iCalendar https://www.aiccbox.org/events/event_list.asp Fri, 26 Apr 2024 18:50:50 GMT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2026 AICC, The Independent Packaging Association All Access Pass 2023-2024 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1768556 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1768556

Invest In Your Employees with the  All Access Pass

This year, AICC will be offering LIVE webinars throughout the year. These webinars are free to attend live, BUT we know not everyone on your team may be able to participate live. 

Make sure each of your team members can access all AICC webinar recordings past and future with the All Access Pass. This allows them to learn the latest trends, best practices, and current industry issues on their schedule.

The Pass gives your entire company unlimited access to 100 webinar recordings, with more on the way, and 10 One Point Lessons.  

Here's a preview of what your team will learn:

 

 

The All Access Pass Gives AICC Members:

  • Flexibility in choosing educational offerings specific to your team
  • Simplicity and accuracy for professional development 
  • The best available price for AICC webinar access
  • 24/7 access to all AICC webinars and One Point Lessons
  • Access to some of AICC's best and new speakers, trainers, and content
  • All employees can watch webinars critical to their development, knowing that your company purchased a Pass, giving them full access. 

The All Access Pass is $1,500 and is available only to AICC members in good standing.

*AICC virtual conferences, hybrid events, in-person seminars, and conferences are not included in the All Access Pass.

Questions? Contact Taryn Pyle, Director of Education and Leadership Development, at (703) 535-1391 or tpyle@aiccbox.org

How does the All Access Pass work?

After purchasing the All Access Pass your entire company has immediate access to all previous and upcoming webinar recordings on our AICC NOW platform. 

What is included?

The All Access Pass gives you access to over 100 webinars and 10 One Point Lessons .

When does the Pass expire? 

The All Access Pass is valid from September 2023 - August 2024. You can see upcoming webinars on AICC's Calendar . All your team members can view any webinar at no additional charge.

My organization is an AICC Member, but we did not purchase an All Access Pass. Why should we?

- If you see seven or more webinar topics listed that you or your team members would benefit from, then you should purchase the All Access Pass. 
- If you are interested in the One Point Lessons, you would have to purchase them as a group for $1,200. 
- If you purchase a webinar recording it is only available to one person and purchasing recordings a la carte will be much more expensive than getting all recordings with the All Access Pass.
- The All Access Pass is a cost-effective way to get it all. If you are interested in a cost-efficient way to plan for your staff's professional development, please contact Taryn Pyle at tpyle@aiccbox.org or (703) 535-1391. 

Webinars available include:

