AICC Honors Excellence in Plant Safety

2025 Independent Safe Shop Award Recipients

AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, proudly acknowledges its member companies' exceptional commitment to safety through the presentation of the 2025 Independent Safe Shop Awards.

These awards recognize outstanding performance in plant safety during the 2024 calendar year, reflecting a steadfast dedication to the well-being of employees and the pursuit of operational excellence.

The Independent Safe Shop Awards, a hallmark initiative of AICC, serve as a testament to the industry's unwavering commitment to fostering safe working environments. Companies that have demonstrated exemplary safety records and adherence to stringent safety protocols were recognized at the 2025 AICC Spring Meeting.

Member companies met rigorous criteria to qualify for this prestigious recognition, including maintaining a 2024 OSHA Recordable Incident Rate of less than 2.4 and achieving a 2024 OSHA Lost Work Days Incident Rate of zero.

AICC proudly celebrates the following companies for their outstanding achievements in plant safety:

•  Akers Packaging Service, Inc. — University Park, IL
• Akers Packaging Service, Inc. — Mount Vernon, IL
• Akers Packaging Service, Inc. — Middletown, OH
• Akers Packaging Service, Inc. — North Vernon, IN
• Akers Packaging Service, Inc. — Evansville, IN
• Box-Board Products, Inc. — Greensboro, NC
• Jamestown Container Cleveland, Inc. — Macedonia, OHCattaraugus Container, a division of Jamestown Container Corporation — Franklinville, NY

"Given the high safety culture in our industry, the companies recognized with the Independent Safe Shop Award have truly set a remarkable standard," said Michael D'Angelo, President of AICC. "Their dedication to ensuring the safety and health of their employees speaks volumes about their leadership and values. We commend their achievement and commitment to continuous improvement."

AICC emphasizes creating and sustaining a safety culture within the independent packaging industry through initiatives like the Independent Safe Shop Awards. The Association remains committed to providing education, resources, and recognition to empower member companies to lead the way in workplace safety.

For more information about the Independent Safe Shop Awards, please visit www.AICCbox.org/SafeShop.