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Next Generation Packaging Leaders Blaze Path To Success BY SUSAN RILEY Whether a leader is born or made, there’s always room to grow and the best ones do. In the beginning of their packaging careers, they are drawn to pro- grams that help support, develop, and increase their value within their companies. AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has the
Registration Opens For AICC Spring Meeting, Golf Tourney Registration is open for the 2023 Spring Meeting and 9th Annual Independents’ Cup Charity Golf Tournament to be held April 24- 26, 2023, at the Trump National Doral Resort in Doral, Florida, hosted by AICC, The Inde- pendent Packaging Association. AICC members from around the country will be attending this premier paper packag- ing event. The meeting will officially kick off with the opening night reception, bringing together friends and collegues, new and old. The event features a 3-day series of gen- eral sessions, workshops, plant tours, and net- working and social events. Keynote speakers are Suzanne Shelton of the Shelton Group, and Sheryl Connelly, Ford Motor Company. The 800-acre resort boasts four champi- onship golf courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, various recreational amenities, including HarTru tennis courts, and a lively clubhouse. SupplyOne & Schwarz Partners Packaging will host tours of their local facilities on April 24. The AICC Emerging Leaders will also host an offsite evening event and a dedicated training session during the Meeting.
Emerging Leaders (EL) program, and TAPPI offers the Young Profes- sionals (YP) program. All are open to working professionals in the packaging industry up to age 35, and each offers a bastion of resources, training, networking opportunities and camaraderie designed to uplift the next generation as they blaze the trails as great leaders. Confidence For Lauren Frisch, Vice President of Administration at her fami- ly-owned and operated Wasatch Container, the EL program has given her something that is crucial to anyone who wants to succeed in busi- ness: confidence. Wasatch Container is a packaging manufacturer in Salt Lake, Utah, that specializes in corrugated shipping boxes, retail boxes, point of purchase displays, foam fabrication and wooden crates. “I used to follow my father around at AICC gatherings and utilized his network in my day-to-day business. His colleagues were so nice CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 A member of AICC’s Emerging Leaders program presents at an educational session before her peers.
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6 x x 8 x x 12 x x 26 x x ISM: Manufacturing Growth To Continue Into 2023 12 FBA Year In Review: Boxes Are Still Most Extraordinary 16 WestRock Announces Position Changes At Covington VA Mill 36 PMMI Foundation Awards $16K In Fall Scholarships
AVERAGE CONTAINERBOARD PRICES The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout the United States the week previous to issue. Prices in some areas of the country may be higher or lower than the tabulated average. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser.
REGION E. Coast Midwest Southeast Southwest
42# Kraft liner
26# Semi-Chem. Medium
$1005.00-1010.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1020.00-1030.00 $1050.00-1060.00 $1023.00-1032.00
Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.
$940.00-990.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $955.00-975.00 $975.00-995.00 $958.00-978.00
West Coast U.S. Average
SHEET PRICES BY REGION (AVERAGE) Per 1MSF, local delivery included, 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. Sheets
E. Coast Midwest South-SW S. CA N.CA/WA-OR US Aver.
200# 275#
$62.26
$72.05
$62.69 $82.80
$85.35 119.54
$73.13 101.29
97.32
99.89
90.86
113.65
More box makers, brokers and end users are relying on the containerboard pricing in Board Converting News to negotiate their contracts than ever before.
OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
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275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL
107.46 118.45
114.69 129.32
116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56
141.08 148.46
122.76 131.80
CANADIAN SHEET PRICES (AVERAGE) In Canadian Dollars, per 1MSF, local delivery included, under 50MSF single item order, truckload delivery. 200# 275# Oyster UC 275#DW 350#DW $78.56 $99.18 $9.00 $96.32 $105.83 CANADIAN LINERBOARD & MEDIUM The average prices reported are tabulated from prices PAID by various sources throughout Canada. Prices may be higher or lower in various areas of the country. The prices tabulated here are intended only for purposes of reference. They do not connote any commitment to sell any material at the indicated average. Transactions may be completed at any time at a price agreed upon by seller and purchaser. Prices are Canadian $ and per metric ton.
