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Race In The Workplace: How To Create An Inclusive Environment BY PHILIP PERRY Systemic racism has become a topic of primary interest around the nation. As headlines blare news about racial disparities in the society at large, businesses everywhere are asking themselves an important question: What inequities exist in our own organization and how can we rectify them?
NAM: Manufacturing Shows Signs Of Recovery In August The manufacturing sector in the United States continued to show signs of recovery in August, accoding to Chad Moutray, Chif Economist at the National Association of Manufacturers. It notched the best reading since January 2019, bouncing back from springtime declines that were the worst since the Great Recession. The headline index increased from 50.9 in July to 53.6 in August, led by strength across the board. New orders and output accelerat- ed solidly, also at the best paces in 19 months. Hiring and exports both returned to positive growth in August. Manufacturers were also upbeat about continued increases in produc- tion, with the index for future output jumping to 63.9 in August, a reading not seen since April 2019. Manufacturers continued to expand, build- ing on the rebounds seen since the spring months. However, signs of decelerating growth also emerged in some markets in Au- gust. The IHS Markit Flash U.S. Manufacturing PMI continued to show signs of recovery in August. It notched the best reading since Jan- uary 2019, with the headline index rising from
“This is a good time to deal with racial equality in the workplace because recent news events have made the topic uppermost in our minds,” says David Campt, founder of The Dialogue Company, a di- versity and inclusion consulting firm in Eden, North Carolina. “We’re seeing something that might be a real tipping point in the nation, and that will be talked about 30, 40, or 50 years from now. When something important is happening in society we don’t want to let discomfort keep us from discussing what’s obviously on peoples’ minds.” Good For Business Reducing the business world’s racial disparities is a matter not only of social justice but also of profitability, says Campt. “One thing we’ve learned over the years is that diversity within teams produces a diver- sity of thought that can lead to better outcomes if it is handled well.” Organizations with good reputations can attract more top perform- ers, and fair treatment can keep them from jumping ship. “People very often leave companies because they feel they are simply being tolerat- ed rather than included,” says Bob Gregg, Co-chair of the Employment Practice Law Group at Boardman and Clark LLC, Madison, Wisconsin. “A toxic environment can lead to constant hiring and retraining of re- placements for people who leave.” Then there is the potential for litigation. “Discrimination or harass- ment in the workplace can spark lawsuits that result in money judg- ments not only against the company but also against individual su- pervisors,” says Yvette V. Gatling, a shareholder in the Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, office of San Francisco-based Littler, the world’s largest em- ployment law practice representing management.
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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 indi- cated 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 $885.00-890.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $900.00-910.00 $930.00-940.00 $903.00-912.00
26# Semi-Chem. Medium
Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del. Short Ton Del.
$820.00-850.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $835.00-855.00 $865.00-875.00 $838.00-858.00
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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
OYSTER UP-CHARGE 8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
8.34
275# DBL-WALL 350# DBL-WALL
107.46 118.45
114.69 129.32
116.54 137.25 117.82 145.56
141.08
122.76
148.46
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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50.9 in July to 53.6 in August, led by strength across the board. Regional surveys from the New York and Philadelphia Federal Reserve Banks each reported slower expansions in activity in August. However, respondents remained up- beat about the next six months. The IHS Markit Flash Eurozone Manufacturing PMI expanded very modestly for the second straight month, easing slightly in August from July’s pace. Sales and pro- duction were up solidly in Germany and — outside the Eu- ropean Union — in the United Kingdom. However, manu- facturing activity weakened in France. Initial unemployment claims rose to 1,106,000 for the week ending August 15. Claims had been at 971,000 for the week ending August 8, falling below one million for the first time since mid-March. Meanwhile, continuing claims dropped from 15,480,000 for the week ending August 1 to 14,844,000 for the week ending August 8. As such, 10.2 percent of the workforce was receiving unemployment in- surance in the latest data, down from 10.6 percent in the previous report. Michigan created the most net new manufacturing jobs in July, adding 9,400 workers. Despite gains over the past three months, manufacturing employment figures contin- ue to experience sizable declines due to COVID-19. Visit www.nam.org to see the complete report.