  •   Accelerate Business Relationships
  • ADA News You Can Use: Trends, Tips & Updates
  • Anatomy Complete! - Tips on What Plates Work Best
  • Anilox Selection/Maintenance & Ink Management/Control
  • Automation in Corrugated Production
  • Behaviors of Inclusion (Bridging the Generational Divide)
  • Being a Culture Champion
  • Boiler Room, Boilers & Steam System
  •   Building Trust in New or Evolving Roles
  • Corrugated Flexo Press Set Up
  • Corrugating Roll Alignment
  • Corrugator Roll Audit
  • Data Management: Machinery
  • Data Management: Materials
  • Data Management: Methods
  • Defining the Modern Leader 
  • Designing for Success
  • Developing a High Performance Team
  • Don 't Play with My Pay: A Wage and Hour Update
  • Dry End Control - Theory of Operation
  • Empowering Others for Success
  • Executive Strategies: Incorporation of Hazmat Regulations for Box Fabricators
  • FMLA Updates – What 's Old is New Again
  • Folding Carton/Rigid Box/ Microflute Series Part 1
  • Hazmat General Awareness & Security
  • HazMat: Box Fabrication Functions
  • HazMat: Marking & Labelling
  • How Bundling and Unitizing Affect the Bottom Line
  • How Do Leaders Become Coaches?
  • How to Deliver a Price Increase that Sticks
  • How to Effectively Communicate Through Change
  • How to Engage, Retain and Grow Employees and Why Free Beer Friday Does Not Work
  • How to Expedite Your Digital Transformation & Maximize Your Productivity 
  • How to Facilitate Margin Improvement
  • How to Get Your People Involved in Marketing Your Brand
  • How to Lead in a Virtual World
  • How to Maximize the Value of Every Employee
  • How to Reduce Risk in Major R & D Projects with Confidence
  • How to Think Like an Owner: OTJ Judgement Training
  • Impactful Initial Sales Meetings to Drive Revenue
  • Impactful Value Propositions That Advance and Close Sales
  • Increase Revenue: Identify & Target Your Ideal Customer Profile
  • It's About Time! Maximizing the Impact of Packaging
  • Key Account Development
  • Learning to Set Print Impressions
  • Level Up Your Hiring in 2023 - The Top 8 Ways to Hire Hourly Workers
  • Machine Safety System Circuits and Emergency Stops
  • Maintenance Budget Metrics
  • Maintenance Department 5S
  • Maintenance Facility Assessment
  • Managing Disability and Leave Issues
  • Marijuana in the Workplace
  • Moving from CS Manager to Leader
  • Net Profit by Customer and How to Fix the Profit Leakage
  • Operations Leaders: Get More from Your Machines Through Benchmarking
  • Operations Leaders: Prioritize Your Team 's Time to Get More from Your Machines
  • Physical Attributes of Paperboard and Corrugated
  • Preventing Unplanned Downtime and Creating a Machine Spares List
  • Professional Prospecting
  • Profile of an Elite Salesperson Today
  • Recession Proof Your Business
  • Recession Proof Your Revenue
  • Recognizing What the Customer is Asking For
  • Recruiting and Retaining Shop Floor Operators
  • Relationship to Partnership: Ties That Bind in Manufacturing
  • Rotary Die Cutting Operations
  • Selling Exclusion and Social Norms
  • Shop Floor Operators and What They Expect Today Regarding Company Recruitment and Retention
  • Testing Requirements to Guarantee Board Strength
  • The Influence of Sustainable Package Design on Buyer Behavior
  • The Process for Justifying New Equipment
  • Thwarting the Counterfeiters: Protecting Your Brand 's Revenue, Reputation and Customers
  • Top 5 Sales Skills that Deliver the Maximum ROI
  • Troubleshooting Printing Problems
  • Unboxing the Secrets of Treasured Packaging
  • Understanding Our Capabilities to Meet Customer Expectations: Leveling Customer Expectations
  • Understanding Our Capabilities to Meet Customer Expectations: Machine Plate Limitations
  • Understanding Our Capabilities to Meet Customer Expectations: Understanding Print Registrations
  • Understanding the Relationship Between Cost and Price: How to Unlock Maximum Profitability
  • Understanding Your Capabilities
  • What Every Process Improvement Professional Needs to Know
  • Which Flexo Folder Gluer is Right for the Job?
  • Why You Need to Re-Onboard Every Single Employee Now
  • Workplace Retaliation: The Employment Boomerang
]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 05:00:00 GMT AICC Membership Benefits Overview - Webinar https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1842266 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1842266 AICC's Membership Manager, Patrick Moore, will be available to go over key benefits of AICC membership, illustrate how to access AICC's online resources, and answer any questions you may have.

This meeting will be useful if:

  • your company has recently joined AICC
  • you have an employee that you'd like to get more involved with AICC
  • you need a reminder of AICC membership benefits and how to access them
  • you have general AICC questions

This meeting will be online in Microsoft Teams. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link for the meeting.

Please reach out to Patrick (pmoore@aiccbox.org / 703.535.1394) if you need assistance, or if you would like to schedule a personal meeting.]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT AICC Emerging Leader Q2 2024 C-Suite Leadership Webinar https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1849504 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1849504 AICC Emerging Leader Q2 2024 C-Suite Leadership Webinar

A Conversation with Gary Brewer | Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 2:00pm ET

This is the second in a series of quarterly conversations with leaders, from inside and outside of our industry to give AICC Emerging Leaders new perspectives and ideas.

