We are fortunate to partner with a diverse group of customers that serve many different industries. As an extension of their brands we deliver a wide array of mill to market solutions. From transport and retail product packaging to merchandising, contract packaging, and fulfillment, there isn’t a project we cannot handle. In our unrelenting commitment to our customers, we don’t shy away from challenges and welcome the opportunity to create a one of a kind product. Here are some of our favorite challenges turned to successes.

Hood Container Corporation is committed to obtaining the necessary certifications across our divisions to support our growing customer’s requirements. Our focus is to exceed customer expectations in all that we do.

Certifications

Certifications

Please inquire for a list of specific facility certifications.
ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system (QMS). Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
FSC® stands for 'Forest Stewardship Council®'. FSC® is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible forestry. FSC® certifies forests all over the world to ensure they meet the highest environmental and social standards. Ask us about our FSC® products.
SQF meets the needs of all suppliers in the food industry and emphasizes the systematic application of HACCP for control of food safety hazards, as well as food quality.
SFI® stands for “The Sustainable Forestry Initiative®”. It is a North American 'forest certification standard' and program of SFI® Inc., a non-profit organization. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative® is the world's largest single forest certification standard by area.
AIB standards include the following five categories: Operational Methods and Personnel Practices Maintenance for Food Safety Cleaning Practices Integrated Pest Management Adequacy of Prerequisite and Food Safety Program
ASI cGMP Direct Food Contact Packaging Certification Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) is a set of principles that are designed to ensure the safety and quality of food products. Food manufacturers use cGMPs to control the production of food products from the raw materials to the finished product. cGMPs for food packaging are designed to ensure that food packaging materials are safe and do not contaminate food products. cGMPs for food packaging include requirements for the selection of raw materials, the manufacturing process, the storage and handling of packaging materials, and the cleaning and sanitation of packaging equipment.

Hood Container is associated with many different industries and organizations.

Industry Associations

Industry Associations

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The Packaging Alliance Network (PAN) was created, in 1999, as part of AICC’s First Pak program to serve multi-location customers. Since our founding, we have successfully blended together the capabilities and best practices of all PAN members to service our customer’s locations across the North American continent.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is the national trade association of the forest productsindustry and advances public policies that promote a strong and sustainable U.S. forest products industry in the global marketplace.
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) represents a majority of the independent packaging manufacturers and their suppliers. AICC has been a part of the independent packaging industry success story for over 35 years.
TAPPI fosters the vitality of the global forest products, pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and associated industries by delivering unsurpassed technical knowledge, valuable networks, and professional growth for our members.
The Fibre Box Association (FBA) has a long-standing heritage of serving the corrugated industry. Founded in 1940, the association brought together both independent and integrated companies with a common interest in the issues, trends, technical challenges, and overall well being of the corrugated industry.
The Paper and Packaging Board establishes and guides promotions designed to help slow the decline in paper use and expand demand for paper-based packaging products. U.S. manufacturers and importers of these products collectively fund the board’s efforts including the Paper & Packaging – How Life Unfolds™ campaign.
The Packaging Association has been the voice of the Canadian packaging industry since 1950. In 2010, it rebranded as PAC. In keeping up with the times PAC, expanded its boundaries to serve all of North America. PAC has over 1700 members representing 75% of the most recognized names in a wide range of industry related member categories.
Shop! is the global non-profit trade association dedicated to enhancing retail environments and experiences. Shop! represents more than 2,000 member companies worldwide and provides value to the global retail marketplace.
During the past decade, ICPF has donated or placed corrugated equipment and other resources to advance college and university curricula to better prepare those students planning to enter the corrugated industry. ICPF also has conducted numerous other educational initiatives, programs, and competitions to advance knowledge of the corrugated packaging industry.