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$960.00 $995.00
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Recycling This Holiday Season BY CHASE KAMMERER
You can gift the corrugated packaging industry back this holiday season by recycling any corrugated cardboard box- es you receive because nearly all old corrugated containers (OCC) are used to make new paper products. But what about other gift packaging that's not so obvious? See below some common gift packaging and whether you can include it in your recycling bin this year. Toy Packaging: Yes and No. Toy packaging is usually a mix of transparent thin plastics and paperboard. You'll need to separate the paper from the plastic - the paper is recyclable, but the plastic is not. Wrapping Paper: Yes and No. Most recycling companies accept wrapping paper (both regular and glossy) or have special programs for collection and drop-off. Still, you'll have to check with your municipality or recycling center. Visit Earth911.com to search recycling options in your area if your recycling collector does not accept wrapping paper. Wrapping paper that is metallic, has glitter, plastic, or vel-
The Corrugated cardboard boxes and other fiber-based packaging are recyclable, but the same is not true for all packaging you might come across this holiday season.
Whether you live in an urban or a rural area, you have options for where your waste ends up when you no longer have any use for it. Re- cycling and waste centers see a lot more waste this time of year. Even
Chase Kammerer
though most waste is recyclable, the profit margins do not exist for companies to go all in on recycling. Half of all 294+ million tons of waste generated in the United States ends up in one of the more than 2,600 landfills.
vety flocking on it is not recyclable. Try reusing wrapping paper that isn't recyclable, or think about using reusable gift bags next year. Ribbons and Bows: No. Ribbons and bows are not recyclable. Ribbons, like plastic bags, get stuck in conveyors or clog gaps meant to separate waste and can cause entire recycling lines to shut down. Make sure to reuse those ribbons and bows instead. Need real-time recycling information for your community? The Recycling Partnership has launched a beta version of a chatbot fea- turing real-time answers for what's recyclable in your community. If you are searching for even more recycling options for your holiday waste, check out Ter- racycle's website for companies offering recy- cling solutions for those hard-to-recycle items. Chase Kammerer is the Technical Services Manager at FBA. Reach him at ckammerer@ fibrebox.org. ISM: Manufacturing Growth To Continue Into 2023 Economic improvement in the U.S will contin- ue in 2023, say the nation's purchasing and supply management executives in the De- cember 2022 Semiannual Economic Fore- cast. Revenues are expected to increase in 15 of 18 manufacturing industries and 14 of 18 services-sector industries. Capital ex- penditures are expected to increase by 2.6 percent in the manufacturing sector (after a 12-percent increase in 2022) and increase by 2.8 percent in the services sector (after a
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6-percent increase in 2022). The manufacturing employ- ment base is expected to grow by 3.9 percent and the services employment base is expected to increase by one percent in 2023. Compared to the first half (H1), growth in the second half (H2) of the year is projected to rebound. These projections are part of the forecast issued by the Business Survey Committees of ISM. The forecast was re- leased by Timothy R. Fiore, CPSM, C.P.M, Chair of the ISM Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, and by Antho- ny S. Nieves, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P, CFPM, Chair of the ISM Services Business Survey Committee. Expectations for 2023 are positive, as 45 percent of re- spondents expect revenues to be greater in 2023 than in 2022. The panel of supply executives expects a 5.5-per- cent net increase in overall revenues for 2023, compared to a 9.3-percent increase reported for 2022. Fifteen of the 18 manufacturing industries expect rev- enue improvement in 2023, listed in order of largest to smallest projected increase: Plastics & Rubber Products; Transportation Equipment; Apparel, Leather & Allied Prod- ucts; Fabricated Metal Products; Primary Metals; Food, Beverage & Tobacco Products; Printing & Related Support Activities; Furniture & Related Products; Machinery; Chem- ical Products; Computer & Electronic Products; Miscella- neous Manufacturing; Paper Products; Electrical Equip- ment, Appliances & Components; and Textile Mills.
