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Quality Assurance a Systematic Effort:
Continuous Improvement
Committed to uncompromising quality, food safety, and compliance in all our packaging solutions.
The packaging industry has increasingly focused on sustainability in recent years. As consumers become more informed about packaging lifecycles, suppliers are expected to adhere to the highest sustainability standards. Since our inception in 1984, we’ve built a solid reputation for environmental stewardship—backed by ongoing investment in our facilities, operations, and processes.
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Experience Unparalleled Quality Assurance and Compliance
Years of Experience
2024
SQF Audit Score
Years of SQF Certification
QA Devices Calibrated Annually
It’s In Our DNA
At Amgraph Packaging, quality isn’t just a metric—it’s the heart of our operations. Our comprehensive Quality Systems are meticulously designed to ensure that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of excellence. By integrating robust quality control measures at every stage—from raw material selection, specification control to final product inspection supported by technology—we guarantee packaging solutions that not only meet but exceed industry expectations.
Food Safety – HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
We assess and identify risks associated with all critical control points in the manufacturing process. Our proactive approach aims to prevent, eliminate, or reduce risks through mitigation strategies, whether they are biological, chemical, or physical hazards. We diligently monitor each quality control point to verify and validate key quality parameters, ensuring the safety and integrity of our packaging solutions.
Corrective Action Plan
We implement quantitative and qualitative checks to ensure our Quality Control Plan is effective. If deviations occur, our corrective action plan addresses them promptly, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with industry standards.
Quality Assurance Practices & Processes
Quality Plan, Onboarding and Training
SQF-Onboarding and Training
Inspection of Each Production Center On-Premise
All employees on the first day of hire and once annually are trained in Safe Quality Foods Concepts.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Implementation of Detailed SOPs Across All
Processes
Comprehensive SOPs guide our operations, ensuring consistency and efficiency. Regular training and audits reinforce adherence to these procedures, fostering continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards.
Defect Detection Monitoring
Maintenance and Monitoring of In-Line Color
Spectrometry
Utilizing advanced in-line color spectrometry, we continuously monitor color accuracy during the printing process. Real-time analysis and automated alerts allow us to detect and correct color deviations immediately, ensuring vibrant and consistent results in every print run.
Quality Control Management
Calibration and Maintenance of QC Tools
Our Quality Control tools are regularly calibrated and maintained to guarantee precise measurements. By adhering to strict maintenance schedules and ensuring our QA personnel are properly trained, we uphold the reliability and accuracy of our testing instruments.
Processes
Engineering Quality
into the Process
Identification and Mitigation of Any Failures
Upon receiving approval to generate trial material for qualification, its mandatory that each manufacturing manager and process engineer provide their expertise and perform a risk analysis.
A Preproduction Session is called- a risk analysis of the graphics and structure and each added value step the product will endure to ensure all quality testing and control points are identified.
Quality Control
Management
Verify and Validate
Each item produced requires a Quality Plan of Control to document and verify all specifications are met; audits are performed to validate the Quality Systems are robust.
Roll-to-Roll Inspection
Testing Printed Samples from Each Produced Roll
For every roll produced, we perform meticulous inspections in our QA lab. Samples are analyzed to verify that they meet client specifications, focusing on aspects like color accuracy, material strength, and adhesion properties, ensuring consistent quality throughout production.
Incoming and Outgoing CoA/CoC Processing
Management of Certificates of Analysis and Compliance
We systematically handle all Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Certificates of Compliance (CoC) to maintain traceability and ensure product integrity. By verifying incoming materials and providing necessary documentation for outgoing products, we affirm compliance with all specifications and regulatory standards.
Non-Conformance Management
Systematic Handling of Deviations to Drive Improvement
We have robust procedures to address any deviations from quality standards. By promptly identifying and documenting non-conformities, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), we prevent recurrence and drive continuous improvement.
Meet The Quality Assurance Team
Our dedicated Quality Assurance team is at the forefront of our commitment to excellence. Comprised of seasoned professionals passionate about quality, they ensure every product meets our rigorous standards. Their expertise and meticulous attention to detail guarantee that you receive packaging solutions of the highest caliber.
David Tardy
Quality Engineer
David manages all plant-wide audits and oversees the quality technician staff. He supports and drives quality improvements through metric analysis, developing systems and efficiencies based on data.
He performs testing and supports all quality and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
Michelle Fontaine-Calkins
Director of SQF / Quality Systems
Michelle oversees the implementation and adherence to quality systems across all processes, ensuring they follow established test and sample sizes.
As Project Team Manager and facilitator, she manages all project management activities, drives continuous improvement throughout the facilities, and implements quality systems for new processes to maintain the peak performance of SQF systems.
Teri Borodezt
Sr. Quality Technician
Teri manages printing ink system standards across both facilities, ensuring that color certifications meet industry standards.
She oversees Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Compliance for customer shipments, handles roll reporting, and performs testing to maintain high-quality standards.
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