Unveiling Innovation

AICC Launches Call for Entries for 2024 Innovator of the Year

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, in collaboration with Board Converting News, announces the call for entries for the Innovator of the Year competition. This year highlights innovations in machinery. This collaborative effort aims to celebrate and recognize outstanding innovations by AICC Associate Members.

The 2024 Innovator of the Year competition shines a spotlight on advancements within the packaging industry, particularly innovations in equipment, products, or services directly related to the mechanical converting process.

The mechanical converting process encompasses all operations involving direct contact with corrugated, folding carton, or rigid box substrates. This includes but is not limited to printing, cutting, creasing, scoring, stitching, gluing, material handling, and other related activities.

Innovations must significantly enhance efficiency, quality, productivity, or safety. As the premier platform for recognizing technological excellence, the competition offers AICC Associate Members a distinctive opportunity to showcase their innovations.

Entries for the Machinery Category are being accepted until Friday, June 21.

The coveted award will be presented at the AICC/ TAPPI SuperCorrExpo, from September 8-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. SuperCorrExpo serves as the perfect backdrop for honoring excellence within the packaging industry.

The selection process involves a review of submissions by the AICC Plant Innovations Committee, culminating in the designation of finalist entries. SuperCorrExpo attendees will cast their votes to determine the final winner.

Established over twenty years ago, the Innovator of the Year competition has evolved into a highly competitive arena, highlighting the ingenuity of AICC members.

Innovator of the Year competition rotates its focus annually, celebrating innovation across the industry.

For more information on the 2024 Innovator of the Year competition and to submit entries, visit www.AICCbox.org/Innovator or contact Cindy Huber at chuber@aiccbox.org.