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AICC Keynote Speaker: ESG Is Not Going Away BY SUSAN RILEY
IP Breaks Ground On Mill Expansion In Cedar Rapids According to multiple media reports, Mem- phis, Tennessee based International Paper (IP) last week broke ground on what will be the largest 100 percent recycled paper plant in the Americas to generate an alternate steam supply and transition off coal-powered steam. IP operates 18 containerboard plants and 28 mills in the U.S. Currently, the process steam at its Cedar Rapids plant is provided by Alliant Energy’s Prairie Creek Generating Sta- tion. Beginning January 1, 2026, however, Alli- ant will no longer burn coal at Prairie Creek as part of an environmental lawsuit settlement. After studying options for an alternate steam supply, IP officials decided it will build and operate two natural gas-powered boilers to generate steam on-site, as well as build a water treatment plant. IP will continue to purchase Cedar Rapids water and purify that to generate the steam, according to project manager Tony Cleves. “Without the replacement steam supply provided by this $103 million expansion, we would have to shut down here,” said Cleves. “The driver is we want to maintain our opera- tions in Iowa.”
Say what you will about ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), but don’t say it’s going away. This was a key point in a keynote address last week at the AICC Spring Meeting presented by Susannah Enkema, Vice President of Research & Insights at the Shelton Group. Enkema
said that nothing they are seeing in their studies shows that ESG is go- ing away. It is here to stay just like sustainability, and, in fact, they use those terms almost interchangeably. Shelton Group is a leading marketing communications firm special- izing in energy and environmental issues. Their many clients include Georgia-Pacific, Fannie Mae and Honda. “Americans have started to put their wallets where their values are, and I think we want that to happen,” Enkema said. “But for you to cap- italize on that for your business, you need to understand how they are thinking.” In Shelton Group’s most recent survey, American consumers were asked what makes a good company. In addition to things like making great products and good customer service, 23 percent of the respons- es related to ESG topics. Do good in the world. Do the right thing for your people. Make the right stances in the world and do the right thing for the future. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Susannah Enkema presented a compelling keynote presentation on ESG at AICC's 2023 Spring Meeting in Miami, Florida.
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WHAT’S INSIDE ISM: Manufacturing Contracts For Sixth Straight Month AICC Recognizes Anniversaries, Milestones At Spring Meeting Vanguard Companies Wins Gold 2023 Shop! OMA Award
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“The Production Index reading of 48.9 percent is a 1.1 percentage point increase compared to March's figure of 47.8 percent. The Prices Index registered 53.2 percent, up 4 percentage points compared to the March figure of 49.2 percent. The Backlog of Orders Index registered 43.1 per- cent, 0.8 percentage point lower than the March reading of 43.9 percent. The Employment Index elevated into ex- pansion territory, registering 50.2 percent, up 3.3 percent- age points from March's reading of 46.9 percent. “The Supplier Deliveries Index figure of 44.6 percent is 0.2 percentage point lower than the 44.8 percent record- ed in March; this is the index’s lowest reading since March 2009 (43.2 percent). The Inventories Index dropped 1.2 percentage points to 46.3 percent, lower than the March reading of 47.5 percent. The New Export Orders Index reading of 49.8 percent is 2.2 percentage points higher than March's figure of 47.6 percent. The Imports Index re- mained in contraction territory, though just barely, at 49.9 percent, two percentage points above the 47.9 percent reported in March.
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April for the sixth consecutive month following a 28-month period of growth, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued last week by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M., Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manu- facturing Business Survey Committee: “The April Manufacturing PMI registered 47.1 percent, 0.8 percentage point higher than the 46.3 percent record- ed in March. Regarding the overall economy, this figure indicates a fifth month of contraction after a 30-month period of expansion. The New Orders Index remained in contraction territory at 45.7 percent, 1.4 percentage points higher than the figure of 44.3 percent recorded in March.
