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One of the country’s principal producers of sustainable, innovative material science solutions.

Charter Next Generation is North America’s leading independent producer of high-performance, specialty films used in flexible packaging, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and a wide variety of consumer applications.

10/15/2026

Hear from Charter Next Generation at PACK EXPO International.

Join CNG's Kristin Edie, Apurva Shah, and John Garnett for insights on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), recycled content, and the future of flexible packaging. Plus, a special guest appearance by Dan Felton, President & CEO of Flexible Packaging Association.

Swipe for the full presentation line up, then visit us at booth N-4948 to continue the conversation and explore our specialty film solutions. Can't wait to see you there!

10/14/2026

I own my . As President of Charter Next Generation, Dan Niss believes that the success of a company is a direct reflection of the people who pour themselves into it. That conviction has guided nearly 30 years of Dan’s career at CNG and continues to shape how he leads today: creating opportunities for people to grow, contribute, and share in what they help create.

Explore how you can and grow with us: cnginc.com/careers

10/13/2026

Charter Next Generation proudly partners with Sway to scale TPSea Flex™— a seaweed-based, certified compostable flexible film designed for flexible packaging applications across fashion, personal care, food, and beyond.

This collaboration combines Sway’s biopolymer science in seaweed with CNG’s advanced extrusion and manufacturing expertise to bring breakthrough materials to market, demonstrating that circular, bio-based materials can perform at scale.

Learn more about our work with Sway and the future of flexible, bio-based materials: https://cnginc.com/case-study-partnering-bio-based-materials-sway/

10/08/2026

From keeping food fresh to protecting medical supplies, Charter Next Generation’s films support the products people rely on every day. Swipe to explore our solutions for Food, Consumer, Industrial, and Healthcare applications.

Then, see them firsthand at PACK EXPO International. Visit Booth N-4948, October 18–21, at McCormick Place in Chicago to connect with our material science experts and explore film solutions for your next application.

Learn more at https://cnginc.com/

10/07/2026

Meet Dan Niss, President of Charter Next Generation.

Dan has spent nearly 30 years at CNG with a clear understanding of what drives the business forward. For him, success is built by employee-owners who bring curiosity, commitment, and a desire to keep improving.

At CNG, ownership means everyone has skin in the game. That shared stake turns individual ambition into shared progress.

See how you can : cnginc.com/careers

10/06/2026

Charter Next Generation is expanding its recycle-ready platform with the next generation of MDO-PE solutions. The expanded lineup introduces a range of materials with enhanced functionality, including improved heat resistance, high-barrier performance, and matte-finish aesthetics.

These new solutions, combined with CNG’s material science capabilities and deep regulatory expertise, give brands more options to potentially reduce EPR fees.

Visit CNG at PACK EXPO International, booth N-4948, to see the new MDO-PE lineup firsthand.

Read the full release: https://cnginc.com/charter-next-generation-expands-recycle-ready-platform-with-gen-2-mdo-pe-solutions/

10/01/2026

The freshness of your morning coffee starts with the film protecting it.

This , we’re highlighting Charter Next Generation Next Generation’s coffee films, designed with the seal integrity, peel consistency, and machinability needed to help preserve the flavor in every bag.

See coffee and other everyday products in CNG’s Solutions Studio: https://cnginc.com/interactive-home/

09/30/2026

The best way to understand what it’s like to work at Charter Next Generation is to hear directly from our employee-owners.

The Our People Our Purpose Podcast shares their perspectives and experiences, giving future talent an authentic look at the people and culture behind CNG. Each conversation shows what it means to take ownership, build a meaningful career, and make an impact.

Hear from our employee-owners, explore opportunities, and discover how you can at cnginc.com/careers

09/29/2026

Charter Next Generation is pleased to welcome Mike Manke as Chief Information Officer.

With more than 30 years of technology and transformation experience, Mike will lead CNG's information technology organization, including enterprise systems, data and analytics, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital capabilities.

Read the full announcement: https://cnginc.com/charter-next-generation-appoints-mike-manke-as-chief-information-officer/

09/23/2026

I own . For Charles, 15 years at Charter Next Generation has meant building a culture where people feel heard and where that sense of belonging fuels everything around them. As a Training Coordinator, he has dedicated his career to making sure that experience reaches every person who walks through the door.

Explore how you can and grow with us: cnginc.com/careers

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300 North LaSalle Drive Suite 1575
Chicago, IL
60654

Telephone

+14198848150

Website

https://cnginc.com/

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