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IP Vicksburg Mill In MS Donates $67,500 To Local Organizations International Paper's Mill in Vicksburg, Mississippi, recent- ly made a donation of $67,500 to 15 different local chari- ties and organizations. The company held a reception and dinner for members of the groups receiving donations Tuesday at the Vicksburg Chamber of Commerce.
Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month September 2022
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
32.705 34.247
-4.5
7.787 8.154
-4.5
Industry Total
Year-to Date
September 2022
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2022 2021
305.168 312.525
-2.4
7.989 8.224
-2.9
Industry Total
Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2022 2021
2.6327 2.7773
-5.2
24.8959 25.4841
-2.3
Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Sep. Aug
2.5975 2.5867
0.4
4.1 4.2
-2.4
Oren Ruth, Jr., Mill Manager for IP's Vicksburg opera- tion, presented the donations at the event. “Tonight is an example of how we want to partner with you,” he said. “Not just with our funds, but also to develop and continue to create those partnerships, to where we serve and work in the community with you all to help grow the organizations and the people that you represent.”
Shipping Days
Year
Month
Year-to-Date
2022 2021
21 21
191 190
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FBA 2022 Year In Review: Boxes Are Still The Most Extraordinary Thing In The World BY DENNIS COLLEY Thank you to Fibre Box Association (FBA) members, industry suppliers and the thousands of workers who helped manufacture more than 40 bil- lion boxes in 2022. It’s become very apparent that the real hero of the supply chain is the corrugat- ed box – as it protects, ships, brands and provides a sustainable solution. At a time when countries, municipalities, and companies are banning some forms of packaging, the corrugated box is heralded as the poster child of recycling. Our industry has worked hard to establish systems and best practic- es generating a 90+% recycling rate. Boxes are the most extraordinary, ordinary thing in the world. The slowdown in the U.S. economy has certainly impacted the de- mand for boxes. Third quarter year-to-date stats show corrugated indus- try shipments are 2.9 percent lower than 2021 YTD, on an aver- age week basis. Just a reminder, these num- bers come after two record-setting years, 2020 and 2021, for box shipments. On a positive note, the Na- tional Retail Federa- tion forecasts Novem- ber and December holiday retail sales will grow between 6-8 percent over 2021 to between $942.6 billion and $960.4 billion. The lack of qualified plant floor labor continues to be one of the top priorities for our industry. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legisla- tion has now been approved in Maine, Oregon, California and Colorado. It is anticipated that up to 12 states will follow with approved legislation in 2023. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently evaluating the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in products and packaging to determine if they present a danger to humans and the environment. Supply chain issues with the availability of starch and other additives continue to plague our converting plants, while equipment de- liveries are stalled waiting on electronic components. Looking ahead to 2023, FBA will be focusing on several key areas: • Redesigned FBA website • More easily accessible data on any device • Continuation of the Corrugated Industry Promotion Program (CIPP) • Completion of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) using 2020 data • Customer meetings with leading retailers and brand owners I am excited about 2023 and the opportunities it brings to the corru- gated packaging industry. Thank you for your continued support. I wish everyone happy holidays. Dennis Colley is President/CEO of the Fibre Box Association. • Re-establishment of the Human Resources committee • Completion of the pallet overhang research project Dennis Colley
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Great Northern's Target Team Spreads Joy At Children's Hospital Great Northern’s Target Team had the honor of participat- ing in the Gillette Children’s Hospital Winter Wonderland event in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 13th. The team assisted with the event by getting product ready, schedul- ing shipment, and attending the setup. They had fun build-
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WestRock Announces Position Changes At Covington VA Mill
dustries in 1991 and spent time as an electrical engineer and a field service technician. In 2006, Elmore went to work as his own boss as co-owner of Alleghany Electric and Automation. He joined WestRock in 2008 as an E&I journeyman. Rusty Barnette has accepted the position of Recovery Training Coordinator. In this position, he will be responsi-
WestRock’s Alleghany Highlands Operations in Covington, Virginia has announced personnel position changes that were internally announced in May and June 2022.
