50 YEARS OF AICC
Message From the President
Dear AICC Member,
As we come to the end of the yearlong celebration of AICC’s 50th anniversary, I am grateful for your continued support and dedication to our industry and your association. is milestone marks ve decades of collaboration, innovation, and resilience—all of which are made possible by members like you.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce AICC’s 50th Anniversary Book, a special collection that captures the stories, achievements, and enduring spirit of the independent packaging community. is book serves as a tribute to our history, those that made that history possible, and a re ection of the incredible advancements and relationships that have shaped our association. We are grateful to our sponsors, WestRock, Domino, and BCM Inks. eir generous support made it possible to bring this project to life.
I hope it will be a source of pride, nostalgia, and inspiration to you, just as our members have inspired AICC throughout the years.
ank you for being a valued part of AICC. We look forward to the future, building on the strong foundation of our past, and achieving new milestones together.
Warm regards,
Michael D’Angelo AICC President
Mike in 1974
ABOUT AICC
PROVIDING BOXMAKERS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO THRIVE IN THE PAPER-BASED PACKAGING INDUSTRY SINCE 1974
We are a growing membership association that serves independent corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturers and suppliers with education and information in print, in person, and online. AICC membership is for the full company, and employees at all locations have access to member benefits. AICC o ers free online education to all members to help the individual maximize their potential and the member company maximize its profit.
WHEN YOU INVEST AND ENGAGE, AICC DELIVERS SUCCESS.
OFFICERS
Chairman: Gary Brewer, Package Crafters, High Point, North Carolina
First Vice Chairman: Terri-Lynn Levesque, Royal Containers Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Vice Chairs: Joseph Morelli, Huston Patterson/Lewisburg Printing Co., Decatur, Illinois
Mike Schaefer, Tavens Packaging & Display Solutions Bedford Heights, Ohio
Eric Elgin, Oklahoma Interpack , Muscogee, Oklahoma
Immediate Past Chairwoman: Matt Davis, Packaging Express, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Chairman, Past Chairmen’s Council: Jana Harris, Harris Packaging/American Carton, Haltom City, Texas
President: Michael D’Angelo, AICC, The Independent Packaging Association, Alexandria, Virginia
Secretary/General Counsel: David Goch, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean, Washington, D.C.
Administrator, AICC México: Veronica Reyes
DIRECTORS
West: Sahar Mehrabzadeh-Garcia, Bay Cities, Pico Rivera, Califormia
Southwest: Jenise Cox, Harris Packaging/American Carton Haltom City, Texas
Southeast: Chad Wagner, Peachtree Packaging & Display, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Midwest: Cassi Malone, Corrugated Supplies Co., Bedford Park, Illinois
Great Lakes: Josh Sobel, Jamestown Container Cos. Macedonia, Ohio
Northeast: Larry Grossbard, President Container Group Moonachie, New Jersey
AICC México: Jorge Ortega, Soluciones de Empaques S. de R.L. de C.V.
OVERSEAS DIRECTOR
Kim Nelson, Royal Containers Ltd., Brampton, Ontario, Canada
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Finn MacDonald, Independent II/Hood Container, Louisville, Kentucky
Kevin Ausburn, SMC Packaging Group/Green Bay Packaging Spring eld, Missouri
Casey Shaw, Batavia Container, Batavia, Illinois
Stuart Fenkel, McLean Packaging , Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Josh Sobel, Jamestown Container Cos., Cleveland, Ohio
Jack Fiterman, Liberty Diversi ed International, Minneapolis, Minnesota
EMERGING LEADER DELEGATES
Jordan Dawson, Harris Packaging
Haltom City, Texas
Evan Clary, National Corrugated Machinery, Hunt Valley, Maryland
Cody Brant, A.G. Stacker Inc., Weyers Cave, Virginia
ASSOCIATE MEMBER DIRECTORS
Chairman: John Burgess, Pamarco/Absolute, Roselle Park, New Jersey
Vice Chairman: Jeff Dietz, Kolbus America Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
Secretary: Mike Butler, Domtar Packaging
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Director: Brian Foley, Bobst, Phoenix, Arizona
Immediate Past Chairman, Associate Members: Tim Connell
ADVISORS TO THE CHAIRMAN
Matt Davis, Packaging Express
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Joe Palmeri, Jamestown Container Cos., Cleveland, Ohio
John Burgess, Pamarco/Absolute, Roselle Park, New Jersey
AICC’s founding members at the Association’s first national meeting in St. Louis in 1974.
A view AICC’s first meeting at the Stouffer Hotel in St. Louis, November, 1974.
Gene Macchi, president of the Independent Corrugated Container Corp., uses a bundle of sticks to show the strength of the independent when they stand together.
Jim Kowal, AICC’s first president and then-owner of Great Northern Packaging Corp.
