JBM Packaging Opens New Lebanon Facility to Expand Contract Packaging Capabilities
The new purpose-built operation increases machine capacity by 50 percent and creates room to grow filling, kitting and Fair Chance employment opportunities LEBANON, OH — Sept. 1, 2026 — JBM Packaging, a leading provider of eco-friendly paper packaging and contract packaging services, today celebrated the official opening of its new 52,500-square-foot facility in Lebanon, Ohio. […]
Building Our Next Chapter: A Dedicated Facility for Custom Packaging Services
JBM Packaging is celebrating an important milestone: the grand opening of a new building dedicated to packing solutions like filling, kitting, inventory management and fulfillment! When added onto our package design and manufacturing capabilities, these services allow our partners to choose a single supplier for all their packaging needs. That means no more juggling multiple […]
Introducing Our 2025 Impact Report
Although 2025 is behind us, it was a milestone year for JBM in several important ways. We turned 40, honoring four decades of hard work, steady growth and the values that have shaped our business from the beginning. We launched a new manufacturing training program inside London Correctional Institution, creating a stronger pathway from incarceration […]
Full-Service Solutions for Sustainable Small Parts Packaging
If you’re looking for sustainable packaging solutions, the first step to an innovative packaging transition might be smaller than you think. The challenges most manufacturers are facing today don’t have clear paths to better solutions. Changing active product packaging requires R&D, testing, distributor approval, and of course pilot buyer tests in the market. While that […]
Better Lives Graduation 2026: A Time to Celebrate Growth
Each year, our Better Lives Graduation is one of the moments we look forward to most. Held during Second Chance Month in April, the event celebrates what people can do when they are given a fair chance to walk a new path after incarceration. This year, we recognized 12 individuals who completed our 12-month Better Lives […]
Paperization: The Smart Sustainability Trend to Watch in 2026
If your organization has sustainability goals, you likely keep your eyes open for green business trends. It can sometimes be difficult to separate the smart sustainable moves from a sea of flashy fads and empty greenwashing. However, the latest sustainability trend is simply a fresh new term for a tried-and-true practice. The trend: paperization. The […]
Meet Matt Hunnell, JUMPSTART Ohio’s New Executive Director
Matt Hunnell didn’t set out to lead a prison reentry program. In fact, he worked in the corporate world for the early part of his career. He went from wholesale into retail before becoming a buyer, where he sourced and managed operations in Asia. He later launched and grew his own companies, building partnerships in […]
Four Decades of Success: Reflections on the 40th Anniversary of JBM Packaging
Here at JBM Packaging, we’re celebrating a major milestone—40 years in business! The business has grown and evolved over the last four decades, but the focus on hard work and family values has remained. Here’s a look back at the first four decades of JBM Packaging. Decade 1: The beginning (1985-1994) JBM Packaging began its […]
JBM Packaging Breaks Ground on Major Expansion
LEBANON, OH—Sept. 23, 2025— JBM Packaging, a leading provider of eco-friendly paper packaging and contract packaging services, today broke ground on the construction of a new 52,500-square-foot building in Lebanon, Ohio. The building marks a significant step in JBM’s continued growth as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. As the new home to JBM’s expanding packing […]
How Kitting Services Can Help You Scale Smarter (and Breathe Easier)
What is Kitting? Take a stroll down the beauty aisle or prepared foods section in the grocery store. From product bundles to subscriptions, the retail marketplace offers a wide range of items that have been kitted to provide you with a nicely assembled package. Kitting = Putting things together. In manufacturing, warehousing and fulfillment, kitting […]