ble for coordinating training material and procedures for all operators and keeping training records up to date. He will work with department leader- ship to drive safety and update and implement new policies and proce- dures while ensuring operators are trained appropriately and that all
Tim Elmore has accepted the po- sition of Reliability Engineer in the E&I department. In this role he will be the technical lead supporting pro- duction, maintenance, and engineer- ing on projects related to continuing process improvement and reliability. Elmore earned an A.A.S. in Elec-
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jobs have multiple opportunities for step up coverage. In addition, Barnette will utilize daily and weekly work as an opportunity to reinforce operators’ initial training.
Barnette graduated from Covington High School. He joined Creative Fabrication after graduation and was hired onto the Westvaco Extra Board in 1995. He moved to Recovery as a laborer in 1996 and moved to second assis- tant in 2005. Barnette became assistant oper- ator in Recovery in 2016. Zach Dressler has accepted the position of E&I Planner in the paper mill. In this position, he is responsible for reliability centered E&I activities and projects which include planning
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and support duties in the paper mill area while ensuring adherence to safe work practices and guidelines. Dressler graduated from Covington High School in 2015 and ob-
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in North Carolina and South Carolina from 1980-1982. Han- cock worked as a co-op at the Forest Research Institute in New Zealand in 1983 and at the University of Freiburg in Germany in 1984. He joined Westvaco as a forester in 1984, was promoted to Production Logging Supervisor in 1993, Local District Procurement Supervisor in 1997, and Operations Manager in 2016. He has served as the interim Fiber Supply Manager at Covington since January 2022.
ment co-op from May 2019 to January 2020 at Printpack in Williamsburg, Virginia. Cory Booth has accepted the position of Process Engi- neer in the Analytical department. He is currently assigned
to the E&I department, where he will support safety, reliability, and cost improvement initiatives across the entire mill.
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Booth earned his high school diploma from James Monroe High School in Lindside, West Virginia, in 2018 and his B.S. in Electrical Engi- neering from Bluefield State College this year. He interned with American Mine Research in Rocky Gap in 2021. John Hancock has accepted the position of Regional Fiber Supply Manager for the Covington mill. Hancock Cory Booth
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will support the continued alignment between the Covington fiber supply operations and the eastern Virginia and North Carolina fiber supply op- erations at West Point, Hopewell, and Roanoke Rapids. Hancock received his B.S. in For- est Management from Virginia Tech
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to me, but I was following his path,” she said. “When I be- came a part of the Emerging Leaders, it gave me an op- portunity to meet people and network with them. Now I’ve created my own network of people that I look up to and work with.” Expanding Knowledge And Skills For Lena Sharesky, Sales Representative for the Pack- aging Corporation of America (PCA), the TAPPI YP pro- gram has allowed her to expand her industry knowledge as well as her personal skillset. PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S. with more than 120 facilities. Sharesky served as YP’s Director of Events before moving into the Vice Chair role, where she has helped the division create new events and find ways to collaborate with TAPPI’s many other divisions. “It gives you an opportunity to not only connect with fellow YPs, but also with members of other divisions who have different backgrounds and perspectives, so building those connections is really impactful,” she said. Learning With Peers Frisch said that EL members network with suppliers, box makers, and other like-minded young professionals who want to succeed in the industry. “You can all talk the same lingo, and you all under-
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stand what people are going through so you kind of find your group of people who understand you and can help you because they have similar successes and challeng- es, they’re just doing it in a different region,” Frisch said. “And there’s no judgement, we go from age 25 to 35 and so everyone is at different career and experience levels. They just started in the industry or they are 10 years into it, there’s no judgement and everyone’s willing to help each other out.” Now in a leading position as an elected EL delegate, Frisch helps select speakers within the industry to present in the C-Suite series, a quarterly virtual webinar. Whether focused on operations or sales or accounting, they share their stories and best leadership advice. The most recent C-Suite speaker was Jim Akers of Akers Packaging Ser- vices Group, along with his son, Andrew Akers, an Emerg-
ing Leader graduate, whose presentation was finding the best fit customers for your operation. “Everyone that they’ve had on has been remarkable,” Pyle said. “They have learned so much from these C Suite programs.” The annual Emerging Leaders Workshop in Fort Worth, Texas, was a three-day event that featured box plant tours and lead- ership trainings.