Speaker: Gary Brewer, President, Package Crafters, Inc.

Gary Brewer is the owner and president of Package Crafters, Inc., in High Point, North Carolina, and Creative Packaging, Inc., in Savannah, Georgia. Both companies specialize in custom corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, product testing, and fulfillment services. Our mission is to provide our customers with unique corrugated solutions to protect, ship, and display their products.

After getting his degrees in chemical engineering and paper science at North Carolina State University (Go Wolfpack!) in 1992, Gary began his career as a process engineer at a paper mill, St. Joe Forest Products in Port St. Joe, Florida, where they produced over a half million tons of linerboard annually. In 1997, he returned home to North Carolina to join a large independent box plant with two corrugators where he used his mill experience to improve corrugator efficiency and enhance the strength of the corrugated products produced. During that time, Gary completed his MBA at Wake Forest University. Inspired by his last class in entrepreneurship and armed with a well-written business plan, he sold everything he owned, took out a loan, and moved back in with his parents to start his own sheet plant. Package Crafters was founded in 2003 with his father Wayne and four other key people. Start up consisted of a 70,000 square foot building, one rotary die-cutter, one flexo-folder-gluer, a rotary-slotter and no customers. Early on family members often helped late at night to make sure orders were complete and on time. This past summer Package Crafters celebrated 20 years of success with a company-wide picnic and the opportunity to dunk Gary in the dunking booth.

When you can make a success of one business, why not double it for luck? When Gary joined an AICC-sponsored CEO Group in 2014, it led to meeting John McIntosh, then owner Creative Packaging in Savannah. John's readiness to retire led to Gary acquiring Creative Packaging is 2015. Together, the two plants are able to cover the entire Southeast, employing 75 people in 129,000 feet of manufacturing space and producing 160 million square feet per year.

After Gary joined AICC, he quickly jumped into the role of Regional Director for the Southeast. He has also served as director-at-large, chairman of the budget committee, and is currently a member of the executive committee. He credits AICC membership as an incredible resource and a positive impact on the growth of his businesses and is proudly looking forward to becoming Chairman at SuperCorr later this year.

Married to his wife Ginny since 2001, they have three daughters, Merritt (18), Claudia (15), and Holden (13). As his mom says, he got exactly what he deserved. In addition to countless soccer matches and swim meets, they have explored rain forests, climbed a volcano, surfed in Hawaii, ridden horses in the ocean, swam with pigs and sea turtles, and snorkeled wherever they can. Three daughters and two companies keep him busy but over the years he has managed to run a couple marathons, compete in an iron-distance triathlon, play in an adult soccer league and still find time for fishing, turkey hunting, and flying.

This event is only open to AICC Emerging Leaders.

Questions? Please contact Chelsea May, Education & Training Manager at cmay@aiccbox.org


]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT AI Xperience https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1770787 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1770787 ]]> Tue, 14 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT AICC Emerging Leaders Workshop https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1840955 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1840955 AICC Emerging Leaders Workshop 

(Wednesday - Friday) May 29 - 31 | Savannah, GA

This is the EL event you will not want to miss! Our annual "Emerging Leaders Only" event is full of networking, plant and papermill tours and useful career development and leadership training.

The Savannah Workshop will be hosted by Gary Brewer, AICC Vice-Chair, and his fantastic team from Package Crafters and Creative Packaging.

Event Registration Includes:

- Tickets to see the world famous Savannah Banana's play
- A low country style dinner on the grounds of a 19th century fort right on the Savannah River
- Charter boat transportation down the Savannah River
- A tour of the DS Smith Riceboro Paper Mill, followed by lunch and a deep-dive workshop focused on this year’s EL theme of “Engage!”
- A tour of Creative Packaging
- Networking and Educational opportunities throughout

Leadership Training: Engage!