“The U.S. manufacturing sector contract- ed again; however, the Manufacturing PMI improved compared to the previous month, indicating slower contraction. The April composite index reading reflects compa- nies continuing to manage outputs to bet- ter match demand for the first half of 2023 and prepare for growth in the late summer/ early fall period. Demand eased again, with the (1) New Orders Index contracting, but at a slower rate, (2) New Export Orders Index slightly below 50 percent but improving, (3) Customers’ Inventories Index entering the low end of ‘too high territory, a negative for future production and (4) Backlog of Orders Index continuing in strong contraction. Out- put/Consumption (measured by the Produc- tion and Employment indexes) was positive, with a combined 4.4-percentage point up- ward impact on the Manufacturing PMI cal- culation. “The Employment Index indicated slight expansion after two months of contraction, and the Production Index logged a fifth month in contraction territory, though at a slightly slower rate. Panelists’ comments continue to indicate near equal levels of activity toward expanding and contracting head counts at their companies, amid mixed sentiment about when significant growth will return. Inputs — defined as supplier deliver- ies, inventories, prices and imports — contin- ue to accommodate future demand growth. “The Supplier Deliveries Index indicated faster deliveries, and the Inventories Index dropped further into contraction as panel- CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
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AICC Recognizes Anniversaries, Milestones At Spring Meeting AICC recognized member anniversaries and milestones at the Spring Meeting on April 26. AICC began recog- nizing the longevity of independent member companies in 2018 by honoring those in business ranging from 50 years to more than a century. This year’s honorees are family-owned companies with lasting legacies in the packaging business: DeLine Box & Display of Denver, Colorado – The De- Line family has been in the packaging industry for more than a century and for more than a half century in premier packaging solutions. It started in 1912 with the making of decorated candy boxes followed by a move into cor- rugated products the 1930s. Today, they are one of the last private, full-line box companies in the region making packaging including standard RSCs, digital packaging, POP displays and graphic packaging. Viking Family of Companies of New Paltz, New York – Viking Industries has been in business for 50 years, but its first iteration was as the F.D. Croce Company which made peanut bags in Manhattan in 1892. Formed in 1973, Viking today fills the need for quality corrugated products and offers solutions that include corrugated boxes, parti- tions and inserts for the food and beverage, pharmaceuti- cal, electronics and medical, and cosmetic industries.
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2022
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
30.124 34.180
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7.927 8.545
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Year-to Date
December 2022
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
400.520 416.189
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7.979 8.291
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Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2022 2021
2.4260 2.7360
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32.5461 33.8321
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Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Dec. Nov.
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3.5 3.6
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Shipping Days
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Month
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2022 2021
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“Each episode of Breaking Down Boxes has shared a unique journey to the industry with the audience,” said AICC President Mike D’Angelo, “but I don't believe any of them have involved the distances that John’s path has tak- en. Truly amazing.” Burgess eventually earned the role of President after working his way through the company and building his leadership style as he saw success. The episode is available at www.AICCbox.org/Boxes . AICC’s Frustaci Retires As Director Of Administration, Latin America After 25 years of service to the industry, Maria Frustaci, AICC’s Director of Administration and Latin America re- tired at the end of April.
PMMI Grows Membership, Adds 47 New Companies
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced its continued growth with the addition of 47 new companies to its membership following its Spring Board of Directors Meeting. The continued ex- pansion of the association’s membership reflects the trust and confidence that packaging and processing compa- nies have in the association’s resources, networking op- portunities, and industry expertise. “We are thrilled to welcome these new members to our community,” said Andrew Dougherty, Vice President of Member Services, PMMI. “As the industry continues to evolve and grow rapidly, so does PMMI. And we remain committed to providing the resources our members need to thrive and succeed.” PMMI advances the industry through its PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. Visit pmmi.org for more info.
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Salaverria Presents ICPF Education Initiatives At AICC Spring Meeting The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) has been working to advance education in the corrugated packaging industry for the past 30 years, and though the industry is changing, ICPF is ready to change with it.
