IoPP 2020 Salary Survey Report

2020 IOPP Salary Survey Report

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2020 IoPP Salary Survey Report

Table of Contents Mission Statement and Core Values .......................................................... 3 Letter from the IoPP Board Chair............................................................... 4 2020 Salary Survey Report........................................................................ 6 Letter from the IoPP Director of Education ................................................28 Elevate Your Packaging Career................................................................30 Expand Your Packaging Expertise ...........................................................31 Engage with Your Packaging Community .................................................32 Membership Opportunities and Benefits ...................................................34 IoPP Partners and Benefits ......................................................................36

Disclaimer: a portion of survey responses were collected during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis which may skew the data presented in this report.

Note on average salary: In order to make a truly fair average salary comparison yearover-year, the sample’s shares of male and female respondents must be consistent. The adjusted average salary accounts for the increase in female respondents in 2020 (+3%, from 26% to 29%), who have generally lower salaries than male respondents, and the corresponding decrease in male respondents (-3%, from 74% to 71%) who have generally higher salaries. Revised for gender share consistency, the overall average domestic salary dropped 3.2% from 2019, as opposed to the unweighted average drop of 4.1% referenced elsewhere in the report.

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Mission Statement The Institute of Packaging Professionals is dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed.

Core Values IoPP is dedicated to the proposition that packaging is a positive, environmentally responsible and economically efficient force, operating in a modern economic society for the benefit and improved well-being of its people.

IoPP is committed to leadership in packaging through the continuing education and growth of its members and other packaging professionals.

IoPP is operated with rigorous quality standards, reinforced by continuous improvement and growth in the organization, its activities and operations.

IoPP is working with a dedicated team of volunteer leaders and employed staff, which collaborate efficiently and effectively for the betterment of packaging, the packaging community, IoPP and all of us as individuals; IoPP is maintaining timely and efficient communications among themselves and all other interested parties.

IoPP is operated by individuals with a high standard of ethical conduct in all affairs, within budget and with cost controls to effect fiscal responsibility.

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LETTER FROM THE IOPP BOARD CHAIR

2020’s Health Challenges Show Packaging’s Critical Importance 2020 will not be a year we soon forget! It has demonstrated the role packaging plays in protecting products and preserving food, among other things.

I joined the Institute of Packaging Professionals in 2005 and never thought 15 years later I would be Board Chair of this great organization. I was elected to the board in 2019 and stepped into the role of Treasurer. It was gratifying to see the improvement in financials and the smooth transition of our alliance with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, last year. This year, I have assumed the role of Chair and am excited we have a very strong, engaged Board of Directors with several new members. We will continue to drive the Institute forward with the help of a great staff and our Executive Director, Jane Chase.

Did you happen to see the amazing article in Packaging World last September that highlighted PepsiCo’s use of our Certified Packaging Professional program? Both the learning portion and the certification process were done entirely online. It is just one of many examples of how IoPP continues to bring value to the packaging community. The CPP program is expanding globally, which is a great thing!

We, of course, are focusing on membership and have recently revamped our Honors and Awards program, so look for a splash at PACK EXPO in November in Chicago. We also continue to highlight great packages with our AmeriStar Awards (have you entered your new packages yet?)

IoPP has a lot to offer our members, and we hope it is apparent. With that said, I am pleased to share the results of the IoPP 2020 Salary Survey; it continues to show that packaging is not only a valuable business segment but a very rewarding career.

Respectfully,

Rebecca Lane Oesterle, CPPL Chair, Institute of Packaging Professionals See who else is on the Board of Directors.

