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The boxmakers competition highlights new ideas or innovations in the areas of production, administration, in-house training, management, marketing and/or customer service operations that have improved the business operations, increased productivity, or
provided the solution to a specific problem for AICC member plants.
Previous winning entries have included:
Employee wellness programs
Production tracking, and efficiency and safety enhancing programs and devices
Tools that help plant, office and sales personnel
Employee recognition programs
In-House Training programs
It’s not just a competition of peers. It’s an opportunity to recognize and promote the ingenuity and innovation of your company. Innovator of the Year achievements are often acknowledged by local business and community groups are featured in domestic
and international publications and even on national TV shows.
Innovator of the Year Winners - Boxmakers
2025: Atlas Container A Second Chance Program, From Detention to Successful Reintegration
2022: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. Roller Conveyor Platform
2017: Bay Cities AssemBLAR, smart phone app for interactive product and craft assembly instructions
2013: President Container Group 'The Math Class', Putting America Back to Work
2009: Jellco Container, Inc. Optimizing for Productivity
2005: Hawkeye Corrugated Box Co. Laser Based Measuring System for Manual Set-Up
2002: Complete Packaging Limited The Cutter's Edge
1999: Royal Containers Ltd. Eliminator 2000: Reusable Strapping Machine
1996: Great Lakes Packaging Corp. Tab Removal Device
1994: Kell Container Corp. Jumbo Press Folding & Gluing Unit
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