Frisch also helps develop the content for the spring meeting and offers a friendly face to new members. “I’m the Emerging Leaders go-to person with any questions or advice, and then I have a team as well. I have a junior delegate, John McQueary with CTS Systems and a freshman delegate, Jordan Dawson with Harris Packag- ing, who help me with the virtual and in-per- son events. We also have a committee that helps us with our marketing and new referrals Initially, Frisch said that she was not inter- ested in following in her father, Jerry Frisch’s box manufacturing footsteps. She wanted to work in the finance industry for a big name like Goldman Sachs. After college, she worked at and engagement,” she said. A Box Of Opportunity Awaits
U.S. Bank for five years when working at the family company sudden- ly started to look much more attractive. “My dad pretty much said that it was now or never if you want to try
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out Wasatch Container,” she said. “He made me commit three years to him and I’m here 10 years later and now this is 100 percent my career because you can find finance or what- ever you’re interested in within the company.” She started as a sales rep and built her own accounts from scratch. Along the way, she strived to learn more about the business by getting her hands into any department she could. But she was soaking in the business
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would love to assume that role when he retires in a few years in co-ownership with her brother, Ryan Frisch, who is Vice President of Sales. “That’s really the main reason I work at Wasatch Con- tainer is because I get to work with my dad and my brother every day. You can trust your family, they’re my biggest
long before that as a 7-year-old at the family dinner table listening to the adults talk about boxes. During summer, spring and winter breaks in high school and college, she worked in operations running the die cutter and anything
else they needed. “My dad wanted me to know what it was like, so he started us off in operations. He did not want to start us off in an office job,” she said. She now heads up her own stock box division at Wasatch Container called Box Essen- tials, and her father’s shoes are quite appealing now. She cheerleaders and so I’ve just found that niche within my own company,” she said. Despite working together all week, they still hang out together on weekends. “We always say if we can’t have Thanksgiving dinner all CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 TAPPI's Young Professionals have some fun after completing the final session at TAPPICon 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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together then we’ll need to look at selling the company. We put our family first before the business and for us it has succeeded because you know everyone’s heart is in the right place,” she said. All The Facets Sharesky’s career at PCA’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania di- vision, started right out of graduate school five years ago.
ADVANTZWARE www.advantzware.com
Advantzware provides a flexible and comprehensive system to address the business management needs of the independent box business, as well as the ERP re- quirements of full scale packaging plants and integrat- ed companies. With modules for estimating, scheduling, production, inventory and accounting, this scalable sys- tem supports packaging plants that produce corrugat- ed boxes, folding cartons, point of purchase displays, assembled partitions, paperboard products, foam fab- rication, as well as distribution of packaging supplies. AIR CONVEYING CORPORATION www.accfilter.com Air Conveying Corporation is a recognized leader in the in- dustry of Pneumatic Conveying Systems and has been in business since 1968. As an equipment manufacturer rather than simply a sales organization, we have complete control over the quality of material and products which make up your proposed system. Our equipment is found in Printing, Folding Carton and Corrugated plants throughout the coun- try and the world. Let us build you the best Trim Removal System you ever had. Contact us today. Amtech offers the industry’s most innovative and compre- hensive corrugated and packaging ERP, integrated sched- uling software, and engineered automation technology. For over 30 years, Amtech has remained at the backbone of successful businesses from the independent box makers to the largest integrateds. We keep our customers competitive in an ever-changing economy with options such as custom- er digital storefronts and workflows, business intelligence, automated scheduling for corrugators, converting and shipping, proactive roll stock and inventory management. APEX INTERNATIONAL www.apexinternational.com AMTECH SOFTWARE www.amtechsoftware.com World’s largest Anilox and Glue & Metering roll manufac- turer, providing the widest selection of corrugated engrav- ings and complementary services. Anilox engraving options available from our North American manufacturing facility include elongated 75°, 60°, 45°, plus Apex’s patented GTT technology. Glue rolls are produced with Hardened Stain- less Steel and a max TIR of 10 µ for Single, Double Facers.