over the past few years about the challenges of workforce development and I’m excited to expand the programs and services of ICPF to help create solutions for you,” Salaver- ria said. “ICPF really wants to help you with your recruiting efforts.” ICPF is working on strategic initiatives to build partner- ships at all levels of the education community to introduce students to the corrugated packaging industry. Salaverria said she will be working with colleges and universities in efforts to strengthen the industry’s messaging to students. Salaverria said that expansion is key to making a dif- ference when it comes to industry recruitment. ICPF has plans to expand online corrugated curricula for universi- ties, two-year colleges, trade schools, and high schools. ICPF’s career portal offers access to hundreds of stu- dents focused on careers in packaging. It is engaging on newly active social media platforms and is working over the next year to build an arsenal of additional resources in-
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the AICC Spring Meeting on April 26. “I’ve been able to see how vital the foundation is to the future of our industry, and I’ve heard growing concerns
cluding videos, fact sheets and testimonials to help promote a unified message of the many benefits and opportunities associated with choosing a career in corrugated packaging, Salaverria said. New opportunities include registered ap- prenticeships. Salaverria said that ICPF is working on a partnership with SkillsUSA Illi- nois to make their Registered Apprenticeship Program available to interested companies. Salaverria said that SkillsUSA helps com- panies recruit and select candidates who want to work, who can help close the “knowledge gap” with senior employees, and who can go on to become full-time employees. Though the program is open only to facilities in Illinois, Salaverria said that SkillsUSA Illinois is work- ing on a grant that would allow a national roll- out for the corrugated industry. “All they need is to see that we’re interest- ed,” she said. “So please reach out — it’s a great opportunity.” In other ICPF news, the Association's annu- al fundraiser, Holiday Weekend in New York, will be held December 8-10. Tickets have been reserved for the Neil Diamond Broad- way musical, “A Beautiful Noise.” Registration will open soon. Box makers and suppliers were also en- couraged to pledge or recommit to ICPF as a corporate partner. “We need students to be exposed to our industry to see all the potential that comes with a career in corrugated pack- aging. We also need to continue educating those that work in our industry to help with em- ployee retention,” Salaverria said. “I have high hopes that we can work together on these initiatives. It’s only through a unified message that we’re going to make a difference.”
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frameworks for safety professionals, and scientific papers. In his closing keynote presentation Wednesday, “Lead- ers Aren’t Perfect – Leader Decision Making,” Phillip Van
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Michael P. Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging Holding Company will deliver the opening keynote presentation. Doss serves on the Board of Directors for the American Forest & Paper Associa- tion, the Sustainable Forest Initiative, and the Paper Recycling Coalition.
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success plan for building strong, integrity-based relation- ships that authentically connect leaders to those they serve. At the conference attendees will learn about lead- ing-edge safety innovations from industry suppliers at the New Technology Showcase and build relationships at one of the largest gatherings of P&P safety professionals. PPSA is a non-profit, non-political, international organi- zation devoted to the continuous improvement of safety throughout all aspects of the paper industry. From loggers to truckers, paper mills and converting plants, to recycle collections centers, its membership is grouped by catego- ry to ensure a fair and appropriate basis for comparison. For more information, contact PPSA staff at info@ppsa. org or (770) 209-7300 or visit the organization’s website at www.ppsa.org .
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Atlanta, Georgia based WestRock Company has an- nounced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 31, 2023. “WestRock and its predecessor companies have had a long history in the region operating the North Charles- ton mill, and the contributions of the team members over the years have been greatly appreciated,” said David B. Sewell, Chief Executive Officer at WestRock. “The decision to close a facility and impact the lives of our team mem- bers is never easy, and we are committed to assisting our North Charleston team with exploring roles at other We- stRock locations and outplacement assistance.” The North Charleston mill produces containerboard, uncoated kraft paper (KraftPak®), and unbleached satu- rating kraft paper (DuraSorb®), with a combined annual capacity of 550,000 tons. Containerboard and uncoated kraft currently produced at the mill will be manufactured at other WestRock facilities. The company intends to exit the unbleached saturating kraft paper business when the mill shutdown is completed. WestRock says is committed to improving its return on invested capital as well as maximizing the performance of its assets. The combination of high operating costs and the need for significant capital investment were the de- termining factors in the decision to cease operations at the mill. The North Charleston mill employs approximately 500 people. Employees will receive severance and out- placement assistance in accordance with WestRock policy and labor union agreements. PPC Folding Carton Boot Camp Slated For Late May In Springfield Atlanta, PPC Folding Carton Boot Camp Slated May 23-24 The Paperboard Packaging Council announced the up- coming Folding Carton Boot Camp set for May 23-24 at its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts. From making paper to customer delivery and all “fold- ing carton” points and processes in between, this com- prehensive program is everything there is to know about folding cartons. The two-day training is ideal for anyone new to cartons (even if not new to the industry) and non-plant personnel with limited experience outside a single plant operation. The deadline to register is May 12 and space is limited- for this popular program. Reservations at the Sheraton Springfield may still be accepted at the discounted rate on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to Rose at rose@paperbox.org for assistance with booking and with questions or concerns. The Sher- aton Springfield is within walking distance of PPC’s world headquarters. For more information, visit paperbox.org .