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Table of Contents Introduction & Method Results

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Section I: Respondent Profile Location Gender Age Experience Education Certification IoPP Membership Job Function Employment Status

10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14

Section II: Company Demographics Type of Company Industry Company Size (employees)

16 16 17

Section III: Career Satisfaction Satisfaction with Job Security New Jobs in 2020

18 18

Section IV: Benefit & Compensation Information Total Compensation in 2019 Compensation by Age Compensation by Experience Compensation by Gender Compensation by Education Compensation by Job Function Compensation by Company Size (# of employees) Compensation by Company Type Compensation by Geography Packaging Certification IoPP Membership Earnings Expectations for 2020

20 21 21 22 23 23 24 24 25 26 26 27

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Introduction This report provides an in-depth analysis of salary levels for packaging professionals working in all industries. The amount a person earns can be influenced by a wide variety of factors, including job function, education, experience and association membership. The product of a market research study, the information contained in this report is valuable to anyone concerned with salary levels among packaging professionals.

Method The information provided in this report was generated in the following manner: • A questionnaire was developed and posted to the IoPP website from January 23rd – April 10th, 2020.

• Both IoPP members and non-members were encouraged to participate in this study.

• A total of 1,197 usable replies were received from IoPP members and nonmembers.

Results •

A sample of 1,197 yields a margin of error of + 2.8% using a 95% level of certainty. However, the base of respondents varies from question to question as non-response and unqualified respondents may not be included in the results.

•

Salary information contained in this report was cross-tabulated by the following parameters: o Age o Select Job Functions o Experience o Organization Type o Gender o Company Size o Education o Geography

•

Specific margins of error associated with various sample sizes may vary widely and are presented in the table below.

1- = 95% 10% or 90%

100

200

300

400

500

5.9%

4.2%

3.4%

2.9%

2.6%

20% or 80%

7.8%

5.5%

4.5%

3.9%

30% or 70%

9.0%

6.4%

5.2%

40% or 60%

9.6%

6.8%

50%

9.8%

6.9%

n= 600

700

800

900

1,000

1,100

1,197

2.4%

2.2%

2.1%

2.0%

1.9%

1.8%

1.7%

3.5%

3.2%

3.0%

2.8%

2.6%

2.5%

2.4%

2.3%

4.5%

4.0%

3.7%

3.4%

3.2%

3.0%

2.8%

2.7%

2.6%

5.5%

4.8%

4.3%

3.9%

3.6%

3.4%

3.2%

3.0%

2.9%

2.8%

5.7%

4.9%

4.4%

4.0%

3.7%

3.5%

3.3%

3.1%

3.0%

2.8%

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SECTION I: RESPONDENT PROFILE

Location 35% of all respondents work in the North Central Regions, while 15% work in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, both decreasing from 2019. Respondents in Pacific states, however, increased from 11% to 12%.

Respondents working in other countries account for 17% of all respondents.

Base: 1,192

Gender 70% of respondents are male, while 29% are female. 1% of respondents chose not to identify gender; a new category for 2020.

Female 29%

Prefer not to say 1%

Male 70%

Base: 1,195

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SECTION I: RESPONDENT PROFILE

Age

60%

The average respondent is 44.4 years old.

50%

50% 40%

Male respondents are about 3.5 years older than female respondents (average ages of 45.4 years for males, 41.9 for females).

30%

27%

25% 22%

25%

24%

22%

19% 19%

20%

19%

16%

13% 9%

10%

5%

3%

4%

0%

18-24

25-34

35-44

Male

Female

45-54

55-64

65 or older

Prefer not to say

Base 1,194

Experience Years of experience for the average respondent have decreased slightly from 14.0 years in 2019 to 13.4 years in 2020.

45% 38%

40% 35%

31%

31%

30% 25% 15%

15% 10%

14%

22%

20%

19%

19%

20%

15%

14%

12%

13%

12% 9%

9%

6%

5% 0% 2 years or less

3 to 5 years

6 to 10 years Male Female

11 to 15 years Prefer not to say

16 to 20 years

More than 20 years

Base: 1,188 As compared to their female counterparts, the average male has more experience, at 14.2 years, while the average female respondent has 11.3 years. Respondents who did not identify gender have an average of 12.7 years’ experience.

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SECTION I: RESPONDENT PROFILE

Education About 85% of all respondents are college graduates. This is a 5% drop from 2019.