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SuperCorrExpo To Launch Weekly ‘Tech Talk’ Sessions In September SuperCorrExpo (SCE), the industry’s most powerful corru- gated event in the western hemisphere, hosted jointly by TAPPI and AICC, will launch its free, virtual learning se- ries, “Tech Talks: What’s New,” on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, showcasing some of the newest and most innova- tive products being brought to market today. The scheduled sessions are grouped by industry area and each presentation features solution-focused presen- tations comprised of seven-minute videos from SCE 2021 exhibitors highlighting new products/services/applica- tions. The presentations will be followed by live question and answer sessions, as well as the opportunity for partic- ipants to engage with the exhibitor, and one another. This new series is a unique way for SCE attendees and other
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(770) 209-7319, or Cindy Huber, AICC Di- rector, Conventions & Meetings, at chuber@ aiccbox.org or (877) 836-2422. Kivits Is New President At WestRock MPS Marc Shore, President of WestRock’s Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS) business, has left WestRock, effective August 17, 2020. Patrick Kivits has assumed the role of Presi- dent, MPS since Shore’s departure. Three years ago, WestRock acquired Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS), adding specialty packaging solutions in premi- um folding cartons, inserts, labels and rig- id packaging to our diversified portfolio. Shore, who was the CEO of MPS, joined WestRock at that time and brought great ex- pertise in specialty packaging to WestRock, an intense focus on customers and their needs, and a passion for agility, innovation and efficiency. WestRock appreciates his leadership during the past three years. Kivits joined WestRock in 2019 from H.B. Fuller and has served as the Executive Vice President for MPS since that time, where he was responsible for the company’s MPS North America operations. In this role, Kivits worked to ensure an ongoing commitment to customers while driving continuous growth, innovation and exceptional results. He also served as steward of WestRock’s China Operations. He holds an MS Me- chanical Process Engineering from Eind- hoven University of Technology, The Neth- erlands, and an MBA from Henley Business School in the United Kingdom.
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Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month July 2020
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2020 2019
34.784 33.734
3.1
7.905 8.032
-1.6
Industry Total
Bellaire, Michigan. He was 94. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elva. Jim and Elva owned Great Northern Packaging in Grand Rapids, Michi- gan, where Jim was the CEO. In the early 1970’s, he was one of the principal visionaries and founders of the Association of Inde-
Year-to Date
July 2020
Year
Actual
Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change
2020 2019
231.403 227.669
1.6
7.765 7.744
0.3
Industry Total
Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)
Year
Month
Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change
2020 2019
2.7993 2.7517
1.7
18.9354 18.7289
1.1
James L. Kowall
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pendent Corrugated Converters (AICC). He was AICC’s first president, serving in 1974-1975 and was inducted into AICC’s Hall of Fame in 2000 during the inaugural AICC-TAPPI SuperCorrExpo. A veteran of World War II, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He was assigned duty at Pearl Harbor where he had full control of defensive materials for all the ships in the Central Pacific. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Jim’s online guest book or to share a favorite memory, visit www.MichiganCremation.com .
Corrugator Plants Only
Date
Percent Change Weeks of Supply
Percent Change
Jul. Jun.
2.0214 2.0865
-3.1
3.2 3.3
-3.0
Shipping Days
Year
Month
Year-to-Date
2020 2019
22 21
149 147
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TAPPI Announces Cash Prize Award To Accompany Best Research Paper TAPPI has announced the endowment of the Honghi Tran TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper Prize, a $2,000 cash prize that will be presented annually to the winner of the TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper Award. For more than 17 years, the TAPPI Journal (TJ) Editori- al Board has honored the best of TJ content by nominat- ing and voting for the TAPPI Journal Best Research Paper Award which is determined by the scientific merit, innova- tion, creativity, and clarity of a nominated paper. Honghi Tran, Ph.D. has published more than 80 papers in TJ. He received the 2019 Best Research Paper Award for “The solubility of calcium carbonate in green liquor handling systems” that he co-authored with his University of Toron- to colleagues Alisha Gigli and Vladimiros Papangelakis. A TAPPI member since 1980, Tran received TAPPI’s highest honor, the Gunnar Nicholson Gold Medal, in 2017. He is a TAPPI Fellow, PAPTAC Fellow, and a Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellow. He is a professor emer- itus for the University of Toronto and was the director of the University’s Pulp and Paper Centre. “As an active contributor to TJ, I always want to see it flourish,” said Tran. “TJ is not only important for the re- searchers, but is also vital for the technological advance- ment of the pulp and paper industry. My hope is that the
addition of the prize will encourage more researchers and technical personnel working for the industry to sub- mit their research to TJ.” Prospective authors from academic and research in- stitutions, as well as speakers who present scientific pa- pers at TAPPI conferences, are encouraged to submit their research for peer review and consideration for pub- lication. Submit your abstract at tappi.org/tjsubmit . The first Honghi Tran TAPPI Journal Best Paper Prize will be presented at TAPPICon, April 25-28, 2021 in Atlanta. Dr. Tran plans to make the presentation himself. AICC Midwest Region To Offer $5,000 Scholarship Casey Shaw, Director of Customer Service at Batavia Con- tainer and AICC Midwest Region Director, announced the board will be awarding one $5,000 scholarship. In past years, the scholarship was offered in the spring and pre- sented at the golf outing in July. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the golf outing has been canceled and the scholarship has been pushed back a few months. The scholarship information and application are currently avail- able and will be due by September 4, 2020. We will award the scholarship in October, 2020. To obtain an application, contact Shari Saeger at ssaeger@inspireautomation.com or (715) 204-0288.
