11 Common Glassine Questions Answered
Change is always challenging, but when it comes to transitioning out of your plastic packaging, it can be especially hard. Your customers see your packaging before they see your product, so that package needs to look good, provide an enjoyable opening experience, and most importantly, protect your product. We offer several options for companies looking […]
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental illness is extremely common in the U.S., impacting an estimated one in five adults. With a wide range of conditions and degrees of severity, some individuals receive professional treatment for their conditions and others may experience periodic symptoms. The pandemic accelerated an already growing issue, increasing rates of anxiety, depression and substance abuse disorders. As we celebrate […]
B Corp Certification: Our Commitment to Using Business for Good
At JBM Packaging, we strive to be a role model for businesses looking to positively impact the world, operating our business in a way that benefits people, our communities and the planet. This approach is intrinsic to how we do business—it’s embedded in the products we create, the materials we use, and how we interact with our […]
Q&A on JBM’s New EcoView Product Line with Jessica Black, Director of Sales
Q: Sustainability is everywhere right now. What are some of the most common eco-packaging questions you hear from your customers? A: It’s an exciting time to be in our business! We hear from people at so many different points along their sustainability journey. Many people want to know what sustainability means when it comes to […]
Designing Packaging for the Circular Economy
What is a Circular Economy? In our existing economy, we take natural resources from the earth, create products and throw them away as waste. The waste travels from our trashcan and ultimately ends up in a landfill or in the environment. It’s a linear process that has a definitive start and end point. It’s what […]
EcoView: A Window to Customer-Driven Innovation
Like many good things, it started with a seed. More specifically, a seed packet. Looking to help buyers connect with their products on retail shelves, a customer came to us with the challenge of creating a small window inside their retail seed packets. They felt this unique feature would help them stand out on the […]
Honor Garden Recognizes Veterans at JBM and Beyond
In its second year, JBM’s Honor Garden program provided a stunning visual display honoring those who served on Veterans Day. A “garden” of over 300 flags greeted visitors and team members working at JBM’s headquarters in Lebanon, Ohio. With more than 30 team members participating in the program this year, more than $1700 was raised […]
4 Misconceptions About Windowed Packaging
Looking for a unique way to connect with your customer through packaging? Windows offer a sneak peek at your product and can even allow your customer to touch and feel it without opening the packaging. This feature creates curiosity and quickly develops a positive impression of your brand. It creates a premium look that puts […]
7 Things to Consider When Starting a Fair Chance Program
If you’re familiar with JBM, you know that our company is passionate about creating better solutions, better lives, and a better world. We are continually looking for ways to further impact the lives in our community in a deeper and more lasting way. Core to our business is our second chance (or reentry) program, known […]
Is Your Packaging Creating a Good First Impression?
According to eMarketer, retail e-commerce sales will continue to grow by double digits following a major shift in 2022 to online retail. By 2023, online sales are projected to total $6.2 trillion, up from $3.4 trillion in 2019. This means that for almost any brand, one of the first customer touch points is through your packaging. […]