45% have an undergraduate degree, a 2% decline from 2019. However, master’s degrees and doctorates have each increased 1 percentage point, to 32% and 3%, respectively.

Some Doctoral Work 1%

Doctorate Degree 3%

High School 4%

Some Undergraduate Work 8%

Graduate Degree 32%

Some Graduate Studies 7%

Undergraduate Degree 45%

Base: 1,188

Certification 19% of all respondents are Certified Packaging Professionals (CPP).

Engineers, and those working in R&D are more likely to be CPP certified, while graphic design, supply chain management and contract packaging are less likely.

CPP 19% Not a CPP 81%

Base: 1,183

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SECTION I: RESPONDENT PROFILE

IoPP Membership 49% of all respondents report that they are a member of the IoPP, up from 41% in last year’s study. Respondents in the medial packaging field show a high adoption rate (83%) of IoPP membership.

Not a member 51%

IoPP Member 49%

Base: 1,188

Job Function 28% of all respondents work as engineers. Although engineering and R&D respondents are slightly more likely than most other job functions to be Certified Packaging Professionals, a majority of engineering respondents in 2020 do not have this certification. Engineering respondents are also less likely than R&D to hold this certification; 23% as compared to 26%.

Job Function Engineering Research & Development Marketing/Sales Corporate Management Consultant Package Production Purchasing Quality Control Structural Design Supply Chain Management

% 28% 17% 11% 8% 7% 5% 3% 3% 3% 3%

Job Function Contract Packaging Distribution Education Graphic Design Regulatory Sustainability & Compliance Warehouse Logistics Human Resources Other

% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 4%

Base: 1,183

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SECTION I: RESPONDENT PROFILE

Employment Status 83% of all respondents reported no job change in 2019. 13% voluntarily changed jobs (down 1% from last year). 3% were terminated at some point in 2019 and are now working in another organization. 1% of all respondents were unemployed when they took the survey, which is on par with last year.

Voluntarily joined a new employer 13%

Involuntary termination - joined new employer

3% Involuntary termination currently unemployed 1%

No job change 83%

Base: 1,182

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SECTION II: COMPANY DEMOGRAPHICS

Type of Company 56% of all respondents work for end users of packaging machinery, materials and/or services, while 23% work for a supplier of these products, an 8% decrease from the 2019 report. End user firms tend to be much larger than supplier firms (weighted averages of 18,723 and 6,460 employees, respectively).

Other 9%

Both an end user and a supplier 12%

End User 56%

Supplier 23%

Base: 1,185

Industry/Products 28% of all respondents report their company works in the food industry; a 5% increase from 2019. Just over a third (36%) of these respondents identify as working for an end user organization.

40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

28%

13%

8%

8%

7%

6%

6%

5%

3%

3%

3%

2%

2%

2%

1%

1%

1%

Base: 1,176

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SECTION II: COMPANY DEMOGRAPHICS

Company Size (employees) Respondents work for companies of all sizes. The average respondent works in a company of 14,524 employees.

50,000 or more 14%

Under 100 20%

10,000 to 49,999 14%

100 to 499 19%

5,000 to 9,999 8% 500 to 999 8%

1,000 to 4,999 16%

Base: 1,182

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SECTION III: CAREER SATISFACTION

Satisfaction with Job Security 72% of all respondents are very or somewhat secure with their job (down from 73% last year), while 13% are “a little” or “very” worried.

Respondents in the 45-54 and 65+ age groups feel least secure, with 18% of each group stating they are a little or very worried about job security.

11% in the 65+ group are very worried.

I feel somewhat secure 34%

Neutral – no strong feelings 15% I’m a little worried about job security 9%

I feel very secure 38%

I’m very worried about job security 4%

Base: 1,197

New Jobs in 2020 Respondents were asked to indicate the likelihood of actively seeking a new job in 2019. 14% have definite plans to search or are currently looking. Another 22% indicate a job change is a possibility.

