“It’s amazing to think that such an incredible vision came out of a meeting of competitors held so tentatively and cautiously at an airport all those years ago. Our members share the same values and goals, and they continue to prove the viability and power of working together as a cohesive and interactive group — all while protecting each company’s competitive independence.” — Jay Willie, Executive Director, Independent Carton Group

Who is ICG?

The Independent Carton Group, an association of independently-owned-and-operated folding carton companies, helps its members provide exceptional products, service, and pricing to their customers through group purchasing, continuity assurance, and various educational and networking programs. What began with a few visionaries talking in an airport lounge in 1982 is now a major force in the packaging industry. The group currently consists of 20 companies in 15 U.S. States and Canada who collectively represent over $800 million in annual sales and 1,448 years of packaging history.

Our wealth of programs empowers ICG members to support each other to serve their customers better. The programs are rooted in members’ shared values and goals, which all stem from a mutual desire to remain competitive, expand their knowledge base and continue to deliver the same tremendous customer service they’ve been providing for decades, some for over a century.

Meet Our Team

Jay Willie
Jay WillieExecutive Director