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As we celebrate 70 years of Bag-in-Box innovation, we’re spotlighting the people who helped shape its journey — and its future. Meet Bianca Snellens, who grew up with the technology and has proudly contributed to its evolution for over three decades. Her story is one of the examples of the expertise, passion, and progress that continue to drive us forward.

45 years of dedication – still going strong

At SIG, innovation thrives on the dedication and expertise of individuals who consistently push boundaries. We’re proud to spotlight Marcel Schopen, leader and contributor at SIG who has been a driving force behind the company’s growth since 2003.

At SIG, innovation is driven by talented individuals who embrace challenges and push boundaries. We’re proud to spotlight Dr.-Ing. Mario Müller, a dynamic contributor to SIG’s R&D team, who has been making a remarkable impact since joining the company five years ago.

Kerstin Pelin, HR Process and System Expert in Cluj, lives by the core value of giving back to her community.

Sonja Bischoff, a dedicated SIGer working in the Corporate Responsibility team as a Sustainability Expert, has been volunteering with Initiativkreis Asyl Linnich, where she supports refugee families in various meaningful ways.

We spotlight Christina Schulz, SIG’s Circularity & Recycling Manager Europe, whose lifelong passion for environmental sustainability and engineering has taken her from water treatment trials across Europe to leading recycling initiatives and industry collaborations that shape the future of fiber-based packaging.

In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, we highlight the remarkable journey of Fabíola Almeida—from launching SIG’s first plant in Brazil to leading global engineering projects across Mexico, Germany, and India.

Fostering a positive culture is more crucial than ever in today’s competitive business landscape. One of the most impactful strategies to achieve this is through robust recognition programs and by instilling a culture of recognition through our leaders. These programs not only acknowledge and reward employees for their contributions but also reinforce the values and behaviors that align with a company’s mission and goals.

Let's visit our plant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Here we spoke to Adham El-Etreby- MBA - LSSBB, SES and Digitalization Manager.

People of over 95 nationalities work at SIG at more than 60 locations. One of them is Sara Martinez, a Field Service Engineer (FSE) for our aseptic carton business based near Philadelphia, USA. Read here how she has experienced her time at SIG since then and what drives her.

Surely you have been waiting – here it is: a brand-new article in our “We at SIG” series. Today, Julie Liu, Associate Director of Tech Center Asia-Pacific, from Suzhou tells us about her everyday life, special moments and her experience with the Women Acceleration Program.