Definitely yes 6%

I am currently looking for a new job 8%

Definitely no 14%

Possibly yes 22%

Not likely 32%

Neutral – no strong feelings 17%

Base: 1,196

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SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Total Compensation in 2019 In order to accurately measure industry compensation trends, respondents working in foreign countries were reported separately and not included in the trend results below as changes in currency conversions (e.g. Canadian Dollars, British Pounds, etc.) could not be taken into account.

Overall, domestic respondents indicated that wages declined in 2019. This may be due to a demographic shift in the base of respondents. This year’s domestic respondents were older (a 47% increase in 65+) with an average salary decrease of 7.4%. The bulk of this general decrease was experienced by the 65+ age group, where the average salary fell 22.7%. The table below compares results for all domestic respondents from 2013-2019.

Trends - Percent Earning (Domestic Only) 2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Under $50,000

4%

3%

3%

2%

3%

3%

5%

$50,000 - $69,999

15%

15%

14%

12%

13%

13%

12%

$70,000 - $99,999

30%

31%

32%

28%

26%

27%

32%

$100,000 - $149,999

33%

32%

33%

36%

36%

36%

31%

$150,000 - $199,999

12%

11%

11%

14%

13%

13%

14%

$200,000 or more

6%

7%

7%

8%

10%

9%

7%

$109,510

$113,070

$115,240

$119,710

$121,710

$120,720

$115,780

1179

963

856

761

923

1004

996

Average Total Compensation: Base:

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Compensation By Age Respondents’ total compensation varies widely by age, ranging from an average of just under $80,000 among those under 35 to over $140,000 among those in their peak earning years (55-64).

SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION Respondents by Age (incl. international) Percent Earning:

18-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 +

Under $50,000 (calculated)

17%

13%

11%

3%

16%

$50,000 - $69,999

20%

10%

8%

5%

11%

$70,000 - $99,999

48%

26%

22%

17%

18%

$100,000 - $149,999

13%

37%

32%

36%

37%

$150,000 - $199,999

2%

8%

17%

23%

19%

$200,000 or more

0%

6%

9%

16%

0%

$75,960

$105,590

$120,520

$144,720

$104,120

329

278

276

255

57

Average Total Compensation: Base:

Compensation By Experience Like age, experience is also a strong determinant in salary Percentage Earning:

Experience (incl. international) 1-2 Yrs

3 - 5 Yrs

6 - 10 Yrs

11 - 15 Yrs

16 - 20 Yrs

20 + years

Under $50,000 (calculated)

24%

18%

15%

8%

11%

5%

$50,000 - $69,999

28%

19%

11%

7%

11%

5%

$70,000 - $99,999

37%

48%

37%

26%

21%

17%

$100,000 - $149,999

9%

11%

26%

43%

36%

37%

$150,000 - $199,999

2%

3%

8%

9%

11%

23%

$200,000 or more Average Total Compensation: Base:

1%

0%

2%

7%

11%

13%

$70,060

$75,940

$93,910

$116,020

$119,190

$138,470

127

180

202

161

121

399

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Compensation By Gender Overall, males earn more than females. While it’s important to keep in mind that male respondents typically have more experience (and are older), they also typically earn more in total annual compensation. However, the difference between average earnings for males and females shrank from roughly $17,000 in 2019’s data to only $13,000 in 2020; a possible sign that the gap is narrowing.

Gender (incl. international) Percentage Earning:

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

Under $50,000 (calculated)

12%

11%

6%

$50,000 - $69,999

11%

12%

6%

$70,000 - $99,999

26%

35%

38%

$100,000 - $149,999

28%

30%

38%

$150,000 - $199,999

14%

8%

13%

$200,000 or more

8%

3%

0%

$112,990

$99,550

$108,750

838

341

16

Average Total Compensation: Base:

22

SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation By Education For the most part, a rise in level of education is equal to a rise in salary; average salary for some college or an under-grad degree is less than the average salary for some graduate studies or a graduate degree. The average salary for those with some doctoral work or a PhD is highest overall. However, in 2020 the data show that average salary is lower for individuals with a graduate degree than those who have only completed some graduate studies and also lower for those with a doctorate degree than those with only some doctoral work.

