Shaquem Griffin, One-Handed NFLer, To Deliver CorrExpo Closing Keynote CorrExpo 2025, TAPPI’s premier event for the corrugat- ed packaging industry, is set to close with a game-winner. The closing keynote, on October 22, will be delivered by Shaquem Griffin, the first one-handed player drafted into the National Football League (NFL) and consultant with the NFL Legends Community. A former linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and Mi- ami Dolphins, Shaquem has turned heads and shattered expectations at every level of his career. Born with amniot- ic band syndrome, he had his left hand amputated at just four years old – but that didn’t stop him. Shaquem made national headlines when he ran a jaw-dropping 4.38-sec- ond 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He was drafted
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by the Seahawks in 2018, alongside his twin brother. Today, Shaquem is a con- sultant with the NFL Legends Community and a sought-af- ter motivational speaker. During his closing keynote “Please Don’t Tell Me What I Can’t Do,” Shaquem will in- spire CorrExpo attendees to think outside the box by shar-
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ing his journey of resilience, determination, and purpose. CorrExpo 2025 will take place October 20-22 in Sa- vannah, Georgia at the Savannah Convention Center. This event brings together a diverse community of box manu- facturers, suppliers, technical experts, and industry lead- ers, all with a shared goal: to foster innovation, strengthen relationships, and connect with the trends shaping the fu- ture of the packaging industry. Register today. Early bird rates end September 27. Vis- it correxpo.org to learn more and explore the full event schedule.
ISM: Manufacturing Contracts For Fifth Straight Month In July
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fifth consecutive month, following a two- month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of con- traction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was by Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee: "The Manufacturing PMI® registered 48 percent in July, a 1-percentage point decrease compared to the 49 per- cent recorded in June. The overall economy continued in expansion for the 63rd month after one month of con- CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
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