Members come together at the 1983 Annual Meeting in Chicago,
THE EARLY YEARS: 1974–1984
In November 1974 at Stou er’s Riverfront Towers in St. Louis, 91 attendees representing 54 independent box plants came together united by a need to survive.
Gene Macchi, president of the Independent Corrugated Container Corp., stood in front of this room full of friends and competitors and broke a stick.
Joseph R. Palmeri, president and chief operating o cer of Jamestown Container Cos. in Falconer, New York, recounted the story for AICC’s 40th anniversary: “He then tried to break a whole handful of branches, making the point how much harder it was to break.”
Macchi’s message to the group was that if all independents joined together in the new association, they would be much stronger together than alone.
us, AICC started its journey to become the voice of the independent.
Independents were in crisis. Sheet supply was tighter than they had ever seen.
Jim Kowall, AICC’s rst president and then-owner of Great Northern Packaging Corp. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, recalled that he, George Arvanigian of Arvco Container Corp., Robert Cravens of Container Service Corp., and others spent many hours and traveled many miles recruiting others to their common cause. In 1974, conditions in the industry would make their work easier.
“In the summer of 1974, Jamestown Container was having a tough time getting sheets,” Palmeri wrote. “Our major supplier had told us they could only run 50% of our loads, and for us, that was a loss of 120,000 square feet each day.”
According to Palmeri, suppliers were telling him the reason was a shortage of containerboard, but he and his partner didn’t really buy it. So, they and another
independent in the Bu alo area began investigating the installation of their own corrugator. “We brought in a consultant named Jim Levine, who happened to tell us about a new association that was trying to get started that would just represent independent boxmakers. e more he told us, the more we were interested,” said Palmeri.
Levine had formerly worked for the Fibre Box Association in Chicago and was consulting to companies in the industry. He was also a good friend of Kowall and acted as an ambassador for the national association Kowall, Cravens, Arvanigian, and others were trying to form.
e late Hugh Cameron, then-president of Cameron Packaging and one of the founders from Canada, said during an interview several years ago that he became a member because he “wanted to have communications with other independents who had the same problems I was having.” Cameron remembered that he called others in Ontario and Québec. “Only Keith Munt, owner of ProPak, and Danny McKeon, who had two sheet plants in Toronto, agreed to come with me to the rst meeting in St. Louis. One of our main concerns was the supply of sheets plus linerboard and medium.”
In these early years, AICC focused primarily on the supply of paper to independents, the issue of competitiveness, and the development of a level playing eld for independent owners. But more practical reasons
A view of the dais at AICC’s first meeting in St. Louis, November, 1974.
Mort Ackerman, CPA, of MS Ackerman & Company served as AICC’s financial advisor in the early years.
Jack Grollman, President of Triangle Container Corp., Philadelphia
Economist John Enders of Enders & Company was a frequent speaker at AICC national meetings.
for joining forces—such as providing a ordable employee bene ts and industry training, which were previously unavailable to independent companies—also became apparent.
AICC’s notable accomplishments in those rst ve years included:
• e creation of the Corrugated Insurers Association, an o shore insurance company devised to provide a ordable health, life, and workers’ compensation insurance for members.
• Successful opposition run in regard to Conrail freight surcharges, which would have added substantially to freight costs for containerboard.
• In 1978, AICC developed the rst corrugated industry sales training program for its members, called “AID: Applied Interaction Development.”
• In 1979, AICC negotiated a 10-year supply agreement with International Paper Co. after it acquired the Pineville Kraft Paper Mill, a key supplier to many independent converters. is became the model for “set-aside” agreements, which helped to ensure supply. ese and other initiatives spurred membership growth. By 1980, AICC had more than 300 members.
Palmeri, summarizing his view of AICC’s founding several years ago, said, “ e conditions that existed in the 1970s are gone, thanks to Jack Schwarz, Hans Koch, and others who started so many sheet feeders.”
Palmeri believed the introduction of the sheet feeder has insulated the independent sheet plant from supply concerns. “I doubt if there are many members still in the industry who will ever go through the situation I’ve described,” he said. “But I think it’s important that our membership knows how this Association started.”
By 1980, AICC had over 300 members. In June of that same year, Dick Troll, AICC’s fourth board president (what we now call chairman), became AICC’s rst full-time executive director. He believed “an association cannot survive on fear,” so the growing Association looked beyond antitrust issues and lawsuits toward training and information for members. Troll wanted independents to have access to the same kinds of resources as integrated companies, so AICC set out to develop the type of services members could not possibly provide on their own.
John Ludecker authored and recorded AICC’s early courses.
AICC Members at a regional meeting, circa 1982.
Jack Grollman of Triangle Container Corp. during his tenure as AICC President, 1982-1983.
A speaker at an AICC meeting, circa 1985.
Stan Jacobson of Alden Corrugated speaks at AICC’s 10th Anniversary Meeting, Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego.