Percentage Earning:

Education (incl. international) Some Under-Grad Graduate graduate Degree degree studies 7% 11% 17%

HS Grad / Some College

Some doctoral work 0%

Doctorate degree

Under $50,000 (calculated)

19%

$50,000 - $69,999

27%

11%

5%

8%

8%

3%

$70,000 - $99,999

27%

35%

25%

22%

23%

17%

$100,000 - $149,999

17%

30%

31%

31%

46%

43%

$150,000 - $199,999

6%

12%

20%

13%

8%

17%

$200,000 or more Average Total Compensation:

3%

6%

8%

9%

15%

10%

$85,170

$109,750

$119,910

$113,240

$126,730

$125,500

146

538

80

381

13

30

Base:

10%

Compensation By Job Function Respondents working in Corporate Management earned the most in 2019, followed by Consultants.

Job Function (incl. international) Supply Chain Management

Research & Development

Engineering

Contract Packaging

10.4%

16.7%

15.4%

7.6%

10.7%

6%

10%

11%

6%

10%

18%

9%

25%

19%

17%

30%

38%

25%

$100,000 - $149,999

28%

35%

35%

33%

34%

30%

32%

$150,000 - $199,999

32%

11%

19%

11%

9%

11%

7%

$200,000 or more Average Total Compensation: Base:

24%

13%

7%

11%

5%

3%

7%

$160,320

$123,720

$118,590

$115,560

$105,480

$104,340

$103,660

94

80

135

36

201

328

28

Percentage Earning:

Corporate Management

Consultant

5.3%

10.0%

$50,000 - $69,999

2%

$70,000 - $99,999

Under $50,000 (calculated)

Marketing & Sales

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SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation By Company Size Compensation usually varies by company size, but no correlation appears in this year’s data.

Company Size (incl. international) Percentage Earning:

1 to 9

10 to 49

50 to 99

100 to 499

500 to 999

1,000 to 4,999

5,000 to 9,999

10,000 to 49,999

50,000 or more

Under $50,000 (calculated)

24%

23%

17%

13%

15%

11%

1%

6%

8%

$50,000 - $69,999

19%

19%

17%

13%

19%

8%

7%

9%

4%

$70,000 - $99,999

12%

23%

24%

33%

24%

32%

32%

32%

28%

$100,000 - $149,999

24%

18%

28%

25%

27%

30%

39%

32%

34%

$150,000 - $199,999

15%

13%

12%

8%

9%

12%

11%

14%

17%

$200,000 or more

7%

6%

3%

7%

5%

6%

9%

7%

9%

$104,780

$98,000

$96,630

$101,890

$96,300

$109,680

$122,420

$115,610

$122,400

68

80

78

225

98

194

99

171

169

Average Total Compensation: Base:

Compensation By Company Type Respondents working in supplier organizations tended to earn more in 2019.

Percentage Earning:

End Users/Suppliers (incl. international) End user

Supplier

Both/Other

Under $50,000 (calculated)

11%

11%

16%

$50,000 - $69,999

10%

13%

14%

$70,000 - $99,999

31%

23%

29%

$100,000 - $149,999

32%

29%

23%

$150,000 - $199,999

11%

14%

13%

$200,000 or more

6%

9%

6%

$108,240

$116,440

$102,430

659

278

248

Average Total Compensation: Base:

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SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Compensation by Geography The table below summarizes all respondents by their location.

By Geography (incl. international) East North Central

East South Central

MidAtlantic States

Mountain

Northeast States

Pacific

South Atlantic

West North Central

West South Central

Outside of U.S.

