The Independent Carton Group (ICG) is an association of independently-owned and operated folding carton companies. None of our members are affiliated with a major paper mill.

 

Our mission is to help members provide exceptional products, service, and pricing to their customers. We have three programs to help accomplish this mission:

 

Purchasing Program

By negotiating contracts as a group, rather than as individual companies, the ICG Purchasing Program allows ICG companies to purchase raw materials, supplies and equipment at prices competitive with the folding carton subsidiaries of the large, integrated paper mills. The result? ICG companies can offer pricing that is competitive with any folding carton supplier, big or small. For more information on the ICG Purchasing Program, proceed to Buying Power.

 

Supply Assurance

In the case of a catastrophe at one of our member-companies, the ICG quickly arranges for backup production from one of our other members. In addition, the ICG Purchasing Program gives our members access to long-term raw material contracts that reduce the risk of interruption in the event of a paper shortage. These programs help customers of ICG companies have confidence that they will have a consistent, reliable source of folding cartons.

 

Quarterly Meetings

Networking and presentations by vendors and experts at the ICG’s quarterly meetings help members to stay up-to-date on the latest technology, manufacturing techniques and developments in the folding carton industry.