Charter NEX and Next Generation Films Rebrand to Charter Next Generation

Next Generation Films and Charter NEX will now be known as Charter Next Generation (CNG). The rebrand reflects a full integration of the two companies that merged in April 2019.

Charter Next Generation (CNG)

Nov 12, 2020

The new brand officially launched during PACK EXPO Connects, November 9-13.

“The new name represents who we are today,” said Kathy Bolhous, CEO. “A unified company − one team, one mission - to produce the highest performing films for our customers through an exclusive focus on film, continuous investment in the latest film technologies, and an endless commitment to finding a better way.”

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