Shawn Welch

Hi-Cone is a leading supplier of ring carrier multi-packaging systems for the alcohol and non-alcoholic ready to drink beverage markets. Hi-Cone is based in Itasca, IL, and the CEO of the private company is Shawn Welch. The company provides sustainable packaging solutions to major consumer packaged goods companies and aims to educate consumers on how to reduce plastic consumption and recycle all aspects of the circular economy. Hi-Cone partners with customers, consumers, retailers, and industry experts to make tangible and impactful changes to advance the circular economy through ongoing innovations in packaging design and material development. The company has set fundamental goals to become 100% recyclable, biodegradable, or compostable by 2025 through collaborative relationships with consumers, governments, and industry to reduce plastic use and meet the UNS 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.