family favorites, shredded cheese is a staple built around freshness, flavor, and convenience.

Charter Next Generation’s high barrier sealant films are designed to support the performance dairy packaging depends on, with strong oxygen, moisture, and aroma barriers, reliable sealing, and film stiffness that helps maintain pouch integrity.

It’s packaging performance designed for the everyday products people reach for again and again, supporting CNG’s purpose of .

Explore this solution and more through CNG’s Solutions Studio: https://cnginc.com/interactive-home/

Last week, a select group of Charter Next Generation's leaders, including Chairman and CEO Kathy Bolhous, joined nearly ...
06/15/2026

Last week, a select group of Charter Next Generation's leaders, including Chairman and CEO Kathy Bolhous, joined nearly 1,500 professionals at The Chicago Network's Women in the Forefront Luncheon in Chicago. This annual event brings together some of the most influential voices in women's leadership, and as a proud Platinum Sponsor, we are honored to have been part of it.

At CNG, investing in our people is a commitment that shapes how we develop talent, champion career growth, and create meaningful pathways for leaders across all functions.

We're proud to be a part of a community that believes in the power of strong, purposeful leadership.

06/09/2026

Our latest Community Spotlight highlights the Gordon Vol Fire Dept, Gordon Wi. and the employee-owner who helps power its impact.

Brandon Klein, an Extrusion Lead Technician at Charter Next Generation, also serves as a firefighter and fire inspector, providing critical response services to keep his community safe.

Through our Community Giving Fund, we’re proud to support organizations that matter most to our employee-owners.

Watch the full video to see how we are Lives.

Charter Next Generation recently brought together customers, partners, and industry leaders for EDGE, an annual customer...
06/07/2026

Charter Next Generation recently brought together customers, partners, and industry leaders for EDGE, an annual customer training program designed to educate, develop, grow, and empower the people behind flexible packaging innovation.

This spring, EDGE welcomed a record number of attendees for two days of technical sessions, industry dialogue, and a behind-the-scenes look at our Milton, Wisconsin site. From blown film and cast extrusion to sustainable products and the evolving regulatory landscape, the conversations at EDGE reflect where our industry is headed and how material science is driving it forward.

We are proud to invest in education and partnership, and grateful to the customers who joined us this year.

At Charter Next Generation, interns have the opportunity to build real-world skills, support meaningful projects, and le...
06/05/2026

At Charter Next Generation, interns have the opportunity to build real-world skills, support meaningful projects, and learn from employee-owners across the organization.

Danielle’s perspective shows how internship experiences at CNG can grow year after year through new responsibilities, collaboration, and deeper industry exposure.

Follow along as we continue highlighting more CNG interns and the experiences shaping their career journeys.

Explore internship opportunities: https://cnginc.com/careers/internships/

Thank you to Packaging Strategies for another successful Global Pouch Forum. A particular highlight was Charter Next Gen...
06/03/2026

Thank you to Packaging Strategies for another successful Global Pouch Forum.

A particular highlight was Charter Next Generation's Kristin Edie, who presented findings from a multi-phase study on the regulatory consistency of food-grade Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, sparking important dialogue around EPR compliance and what it takes to advance PCR at scale in food applications.

As flexible packaging continues to evolve, conversations around performance, protection, and sustainability remain critical to advancing the industry. We appreciated the opportunity to connect with customers, partners, and peers throughout the event and share how CNG is helping move packaging forward through material science innovation.

We look forward to continuing these conversations in support of our purpose of .

In pursuit of continuous improvement and waste reduction, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. identified a need for a more durable...
05/28/2026

In pursuit of continuous improvement and waste reduction, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. identified a need for a more durable slip sheet solution ed to maintain product integrity and eliminate single-use materials across its operations.

Charter Next Generation supported the transition from kraft paperboard slip sheets to a high-performance alternative designed for repeatable use and seamless integration into existing operations.

The result: significant waste reduction, lower operating costs, and improved production efficiency.

Explore the full case study: https://cnginc.com/case-study-reusable-slip-sheets-drive-sustainable-efficiency/

05/26/2026

Developed for products that require added strength and protection, Charter Next Generation's films deliver high puncture resistance, strong chemical barriers, and enhancements including UV inhibitors and anti-static additives to help products withstand the demands of handling, storage, and transportation.

These performance-driven solutions help support the products, operations, and industries that keep everyday life moving forward, advancing our purpose of .

Explore this solution and more through CNG’s Solutions Studio: https://cnginc.com/interactive-home/

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