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This includes engaging new talent, too. Ku shared his commitment to supporting recent graduates like those from his alma mater, Cal Poly. I was delighted to see a familiar face on my tour, a re- cent Student Design Challenge winner who we hosted during last year’s Fall Meeting via the Paperboard Packag- ing Alliance (PPA), a joint initiative of the American Forest & Paper Association and PPC. The total experience solidified how involving your workforce at every level in continuous improvement leads to elevated performance and a culture of innovation. Stop 3: Advance Paper Box Company-Packaging Spec- trum - A Century of Excellence Celebrating a remarkable milestone of 100 years in business, Advance Paper Box Company-Packaging Spec- trum opened its doors to me, with owners Nickie Silk, Evan Gardner and Vice President George Rodarte offering me a glimpse into their expansive 500,000 square-foot manu- facturing and warehouse facility.
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My visit coincided with the anticipation of the com- pany's centenary celebrations, creating an atmosphere charged with history and accomplishment. It’s not every day that companies turn a hundred years old! Paperboard packaging has existed since the mid-1800s, and the fact that Advance Paper Box Compa- ny-Packaging Spectrum has been in business for over half of that time is a testament to their hard work and fortitude. As I walked through the facility, I was immersed in the legacy and evolution of packaging over the past centu- ry. The experience underscored the enduring power of innovation and adaptability as Advance Paper Box Com- pany-Packaging Spectrum continues to thrive in an ev- er-evolving industry. Emily Leonczyk with Nick Silk and George Rodarte of Advance Paper Box.
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