The
Mike Clary of Prime Technology, president of AICC Associate members, 1987-1988
Bill
of Bay Cities Container and AICC Executive Director Dick Troll at AICC’s 1982 Annual Meeting at the Registry Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz.
On the left is Vic Rouse of Bobst Canada and on the right is Harvey Share of Bobst North America.
first issue of BoxScore.
Panel discussion at AICC Annual Meeting, 1989.. Panelists include Mort Ackerman, second from right, and Larry Schiffenhaus, right.
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Bill
Toby Dew, left, of Sauer Machine Corp.. served as President of AICC Associate members in 1982-1983.
Jim DeLine of DeLine Box Co. at AICC’s 1987 Spring Meeting at the Boca Raton Hotel, Boca Raton, Fla.
AICC Executive Director Dick Troll welcomes members to an AICC meeting banquet.
AICC meeting General Session.
AICC President Joe Armstrong of Krafcor, seated, reacts to Meet the Press Moderator
Monroe’s comments at AICC’s 1975 Spring Meeting in Palm Springs, Calif.
Scenes from AICC national meetings in the early years.
AICC Founding Members
AICC archives show the following companies present at AICC’s rst national meeting in November 1974 at the Stou er’s Riverfront Towers in St. Louis. ey are considered AICC’s founding members. ose in bold are still in business under the same (or a similar) name. ose with an asterisk are still in business but have been acquired ultimately by the company in parentheses:
Advance Packaging (PCA)*
American Packaging Corp. (Lawrence Paper)*
Arvco Container
Bates Container (Smur t Kappa)*
Blossomland Container
Borders Container
Cameron Packaging
Central Container
Centralia Container
Coast Packaging Materials
Commander Packaging
Condura Box
Container Service
Cor-Box (Sonoco)*
Decatur Container (Akers Packaging Service)*
Delta Container
A. Goodenough Box
Great Northern Packaging
Independent Corrugated Container Corporation of North America
Jamestown Container
Krafcor (IP)*
Lawless Container
Lone Star Corrugated Container
Mall City Containers (Hood Container)*
Michiana Container
Michigan Packaging Co. (Greif)*
Mid-Atlantic Pkg. ( e Royal Group)*
Mid-Michigan Container
Monarch Box & Paper
Nor East Packaging
Northern Package
O’Grady Containers (IP)*
Omaha Box Co. (Liberty Diversi ed)*
Orchard Consolidated Industries
Paragon Packaging Products
Powderly Container (S.E.M.O)*
President Container
Propak Ltd.
Pro-Pak Industries
Queen City Container (Sumter Packaging)*
R and D Incorporated
Select Carton Service Ltd. (Central Group)*
Sentinel Container
Shillington Box ( e Royal Group)*
Specialty Container (Supply One)*
StandFast Packaging Products
Tate Containers (IP)*
Taylor Paper Corp. of St. Louis
acker Container (PCA)
Triangle Container (Menasha)*
Tri-Pack (Smur t Kappa)*
Western Reserve Container
Dick Troll/Troll Scholarship
There aren’t many members around these days who knew Dick Troll. ose who do would remember him as “feisty,” “hot-tempered,” “egotistical,” and “passionate.” A “rabble rouser” and a “showman.” And he was just what AICC needed at the time.
Dick began his career in 1956 with Hoerner Boxes, later Hoerner-Waldorf, working a back-roads territory in central Arkansas. He spoke with fondness about calling on customers in places called Greasy Creek, Toadsuck, and Rose Bud. He remembered former bosses whom he always described as “certi able.” He was of the generation when truckload orders were taken on cocktail napkins after boozy lunches.
Dick’s career ventured from Hoerner-Waldorf to Lawless Container Corp., where he became vice president of sales. In 1978, he oversaw the construction of a Lawless sheet plant in Madison, Ohio, and it was during that year that he became the fourth president of AICC. During his tenure as president, AICC grew in services and in defense of independents, the membership growing to 300 companies and the Association becoming a recognized force in the industry.
From Lawless, Dick went on to join Arvco Container Corp. in Kalamazoo, Mich., as vice president of marketing. At this point George Arvanigian, Arvco’s owner, was AICC president, and he and the board recognized the need for a full-time executive to run the a airs of the Association. AICC was growing up. So in 1980, Dick assumed the role of executive director of AICC and opened the rst o ce in Washington, D.C., moving across the Potomac River to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1982. When Dick took charge, AICC took o .
To honor this man who helped establish the foundations of AICC’s mission and growth after its founding during a turbulent period in our industry each we AICC o ers the J. Richard Troll Memorial Scholarship Fund. e trustees of the Fund grant monetary scholarships to three undergraduate-level college or university students and one graduate-level student of exceptional quality who are majoring in packaging engineering or a related packaging eld.
Learn more at www.AICCbox.org/Troll.
