creative werks

Today marks creative werks' 25th anniversary! Thank you to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone. We're grateful for our amazing team who will help continue our success for years to come. Check out some highlights from our celebration last weekend at the Chicago Sports Museum! https://lnkd.in/gTxWwRky

"Ultimately, it’s taking care of the community and the community, for me, starts with my family and then it extends to all creative werks families, our suppliers and our brand partners." As we celebrate 25 years as a family-owned business, our founder and CEO, Steve Schroeder, reflects on how far we’ve come and shares his vision for the next 25 years in an interview with SmartBrief.

Sharing a few photos of last week when our Women @ Werk group gathered for their first-ever retreat. It was a day to connect, relax, and learn about themselves. Creating an environment where women feel supported by one another and empowered to reach for new heights at work is so important - we're happy that this group is thriving! #SupportingWomen #TeamBuilding #LifeAtCW

Doug Mauger took the stage at PACK EXPO yesterday diving into best practices for successful partnerships with external manufacturing. He outlined strategic benefits for businesses partnering with contract packagers, from project scoping and engineering support to funding options and continuous improvement. Thank you to everyone who joined the session! We’re excited to keep the conversation going on how collaborative manufacturing solutions can drive efficiency and help meet market demands. #PackExpo #ExternalManufacturing #creativewerks #SupplyChainSolutions #PackExpoInternational #PackExpoChicago

We hope you had a great Halloween! Our team takes their festivities pretty seriously. 🎃 Check out the great costumes, along with our Halloween treat handout! #HappyHalloween

The creative werks team recently traded our desks for the great outdoors, spending an afternoon volunteering with the Forest Preserves of Cook County! We harvested seeds from native plants, which will be distributed to boost local biodiversity and protect threatened habitats. We’re proud to play a small part in protecting our environment! 🌿 #CommunityImpact #VTO #creativewerks

Staying ahead of evolving trends is the key to driving success in every season. Halloween offers the perfect opportunity to be bold and innovative with your packaging strategies. Don’t fear change—embrace it! 📦 Bulk Buying: Consumers are leaning into larger, super bulk options. 🍪 Baking Kits: We're seeing a rise in baking kits. Everything from cookie decorating sets to haunted gingerbread houses. 🎃 WOW Trick-or-Treating: Make trick-or-treating unforgettable with packaging that stands out—like treasure chests or pumpkin-shaped bowls. At creative werks, we make it a priority to stay ahead of these shifts through market research and innovation. Check out what’s in store for this Halloween: https://lnkd.in/g32TZTAU #packagingdesign #trendreport #confections

Business Development leaders Billy Schroeder and Hope Hebenstreit had a great time connecting with our valued customers at the NACS show this week while exploring the latest trends in convenience and on-the-go packaging. Take a look at some photos from their trip—NACS continues to be a premier event for highlighting innovation and spotting industry trends! #nacsshow #InnovationInPackaging #IndustryTrends #creativewerks #packagingdesign

As the demand for sustainable packaging grows, we’re proud to be at the forefront, offering our clients the expertise and support they need to bring eco-friendly solutions to market. 🤝 We collaborate with clients to explore the best options for reducing environmental impact, whether through new materials, or reducing packaging altogether. 📚 Ongoing efforts include maintaining a detailed database of sustainable material options and partners. By documenting the outcomes of in-house trials, we provide data-driven recommendations that help reduce cost and waste while meeting client needs. 📦 From post-consumer recycled content to recycle-ready barrier films, we have experience with a wide range of materials, This expertise allows us to identify opportunities for optimizing packaging designs, improving both efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 🌟 As we continue to innovate in sustainable packaging, we are committed to transparency and leadership in this space. Stay tuned for an upcoming blog on recycle-ready films, where we’ll dive deeper into material options and best practices. 🌍 https://hubs.la/Q02R_Wlz0 #Sustainability #PackagingInnovation #RecycleReady #EcoFriendly #SustainablePackaging #PackagingDesign

Our May 4th group went to camp last month! The young professionals network had an amazing time in Wisconsin, where they formed and strengthened bonds, honed their outdoor skills, and practiced teamwork. #TeamRetreats #YoungProfessionalsGroup #WerkLife