AICC Launches ‘Think Tank’ Series AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, is launching the Converter Think Tank Series, a bi-monthly videoconference to foster peer to peer learning for AICC members. The first sessions will be Friday, November 20. This year, among AICC’s highlights were the weekly covid calls developed to help AICC members navigate the complexities of work, safety, employees, customers, and overall business challenges during uncertain times. One of the benefits that came from these calls was the con- nections made, and the information members were able to provide to help navigate this new business paradigm. AICC’s Converter Think Tanks were developed to continue peer-to-peer conversations on topics affect- ing business today and beyond. They will cover specific emerging challenges and find members nationwide to offer their insights and perspectives based on their suc- cesses and challenges. The first session will feature Kevin Ausburn, Chairman and CEO, Southern Missouri Containers, and Chairman of AICC’s Paperboard, Regulations and Sheet Supply Sub- committee, who along with several Committee members, will discuss the recent activities with paper, demand, ca- pacity, and related issues. The live panel will discuss the impact on paper availability, challenges with specific sub-
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Also included is a specially designed low-light box to demonstrate additional photographic features. If hands-on learning is the way to go, then look no further than versa- tile, tactile, beautifully printed paperboard.
In addition to these top awards, the competition recog- nized around 70 other entries with Gold and Excellence Awards. This year’s contest also featured a new category honoring PPC member contributions to the COVID-19 re- sponse, such as the manufacture of face shields or PPE packaging. To learn more about PPC’s carton competition and get the full story about each of the exciting top de- signs, visit paperbox.org/cc .
strates, and potential impact on production. Register at www.AICCbox.org/Calendar .
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