She learned about PCA and the cor- rugated industry through an online college job board targeted to mem- bers of a business entrepreneurial club. After interviewing with PCA, she learned about their GIFT (Gen- erational Investment For Tomorrow) program and the opportunities in the
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corrugated industry, especially as it relates to technology. Before moving directly into her sales role at PCA, she was in GIFT program, rotating through different depart- ments including design, customer service and production to develop a more well-rounded view of the company’s capabilities as well as the corrugated industry. During this
time, her Young Professional membership gave her access to TAPPI’s extensive technical resources and the opportu- nity to gain project management experience by oversee- ing YP activities from start to finish. Coming Together As Leaders While YP members represent competing companies, the program allows them to meet as individuals focused on personal development and becoming better leaders. “That’s the beauty in all of this, coming together to cre- ate those spaces where you’re able to build on your skill- sets and grow as an individual, which is the driving force behind programs and events we develop,” Sharesky said. Frisch said the EL program is a great introduction to AICC where they meet face-to-face with hundreds of its members and dozens in the EL program who each care about the other’s success. “It’s really just open engage- ment all the time,” Frisch said. AICC’s EL members attend several meetings through- ELs share ideas during a professional development event.
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out the year and they also go on a plant tour that typically is the incoming AICC chairman’s plant, where they can talk to the owners and people within the various departments onsite about the kind of challenges they face in the indus-
ARC INTERNATIONAL www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nano-technology laser engraving in our NC and NV manufacturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
AES (ADVANCED EQUIPMENT SALES) www.aesales.net
AES is a leading full-service provider of integrated convey- ance systems specializing in scrap, trim, and dust. AES en- gineers custom scrap systems and works as a partner in process improvement to help businesses achieve greater profitability, productivity, and sustainability. Products include balers, shredders/hoggers, core shredders, filters, fans, and specialized dust control and collection systems. AES is the ex- clusive distributor for the AirShark Rotary Material Separator. For a wide variety of new and used equipment on to- day’s market, visit our website at www.acm-corp.com. BAUMER HHS CORPORATION www.baumerhhs.com hhs is a global leader in advanced gluing, camera verifica- tion and quality assurance systems for the packaging indus- try. Zero-defect quality and elevated production speeds are key parameters in the manufacturing of corrugated boxes. With hhs Xcam Box Monitoring and non-contact flap gluing of corrugated board, hhs offers every option for quality as- surance in the production of boxes with flexo folder gluers. AMERICAN CORRUGATED MACHINE www.acm-corp.com BLOWER APPLICATION COMPANY (BLOAPCO) www.BloApCo.com BloApCo has served the corrugated industry since 1933 with a variety of scrap handling solutions, including Hori- zontal Floor Shredders, Trim Cutters, and Material Handling Fans and Conveying Systems. BloApCo Shredders allow for continuous shredding and pneumatic removal of sheet waste stacks of all sizes, roll slab, cores, and carton scrap.
