ICPF Donates New Cutting Table To Indiana State University The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is expanding its partnership with Indiana State University to strengthen the future talent pipeline for the corrugat- ed packaging industry. Through new equipment, student workforce development, and expanded outreach to high school students, the collaboration continues to create meaningful opportunities for hands-on learning and career exploration. Building on a strong and growing relationship, ICPF has donated a new precision cutting table to Indiana State University’s Bailey College of Engineering and Technology to support the university’s Packaging Application and Col- laborative Knowledge (PACK) Center and has also piloted a Packaging Student Worker program that is already pro- ducing strong results. Together, these efforts help Indiana State students gain exposure to corrugated design, proto- typing, testing, and industry-connected project work. Through the pilot Packaging Student Worker program, Indiana State University was able to hire 12 students who have gained exposure to corrugated design projects and testing. Students worked on weekly projects, gained ex- perience with testing and prototyping equipment, and en- gaged with industry professionals while building practical skills that support career readiness.
“ICPF is proud to continue strengthening our long- standing partnership with Indiana State University,” said Caitlin Salaverria, ICPF President. “This cutting table will expand the Packaging Engineering Technology program’s capacity to deliver hands-on, industry-aligned learning ex- periences, while the Career Immersion Program will help students gain early insight into the many rewarding career pathways available in corrugated packaging.” Beginning in Fall 2026, Indiana State University will launch its full Career Immersion Program, which will offer up to 30 undergraduate students the opportunity to work hands-on in the PACK Center through paid positions de- signed to enhance career readiness while students are still on campus. As part of the experience, students will also be introduced to corrugated manufacturing through facility tours and direct industry exposure. The program will also create opportunities for up to 15 high school students through the Experiential Learning Scholars initiative, a week-long, credit-bearing course of- fered as part of Sycamore Summer Scholars. The experi- ence is designed to introduce students to the corrugated packaging industry and help them better understand the range of career opportunities available within it. “Caitlin and the ICPF team have been amazing to work with and have been a pivotal part of the growth of our pro- gram at Indiana State University,” said Brian James, Senior Instructor and Program Director for Packaging Engineer- CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
HP PageWide Packaging Digital Presses
Step into a new era of paper-based packaging with HP PageWide digital presses, where breakthrough technology meets real-world sustainability. Engineered for today’s fast-paced market, HP presses deliver outstanding print quality, rapid job changeovers, and the flexibility to handle everything from short runs to high-volume orders. It’s not just innovation—it’s your competitive edge for faster, smarter, and more sustainable production.
Scan to learn more
28
www.boardconvertingnews.com
April 13, 2026
Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator