Curwood expands, celebrates half-century in packaging



October 7, 2008 - Global provider of flexible, thermoformed packaging for food, beverage, consumer goods, Curwood, Inc., Oshkosh, WI, turns 50 this year. Founded in 1958 by flexible packaging inventors Howard Curler, chemical engineer, Bob Woods, mechanical engineer, Curwood boasts state-of-the-art production, service locations throughout North America, South America, Asia, Europe. Company began by making polyethylene films, other high-performance materials, continues to expand portfolio as part of Bemis Co., Inc., Neenah, WI, which celebrates 150th anniversary in 2008. Additionally, upon approval by state, local governments, Curwood says its Fremont, OH, plant will add 50 positions, build more space, purchase equipment for development, production of packaging for meat, cheese, coffee.


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