Discover What Makes Us The Leader in The Corrugated Box Industry
At CGC, we are dedicated to providing top-notch tooling and training solutions tailored for the corrugated box industry. Our expertise and innovative products ensure that you achieve the highest standards in your operations.
We Are Committed to understanding and meeting customer needs
We aim to provide products and services that offer competitive advantages by addressing design, quality, productivity, and cost challenges. Our goal is to deliver these solutions accurately and promptly every time.
Our Journey Through Time and Innovation
Since our inception, we have been dedicated to excellence. Our history is a testament to our commitment to the corrugated box industry.
1950s
Phil Saunders at Owens-Illinois
After graduating from Purdue University, Phil Saunders is employed by Owens-Illinois as a young industrial engineer. He is put in charge of making printing plates and inks for the corrugated packaging division.
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1960
Phil and Alice Saunders open Container Graphics Corp in Toledo Ohio
On Halloween Day, 1960, Container Graphics opened for business as a flexographic and letterpress printing plate manufacturer.
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1965
Container Graphics expands into rotary cutting dies
CGC was an early entrant in the emerging technology of rotary diecutting. We built some of the first rotary dies for new rotary diecutters installed in the US.
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1970s and 1980s
Container Graphics rapidly expands across the country
CGC quickly developed expertise in the manufacture of steel rule cutting dies and innovations in flexographic printing plates. Manufacturing locations grew to over 15 sites across North America.
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1978 and 1979
CGC begins journey in industry leadership
Phil Saunders was a founding member of the Diemakers and Diecutters Association and received its "Diemaker of the Year" award in 1978. Phil went on to lead the Corrugated Containers Division of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry in 1979. He was recognized in 1991 as a TAPPI "Fellow".
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1992
Neil Saunders appointed president of CGC
Neil Saunders, son of the founders, was promoted to President of the company in 1992. Neil lead the company through a number of acquisition and expansion initiatives.
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2010
CGC reaches 50 years in business
CGC arrives at 50 year anniversary with over 400 associates serving the corrugated packaging industry across North America with services extending around the world.
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2022
Graham Saunders appointed President of CGC
Graham Saunders, grandson of our founders, is promoted to President of the company. Graham has been leading the company through modernization of operating systems as well as expansion in new markets.
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2026 and beyond
gROW WITH US
As we proceed into 2026 and beyond, let's grow together. Join our team and apply for an open position now.
The Core Values That Drive Us
At the heart of our organization lies a steadfast commitment to our core philosophy, which drives every decision and action we take. This philosophy is the foundation of our culture, driving us to achieve excellence and innovation in all that we do. It inspires us to foster a collaborative environment where talent thrives, growth is nurtured, and operational excellence is pursued relentlessly.
Personal Responsibility
We are accountable for our work and our contributions.
Ambition
We are driven to be the best that we can be.
Problem Solving
We figure out how things work so we can make them better.
Stewardship
We balance today's needs with tomorrow's possibilities.
LET'S GROW TOGETHER
Looking to enhance your corrugated box production or want to join our team? Contact us today!
