Dan Malenke runs PKGPRO, a packaging solutions provider that focuses on people, processes, and performance. PKGPRO directs technical projects to develop new packaging products and improve existing solutions for various clients, including major retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers. PKGPRO also designs workshops and seminars on packaging topics and leads an ongoing technical seminar series at Clemson University.

1. Dan Malenke is a successful packaging
solutions provider, author, educator,
facilitator, and technical consultant. He
brings 23 years of experience with a
Fortune 500 company, university teaching
experience, and many years of experience
in packaging and print production.
PKGPRO, LLC
1021 Palm Avenue
Wildwood, FL 34785
(334) 703-2114
pkgpro@hotmail.com
pkgpro4u.com
PKGPRO has recently:
 Established a quality control system and
made sourcing recommendations for a
global product manufacturer.
 Collaborated to develop and
commercialize press-applied functional
barrier coatings.
 Served five years as a leader for the
world’s largest retailer Sustainable
Packaging Expo.
 Published six technical white papers for a
major independent carton converter.
 Researched and recommended packaging
improvements for a national food
products corporation.
 Directed a competitive packaging study
for a private brand owner company.
 Delivered keynote addresses to national
conventions of TAPPI and ASPI.

2. PKGPRO
A packaging solutions provider
focused on:
People, Processes and Performance
PKGPRO directs technical projects to develop
new products and improve existing packaging
solutions. We are well organized to support the
interests of:
 Raw Material Suppliers
 Product Manufacturers
 Packaging Designers
 Converters
 Retailers
 Trade Organizations
We represent:
 Packaging Substrates
 Box Grade Plastics
 Paperboard Manufacturing
 Paperboard Characteristics
 Package Design
 Printing & Converting
 Packaging Sustainability
 Testing and Quality Control
Recent Clients Include:
 Walmart Stores, Inc.
 Zumbiel Packaging
 General Mills
 Procter & Gamble
 Atlantic Packaging
 WestRock
 Graphic Packaging
 Pacific Southwest Container
 Southern Champion Tray
 Malnove
 Konie Cups International
 Anheuser-Busch
 Sonoco Products Company
 Imerys
PKGPRO also designs, develops, and delivers
professional hands-on workshops and
targeted symposiums.
PKGPRO leads an ongoing technical seminar
series at Clemson University, South Carolina.
In 21 seminars, 400 packaging professionals
have attended the Paperboard Packaging
Seminar from 72 companies in 19 states,
Canada, Mexico, China, Ecuador, and
Guatemala.