Colbert Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 20)
“At Colbert, we see ourselves as the underdog, as it were,” said Johnson. “At times, it’s easy to feel envious of the industry big dogs — those that have deep pockets, endless resources, and strong brands with big ads and guerilla marketing everywhere. But then, I look at what else they have — bloat, appearances to maintain, enti- tlement, and shareholder expectations. They can be too slow, conservative and cautious. They rest on their laurels, glide on their reputation, and play defense. What they re- ally have is a lot to lose. “Then I think about what we have at Colbert — hunger, drive and grit,” he continued. “Our independence keeps us on the offense. We can move quickly and adjust on the fly. We’re producing while they’re still deciding what to do. We purchase and implement new assets while they wait for a long chain of command to get approvals. We see be- ing small, not as a stepping stone or ‘less than.’ We see our size as greater than, faster, more focused and agile. We savor our position, and the benefits that provides to our customers and our employees.” “I have been screaming from the mountain tops about how good the Colbert story resonates in the current maining independent during rampant packaging industry consolidation offers our customers better transparency, agility and service levels that healthcare companies re- quire in a supplier.” Colbert Packaging’s strength as an independent small business is summed up best by its Chairman and CEO, Nancy Colbert MacDougall. “We recognize that our success rests on the contribu- tions made daily by our talented and capable employees. Colbert associates routinely give us a sense of pride in who we are as an organization,” said MacDougall. “It’s with that pride that we carry on my father Charles Colbert’s legacy.” Making A Difference Colbert Packaging is a women-owned business with extensive R&D capabilities and a solid reputation for ex- cellence. Founded in 1959, Colbert Packaging has grown its repertoire of paperboard packaging solutions into one of the most comprehensive, diverse and inventive portfo- lios in the industry. packaging landscape,” Hart said. “We continue to be in the right industry focused on the right markets at the right time.Paperboard packaging de- mand is projected to continue grow- ing over the next decade. The phar- ma/healthcare industry is the fastest growing segment in paperboard packaging, and our commitment to re- Colbert’s Kenosha, Wisconsin, facility produces offset and flexographic printed folding cartons, pressure-sensi- tive roll labels and package inserts; the Elkhart, Indiana, operation includes folding carton production and paper tray forming. Learn more at www.colbertpkg.com . Nancy Colbert MacDougall
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