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On Thursday, March 11, 2010, AICC released the following statement regarding the recent $60 per ton increase in containerboard prices.
“The major integrated producers of containerboard have announced an increase of $60 per ton for most grades effective in April. Members of the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) challenge these increases when current box demand remains sluggish and the implementation of the $50/ton increase in January 1 has yet to be completed.   AICC believes this increase is too much, too soon and too burdensome for independents and their customers to absorb”.... Read full statement.
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The AICC 2010 Spring Meeting will feature a three-day series of eye openers, general sessions, networking and social events. Our excellent line-up of speakers will discuss the importance of being authentic in your business and share their proven strategies and tactics.  
The AICC 2010 Spring Meeting is being co-located with the Fibre Box Association 2010 Annual Meeting and held in conjunction with the AICC Exceeding Customer Expectations customer service seminar.
Climate Change Debate To Be Part of
AICC / FBA Joint Session in San Diego
Climate change and its causes will be the subject of a rigorous debate on Thursday, April 15, at a joint session of AICC and FBA members during their organizations’ respective meetings at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego.
James Taylor, managing editor of Environment & Climate News, will debate Tam Hunt, president of Community Renewable Solutions LLC, in a 30 minute exchange.  Taylor will argue that there is little scientific evidence for man-made global warming, while Hunt, for his part, will take the position that human activity is, in fact, heating up the globe, a prospect that will dramatically alter human life on the planet over the next century.
AICC 2010 Spring Meeting - Sponsorship Opportunities
AICC invites you to take advantage of the many opportunities to give your company excellent exposure and enhance your visibility at the AICC 2010 Spring Meeting.    For available opportunities click here. 
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Jeffrey Erselius, Jellco Container, Inc. slated to address 2010 Spring Meeting Attendees
The AICC 2010 Spring Meeting will feature an industry presentation by Jeffrey Erselius, Owner, Jellco Container on Friday, April 16, 2010.     Jeffrey Erselius is an entrepreneur and has been an owner of Jellco Container, Inc., a Southern California corrugated sheet plant, for 30 years.  To read more click here.

The Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA) will release results of the first-ever U.S. corrugated life cycle assessment (LCA) to companies who are members of its sponsor associations, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA), Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC), and the Fibre Box Association (FBA).
The Webinar which will take place Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 11:00 am Eastern is free to AICC, AF&PA and FBA members. Read More...
Several well-run box companies have managed in the past year to gain market share while increasing profitability. They have done this in a down market with fewer people doing more and by doing more at a higher level than their competition. This is a positive thing. Yet simultaneously, these companies are feeling productivity demands quite acutely as they move forward into the still uncertain economic future... Read complete article.
Mark Neely will present the customer service seminar “Exceeding Customer Expectations” April 15-16, 2010 in San Diego, California. Click here to Register Today!
The AICC Mexico 9th Conference of Independent Corrugated Converters will take place May 19-21, 2010 at the NH Monterrey Hotel in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The three day program includes an exciting and information packed schedule of keynote and industry speakers focusing on the containerboard market, specialized training in corrugated finances sales, production and technology.  Click here for more information on the speakers and schedule of events!
Our Technical Advisor, Ralph Young, was one of only two non university industry experts to speak at the inaugural Orientation to Corrugated conceived and presented by the Printing School at Clemson University.  The session will be offered again this September... Read full story.
Members from AICC Regions 9 and 10 – New York, New Jersey and the New England States – gathered March 12-14 at Stratton Mountain in Vermont for the Regions’ first ever East Coast Ski Meeting organized and sponsored by Abbott Action and Sutherland Packaging. The weekend was attended by 22 members, spouses and children, making it a family affair for everyone.
This report is based on data from 144 independent corrugator and sheet plants. These companies employ 14,224 full-time employees spread across all 11 AICC regions. All responses to this survey were collected and compiled by Association Research, Inc., Rockville, Maryland, and have been held in strictest confidence. Read More…
Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Thursday & Friday, April 15-16, 2010, San Deigo, California
 
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Understanding Graphics and Printing Capability
- Thursday & Friday, June 24-25, 2010 / TBD (Florida)
Production Leadership for Profit
- June 29-30, 2010 (Chicago, IL) - Register Today!
- TBD (Toronto,Ontario)
 New Business / Account Growth
Seminars -  Wednesday & Thursday, Sept. 15-16, 2010 - Chicago, Illinois
Renewing Your Sales Force: Beginner Level
Available throughout the year as computer based training.
Click here for a full list of upcoming educational opportunities
AICC 2010 Mexico Meeting -
Wednesday, May 19 - Friday, May 21, 2010
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Region 11/12 Golf Outing  - Monday, June 7, 2010
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Region 5 Meeting  - Thursday & Friday, June 10-11, 2010

Region 4 Meeting  - Tuesday & Wednesday, June 15-16, 2010

Region 1 Golf Tournament
Monday, September 27, 2010
Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, Coto de Caza, California
AICC Regional meeting Reviews, Photos, Attendee Rosters and Presentations are now available on the AICC website.
Note: Meeting presentation made available with the presenters' permission. Presentations should not be reproduced in whole or part without permission from the presenter. AICC assumes no liability for copyrighted materials.
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AICC 2010 Spring Meeting, April 14-16, 2010
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One Way A Successful Box Company Can Continue to Grow In Today’s Uncertain Economic Climate - by Mark Neely
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AICC Mexico 2010 Conference, May 19-21, 2010
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Why is Corrugated The Best Packaging
Alternative?
- Corrugated Life Cycle Analysis
No Charge Webinar
AICC Region 9&10 Host First Annual
East Coast Ski Weekend
AICC Statement on Containerboard Pricing
Ralph Young Teaches At First “Orientation to Corrugated” Seminar