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PMMI charter member, NJM, celebrates a century in business

Since introducing its first packaging machine in 1915 and becoming a founding member of PMMI in 1933, NJM has been establishing its leadership position, expanding its product offering and continuing to build its reputation in the packaging arena.

NJM Packaging president Michel Lapierre receives a commemorative plaque from Charles Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.
NJM Packaging president Michel Lapierre receives a commemorative plaque from Charles Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.

NJM Packaging, Montreal, QC, Canada, and Lebanon, NH, announced the celebration of its 100th Anniversary. PACK EXPO served as an appropriate backdrop for the PMMI founding member to 

"At NJM, we're focused on delivering superior value to our customers by exceeding expectations with high-end equipment and the best service in the industry. These high standards defined our young company 100 years ago, and we're proud to continue the tradition by constantly evolving and improving," said Michel Lapierre, president, NJM Packaging. " Thanks to our best-in-class technologies and a culture that supports strong customer relationships, our future looks brighter than ever."

Founded in 1915 as New Jersey Machine, NJM merged with Charles Lapierre Inc. and was renamed NJM/CLI in 1996. The company subsequently rebranded as NJM Packaging in 2011.

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