Board Converting News, March 20, 2023

AICC Announces Launch Of New Podcast: ‘AICC Update’ AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, an- nounced the launch of a new weekly podcast, AICC Up- date. Each week in less than five minutes, members can learn about upcoming AICC events and new benefits. AICC member companies are investing in their team by offering access to AICC member benefits. AICC Update is another way for everyone to know those benefits better. “The Association offers so much to members that it can be difficult to be aware of everything. We wanted to give our members a quick reference to stay on top of the ways AICC can help team members and their company grow,” said Virginia Humphrey, Director of Membership & Market- ing at AICC and the host of the podcast. The podcast will remind members of event deadlines, upcoming learning opportunities, and member benefits. AICC President Mike D’Angelo said, “AICC is constantly working to keep our members out front. We always offer something new. This podcast will be impactful because in a few short minutes, members can be updated and ready to access programs that will help them achieve success.” The first episode will be available on March 23 with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Subscribe to AICC Update on all major podcast platforms or visit www. AICCbox.org/Update .

Box Shipments ( U.S. Corrugated Product Shipments) Industry Shipments In Billions of Square Feet Month December 2022

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

30.124 34.180

-11.9

7.927 8.545

-7.2

Industry Total

Year-to Date

December 2022

Year

Actual

Percent Change Avg Week Percent Change

2022 2021

400.520 416.189

-3.8

7.979 8.291

-3.8

Industry Total

Containerboard Consumption (Thousands of Tons)

Year

Month

Percent Change Year-to-Date Percent Change

2022 2021

2.4260 2.7360

-11.3

32.5461 33.8321

-3.8

Container Board Inventory - Corrugator Plants (Thousands of Tons)

Corrugator Plants Only

Date

Percent Change Weeks of Supply

Percent Change

Dec. Nov.

2.2603 2.2586

0.1

3.5 3.6

-2.8

Shipping Days

Year

Month

Year-to-Date

2022 2021

19 20

251 251

SOURCE: Fibre Box Association

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