PaperChain Chats: Greg Lovensheimer, NPTA Chair and President of Millcraft

NPTA sits down with Greg Lovensheimer, 2024 NPTA Chair and President of Millcraft.

Greg reflects on a year filled with significant achievements for NPTA and the broader paper and packaging industry. From launching a user-friendly, robust new website to hosting standout events events including PDC, Greg highlights how the association continues to provide value and leadership. This year’s PDC featured a landmark moment with United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy addressing the industry’s vital role in the U.S. mail stream.

“We’ve got to be much better storytellers as an industry. Our products—fiber-based print and packaging—are inherently sustainable, and as the world pivots to a sustainability mindset, we’re positioned to lead,” he emphasizes.

Greg also discusses the success of the Emerging Leaders Program, which welcomed its second class of participants this year, and NPTA’s renewed focus on supporting the next generation of talent. As the industry evolves, NPTA is exploring strategic pivots, including a deeper focus on paper-based packaging, aligning with its members’ needs.

Discover Greg’s insights on navigating post-pandemic challenges, building resilience, and why NPTA’s legacy of leadership is stronger than ever as the association positions itself for the next century of growth and innovation.