As Arkay celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as a leading carton manufacturer, the former and current CEOs were both recognized for their lifetime achievements in the packaging industry.

Arkay's Howard and Mitchell Kaneff were inducted into the 2022 NJPEC Hall of Fame, along with four other packaging executives.  

Mitchell Kaneff accepted his award at the podium—and then in a surprise announcement, Howard Kaneff was also awarded the prestigious trophy.

The two made NJPEC history as the first father and son to be named to the Hall of Fame simultaneously.

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Here, in this interview, Mitchell Kaneff speaks about the touching ceremony, some of the most memorable packages the company has produced (with creative direction straight from Estée Lauder and Leonard Lauder) and why it’s important to stay curious and keep asking questions  as you climb the industry ladder.

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