Paul Vishny
Paul Vishny served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of AICC since the Association’s founding in 1974 until his retirement in 2014. He drafted AICC’s Articles of Incorporation, Statement of Purpose, bylaws, and application for our 501(c)(6) tax status, tasks which any lawyer could have performed, yet ones which brought AICC Paul Vishny.
In the early days of the Association, when the corrugated industry was rocked with antitrust suits and unethical dealings on seemingly every front, it fell to Paul to be the voice of calm amid the storm. In the Board of Directors meetings, he acted as secretary, parliamentarian, umpire, and referee among the members of the Board, and he performed his role with aplomb.
Paul’s most remarkable contributions to AICC were outside the Boardroom, however. He was a con dante of Dick Troll. He, along with Dick, were the architects of the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF. He’s authored several editions of our antitrust guidelines, the rst of which was drafted in the wake of the Houston Corrugated Container Case, and he was instrumental in developing an industry-wide antitrust education program. He also worked with the US Department of Justice and the Canadian Bureau of Competition to lay the groundwork for our FirstPak program, whereby members can jointly serve customers with multiple shipping locations.
In all these things and countless more, Paul Vishny earned his seat in AICC’s Hall of Fame in 1991. AICC would not be the Association it is today without Paul’s contributions.
MOVING FORWARD: 1984–1994
In 1984 AICC celebrated its 10th anniversary with a membership of 500 independent companies. en, in 1985, Troll and Hardy Sanders of Bates Container Corp., AICC’s 10th president, acted as the catalysts on the Association’s board of directors to form the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), a nonpro t charitable organization devoted to industrywide education and public awareness of the importance of corrugated packaging. In 1990, the Fibre Box Association was invited to join in sponsorship and support of ICPF to bring together the entire corrugated industry, not just the independent sector.
Don Leaman, left, of Leaman Container, with fellow AICC members.
Employee training was the biggest concern of members at that time and a passion for Troll. Illustrating this need for training was an early AICC convention workshop titled $50 Million Market; $5 Million Plant; $1.98 Sales Force. Troll and AICC’s board of directors got behind e orts to develop sales training programs, which became the rst of many AICC training programs in sales, production, customer service, and executive and management training. e Realworld Selling Course (RSC) was the rst industry-speci c training program for independent corrugated converters. While other professional training organizations o ered training throughout the industry, none focused on the needs of smaller companies; AICC’s RSC lled this void.
Sol Kleiner, left, of Garden State Container and Joe Horwitz of Allied Container examine an entry at AICC’s Package Design Competition in New York, 1989.
Jim Davis of DeLine Box Co., presents the 1994 Innovator of the Year cup to Tom Kell of Kell Container Co.
A sign recognizing AICC’s 10th anniversary.
Economist John Enders addresses the 1984 Spring Meeting at the Doral Country Club in Miami.
Commemorative program from AICC’s 10th Anniversary Meeting at the Del Coronado, San Diego, September 1984.
Training programs put AICC on the corrugated industry map and earned the Association a reputation for excellence in industry-speci c education. AICC expanded the number of disciplines in its training portfolio: In 1984, it added Corrman, a management program for corrugated plant supervisors; in 1985, the Communication Skills for Sales Correspondents, a customer service communications program; and in 1986, Up and Running, the rst program designed for production managers.
AICC developed other services for members, including gathering statistical information and salary and wage surveys for independent members, which AICC continues to provide today.
Understanding the value of learning from one another and the need to encourage generational succession, in 1992, at the urging of AICC board Vice Presidents Rich Eastwood of Central Graphics and Display and Bill Flinn of Scope Packaging, the AICC board of directors formally endorsed the creation of a “Next Generation” Committee to create a venue for networking and succession planning in AICC member companies. is group is one of the original iterations of AICC’s esteemed Emerging Leaders program today. is decade in AICC’s history began AICC’s strategic evolution. e shift from fear-driven concerns to proactive measures such as industry-speci c training and the establishment of ICPF positioned AICC as a respected player in the corrugated industry.
As it embraced growth and expanded its in uence, AICC played a crucial role in shaping the landscape for independent box plant owners and employees during this transformative period.
Dick Troll’s daughter, Debbie, helping out at the AICC office.
AICC Executive Director Dick Troll.
From the beginning members have learned from one another.
From left, Rich Perkins and Howard Neft of Paperboard Packaging magazine with other AICC Associate members.
Membership has opened doors to plants across the country.
1984 AICC Dinner and Dance in San Diego, CA.
AICC’s Executive Committee at the 15th Anniversary meeting in New York, from left: Jim Deline, DeLine Box Co.; Lou Wetmore of Triad Packaging; Larry Schiffenhaus of Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp.; Mike Sarbello of Associated Packaging Inc.; Rich Braverman of R & R Corrugated; and Peter Keady of Viking Container Co.
