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AICC Weekly Bulletin
September 3 - September 7, 2007

Please welcome our new members to AICC!

Ire-Tex Corporation
Contact: Kurt Rozek
11035 SW 11th Street, Suite 270
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-924-5653
Customer.service@ire.tex.com

Equipment Sales, Inc
Contact: Vern Engle
P.O Box 420
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-341-7083
www.equipmentsalesinc.com

Concept Packaging Group
Contact: Dave Dyer
12 Nesbitt Drive
Inman, SC 29349
864-578-0085
dwdyer@concept-pkg.com

Profero Systems, Inc
Contact: Ken Park
191 Gibson Court
Dallas, NC 28034
704-923-0990 x 112
ken@proferosystems.com


Sustainability Techniques for the Packaging Industry, a 90-minute Audio/Web conference, will be held on Tuesday, November 6th at 1:30 PM (Eastern).

This program will demonstrate how sustainability can be achieved and maintained through establishment of Continual Cost Reduction Disciplines and relentless pursuit of resources renewability. click here.


Register Now for Last Sales Training Courses of the Year

In September, AICC will again offer its sales training programs for corrugated and other paper industry sales people. The Intermediate Level sales training class will be held on September 13-14, 2007, in Norfolk, Virginia and Advanced Level sales training will take place September 18-19, 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia. Click for details…  

NEW! Advanced Flexography Class Provides Measurable Benefits.

Companies invest in equipment and processes to gain a market share of enhanced graphics business. While enhanced graphics brings a value added benefit to the customer, lack of formal training on printing these graphics and understanding the language can erode profit margins for the printer. Register NOW for the newest AICC course - it will help you expand your knowledge and capabilities in the production of up-to-date, flexographic printing. This is not a Basics course – it is for people who really want to excel at their profession! Class is held Monday through Wednesday, September 17-19, 2007, in Clemson, South Carolina. For more information click here.

Production Audio Web Focuses on "Running to Standard"

How does Production know if they are "Running to Standard"? Have you ever asked your supervisor or more importantly the machine operator if they are having a "Good Day"? When they answer yes have you ever asked how they know? click here.


Sales Leaders Forum to be Held with Annual Meeting

AICC announces its 2007 Sales Leaders’ Forum, to be held October 9-10, 2007 at the Minneapolis Hilton Hotel. This year’s program, designed specifically for sales managers, has been remodeled from last year’s Sales Managers’ Forum and complement the theme of the current Annual Meeting: Leadership Boot Camp. Click here for more information- click here.

Learn How to Improve Flexo Printing on Corrugated Board

Gain a thorough, working knowledge of improved flexo printing and rotary die cutting by working as a "press crew" in learning "best practices" through hands-on press work. Click here  

P2 Offers Multinational Lean Training

P-Squared will conduct a Lean Champion Workshop for the packaging industry September 24th - 28th, 2007. AICC members who register for the course will receive a 10% discount off the regular fee.

click here.


AICC 2007 Annual Meeting - "A ‘Cereal’ Approach to Promotion"
Cereal box invitation
The box team leaders at McLean
AICC Members recently received invitations for the AICC 2007 Annual Meeting which will be held October 10-12, 2007 at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This year’s national meeting host city is home to food giants including Cargill, Pillsbury and General Mills, hence the ‘cereal’ look of the invitation. - to read more click here.


Upcoming AICC Training:
Upcoming Region Meetings:

Calendar of Events

AICC 2007
Annual Meeting &
13th International Corrugated Packaging Design Competition
The Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
October 10-12, 2007


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