This workshop will equip Emerging Leaders with the skills and strategies necessary to foster engagement within their teams and effectively cascade these principles throughout their organizations.The focus will be on cultivating a culture of collaboration, communication, and motivation, with an emphasis on adapting leadership styles to enhance employee engagement. Leaders in attendance will leave with enhanced engagement driven competencies, personalized action plans, enhanced collaboration skills, and cascading engagement initiatives to drive career development and greater success at their perspective companies.     

Training is hosted by Omar Abdullah of AchieveNext

Hotel Information:

DoubleTree by Hilton Savannah Historic District
411 W. Bay Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Rooms in the AICC block are $204+tax/night. This special rate is available until April 29th, 2024.

Registration for AICC Emerging Leaders is $650. Space is limited. Only the first 45 registrations can be accepted.

*This event is only open to AICC Emerging Leaders.

]]> Wed, 29 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT Digital Printing on Corrugated Packaging and its Impact on Carbon Emissions https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1839678 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1839678 Digital Printing on Corrugated Packaging and its Impact on Carbon Emissions

Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 2:00pm ET 

Created with the support of AICC Education Investor EFI

About this Webinar:
Digital printing is a sustainable option for marking and decorating corrugated packaging and displays. To substantiate and quantify, EFI has partnered with Clean Agency to develop a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that calculates Global Warming Potential (kg CO2e) for digital printing on corrugated and then compares it to other printing technologies.

In this session we will discuss the LCA findings, the methodology used, and how corrugators can leverage EFI’s approach to quantify their Scope 3 emissions for the brands and retailers they serve.

Registration:
This webinar is available for FREE to AICC Members in good standing.

Meet Your Instructor: Kerry Sanders, VP Market Development, EFI

Kerry Sanders joined EFI in 2022 as Vice President Market Development and focuses on driving awareness and adoption of EFI digital printing solutions for corrugated packaging in the eCommerce customer segment.  Kerry brings with him a wealth of experience and a history of proven success in business development and sales, operations, and marketing leadership, focused on growing new B2B markets/channels. Prior to joining EFI, Kerry served as Executive Vice President, Global Business Development at Craft Worldwide, an Interpublic Group (IPG) agency. Prior to Craft, Kerry held key leadership roles in sales and marketing at HP and Xerox, focusing on growing digital solutions businesses across the globe.

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:00:00 GMT Integrating Digital Post-Print Press in Corrugated Plants: Challenges and Solutions https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1846108 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1846108 Integrating Digital Post-Print Press in Corrugated Plants: Challenges and Solutions

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | 12:00pm ET 

Created with the support of AICC Education Investor HP

About this Webinar:
As the corrugated industry continues to evolve, many converters are exploring the integration of digital post-print press technologies to meet the growing demand for high-quality, customized packaging solutions. However, this transition comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. In this webinar, we will delve into the practical aspects of integrating a digital post-print press into your corrugated production floor.

Our experienced panel of production managers will share their insights and strategies in the following key areas:

  1. Production Floor Adaptations: What changes were necessary in the production floor layout, workflow, and processes to seamlessly incorporate the digital post-print press? We'll discuss the essential steps required to ensure optimal integration.
  2. Integration with Conversion Steps: Explore how the HP PageWide C550 digital post-print press seamlessly integrates with the subsequent conversion steps, such as die-cutting, folding, and gluing. Learn best practices for maintaining efficiency and quality throughout the entire production process.
  3. Operator Education and Training: Upskilling your workforce is crucial for successful adoption of new technologies. Our panelists will share their experiences and strategies for effectively educating and training operators to work on the digital post-print press, ensuring a smooth transition and maximizing productivity.
  4. Color Management: Achieving consistent and accurate color reproduction is a critical aspect of high-quality packaging printing. We'll compare the color-matching process with the HP PageWide C550 digital press and the traditional flexographic printing process and share insights on how achieving consistent and accurate color reproduction is more streamlined with digital presses.
  5. Setup and Changeover Optimization: Efficient setup and changeover processes are essential for maximizing productivity and minimizing downtime. Gain insights into streamlining these procedures for the digital post-print press, minimizing effort and maximizing output.

