Charter Next Generation (CNG) is a leading producer of specialty films and sustainable material science solutions in North America—advancing the future of flexible packaging and other critical applications across the food, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial markets.
With 2,500+ employee-owners and 17 U.S. facilities, we combine world-class manufacturing with purpose-driven innovation to help solve global challenges: extending food shelf life, reducing waste, protecting products, and enabling a low-carbon, circular economy.
Our purpose—Enhancing Lives for a Better World—guides everything we do, from the materials we engineer to the partnerships we build. Every day, our employee-owners show that every moment matters—bringing passion, care, and accountability to the work that powers progress. Through our company-wide call to “Own Your Moment,” we empower individuals to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful difference.
Our award-winning GreenArrow™ portfolio includes recyclable, compostable, PCR-based, and low-carbon films—helping customers meet their most ambitious sustainability goals without compromising performance or quality.
What sets us apart? Every employee is an owner. We operate with a distinctive 100% employee-ownership culture and are a proud partner of Ownership Works™—ensuring every team member shares in our success and drives it. This shared ownership fuels innovation, agility, and long-term value creation across every part of our business.
In 2024, we achieved a significant milestone—producing over 1 billion pounds of film, with 86% designed for recyclability at the point of manufacture. Our progress reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and innovation at scale. We’re proud to be recognized by EcoVadis, CDP, and the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for our leadership in climate action, transparency, and responsible growth.
Company Details
- Employees
- 913
- Address
- 300 N. Lasalle Drive, Suite 1575,united States
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- NAICS
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Chemical ManufacturingSoap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation ManufacturingOther Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingPrinting Ink ManufacturingExplosives ManufacturingAll Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingCustom Compounding of Purchased ResinsPhotographic Film, Paper, Plate, and Chemical ManufacturingAll Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- Website
- https://cnginc.com
- HQ
- Chicago, IL
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Charter Next Generation's website is https://cnginc.com
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913 employees.
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Charter Next Generation's industry is
Chemical Manufacturing
Charter Next Generation's top competitors are
Mid South Extrusion,
Legacy Flexo,
Berry Global, Inc.,
Pregis,
Novolex,
American Packaging Corporation,
Proampac,
Amcor,
Printpack,
Gorman-Rupp Pumps.
Charter Next Generation's categories are Chemical Manufacturing
