Board Converting News, November 11, 2024

New Breaking Down Boxes Episode Features Fabien Val-Duprez Of CUIR Breaking Down Boxes, the popular podcast from AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, releases a

sions. In this episode, he shares how an unexpected en- counter on a beach led to his acquisition of CUIR, a com- pany with deep roots in the printing industry yet struggling to survive. By the time he bought CUIR, the company had only a handful of employees, and it had not developed a new machine in nearly a decade. “Fabien’s entrepreneurial spirit and hands-on leader- ship style provide some great take aways for listeners. The story of how he got there is worthy of a movie deal,” said Georgescu. In the episode, he highlights how his journey in printing technology has been fueled by a constant drive for im- provement, blending aesthetics and functionality to meet evolving client demands. Listeners will be captivated by his emphasis on main- taining a positive outlook amid challenges and the impor-

new episode featuring Fabien Val- Duprez, CEO and owner of CUIR. Hosted by Simona Georgescu of Adduco Communications and Mike Schaefer of Tavens Packaging & Display, the episode provides a rare and heartfelt look into Val-Duprez’s journey from closing a textile compa-

Fabien Val-Duprez

ny to the helm of a corrugated machinery company. His transition into the packaging industry at nearly 40 years old was marked by pivotal moments and bold deci-

tance of humility. He believes involving family brings invaluable understanding while maintaining a sense of fun, and open- ness fuels innovation. This perspective has strengthened CUIR’s culture, fostering an environment where collaboration and trust are foundational to success. “Fabien’s cruise to corrugated is most unusual. It is uplifting, inspiring, and reas- suring,” says AICC President Mike D’Ange- lo. “You can’t help but come away from this episode with a smile on your face and the valuable lesson that you must be open to any and all possibilities.” Listeners can tune in to Breaking Down Boxes on major podcast platforms or at www.AICCbox.org/Boxes. For information, visit AICCbox.org . Shorr Packaging Awarded Pregis Renew Award Aurora, Illinois based Shorr Packaging Corp. has been awarded the Pregis Renew Award for reducing 150 metric tons of car- bon emissions last year. The Pregis Preserve Award honored Shorr’s actions relative to helping save over 45,000 trees from harvest last year and over 800,000 pounds of sequestered carbon by transitioning customers to 100 percent curbside recyclable paper prod- ucts with the Pregis Easypack. Additionally, the Pregis Inspyre Award highlights the company’s support of Inspy- re products, which impacted over 1,000 lives in need of access to clean drinking water by providing water filters to commu- nities in Africa, Central America, and Asia.

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