Applied Innovation

The Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), founded in 1983, had a driving focus—to do things differently and creatively. This led to many innovative processes and capabilities that would define SPG for the next two decades. In 2009, the Specialized Packaging Group merged with PaperWorks Industries, Inc., turning the paperboard manufacturer into an integrated full-service packaging provider headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. SPG thus became the foundation for one of PaperWorks' two divisions, the PaperWorks Packaging Group. Less than two years later, the Packaging Group would also acquire the Rosmar Packaging Corporation, bringing its five facilities and 750 employees into the PaperWorks family.