try. Delegates also attend the AICC winter board meetings where they can present as a leader within the association. Learning Is Reciprocal Many in the EL program are or were in the process of becoming presidents of their own companies or taking over the reins of a family business like Frisch. As they move up within their business, the program gives them a level of support and experiences that leads to them get- ting into those higher fields, said Taryn Pyle, Director of Education & Leadership at AICC. Those in the EL group engage with the more seasoned members of the industry, which opens the doors to the va- riety of jobs and positions in the industry. They learn more about the various roles in customer service, sales, and oth- er areas of responsibility. AICC’s Virginia Humphrey helped create the EL pro- gram and was followed by Scott Ellis, who facilitated the program before Pyle assumed the position last year. Mark Mathes, former owner of Vanguard Packaging and for- mer chairman of AICC was someone who pushed for the program that was envisioned to foster and embrace new ideas. TAPPI's Young Professional program was launched in 2014 and continues to grow each year. “Mark knew we needed young people in the business, as well as the association to continue to bring these really good new ideas and ways of looking at life,” Pyle said. “It wasn’t for a bunch of kids; it was for young people within our industry who had something to say. They could learn from us, but we could also learn from them, and I think that’s carried through year after year and, in my opinion, it just keeps getting stronger since they launched.” Visit aiccbox.org to learn more ELs. To learn more about the TAPPI YP program, visit yp.tappi.org . Emerging Leaders engage with each other during a recent pro- fessional development event.
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Mark Twain said there is no such thing as an original idea. He said we can turn old ideas into new, curious combina- tions, but he reckoned they are "the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages." Milkmen first showed up in Britain in 1860, arriving on horseback to deliver milk tins to people’s doorsteps. Newspaper and magazine presses sought to broaden their readerships and fund large printing runs through an- nual subscriptions in the late eighteenth century. Fast forward more than 200 years and direct-to-con- sumer retailers are now wielding the subscription box with a twist as their strategic prize-fighter in the battle for suc- cess. Now businesses from Netflix to Hello Fresh use the model, providing products and services on an ongoing ba- sis, to build brand loyalty and focus on customer retention. It just shows that we needn't worry about the novelty of ideas. And that innovation does not need to be new or original. It just needs to be valuable. Rekindling Popularity At one time, opening an online store and offering deliv- ery was a way for retailers to stand out. But now, the digital marketplace is crowded, and shoppers expect much more. To make a mark, your company must stay on top of e-com- merce trends and consumers' expectations. For many companies the COVID-19 pandemic set off a period of head-spinning change. They realized they could move faster than they ever thought possible. They went digital in a matter of days, not years. They offered new ser- vices almost overnight. Recent estimates suggest that E-commerce will register more than $6.5 trillion in sales by 2023, representing 22 percent of global retail sales. To capitalize on this, E-com- merce business owners will benefit from rethinking their channel strategies and focusing on building their brands. The subscription mailbox phenomenon – monthly mys- tery shipments of curated products – is not going away any time soon. To move the needle in online shopping, you'll need to know what trends impact consumers' behaviors and how you can leverage them. Consumers value the ease, convenience, and additional extras they can access A continuous stream of packaging innovations is just not viable. Still, you can ensure you do not fall behind the curve in consumer expectations. Ease of opening has long been a packaging concern for many shoppers. Any dis- cerning pack specifier or brand will know that packaging should never be a frustrating barrier to a product. Even when opening a special occasion gift or an exciting online subscription box, the initial buzz can quickly turn to exas- peration with a seemingly impenetrable pack. CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 through subscriptions. Packaging Innovations
Corrugated Replacements, Inc. is a production powerhouse that manufactures high quality machine parts and replace- ment parts for the corrugated and paperboard converting industries. CRI can redesign, engineer, and manufacture any part while providing a rapid turn-around rate, keeping machines running at their peak performance and limiting down time.
C.U.E., INC. www.AnvilCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature construction of solid steel back- ing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor- Lock anvil covers, and urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
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Eaglewood Technologies provides the award winning Sitex- co Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All systems are safe for the environment and pro- vide proven tested results. Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technology in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers.
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ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
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Domino is a leading manufacturer and distributor of digital printing and product identification solutions. Celebrating its 44th year, Domino is headquartered in the UK and North America headquarters are Illinois. Domino has 25 subsid- iaries, representation in over 120 countries, and over 2,900 employees worldwide .
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