Board Converting News, February 12, 2024

Great Northern Corp. Pledges Additional $50K To Support ICPF The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) announced that Great Northern Corporation has pledged an additional $50,000 to support the foundation’s pro- grams and services. “ICPF is grateful to have the continued support of Great Northern Corporation,” said ICPF President Caitlin Sala- verria. “Their generous $50,000 donation will allow us to continue the foundation’s programs and services that aim to grow the labor force of the corrugated packaging in- dustry.” ICPF is currently strengthening existing programs and services, while expanding their work to address other crit- ical needs.

This has included creating a social media presence, building partnerships with the education community, be- ginning to expand student and faculty knowledge at trade schools and community colleges, and developing market- ing/communications tools to promote the many benefits of choosing a career in corrugated packaging. “We believe that ICPF’s work is critical to the growth and development of the corrugated packaging industry and therefore offer our support of ICPF through participa- tion as a corporate partner,” said Jeff Michels, Great North- ern CEO. Great Northern is a leading developer and manufactur- er of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchan- dising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, the company has operations in five states. For more information visit greatnortherncorp.com .

DESIGNS THAT INCREASE PRODUCTION

Hood Container Hires Alan Clark As Senior VP Atlanta, Georgia based Hood Container Corporation announced that Alan Clark has joined the company in the role of Se- nior Vice President, Converting Division. In this role Clark will work to advance efforts in improving company culture, sales optimization, operational performance, and company profitability while leading a group of experienced leaders in achieving these results. Clark has more than 30 years manu- facturing, containerboard, and corrugated packaging experience, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Jack- son Paper Corporation. Prior to Jackson Paper, he held various leadership positions with Harper Love, In- ternational Paper, and McKinsey & Com- pany. Clark will report to Charlie Hodges, President and COO of Hood Container.

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LDI Raises $776,971 For Local Nonprofits

Minneapolis, Minnesota based Liberty Di- versified International (LDI) successfully mobilized its employees nationwide for its Annual Giving Campaign to raise $776,971 for nonprofits in communities where em- ployees reside and work. “This commitment to our communities reflects the core values of our company, and I am immensely proud of our collective efforts,” said Greg Theis, CEO at LDI.

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