Mike Bonsignore

Chief Sustainability Officer

Guest Speaker


Barrier Materials Case Study: A Non-PFAS Alternative

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

2:40 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

(see full conference schedule)

Presentation Description:


As the human health effects from PFAS/PFOA compounds come under increased scrutiny by regulators and liability insurers, brand owners and producers are seeking alternatives. As part of our Sustainability commitment, CKS has developed a supply solution for a Safe/Recyclable/PFAS-free and economic alternative for barrier HDPE rigid packaging. In 2019 CKS began the product development process for Kortrax® Baritainers® and launched commercial shipments in Q1 of 2020.


In partnership with BP Polymers, CKS Packaging has developed a safe, reliable and economic barrier packaging process for its customers, delivering over 2.2 million Baritainers® in 2024 – with dramatic growth continuing in Q1 of 2025. The Company is poised to scale up to meet market demand and deliver this unique/proprietary technology to its customers at multiple locations across the U.S. manufacturing footprint. 


Mike’s presentation will cover the following:

  • CKS Packaging Capabilities - Overview
  • Current Barrier Packaging Options
  • Kortrax® BR Technology
  • Baritainer® Commercial Development and Mfg. Process 


Speaker Biography:

Mike Bonsignore is currently the Chief Sustainability Officer at CKS Packaging, Inc., ranked in 2024 as the 7th largest blow molder of rigid plastic containers in North America. Mike has also served in senior level roles running Operations, Business Development, and General Management at CKS and with other North American companies in the packaging, beverage, and transportation industries, including Consolidated Container Co. (now Altium Packaging), Dr. Pepper/7Up Bottling Group (now DPK), Transport Logistics (now part of Cowan Systems) and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New York.

He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Wyoming and master’s in business administration at St. John’s University. Mike currently resides in Marietta, GA with his wife of 42 years (Naomi) and enjoys spending time with his extended family across the U.S.A.