Under $50,000 (calculated)

5%

9%

7%

15%

2%

5%

3%

2%

6%

43%

$50,000 - $69,999

10%

13%

12%

23%

10%

6%

12%

18%

8%

12%

$70,000 - $99,999

38%

31%

25%

15%

29%

29%

29%

35%

30%

16%

$100,000 - $149,999

28%

28%

30%

31%

37%

34%

36%

30%

32%

19%

$150,000 - $199,999

11%

13%

17%

10%

17%

17%

14%

13%

16%

4%

$200,000 or more

7%

6%

10%

6%

6%

9%

7%

2%

8%

4%

$112,120

$111,170

$120,830

$101,110

$121,980

$126,010

$117,400

$108,210

$117,500

$76,290

316

32

120

52

63

138

129

91

50

201

Percentage Earning:

Average Total Compensation: Base:

25

SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Packaging Certification Engineers and R&D scientists who are Certified Packaging Professionals not only earned more than those who are not certified, salaries for these professionals have also increased from 2019. Average salaries have decreased for Engineers and R&D scientists who do not hold this certification.

2020

Percentage Earning:

2019

CPP

Not CPP

CPP

Not CPP

Under $50,000 (calculated)

6%

12%

6%

12%

$50,000 - $69,999

2%

11%

2%

11%

$70,000 - $99,999

33%

36%

33%

36%

$100,000 - $149,999

43%

28%

43%

28%

$150,000 - $199,999

13%

10%

13%

10%

$200,000 or more Average Total Compensation:

4%

4%

4%

4%

$116,440

$101,090

$112,960

$105,440

127

402

118

440

Base:

IoPP Membership Members who responded earn more than non-members.

Percentage Earning:

IoPP Members (incl. International) IoPP Member

Non-Member

Under $50,000 (calculated)

9%

15%

$50,000 - $69,999

8%

14%

$70,000 - $99,999

29%

29%

$100,000 - $149,999

35%

24%

$150,000 - $199,999

13%

11%

$200,000 or more

7%

7%

$114,190

$104,180

588

600

Average Total Compensation: Base:

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SECTION IV: BENEFIT & COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Earnings Expectations for 2020 70% of all respondents expect to earn more in 2020 than they did last year, which is higher than last year’s result of 65%. Expectations correlate to age, as the portion expecting to earn more decreases with age.

I expect to earn less than 2019 8%

I expect to earn same as 2019 23%

I expect to earn more than 2019 70%

Base: 1,197

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LETTER FROM THE IoPP DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Are You Prepared to Adapt to the ‘New Normal?”

In recent weeks, I’ve talked with IoPP members and read the perspectives of a few strategic thinkers. Some ideas are emerging for where things may be heading in packaging as we slowly work our way back toward a “new normal.” Here are several thoughts on how business will evolve for packaging professionals:

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• Production agility will be paramount, and you need to understand what your customers want now more than ever.

Consider snack foods—some manufacturers are seeing a surge in demand for single-use packaging while others, catering to families isolating during the pandemic, are prioritizing biggerpack and multipack formats. Both require different packaging and production line considerations.

Many consumers will prioritize product availability over brand loyalty, as they did during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. That will place a premium on packaging running efficiently on production lines, with minimal but well-planned downtime. When was the last time you analyzed the financial impacts of your packaging’s changeover time on your packaging line?

Companies will need to assess how their business has changed since the onset of COVID19. An audit and risk assessment, for example, may point to needed changes in suppliers and alternative manufacturing sites. If so, what are the packaging ramifications?

The coming times offer great challenges—but they also put us at the doorstep of an emerging era promising great opportunities for innovation. The winners will be manufacturers that understand the deeper truths about how our healthcare challenges are affecting their consumers’ lives—and how their brands can help. They will have answers for supply chain disruption and packaging materials sourcing issues.

It has never been more important than now to know your consumer, and to keenly understand considerations such as your packaging options and what different packaging formats and materials do in production. IoPP’s training programs and our PackChat networking community app can lend a hand on the latter part. How can IoPP help you succeed?