Whether you're considering integrating a digital post-print press or have already embarked on this journey, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges and unlock the full potential of this technology. Join us for an interactive session with industry experts, where you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and gain actionable insights to drive efficiency and profitability in your corrugated operations.

Registration:
This webinar is available for FREE to AICC Members in good standing.

Hear from Industry Experts:

Jesse Zito, Digital Program Manager, Sutherland Packaging

Joining the print industry in 2007, Jesse has developed expertise from front end to Senior Ops in facilities with Narrow web Flexo, Wide-format Litho, Digital, and Rotary capabilities on substrates including packaging board, corrugated, and BOPP. He’s overseen printing, scheduling, project management, as well as folding, stitching, foil stamping/embossing, and specialty gluing. This broad path of experience was paved by process and departmental-level growth during a period of repeat M&A activity.  Jesse joined his teammates at Sutherland Packaging in 2018 during a pivotal time for the company and led the addition of a second HP Multi-pass press, a HP Single-pass C550, and an Elitron high-speed cutter.

 

Doug Hay, Divisional Manager-Corrugate Converting, Vanguard Companies

Doug has been working in the corrugated business for over 40 years. He started his career as a helper on a machine and has worked his way up over the years. He had done almost every job in a plant until he was promoted to Plant Manager at the age 38.

Doug came to Vanguard in 2019 and is still climbing the corporate ladder. Currently, he is Divisional Manager-Corrugate Converting, providing leadership to the production team  on the operating floor. He strives for compliance in safety, quality, waste and productivity. Doug played a crucial role in expanding the digital printing capabilities at Vanguard and oversaw the selection and implementation of the HP C500.

When Doug is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife of 33 years, along with his three adult children and six grandchildren.

]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:00 GMT Southwest Summit 2024 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1855779 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1855779 AICC 2024 Southwest Summit

              

 

Dates: Wednesday, June 19 - Thursday, June 20, 2024

Location: Live by Loews Hotel, Arlington, Texas 

Description: AICC members are invited to join us in Texas for plant tours, programming, and baseball during the 2024 Southwest Summit.

 

Member Registration Rates: 

  • Single Registration $425
  • Box Plant Discount for Multiple Attendees - $375 each
  • Texas Rangers Baseball Game $95


Contact Us

Laura Mihalick
Sr. Meeting Manager
Lmihalick@aiccbox.org
703-836-2422

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT The Foundation for Packaging Education’s 2nd Fundraiser Event - Napa Valley https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1786836 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1786836 ]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT AICC Midwest (Region 6) Golf Tournament 2024 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1834870 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1834870 Midwest (Region 6) Annual Golf Tournament

Monday, July 22, 2024

St. Charles Country Club, St. Charles, IL

Registration will open in May 2024

 

          

 

Contact Us

Laura Mihalick
Sr. Meeting Manager
Lmihalick@aiccbox.org
703-836-2422

]]> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT AICC/TAPPI 2024 SuperCorrExpo® https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1389770 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1389770 ]]> Sun, 8 Sep 2024 05:00:00 GMT AICC 2025 Spring Meeting https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686761 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686761 More information coming soon. For questions, please contact Cindy huber at chuber@aiccbox.org. ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT AICC 2025 Annual Meeting https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686763 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686763 More information coming soon. For questions, please contact Cindy Huber at chuber@aiccbox.org. 

]]> Mon, 6 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT AICC 2026 Spring Meeting https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686765 https://www.aiccbox.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1686765 More information coming soon. For questions, please contact chuber@aiccbox.org. 

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