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Colbert Packaging Makes A Difference Employing And Mentoring Youth
Seven plus years ago, 19-year old Kyle Kamerer Jr. was in transition and sleeping in his car. Times were tough, and he needed work. Recognizing his potential, Tim Price and the Colbert Team offered Kamerer a chance with a job performing general manufacturing labor. Fast-forward to pres- ent day, and Kyle Kamerer Jr. is married, supervising a department and
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perience to the next generation so that they can have the opportunity to expand and enhance both is critical for a city like Elkhart. Through mentorships, apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships we are showing the youth in our community that we are invested in them and their importance to our community.” Price adds, “We incorporated the model of Colbert’s business practices, ‘PRIDE,’ as our proprietary investment in the program.” PRIDE is an acronym for Product Quality, Responsiveness, Integrity, Dependability, and Employee Excellence. Colbert’s full-time workforce benefits from the EUEA program, as well. By taking on mentorship roles, em- ployees are learning and practicing leadership in action. Colbert’s newest facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, is also in- volved in mentoring students by participating in the Wis- consin Department of Workforce Development’s Youth Apprenticeship program. In this program, employers hire high school juniors or seniors for a one or two-year ap- prenticeship. During the apprenticeship, the student con- tinues toward high school graduation and takes courses related to the profession as a way of enhancing what is be- ing learned on the job. Through participation in the Youth Apprenticeship program, Colbert is able to educate local students in their chosen field, and promote careers in the folding carton industry. To date, Colbert has hired 4 YA’s in graphic design, structural design (Engineering Drafting), and manufacturing.
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TAPPI’s PIMA Division To Hold 2020 Leadership & Innovation Conference The global pandemic is rocking the business world, and causing companies to quickly alter their priorities to re- main stable. Corrugators need to be agile and adjust to the changing business climate as well. TAPPI’s PIMA Division recognized the necessity for an industry-wide conversation to address this new business climate and developed the 2020 Innovation and Leader- ship Conference, a series of virtual sessions held every Wednesday and Thursday from September 2-24. The Con- ference provides a platform for industry leaders including executives, plant and mill managers, emerging leaders, and suppliers to engage in high-level discussions about topics affecting the future success of the industry in a for- mat that allows easy access and convenient scheduling.
“Conference attendees will learn first-hand from a di- verse set of experts about how they shifted operations and businesses in response to changes at their compa- nies,” stated Mike Subilia, PIMA Program Committee Chair. “Discussions centered around attracting and developing strong leaders in the industry will also be a focal point.” Attendees will hear from industry leaders including Graphic Packaging International, WestRock, Packaging Corporation of America, Green Bay Packaging, Kruger Packaging LP, Jacobs Engineering, WMU Paper Technol- ogy Foundation, Panther Systems, DPAS, Phaidra, OSIsoft, Domtar, International Paper, Galileao Global Advisors, Fisher International, Paper360 and AstenJohnson. Each week, attendees have the opportunity to attend sessions that address specific areas of concern for the industry. They will be able to hear from industry experts, ask questions and participate in conversations during ev- ery session. The one- to two-hour hour sessions are vir-
tual, conveniently scheduled, and offer pro- fessionals the opportunity to attend without leaving their home, office, plant or mill. Weekly sessions include: Week 1 : • Executive Panel, presented by Paper360, followed by PIMA Division Annual Meet- ing & Awards - Wednesday, Sept. 2, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. • State of the Industry - Thursday, Sept 3, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Week 2 : • Engaging a Generational Workforce: A Conversation on Attracting & Retaining Young Talent - Wednesday, Sept. 9, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Future of Leadership, followed by Wom- en in Industry Division Annual Meeting - Thursday, Sept. 10, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Week 3 : • The Pillars of the Digital Mill – Wednes- day, Sept. 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Mill Manager’s Panel & Roundtable – Thursday, Sept. 17, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Week 4 : • Couch Pit University Superintendent’s Roundtable – Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. • Problem Solving & Creating Positive Change – Thursday, Sept. 24, 11 :00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please visit TAPPI.org/LeadershipConf for more info and to register. There is a nom- inal charge of $99 for TAPPI members to at- tend the entire conference, or $29 per ses- sion. For non-members, the cost is $279 for all eight sessions, or $49 per sessions. There are additional rates for Young Professionals, students, and retired professionals.