Best Regards,

Jim George Director of Education Institute of Packaging Professionals

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Elevate Your Packaging Career Do you want to stand out among your competition?

Whether you are a seasoned packaging professional, a packaging student or an entry-level packaging professional, becoming a member of IoPP can help you stand out above the crowd through globally recognized certification programs and ample opportunities for industry-wide recognition.

Joining IoPP provides opportunities for industry recognition that you need to succeed!

Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) for the experienced packaging professional Certified Professionals in Training (CPIT) for students and those new to the industry AmeriStar Awards Member Honors and Awards Student AmeriStar Packaging Awards Competition

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Expand Your Packaging Expertise Kick it up a notch with IoPP! Are you looking for world-class packaging education to help you take your career to the next level? If you want access to educational opportunities geared toward the packaging industry, from in-person courses and seminars to webinars and online learning, IoPP membership is your golden ticket.

In-Person Trainings: • Fundamentals of Packaging Technology • Packaging Machinery: Basics

Online Virtual Resources: • Fundamentals of Packaging Technology – online • Packaging360 Leadership • Live Webinars • On-Demand Webinars • IoPP Bookstore • Business Intelligence reports

Want access to all of our education offerings?

Visit www.iopp.org for more information and to join.

Engage with Your Packaging Community Are you looking to connect with your packaging peers?

Expand your professional network to help you succeed in your career! IoPP membership is the way to get started!

IoPP members have infinite opportunities to connect with the packaging community through local chapter meetings, PackChat – the online packaging ideas exchange, as well as getting together at various industry events.

Join IoPP today to start connecting with your industry peers on a professional and personal level!

Attend local chapter meetings Contribute to a Technical Committee Join the virtual conversation on PackChat Connect with us on LinkedIn Subscribe to the IoPP Update Newsletter Gain industry-focused insights via the IoPP Spotlight Newsletter Access members’ insightful Professional Perspectives articles Turn to the IoPP Career Center to fill and apply for packaging industry jobs

Want access to all of our networking opportunities?

Visit www.iopp.org for more information and to join.

IoPP Bronze Industry Partners

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Membership Opportunities and Benefits Join IoPP for members-only perks like the IoPP Career Center, exclusive webinars and educational program discounts.

Elite Member

Premium Member

Regular Member

Affiliate

Bi-weekly IoPP Update Information about current IoPP events and programs is emailed to all members and affiliates on a bi-weekly basis.

Standard Webinar Series Stay up-to-date on the latest packaging trends and regulations with monthly webinars featuring industry experts.

PackChat Access Use IoPP’s members-only community website, PackChat, to exchange ideas and solutions with packaging experts from every industry and level of the supply chain.

Industry Reports Through a strategic partnership with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, IoPP is able to provide comprehensive Business Intelligence reports free to our members. These reports highlight key data, trends and innovations within the packaging and processing industries.

IoPP Spotlight IoPP’s educational newsletter covers seven product areas, from food and beverage to pharmaceutical packaging.

Career Center Access Look for packaging jobs and post your résumé. IoPP’s Career Center covers the gamut of packaging jobs.

Online Directory Listings and Access IoPP showcases all members in our online directory, which updates in real time.

Eligible for Committee & Chapter Participation Share your ideas, develop lifelong connections and move your way up in the packaging community.

Trade Show/Conference Discounts IoPP partners with top packaging trade shows like PACK EXPO to offer IoPP members discounts—or even free admission.

Select Event Discounts Attend select IoPP events at a special discounted rate. = Available

= Not Available

= Available at an Additional Cost

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Elite Member

Premium Member

Annual Salary Survey

Regular Member

Affiliate

Executive Summary Only

Premium and Elite IoPP members receive full access to the definitive IoPP Salary Survey in the packaging business.

Premium Webinar Series Throughout the year, IoPP hosts several presentations on high-level topics.