Chip Schiffenhaus, Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp.
AICC President Peter Keady thanks Dick Sharfstein of Pride Container Corp. for his service on AICC’s Board of Directors.
Tom Skinner of Phoenix Packaging at the podium during his tenure as AICC President, 1998-1999.
Members see the latest technology at an AICC Associate Members’ Trade Fair, 1986
Hardy Sanders of Bates Container Inc. returns a serve at AICC’s 1984 Annual Meeting in San Diego.
Ben Appleton of Georgia-Pacific talks to members at AICC’s 1985 Spring Meeting in Washington, DC.
David Comiso (right) of General Corrugated Machinery talks to members at an Associate Members’ Trade Fair.
Jim Akers of Akers Packaging Service speaks at an AICC’s 1992 Annual Meeting in Seattle.
A scene at an AICC national meeting.
Members at AICC’s 15th Anniversary Meeting in New York, 1989.
Package Design Competition, 1989, New York. From left; Larry Grossbard and Richard Grossbard, President Container; Lawrence West, Custom Packaging; and Bea Grossbard, President Container.
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Nancy Austin, author of A Passion for Excellence, speaks at AICC’s 1986 Spring Meeting in Nashville.
Members explore the Seattle Science Center, AICC Annual Meeting, 1992.
At AICC’s 1984 Annual Meeting, San Diego
San Diego golf tournament, 1984, from left: Lou Wetmore, Triad Packaging; Mike Peplinski, Ward Machinery; Ross Ausburn, Southern Missouri Container..
A busy AICC Trade Fair.
Mike Pandofelli of American Capital Resources
Cosmo DiNicola, Amtech, and Robyn Smith, Paperboard Packaging.
Cosmo DeNicola of Amtech, President of AICC Associate Members in 1991-1992
A keynote speaker at the 1984 Spring Meeting in Doral, FL.
GO BIG OR GO HOME: 1994–2004
The mid-1990s marked a signi cant evolution for AICC as it broadened its scope of services and educational programs. In 1995, in collaboration with M.S. Ackerman & Co. LLC, AICC introduced the School for Financial Managers & Controllers, underscoring its dedication to equipping senior-level personnel in independent box plants with essential skills. is initiative was followed by the inaugural AICC Sales Management Institute in 1996 and the Production Managers’ Forum in 1997, tailored to meet the evolving needs of industry professionals.
A pivotal moment came in 1996 when AICC initiated a comprehensive long-range planning session involving key stakeholders. Spearheaded by AICC’s 23rd board chair Joseph R. Palmeri of Jamestown Container Cos., this endeavor aimed to chart the Association’s future course, aligning its resources and programs with the emerging trends and challenges faced by the independent sector.
As demographic shifts reshaped AICC’s membership landscape, a new generation of leaders emerged. To facilitate this transition and preserve the Association’s vitality, the Next Generation Committee was established, providing a platform for young members to contribute and thrive within the organization. is committee eventually succeeded itself out of existence as the generation it nurtured took the reins of their companies. e Next Generation Committee was one of the precursors to AICC’s current Emerging Leader program.
Recognizing the value of collaboration, AICC embarked on strategic partnerships to enhance member services. Under Palmeri’s leadership, AICC joined forces with TAPPI in May 1997 to co-sponsor SuperCorrExpo 2000, North America’s premier corrugated machinery show. is groundbreaking collaboration underscored AICC’s commitment to driving industry innovation and excellence.
An AICC member tests his balance at the Seattle Science Center during AICC’s 1992 Annual Meeting in Seattle.
Roger Poteet of Poteet Printing Systems talks to Craig Hoyt of Buckeye Boxes at an AICC Associate Members’ Trade Fair.
Paul Langenus of International Paper
AICC Communications Director Robin Jackson, left, and Executive Vice President Steve Young talk to Glen Arnold of Great Lakes Packaging at PackExpo in Chicago.
Bill Mazzaco of Packaging Innovators is at the 1996 AICC Associate Member Trade Fair in Chicago.
Greg Arvanigian of Arvco Container and Jim Curley of Board Converting News don western gear from Melissa Hughes and Ashley Vance of AICC staff in San Antonio during the 1997 Annual Meeting.
Rich Eastwood and Bill Flinn.
Ted Vilardi of Board Converting News and Madeline Crawford of Harper Machinery and an unnamed armadillo at AICC’s 1997 Annual Meeting, San Antonio.
Richard Pratt of Visy Industries Australia speaks to AICC’s 1995 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Colleen Larkin of Macdermid Imaging Solutions speaks at an AICC workshop
AICC President Bob Thacker of Thacker Container Co. honors AICC General Counsel Paul Vishny for his contribution to AICC’s success, Boston, 1988.
