BCN/AICC Innovator Of The Year Now Accepting Entries AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, is now accepting entries for the 2026 AICC & Board Converting News Innovator of the Year Competition in the Non-Ma- chinery Category. The Innovator of the Year Competition was developed more than two decades ago as a forum for box makers and suppliers to showcase their most impactful innova- tions. Each year, the AICC Plant Innovations Committee reviews submitted entries and selects finalists, which are then presented to attendees of AICC/TAPPI 2026 Corru- gated Week for voting. The 2026 Competition is focused on the Non-Machin- ery Category and is open exclusively to AICC Associate (Supplier) Members. This category provides suppliers with an opportunity to showcase innovations introduced after September 2023 that may include, but are not limited to: Computer systems, software, and information technologies, inks and coatings, linerboards and substrates, adhesives, consulting ser- vices, quality and management control systems, admin- istrative support solutions, financial services, training and educational programs. All entries must be submitted by Friday, August 14, 2026, to Chelsea May at cmay@AICCbox.org.
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“highest-value” areas, and the decision is in line with its plan to improve its cost base. International Paper North America packaging solutions executive vice-president and president Tom Hamic said: “These are difficult but necessary decisions that strength- en our network, focus investments where they create the
greatest value and position International Paper to better serve customers and compete for the long term. “We are grateful to the employees affected and are committed to supporting them through this transition and ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.” Meanwhile, last month, the company started construc- tion of a new packaging plant in Rankin County, Mississip- pi, with the project entailing an investment of $225 million. The development involves a 468,000 square-foot corru- gated packaging facility on an 80-acre site at the East Met- ro Centre in Brandon.
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