TAPPI/AICC Box Manufacturing Olympics Deadline Is June 28 Are you ready to showcase your organization’s creativity and technical prowess? TAPPI and AICC invites corrugated, rigid box and fold- ing carton makers and their suppliers worldwide to par- ticipate in the prestigious Box Manufacturing Olympics during SuperCorrExpo 2024 slated September 8-12 in Orlando, Florida. The deadline to compete is June 28. This exciting competition combines TAPPI’s CorrPak Competition and AICC’s Design Competition into one unified event, where global packaging leaders come to- gether to exhibit their greatest innovations. Why participate? Showcase Your Innovations: Gain recognition for your team’s hard work and creative designs. It’s more than just a competition; it’s a chance to shine among the best in the industry. Be Featured at the Olympic Village of Innovation: Your entry will be displayed in a dedicated area where all entries are showcased, offering a unique opportunity to see the best in the industry and draw inspiration. More- over, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite entries, adding an exciting interactive element to the showcase. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2023
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2023 2022
29.711 30.124
-1.4
7.819 7.927
-1.4
Industry Total
Year-to Date
December 2023
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2023 2022
380.555 400.520
-5.0
7.611 7.979
-4.6
Industry Total
Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2023 2022
2.4080 2.4260
-0.7
30.9333 32.5461
-5.0
Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Dec. Nov.
2.1892 2.1071
3.9
3.5 3.5
6.1
Shipping Days
Year
Month
Year-to-Date
2023 2022
19 19
250 251
SOURCE: Fibre Box Association
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