In 1998, AICC formalized its cooperative e orts through the FirstPak program, aimed at expanding members’ capabilities and market reach. By petitioning regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Department of Justice and the Canadian Competition Bureau, AICC paved the way for joint-selling entities among members, enabling them to better serve national and regional customers while adhering to antitrust regulations. is program continues to provide value to members today.
roughout this transformative period, AICC remained dedicated to fostering international partnerships and outreach. Initiatives such as engaging with Latin American boxmakers underscored the Association’s commitment to global collaboration and knowledge exchange.
e dawn of the new millennium heralded continued growth and innovation for AICC. e signing of a 20-year agreement with TAPPI in 2001 to cosponsor SuperCorrExpo a rmed AICC’s enduring commitment to industry-leading events and collaboration.
AICC’s global engagement expanded further in 2002 with its participation in international industry meetings and the establishment of AICC México, re ecting the Association’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation beyond North American borders.
In response to the challenges facing North American manufacturing, AICC, under the leadership of then-President Jay Wertheimer of Wertheimer Box, launched the “Make it in America” campaign in 2003. is initiative, underscored by trademarking the campaign logo and annual Washington Fly-ins, aimed to advocate policies supporting a robust manufacturing base, reinforcing AICC’s role as a champion of industry advocacy and innovation.
Photos above capture AICC members learning and sharing at AICC national events.
At an AICC Spring Meeting are Ted and Liga Haiplik of Macmillan Bathurst, Joan and Bill Laimbeer of Laimbeer Packaging, Carol Strickfaden, and AICC Executive Vice President Steve Young.
AICC President Jay Wertheimer of Wertheimer Box speaks at AICC’s 2003 Spring Meeting in San Antonio.
At the International Corrugated Case Association meeting, Buenos Aires, 1997, from left: Jim and Mary Ann Berenz, Berenz Packaging; Steve Young and Carol Strickfaden, AICC; and Joe and Helen
Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State, poses with Bill and Judy Flinn of Scope Packaging at AICC’s 1998 Annual Meeting in Boston.
Palmeri, Jamestown Container Cos.
Dick and Exie Kelley, Dusobox, with AICC members in Las Vegas, Spring of 1998
AICC meetings are always family affairs.
A speaker at an AICC national meeting
There are always activities for the kids at AICC’s national meetings.
Ken Normann of Langston gets an Aloha welcome at AICC’s 1994 Spring Meeting in Hawaii.
AICC Past President Stan Jacobson and Jim Haglund of Central Container Corp. (center) with members at Corrugated 98 in Paris.
Members watch a CAD table demonstration at an AICC Associate Members’ Trade Fair.
The first Sales Managers Forum held at the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs, Colo, 1996.
Fun at AICC’s 1997 Spring Meeting in Orlando
AICC Chairman Brad Morphy during his tenure, 2007-2008
Armadillo races at AICC’s 1997 Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
Eli Kwartler, Kwartler & Associates, and Helen and Joe Palmeri, Jamestown Container Cos.
AICC Executive Vice President Steve Young and Ed McCardle, founder of Automatan, at the first SuperCorrExpo, 2000.
Dick Target, left, of Langston talks with a member machine-side.
Gary West of Custom Packaging; Mike Sime, Creative Carton; and Jim Trombino, Empire State Container
Craig Hoyt, Buckeye Boxes, during his term as AICC President, 2000-2001
A scene from the 1996 Sales Managers’ Forum in Colorado Springs.
Major Board Actions in AICC’s History
1974 AICC founded. Inaugural Board Members: Jim Kowall, President; Robert D. Cravens; Eugene Macchi; George B. Arvanigian; Ed Orchard; Dick Carr; Don Stenzel; J. Richard Troll; and Hugh Cameron. General Counsel: Paul Vishny. Executive Secretary: Jim Levine.
1980 Appointment of J. Richard Troll as Executive Director. George B. Arvanigian, President. In 1980, the Board of Directors formally hired J. Richard “Dick” Troll to become the full-time Executive Director of the Association. He established an of ce in the Washington, DC, area, rst in Georgetown, then in Alexandria, Virginia.
1982 Realworld Selling Course (RSC) introduced. Jack D. Grollman, President. RSC was the rst in what was to become a full catalogue of industry speci c training in sales, customer service, production supervision and nance and accounting.
1985 Creation of the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation. William C. Akers, President. Dick Troll and Hardy Sanders, AICC’s 10th President, acted as the catalysts on AICC’s Board of Directors to form the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF). By 1990, the work of ICPF necessitated that it be sponsored by the entire corrugated industry, not just the independent sector, and so the Fibre Box Association was invited to join in sponsorship and support.
1994 AICC sponsors delegation to Corrugated 94 in Paris. Rich Eastwood, President. AICC Board looks to host similar show in North America.
