Charter Next Generation

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.

We’re proud to share that Charter Next Generation Chairman and CEO Kathy Bolhous has been honored with the Champion Award at The Working Lunch 2026, hosted by Women Employed.

The recognition celebrates Kathy’s leadership and commitment to expanding opportunity, advancing mentorship, and creating meaningful impact for women, families, and communities.

Through broad-based employee ownership and purpose-driven leadership at CNG, and the work of the Bolhous Foundation, Kathy continues helping create pathways for others to thrive and succeed.

Her leadership reflects CNG’s purpose of for a Better World and continues to inspire our employee-owners, partners, and communities every day.

Learn more: https://cnginc.com/celebrating-the-power-of-we-kathy-bolhous-honored-with-champion-award-by-women-employed/

Recently, Kristin Edie, Director of Sustainability & Regulatory at Charter Next Generation, joined leaders and members of the Flexible Packaging Association in Sacramento, CA to engage with state legislators on the evolving landscape of packaging legislation and within the flexible packaging industry.

The conversations created an opportunity for meaningful dialogue around the role of flexible packaging, industry innovation, and the path forward as regulations continue to evolve.

These conversations are an important part of advancing solutions that support our purpose of through collaboration, education, and material science expertise.

On Armed Forces Day, we recognize and honor those serving our nation.

Across Charter Next Generation, we’re proud to have employee-owners with military experience, bringing leadership, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose to their teams every day.

Through our Employee Resource Group, we support and connect those who share that experience, ensuring their perspectives help shape how we move forward together.

To all who wear the uniform, we honor your dedication, your sacrifice, and the impact you make each day.