Monterey Company First in U.S. to Launch Innovative Cold Corrugation Tech

Cold Corr of Monterey becomes first American firm to adopt Interpac's eco-friendly, steam-free corrugation process.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:06pm

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Monterey-based Cold Corr of Monterey (CCM) has become the first company in the United States to order Interpac's patented cold corrugation technology, a revolutionary eco-friendly process that produces corrugated board on a smaller scale without the need for steam, high temperatures or energy-intensive heating. The innovative system is designed for in-house use and is especially well-suited for independent sheet converting plants.

Why it matters

This milestone marks a significant step forward for the independent converting industry, as the cold corrugation system will allow smaller converters to access cutting-edge technology previously only available to larger operations. The new process is more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient compared to traditional steam-based corrugation.

The details

Cold Corr of Monterey will operate the cold corrugation system in a dedicated, independent space within the company's existing Monterey facility. While Cold Corr and Cumberland Container share the same location, they function as separate legal entities in a commercial supplier-purchaser relationship. Interpac's chief operating officer Dale Harris and operations manager Colin Shaw recently visited the Monterey site to meet with Cold Corr leadership, tour the proposed installation area, and begin planning for the corrugator's layout and positioning.

  • Interpac recently visited the Monterey facility in April 2026 to meet with Cold Corr leadership.
  • Cold Corr of Monterey has become the first U.S. company to order Interpac's patented cold corrugation technology.

The players

Cold Corr of Monterey (CCM)

A Monterey-based company that has become the first in the United States to order Interpac's patented cold corrugation technology, a revolutionary eco-friendly process for producing corrugated board.

Interpac

The company that manufactures the patented cold corrugation technology being adopted by Cold Corr of Monterey.

Dale Harris

The chief operating officer of Interpac who recently visited the Cold Corr of Monterey facility.

Colin Shaw

The operations manager of Interpac who recently visited the Cold Corr of Monterey facility.

Mark Jared

The director of Cold Corr of Monterey who expressed excitement about bringing Interpac's cold corrugation technology to the United States.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to be the first to bring cold corrugation technology to the United States. After visiting machines in operation in Germany and Canada, Cold Corr is convinced this technology will be a tremendous asset to independent converters. Having Dale and Colin here was an important first step in getting the positioning and layout of our cold corrugator right.”

— Mark Jared, Director of Cold Corr of Monterey

“It was extremely interesting to tour the Cumberland Container facility and see the level of investment the company has made in its equipment over the past seven years. Establishing Cold Corr is a bold move — not many companies can say they are the first in the United States to bring new technology to market. Interpac is very much looking forward to manufacturing and installing their cold corrugator and getting it up and running.”

— Dale Harris, Chief Operating Officer, Interpac

What’s next

Interpac will now manufacture and install the cold corrugation system at the Cold Corr of Monterey facility, with the goal of getting the new technology up and running as soon as possible.

The takeaway

This development represents a significant breakthrough for the independent converting industry, as the new cold corrugation technology will allow smaller, more environmentally-conscious converters to access cutting-edge production capabilities previously only available to larger operations. The partnership between Cold Corr and Interpac demonstrates the potential for innovative solutions to disrupt traditional manufacturing processes.