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AICC Weekly Bulletin
June 16, 2008 - June 20, 2008

AICC Conducting ECT Degradation Study

With the sustainability focus clearly upon us and the resulting incentives to use lighter-weight liners and mediums to achieve your customers’ sustainability goals, the need to measure and report on sheet properties before and after converting has never been stronger. To help establish some baseline data we are conducting an ECT degradation study. This study, the protocol for which is documented in the following pages, will be a confidential comparison of your product conducted by independent test labs under TAPPI test procedures. Read More....


Controllers Hear From Industry Experts
AICC recently held its School for Financial Managers & Controllers in Englewood, NJ. This interactive event provides the independent box plant financial manager with strategies and skills to address the financial challenges of maintaining profitability, sustaining growth, and managing costs in a competitive environment.

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SuperCorrExpo ® 2008, AICC & TAPPI Meeting - "Super" Early Bird Registration Deadline: June 22, 2008 - Register Early AND Save!

Every four years since 2000, AICC has joined together with TAPPI to hold SuperCorrExpo. As in years past, SuperCorrExpo is designed and held in conjunction with the AICC Annual Meeting and the TAPPI Corrugated Packaging Division Conference. Don't miss this chance to see over 122,000 square feet of the latest corrugated innovation and technology brought to you by over 260 of the industry's leading suppliers from around the world.

The "Super" Early Bird registration deadline for the meeting is June 22, 2008. Don't miss out on this opportunity to SAVE! Read more....


Mr. John Kasich, Former Congressman, Television Personality, and Author slated to give closing keynote address at the AICC 2008 Annual Meeting

On Friday, September 26, the AICC 2008 Annual Meeting will feature Mr. John Kasich, Former Congressman, Television Personality, and Author. Mr. Kasich will discuss the 2008 presidential election and how the current political landscape will affect the North American manufacturing base. Read more...


The NEW World of Coca-Cola and "Inside CNN Atlanta" Tour offered as optional off-site event at the upcoming AICC 2008 Annual Meeting

AICC will offer an optional off-site event that includes a tour of The NEW World of Coca Cola and a behind the scenes tour of "Inside CNN Atlanta" on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to meet two of Atlanta brightest stars.Read more....


Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) and Board Converting News (BCN) - Innovator of the Year Machinery Competition - Deadline for Entries - Friday, July 11, 2008

The 2008 Innovator of the Year Competition is being held in conjunction with the Annual Meeting, September 24-26, 2008 in Atlanta, GA. This year's competition will feature Machinery innovations developed by AICC Associate supplier members. The deadline for entries is Friday, July 11, 2008. For more information and to view the 2008 Innovator of the Year Brochure and Entry Form, click here


SuperCorrExpo ® 2008 - Sponsorship Information

Enhance your visibility and make the most of your show experience by becoming a SuperCorrExpo 2008 Sponsor. Sponsorships provide another opportunity to put your company and product name in front of the customer. To read more click here.


Obituary: Benjamin Fiterman

Benjamin Fiterman, former CEO and chairman of Liberty Diversified Industries died on Saturday afternoon, June 7, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 87 years old.

Ben enjoyed a 70-year career with LDI, the manufacturing organization founded by his father in 1918 as Liberty Box Company. Ben was the driving force behind the success and growth of the organization as it became one of the largest privately held companies in the Midwest. Even after he stepped down and his son Mike became president and CEO, he continued to maintain a presence at LDI, making regular visits to the office and production floor to stay in touch with employees.

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Calendar of Events

AICC 2008 Annual Meeting & Super Corr Expo 2008
Omni Hotel @ CNN Center & The Georgia World Congress Center
September 22-26, 2008




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