Board Converting News, October 27, 2025

AICC Introduces Four-Part Continuous Improvement Webinar AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, has an- nounced the launch of a four-part Continuous Improve- ment (CI) Webinar Series, free to AICC members in good

Jim Fox, Former Langston Corp. Executive Passes Away Jim Fox, former executive with Langston Corp passed away recently at age 88. A memorial service for Jim was held on October 10 in New Jersey. Jim began his career in the in-

standing. Designed to provide practical tools, proven strategies, and industry-specific insights, this series will help independent packaging companies strengthen their culture of Continuous Im- provement and achieve lasting operational success. The series will be led by Sán- dor Wolkensperg, Vice President

dustry as the Product Marketing Manager with Langston for what was to become full commercial- ization of a then new concept- straight line flexo-folder-gluers. Jim prodded and poked the pro- totype growing pains of what then became the foundation stone of the Langston Saturn 1 series on to

critical mass and customer acceptance. Jim then was moved up to become Langston Parts Manager during the 70’s and later in the 80’s was Parts and Service Manager for Langston before being asked to join the Langston executive ranks as Director of Marketing towards the mid-90’s. Jim also was the interim National Sales Director during the British owner Molins' desire to run the company direct- ly prior to the sale to Banc Boston in 1998. Jim was an avid golfer and enjoyed every chance he was able to have on a course.

of Operations at Royal Containers, a recognized expert in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. With decades of experience leading operational excellence in corrugated and packaging, Sándor will deliver actionable lessons that participants can apply immediately to their own plants.

Session 1: Building a Lean Culture that Lasts Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 2:00 pm ET

This opening session introduces the principles of Con- tinuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing, emphasiz- CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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