J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print

10/20/2026

Speed and precision, all in one line.

Our W. H. Leary Company glue system is now running on all three of our carton gluing lines, and we put together a short video to show what it can do. Production Manager Ryan Smith, Plant Production Manager DJ Everett, and senior folder/gluer operator Michael Patrick walk you through the upgrade on a live True Citrus job.

The numbers speak for themselves: up to 115,000 cartons per hour at peak speed, and more than 2.5 million cartons finished in just over 38 hours on a single job.

Thank you to our partners at W.H. Leary, and to the employee-owners who keep these lines running every day.

Watch the video on YouTube: https://hubs.ly/Q04BMzHH0
Read the full story on our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04BMkRQ0

See how the W.H. Leary glue system helped us run up to 115,000 cartons an hour on our BOBST folder-gluers, with zero glue failures since our first system went in.

09/25/2026

We're hiring a Class B Truck Driver!

J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print is looking for a reliable, safety-minded driver to deliver our printed packaging to customers and support our Shipping and Receiving team. You'll drive a like-new, 26 ft automatic box truck on routes that are primarily in Maine, with occasional out-of-state runs, and you'll be home every night.

What you'll need:

A valid Class B CDL and the ability to pass a DOT physical
Class B driving experience (3 years preferred; other truck experience considered)
Comfort with computers and forklifts, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Pay: $20 to $30/hour

As a 100% employee-owned company, every full-time team member participates in our ESOP and becomes an owner. Benefits also include a 401(k) with company match, health, dental, vision, company-paid disability and life insurance, and paid time off.

View all requirements and apply online: https://hubs.ly/Q04yl6Mp0

Or apply in person at 15 Darin Drive, Augusta, ME 04330.

09/08/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! 🍦

Stop by J.S. McCarthy Packaging today from 3:00–4:00 PM for free ice cream from Darling’s Ice Cream for a Cause!

We’ll be collecting donations for United Way of Kennebec Valley, with 100% of donations going directly to support their work in our community.

📍 15 Darin Drive, Augusta
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
🅿️ Parking lot to the left of the building

Come enjoy an afternoon treat and help us support a great local cause. See you this afternoon!

08/26/2026

We're proud to have sponsored lunch at the 34th Annual Play for a Cause Golf Tournament, benefiting the Kennebec Valley YMCA! ⛳

Even with a little rain, golfers, volunteers, and supporters came together for a great day on the course and helped raise more than $14,000 to support YMCA scholarships and programs.

We believe in what the Y does for our community: creating access to healthy living, personal growth, connection, and belonging for kids, families, and individuals across the Kennebec Valley. It's an honor to stand alongside an organization that works this hard to remove barriers and open doors for our neighbors.

Thank you to the Kennebec Valley YMCA for having us as a sponsor, and congratulations on another successful tournament!

08/24/2026

FREE ICE CREAM FOR A GREAT CAUSE! 🍦

Darling's Ice Cream Truck Fundraiser is coming to J.S. McCarthy Packaging!

Join us on Tuesday, September 8 from 3:00–4:00 PM for free ice cream and help us support United Way of Kennebec Valley. Ice cream is free, and 100% of donations collected will benefit United Way Kennebec Valley.

📍 J.S. McCarthy Packaging
15 Darin Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
🗓 Tuesday, September 8
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
🅿️ Parking lot to the left of the building

Come grab a treat, bring your coworkers, friends or family, and help us turn ice cream into something even sweeter for our community!

08/12/2026

Our team spent Monday on the course for the United Way of Kennebec Valley's 56th Annual Golf Scramble, presented by Charlie's Family of Dealerships, and we were proud to serve as a lunch sponsor.

Matty, Ethan, Devon, and Ryan braved the heat for a great cause. The tournament raised more than $25,000 for Kennebec County neighbors, which United Way says translates to things like 15,000 meals through a local food bank, 962 gallons of heating oil, and after-school programming for 41 teens.

Congratulations to Ethan, who took home the On the Green prize in the raffle drawing. See you on the course next year!

07/23/2026

Big news from the JSM team! We've officially earned SFI® Chain of Custody Certification, adding to our long-standing FSC® certification.

For nearly 80 years, J.S. McCarthy has called Augusta, Maine home. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in doing things the right way, and that includes being responsible stewards of the materials we use every day.

This certification means our customers can trust that the paper and packaging materials running through our presses are sourced and tracked according to internationally recognized sustainable forestry standards.

Proud of our team for the work that went into this achievement!

07/22/2026

We're proud to be recognized as a 2025 United Way of Kennebec Valley Cornerstone Partner! Thank you for celebrating our team's commitment to giving back, from the Tardiff family's leadership in the Tocqueville Society to our support of your special events and golf tournament. Community partnerships like this one are at the heart of what we do.

We're thrilled to highlight J.S. McCarthy Packaging + Print, a dedicated 2025 Cornerstone Partner that contributed over $74,000! Their commitment to our community shines through at every level.

We're honored to have the entire Tardiff family (Rick & Patty, Amy & Sam, Michael & Josh, Matty & Casey, and Jon & April) as esteemed members of our Tocqueville Society, representing a significant portion of our leadership giving.

Their team’s creativity and generosity are evident in their special event support, and we’re grateful for the company’s continued sponsorship of our golf tournament.

Thank you, J.S. McCarthy, for your exceptional leadership and engagement!

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