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So, what makes a bad company? Bad service and be- ing too expensive top the list. But 31 percent sited issues related to ESG. “There is a growing trend of people wanting to be seen as someone who buys eco-friendly products. Consumers want to be seen as doing the right thing,” Enkema said. Consumers can also name a product or brand that they’ve purchased because of its environmental repu- tation and this number is growing, the study shows. Ten years ago, only three percent of the American population said they were purchasing or not purchasing things based on their environmental record and now that number is more than 25 percent. “People are beginning to change their buying behav- iors for how they are living in the world,” Enkema said. So, what can companies do? Treat your employees well. Pay a living wage. But also invest in things your cus- tomers care about such as recycling. “That’s good news, right? Because you guys have an advantage over some of the other packaging that is out there,” she said. Why is recycling at the top of list? Because the majority of people said they were concerned about plastics in the ocean more than any other issue, even more than climate change. Enkema said that 90 percent believe that plastic
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trash is contaminating waterways, up from 77 percent in 2020. Half of those surveyed say they have made choices to reduce their purchases of single-use plastics. “That’s kind of good right? Less plastic, more card- board?” Enkema said. A resounding 95 percent of Americans believe recy- cling helps the environment, and 85 percent agree that recycling is the bare minimum we can do for the environ- ment. “This is all good, right?” Enkema asked. Plus, 76 per- cent of Americans say that recycling makes them feel bet- ter about the things they purchase or consume. “So that’s really good news. For Americans it’s almost a get out of jail free card. Like, ‘I don’t know how to fix all this other stuff, I don’t even know what’s true, but at least I can recycle,’” Enkema said. There is a problem, though. Enkema said that 30 per- cent of consumers are not confident that what they put in the recycling bin is actually recycled and it’s not getting
any better. In 2020, that number was 23 percent and in 2019 it was 14 percent. It’s a bit of a cautionary tale, Enkema said. While the overall recycling message is positive, the recycling system is at best inconsistent. An estimated 45 percent have a more positive opinion of brands that limit their use of plastics in their packaging. “But again, while paper is viewed as the most eco-friendly packaging material, cardboard is near the bottom of the list of what consumers say they recycle regularly. So how do we help them do that? How do we message? Because it is recyclable, but they don’t realize that,” Enkema said. “The reason why they doubt you is they believe it is go- ing to degrade in quality over time. I think that’s something that you guys should be thinking about from a messaging standpoint.” The Shelton Group tested 14 different packaging ben- efits to see which one is most important to consumers. A package that is recyclable topped the list over packages made from recycled materials, biodegradable packages, a package designed to help the product stay fresh longer, a
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package that protects the product from damage, and oth- ers. They also tested sustainability buzz words, including green, sustainable, eco-friendly, social responsibility, re- newable, recyclable, recycled content, compostable, bio- degradable, low carbon footprint, net zero, low VOC, zero waste to landfill, environmentally conscious, circular econ- omy, carbon neutral and environmental justice. Of those, recyclable again topped the list as the most understood term. “I think there are two challenges here,” Enkema said. “We have to speak about the things they understand about recycling, but then we have to move them along to more complex topics of sustainability.” As the packaging industry tells its sustainability stories, they can help assuage concerns that recycling is some- how not good. The study concluded that although Americans believe in recycling, they don’t understand how it works and in- creasingly believe the system is broken. They don’t “get” the paper and cardboard recyclability and recycled con- tent value proposition. “You need to tell it to them. You need to actively market and talk about your value proposition and share that down the supply chain,” Enkema said. “Inform your customers who use your cardboard, let them know what your story is because more and more they’re asking for it.” AF&PA Releases Q1 Boxboard, Containerboard Reports The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has released its Q1 2023 Containerboard Quarterly Report. According to the report, total containerboard production in the first quarter of 2023 decreased 10 percent when compared to Q1 2022. • All containerboard grades experienced operating rate increases relative to Q4 2022. • Liner grades had a combined quarterly operating rate of 83.5 percent, up from 78.7 percent, while Medium grades were at 90.9 percent, up from 86.1 percent. • Export production in Q1 was 22.9 percent higher than the previous quarter, but trailed Q1 2022 production by 23.5 percent. • Mill inventories dropped below 400,000 short tons for the first time since September 2021. The AF&PA also released its Q1 2023 Boxboard report. Total boxboard production in Q1 decreased five percent compared to Q1 2022. The boxboard operating rate was 87.8 percent, down 6.1 points from Q1. • Solid Bl. Folding – Domestic production decreased 8 percent compared to Q1 2022. • Recycled Boxboard – Coated production increased 3 percent compared to Q1 2022.
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