ICPF Funds New Zünd Digital Cutters For Two Cal Poly Programs Students from Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication (GrC) and Industrial Technology, Packaging, and Entrepreneur- ship (ITPE) programs are using brand new equipment, provided by the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). The ICPF said that the new Zünd Digital Cutters G3 L-3200 and L-2500, estimated at $150,000 in value per machine, will allow students to gain experience with in- dustry-standard equipment in their labs. “ICPF was thrilled to step up and secure placement of these much-needed machines at Cal Poly,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “This donation will allow the GrC and ITPE programs to support and grow their curricula and expand hands-on learning opportunities for students to prepare them for future careers in the printing and packaging industry. The donations allow for expanded knowledge and increased exposure for students pursuing various degrees, helping us with our mission to grow the labor force of the printed corrugated packaging industry.” Cal Poly’s motto is “Learn by Doing,” says Colleen Twomey, Chair of the Graphic Communication Depart- ment. 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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