July 30 - August 3, 2007

AICC has issued a brief comment on the efforts of major containerboard producers to implement a price increase August 1. To read the statement click here.

The 2007 Sales Leaders' Forum gives sales managers an opportunity to meet with their peers for lively discussions of the issues that are most important in today's challenging business environment. The Sales Leaders' Forum is being held in conjunction with the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting - to read more - click here.

AICC’s Containerboard, Regulations and Sheet Supply Committee is seeking to understand our members’ sheet purchasing procedures and understanding of ECT performance specs and degradation issues. The Committee has drafted a web-based survey which will help determine additional educational efforts with regard to ECT and to improve members’ service to their customers. The survey consists of 20 questions and can be easily answered in a few minutes’ time. AICC’s sheet plant members received the survey via email last week. Those interested in knowing more are encouraged to contact Steve Young, AICC President, at 703-535-1381, or email syoung@aiccbox.org. All survey responses are confidential.

Information Technologies and Training, the new category introduced this year, highlights innovative products in the Information Technology and/or Training fields. The new category will be open to both Boxmaker and Associate members. The Innovator of the Year Competition provides AICC members the unique opportunity to spotlight innovations developed in their companies. To read more - click here.

2007 Innovator of the Year Competition - Call for Entries Brochure - click here.

2007 Innovator of the Year Entry Form - click here.

Volk Packaging, Biddeford, Me, a founding member of AICC, is celebrating its 40th Anniversary with a special edition of its company newsletter, Between the Liners. Douglas A. Volk, President, says "the goal of the newsletter has always been to have fun and entertain with stories, pictures and happenings about our company and with our families." Congratulations to Doug Volk, all the Volk families and Volk Packaging associates. For more information, or to request acopy, contact Doug Volk at Volk Packaging, davolk@volkboxes.com.

The AICC 2007 Annual Meeting is being held October 10-12, 2007 at The Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, MN. The three day meeting will feature plant tours, general sessions, eye openers and social and networking events. AICC 2007 Annual Meeting online registration is now available.

AICC has always been proud to recognize, showcase and reward those independents who have met and exceeded their customer's expectation of their corrugated packaging designs and displays in the International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition.

To register your entries in the 13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition - click here.

Over 55 people met at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, July 24-25, 2007. To read entire article, please click here.

AICC has limited complimentary passes for this show. Offer expires 9/24/2007. To redeem free registration... click here.

Starting this week, you will now be able to watch videos featuring AICC members describing their companies and discussing their technology innovations. We currently have videos on Michigan Box Co., McLean Packaging Corp., and Jamestown Container. To watch these videos, click here.

• Renewing Your Sales Force: Beginner Level 
  Available throughout the year as computer based training.
• Fundamentals of Improved Flexo Printing on Rotary Die Cutters 
  Monday through Thursday, August 20 - 23, 2007
• Enhanced Graphics for Corrugated 
  Monday through Thursday, September 10 - 13, 2007
  
• Renewing Your Sales Force: Intermediate Level 
  Thursday through Friday, September 13 - 14, 2007
• Advanced Flexography for Corrugated  
  Monday through Wednesday, September 17 - 19, 2007
• Renewing Your Sales Force: Advanced Level 
  Tuesday through Wednesday, September 18 - 19, 2007

• Region 10 Golf Outing - (September 27, 2007)