Course Discounts IoPP members receive discounts for courses offered through the Institute, including Fundamentals of Packaging Technology (online or in person), Packaging Machinery: Basics (in person) and Packaging360 Leadership (online).

20%

10%

20%

10%

5%

Bookstore Discount Premium and Elite members receive discounts on all publications in this extensive listing of titles on packaging technology, standards and regulations.

OnDemand Webinar Library Access IoPP’s growing library of previous webinars.

Eligible for CPP Designation Demonstrate expertise and experience in packaging with IoPP’s Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) program.

VIP Trade Show Lounge (where available) Gain access to IoPP’s exclusive packaging trade show lounges. Do business, meet with clients and colleagues in the comfort of a private lounge. Find respite during busy trade shows to catch up or catch your breath.

No fee for certification or re-certification Future Dues Waived

Lifetime Upgrade Eligible

After 7 Years

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= Available at an Additional Cost

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IoPP Partners and Benefits By participating in the IoPP Partner program, companies can join with the Institute to strengthen educational and networking programs for members. In return, IoPP provides a range of benefits to their Partners to ensure they are maximizing their exposure to the membership as well as to the industry as a whole.

Platinum Partner $25,000/Year

Gold Partner $10,000/Year

Silver Partner $5,000/Year

Bronze Partner $2,500/Year

Six Elite Memberships

Four Elite Memberships

Four Regular

Three Regular

One Premium

One Premium

Six Times Per Year

Four Times Per Year

Twice Per Year

Once Per Year

One-Page Profile

One-Page Profile

Half-Page Ad

Company Logo & Link

20%

20%

10%

10%

20%

20%

10%

10%

Three Job Postings Per Year

Two Job Postings Per Year

One Job Posting Per Year

Two Per Year

One Per Year

IoPP Partner Logo Display it on your website, business cards and correspondence.

Individual Memberships Partners retain ownership of their (corporate) memberships and can transfer the memberships as necessary. Additional individual memberships are available for $189 each and can be linked to the Partnership program.

IoPP Member List Use the IoPP member list for promotional email blasts.

Ad in the IoPP Salary Survey This highly valued annual publication is available to IoPP members and sold through the IoPP bookstore.

Training Discounts Discounts on all in-person and online training programs, including: • Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course (online and in-person) • Packaging Machinery: Basics Seminar (in person) • Packaging360 Leadership course (online)

Bookstore Discounts Discounts on all items purchased through the IoPP Bookstore.

IoPP Career Center Post jobs at no charge.

Webinar Present a webinar (screened and approved by IoPP). IoPP will extensively promote a webinar produced and executed by your company.

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Platinum Partner $25,000/Year

Gold Partner $10,000/Year

Four Per Year

Two Per Year

Silver Partner $5,000/Year

Bronze Partner $2,500/Year

All Certification Fees Waived

Website Banner Ad Strengthen your exposure to the packaging community with a rotating banner ad on the IoPP homepage.

IoPP Update Newsletter Logo Your company logo is displayed in the IoPP Update newsletter, which is distributed to IoPP members twice a month. The logo is linked to your company's website.

IoPP Spotlight Newsletter Logo Your company logo is displayed in the IoPP Spotlight newsletter, which is distributed to IoPP members twice a month in the designated Spotlight months. The logo is linked to your company's website.

LinkedIn Post Reach IoPP’s followers on LinkedIn. Show Banner A prominent display of all Partners at industry trade shows and major IoPP events, as well as some chapter and technical committee meetings. Your company name is always on display!

Packaging Schools At every opportunity, IoPP makes students and faculty aware of your company and your unique investment in the packaging community.

Packaging Education Scholarship Fund Educational scholarships support packaging education and raise awareness of packaging as a career choice. The scholarships are funded in part

by IoPP partner companies. The top talent identified through this program is shared with IoPP Partners as a recruiting tool for their organizations.

Appreciation Plaque A customized plaque, suitable for display, is presented to your company, celebrating their commitment to IoPP’s mission of continuing packaging education.

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