1995 AICC Board appoints Steve Young to succeed Dick Troll as Executive Vice President. Jim Haglund, President.
1981 Formation of formal Education and Training Committee. Lawrence I. Falstein, President. AICC’s Board of Directors recognizes that the Association must move beyond legal confrontation within the industry and begin to develop needed services for the members. Industry-speci c training thus became one of AICC’s principal member bene ts.
1981 AICC forms a “class” of plaintiffs in the Houston corrugated case. George B. Arvanigian, President. The 1970s saw the corrugated box industry embroiled in the largest civil antitrust case then known: the Houston Corrugated Container Case. All independent corrugators who had purchased linerboard between 1970 and 1977 were eligible to become a part of the class in this private antitrust suit.
1979 First Containerboard Set-Aside Agreement. Joseph Armstrong, President. In 1979, AICC negotiated a 10-year supply agreement with International Paper Company after it acquired the Pineville Kraft mill, a key supplier to many independent converters. This became the model for “set-aside” agreements, which helped to ensure supply.
1997 AICC Signs SuperCorrExpo Agreement with TAPPI. Joseph R. Palmeri, President. Following the AICC Board’s desire to create an operating converting machinery show in North America, Joseph R. Palmeri leads the effort to partner with TAPPI to create SuperCorrExpo 2000 which is held in Atlanta.
1996 AICC Board of Directors approves new formula for containerboard set aside agreements and signs rst deal with Packaging Corporation of America. Joseph R. Palmeri, President.
1992 Creation of AICC “Next Generation” Committee. Peter Keady, President. At the urging of AICC Vice Presidents Rich Eastwood and Bill Flinn, AICC Board formally endorses the creation of a “Next Generation” committee to create a venue for networking and succession planning in AICC member companies.
1991 AICC formally joins the International Corrugated Case Association. Richard Braverman, President.
1998 AICC sponsors North American delegation to Corrugated 98 in Paris. Dick Kelley, President.
2000 AICC and TAPPI sponsor SuperCorrExpo 2000. Jim Davis, President.
2001 AICC and TAPPI sign 20-year agreement to cosponsor SuperCorrExpo. Craig Hoyt, President. AICC’s Board in the year 2001 approved the signing of a 20-year agreement to cosponsor SuperCorrExpo through the year 2020.
2001 AICC Board of Directors changes title of chief elected of cer to “Chairman,” chief staff of cer to “President.” Change effective 2002. Craig Hoyt, President.
1999 AICC Board endorses exploratory meeting for creation of an AICC chapter in Mexico. Tom Skinner, President. In the spring of 1999, AICC Overseas Director Jim Haglund hosted a meeting in Guadalajara with key participants in the corrugated industry in Mexico. This was the beginning of AICC Mexico.
1999 AICC forms “FirstPak.” Tom Skinner, President. AICC’s Board in the late 90s heard comments from members whose customers, adopting “sole-source” purchasing practices, essentially denied AICC members opportunities because independents did not have multiple plant locations. AICC General Counsel Paul Vishny, working with Board member Fred Edelman of Art Kraft, wrote a business review letter for approval by the US Department of Justice and the Canadian Competition Authority that would allow independents to work together to serve multi-plant locations of corrugated users without being in danger of violating antitrust laws.
1999 AICC Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Chicago. Tom Skinner, President.
2002 AICC Mexico holds rst meeting in Monterrey, Mexico. Jay Wertheimer, Chairman.
2006 AICC commissions economic study of competitive landscape facing independents vis a vis integrated containerboard producers. Cindy Baker, Chairman. Economic conditions and member concerns prompted AICC’s Board to take the unusual and controversial step of hiring an independent economic consulting rm, EconOne, to conduct a national study of the structure of the industry.
2009 AICC looks to folding carton and rigid box makers to broaden membership base. Jerry Frisch, Chairman. Industry consolidation and AICC members’ diversi cation of their product lines are an opportunity for AICC’s Board to Consider the expansion of its de nition of membership.
2008 – AICC and TAPPI cosponsor third successful SuperCorrExpo. Brad Morphy, Chairman. AICC Board determines that funds from SuperCorrExpo be devoted to building a reserve for AICC’s long-term nancial health.
2004 – AICC and TAPPI hold second successful SuperCorrExpo. Larry Cooper, Chairman.
2003 – AICC launches “Make it in America” cert stamp campaign to raise awareness of eroding manufacturing base. Jay Wertheimer, Chairman. In response to the overseas ight of North American manufacturing, AICC Board of Directors adopts and trademarks the “Make it in America” logo and begins its annual Washington Fly-ins to allow members to participate in lobbying members of Congress to enact policies for a healthy manufacturing base.
2010 Formal adoption of AICC, The Independent Packaging Association. Kim Nelson, Chairman. After deliberating and polling the membership about a potential change of name and membership de nition, AICC’s Board formally adopts “AICC, The Independent Packaging Association” to re ect a membership base beyond corrugated to include folding carton and rigid box makers.