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Indian Trail, North Carolina based Stafford Corrugated Products has broken ground on its new 50,000-square- foot headquarters. This facility will replace the current 21,000-square-foot headquarters it has operated for the past six years.
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania based PaperWorks, a full-ser- vice provider of recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications, is increasing its production capacity and capabilities by investing in new technology in the Greensboro, North Carolina, facility. The state-of-the-art equipment and new technology platforms will integrate well with PaperWorks’ highly-effi- cient business model by offering the most sophisticated automation geared towards full-quality control. Equipment includes two new MasterFold folding gluing lines from Bobst: 110A1 with 600Meters/Min line speed in- cluding end-to-end automation through a full batch turner, easy feed and auto packer. These lines are made with a highly sophisticated servo controlled matic system and in- novative technology used between job changeovers. The company is also installing a new 41-inch GLX740 offset printing press from Komori with seven colors and two coaters, including automating logistics, in-line color control, in-line detection systems, automated changeovers and in-line cold foil technology. This top-of-the-line tech- nology platform will allow for the production of high-end cartons that will be highly sustainable and cost-efficient. The new equipment will be installed in 3Q 2020 and expected to be in production in 4Q 2020.
“The need for more space to house additional invento- ry is what drove this decision. We needed more space to better serve our customers,” said Tony D’Aprile, President of Stafford Corrugated Products. “This new facility is more than double the size we have now and affords us the ad- ditional space to implement automated inventory control, product selection and room to expand custom manufac- turing.” Construction is expected to be completed Spring of 2021. “We appreciate the confidence our customers who made this both necessary and possible,” said D’Aprile.
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Nelsonville, Wisconsin based Baysek Machines an- nounced that it has named Tim Engle its National Sales Manager. Engle brings to the Baysek team 25 years of cor-
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mize customers’ efforts by combining personal attention, solutions and productions that assure our customers’ suc- cess in their markets,” said Heithaus. “At LPC we have one message: ‘Yes, we can do that!’.” Heithaus can be reached at rheithaus@lpcink.com Greif, Inc. Declares 3Q Dividends Delaware, Ohioh based Greif, Inc., a global leader in indus- trial packaging products and services, announced that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.44 per share on its Class A Common Stock, and $0.66 per share on its Class B Common Stock. The div- idends are payable on October 1, 2020, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 17, 2020.
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And litigation is indeed starting to pile up. “People are more prone than ever before to rush to a lawyer if they feel like their workplace is a hostile environment,” says James J. McDonald, Jr., Managing Partner at the Irvine, California office of Fisher & Phillips. “More companies are starting to be called out for being insensitive or not taking equality seriously.” The resulting media publicity, he adds, can be as damaging as the direct financial penalties. “Employers today have to be concerned about the costs of lawsuits in terms not only of money and time but also of reputation.” Let’s Talk In creating a workplace of inclusion, the first step is to realize that discrimination is generally unintentional. “The most important mental shift we can make is to reconceptu- alize the problem of racial bias,” says Campt. “Rather than a crime against the social contract done only by evil peo- ple, bias is more like a glitch in thinking that everybody is subject to. We are biased not because we are bad people but because our brains are inherently that way.” That collective unconscious mindset sparks real world discriminatory acts. “Most people are not racists or bigots, but they can make judgments based on stereotypes they have learned from the surrounding culture,” says McDon- ald. “As a result, they make decisions based on race or other protected categories without even realizing it.” Such decisions can include hiring, mentoring, promoting and the assigning of work duties. A business looking to upgrade its workplace environ- ment needs to start by addressing any organizational disparities. And one way to do so is to talk about it. “It’s a good idea to have what some companies call a ‘town hall meeting’ to discuss the topic of race relations,” says Gatling. “During this meeting higher levels of management can discuss current events and company policies. For re- mote workers, the event may take place over the Internet on Zoom or Webex.” The organization should present the meeting as a tool for improving operations—not just as a vehicle for paying lip service to equality. “Management needs to completely own the process,” says Dr. Kenneth Kaye, a Chicago-based workplace psychologist. “There should not be the slight- est nod to any statement similar to, ‘Sorry about this. We have to check this box because some people have com- plained.’” Instead, says Kaye, the person leading the meeting might explain its purpose in these terms: “We need to talk about how—not whether—we can be- come a comfortably diverse organization. We are going to be that way for three reasons. Number one, it’s the kind of organization or department that I want to lead. Number two, it’s the best way to be productive. And number three, it’s the law. Let’s start by discussing any of the ways we have failed up to the present time to be a group where ra- cial differences have no effect on anyone’s collaboration,
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