J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print

04/28/2026

We made history — again.

J.S. McCarthy just set a new world record for folding carton production, printing 569,220 net sheets in just over 30 hours on our Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 106 (21K) — breaking our OWN record from just one year ago.

During our best 24-hour stretch, we hit 460,149 sheets, topping last year's 429,000. We ran through 210,000+ pounds of board (that's five full trailer loads!) with just 0.5% waste.

This record is the result of incredible teamwork — from our press crew working across shifts, to our partners at Heidelberg North America and Smurfit Westrock. As a 100% employee-owned company, every one of our team members has a stake in results like this.

If your business depends on folding carton packaging that delivers on time and at scale — this is the team you want in your corner. Get in touch at https://hubs.ly/Q04dJPxn0.

Read the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q04dJz0b0 Watch the behind-the-scenes video: https://hubs.ly/Q04dJGj_0

03/23/2026

We’ve been keeping a little secret…and it’s time to share it.

At the end of last year, our team created something special for customers and prospects—a Mini-Maine Adventure Kit designed to capture the spirit of Maine in a fully interactive packaging experience.

This wasn’t just a mailer—it was a journey:
Thoughtful structure design
A layered unboxing experience
Embellishments that bring everything to life

It was one of those projects where every department had a hand in making it unforgettable—and now it’s been featured in PostPress Magazine!

We couldn’t be more proud of what this team accomplished.

Take a look at the full story here:

For J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print (J.S. McCarthy), innovation is daily practice – woven into every thread of its rich 79-year history.

12/12/2025

Yesterday, a few of our team members gathered to paint gingerbread houses. No baking required, just good vibes (some holiday tunes) and festive fun.

Happy holidays to all! ☃🏚❄

12/11/2025

Congratulations to our own Chris Taylor, for graduating from this amazing program!

12/09/2025

Last Friday, we hosted our 3rd Annual Holiday Co****le Tournament at the Augusta Civic Center, and it delivered once again. From competitive (and friendly) matchups to an incredible dinner, the evening was a great mix of fun, teamwork, and celebration.

A big thank you to Real Wicked Events for running a seamless tournament and bringing the energy. The games were excellent, the competition was strong, and the memories were even better. Already looking forward to next year!

11/20/2025

What an incredible night! Thank you to the Kennebec Valley Chamber Of Commerce for bringing such an amazing crowd to JSM. Hosting 150+ guests for Business After Hours was energizing. The tours, conversations, and connections made throughout the plant truly highlighted the strength of our local business community. Grateful for everyone who came out and helped make the evening unforgettable!

10/06/2025

Proud moment at JSM!

We’re honored to receive the Estes Customer Excellence Award from our partners at Estes Express Lines! This recognition celebrates the collaboration and care that keeps our shipments running smoothly every day.

A special shout-out to Shawn Bernier and Jason Baird who accepted the award on behalf of our team. Thank you, Estes, for recognizing our commitment to excellence!

08/26/2025

Swinging for a Cause!

Our 4-person team had a great day on the course yesterday at the KV YMCA’s Play for a Cause Golf Tournament. It was a perfect mix of fun, friendly competition, and supporting an incredible community resource. Big thanks to the YMCA for hosting such a fantastic event—we were proud to be part of it!

08/20/2025

Turns out yesterday’s Unity Week recap was missing something kind of important… like ALL the photos of our Production Manager in the dunk tank.

Don’t worry—we didn’t forget to dunk him, we just forgot to post the proof! So here’s the long-awaited evidence of him taking the plunge (repeatedly).

Better late than never, right?

08/19/2025

What a week!

Unity Week at JSM was filled with laughter, teamwork, and community spirit. From our baby photo contest and putting challenge to daily raffles and some incredible eats from Sojourn Ice, Tacos del Seoul, and the Darling’s Ice Cream truck—we had something for everyone! 🍦🌮

The highlight? The dunk tank! Six brave souls—including our CEO and CFO—took the plunge to raise money for the United Way of Kennebec Valley. Watching our leadership (and a few others!) get dunked was easily the most entertaining event of the week.

Thanks to everyone who participated, volunteered, and cheered each other on. Unity Week showed exactly what makes JSM so special: our people. 💙