Two Sides North America Announces AICC As Newest Member Two Sides North America (TSNA), a non-profit organiza- tion advocating for the sustainable attributes of print, pa- per, and paper-based packaging, is pleased to announce AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, as its newest member. AICC is a manufacturing association for the independent corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturers and their suppliers. “Our members in corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box are proud to print on and convert the most sustain- able packaging material on the planet—paper,” said AICC President Michael M. D’Angelo. “AICC joined Two Sides North America because no organization relates to and defends the sustainability story of paper better. Like AICC members, Two Sides North America is on the front lines every day, reinforcing the value paper-based packaging and products bring to the manufacturing, retail, and food markets, really any sector that desires to be part of a circu- lar supply chain. The messaging, materials, and advocacy that Two Sides provides play a valuable role in educating and informing all the players in the marketplace.” According to Jules Van Sant, Executive Director of Two Sides, this newest membership is a welcome addition to the TSNA network of sustainability-driven businesses. “AICC’s mission to provide the education, tools, and in- formation for the paper packaging industry to thrive will further strengthen our platform’s ability to advocate for the positive environmental story of print and paper.” As part of the ongoing partnership, TSNA’s Jules Van Sant will be speaking at AICC’s 2026 Spring Meeting, April 13-15, in Carlsbad, California. She will provide an update on greenwashing and sustainability as they relate to the print and packaging industry. The event is designed to bring together corrugated industry leaders to focus on the future of paper packaging, featuring networking and edu- cational sessions. “By joining forces with AICC, we at Two Sides are ideally positioned to further support business- es and inform the public about the value of paper-based packaging solutions across a wide range of industries,” says Van Sandt. NAM Q1 Survey: Trade Business Challenges Persist, Optimism Up In Washington, D.C., the review of the United States–Mex- ico–Canada Agreement is underway, and a majority of manufacturers have reported they utilize either Canada or Mexico for critical parts of their supply chains. This comes at a time when trade uncertainty remains manufacturers’ top business concern, according to the National Associ- ation of Manufacturers Q1 2026 Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey. The survey also shows manufacturers’ optimism CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
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Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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