PRESS RELEASE: Intertek Recognizes CartonCraft, Inc. for Excellence in Packaging Best Practices
St. Charles, IL (08/08/2011) – Intertek recognizes CartonCraft Inc., a leading folding carton manufacturer, for excellence in Packaging Best Practices. The internationally recognized 3rd party auditing firm scored CartonCraft in the 98th percentile, a near perfect score.
The Intertek Packaging Best Practices (PBP) Audit is designed to provide a thorough evaluation of facilities that manufacture food-packaging products. Facilities are evaluated in key areas: Core Programs and Supplemental Programs. The Intertek PBP audit is primarily based upon U.S. FDA Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR 110), and Packaging Industry Best Practices. It also includes requirements from ISO 9000:2000 standards, as well as Intertek customer-specific requirements. This audit contains numerous sections that are further broken into a list of related audit items. Each audit item is evaluated and scored using a 3 point scale. Facilities are required to provide objective evidence to demonstrate their level of compliance to the audit item.
“During a recent bid process with a fortune 100 customer, we were asked to undergo Intertek’s Packaging Best Practices Audit,” said Tony Reyes, CartonCraft President and CEO. “CartonCraft is second to none in speed to market, security, and quality, so we welcome such requests and are pleased to see that so many 3rd party firms have validated our commitment to excellence.”
In addition to the near perfect score from Intertek, numerous other 3rd party firms have recognized CartonCrafts’ commitment to excellence in operations quality, sanitation, safety, and social accountability. Copies of more than 13 certifications such as: ASI, ISO, G7, and more, can be found at www.cartoncraftinc.com.
About CartonCraft Inc.
CartonCraft, Inc., is a leading carton manufacture delivering the best in speed to market, quality, and overall value for their clients. Their work can be seen on millions of retail selves nationwide. In business since 1987, CartonCraft has been supplying sustainable packaging solutions to fortune 100 companies, for more than two decade, as a commitment to the economy’s eco-friendly values and expectations. For additional information about the company and it’s state-of-the-art services and features visit www.cartoncraftinc.com or call (630) 377-1230.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading provider of quality and safety solutions serving a wide range of industries around the world. From auditing and inspection, to testing, quality assurance and certification, Intertek people are dedicated to adding value to customers' products and processes, supporting their success in the global marketplace. Intertek has the expertise, resources and global reach to support its customers through its network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 26,000 people in more than 100 countries around the world. For further information, visit www.intertek.com.