2014 AICC Embraces “Emerging Leaders,” Creates Board slots for their representation. AICC’s Emerging Leaders program was inaugurated in 2014 under the leadership of Mark Mathes.
2014 – AICC hosts the inaugural “Independents’ Cup” Charity Golf Tournament at 2014 Spring Meeting in Nashville, TN. Mark Mathes, Chairman.
2017 – AICC Board of Directors invests in building online education platform. Under the leadership of AICC Chairman Tony Schleich, AICC’s Board commits funding necessary to build online employee education platform.
2016 – AICC Board of Directors includes all online employee education as part of general membership bene ts. Mark Williams, Chairman
2016 – AICC and TAPPI cosponsor fth SuperCorrExpo. Mark Williams, Chairman.
2015 – AICC Board of Directors adopts “Destination Model” for purposes of long-range planning and measuring success. Greg Tucker, Chairman.
2012 – AICC and TAPPI cosponsor fourth SuperCorrExpo. Andrew Pierson, Chairman.
2018 AICC and TAPPI sign agreement to continue SuperCorrExpo through 2032 and Corrugated Week through 2030. Al Hoodwin, Chairman.
2020 AICC Board of Directors faces challenges of COVID pandemic with broadcast video calls and enhanced communication among members. Jay Carman, Chairman
2023 AICC Board enters partnership with Ben Barber technical high school in Mans eld, Texas, to promote corrugated industry careers. Jana Harris, Chairman.
2024 Under the Chairman Matt Davis, Packaging Express, AICC ceclebrated its 50th anniversary with an epic meeting in Palm Desert, CA and the 7th SuperCorrExpo in Orlando with TAPPI.
2021 AICC Board of Directors forges ahead to hold an in-person national meeting in Amelia Island, Florid – the rst by any association in the industry. Jay Carman, Chairman.
2021 AICC and TAPPI cosponsor sixth SuperCorrExpo, delayed one year due to COVID. Jay Carman, Chairman.
2019 AICC charters the Foundation for Packaging Education. AICC realizes a vision to invest in people who are already working in the industry, while ICPF focuses on getting university graduates into the industry.
2019 AICC Board of Directors appoints Mike D’Angelo as President, succeeding Steve Young. Joseph M. Palmeri, Chairman.
Larry Montague (center right), president of the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, and AICC President Steve Young (right) thank an exhibitor at Corrugated Week in fall 2010 in Baltimore. Looking on is Neil Fyfe (center left) of Shipmaster Containers, Markham, Ontario, Canada.
AICC’s Packaging Design Competition in 2009 in Las Vegas.
Michael Feterik of Orange County Container Corp. in Californa speaks at AICC’s 2009 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
AICC and Fibre Box Association members pose at Capitol Hill before visiting their lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate during the Corrugated Industry Washington Fly-In, circa 2005.
ADAPT AND GROW: 2004–2014
The year 2004 marked a signi cant milestone as AICC and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) celebrated the success of their second SuperCorrExpo®, a testament to their collaborative spirit and industry leadership. Amid the festivities, AICC commemorated its 30th anniversary in Atlanta, re ecting on three decades of innovation and camaraderie under the stewardship of Chairman Larry Cooper.
As the dawn of a new era beckoned, AICC convened a long-range planning session in 2005 in Scottsdale, Arizona, setting the stage for strategic initiatives and organizational growth under the guidance of Chairman Lee Shillito.
Jerry Frisch, Wasatch Container and Nan Harrison, Hycorr twisting the night away.
AICC staff members at SuperCorrExpo 2004, from left, Chris Richards, David Core, Cindy Huber and Zell Murphy
Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty welcomes AICC members to AICC’s 2007 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis.
A member of the “Afterburners” fighter pilot squadron charges up AICC members at AICC’s 2006 Annual Meeting.
In 2006, AICC embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor, commissioning an economic study to assess the competitive landscape facing independent packaging manufacturers in light of increasing consolidation and economic challenges. Led by Chairwoman Cindy Baker, this initiative underscored AICC’s proactive approach to addressing industry dynamics and supporting its members’ resilience.
e partnership between AICC and TAPPI ourished with the successful co-sponsorship of the third SuperCorrExpo® in 2008, under the leadership of Chairman Brad Morphy. Recognizing the importance of nancial stewardship, the AICC board earmarked funds from SuperCorrExpo® to bolster the Association’s long-term nancial health, a prudent step toward ensuring sustainability and resilience in an ever-evolving industry landscape.
In 2009, AICC embraced a spirit of inclusivity and diversi cation, looking to folding carton and rigid box
Cindy Baker of Scope Packaging, Orange, California, served as AICC chairwoman in 2005–2006. She was the rst woman to hold the position.
AICC Sales Managers’ Forum in spring 2010.
Fred and Nan Harrison of Hycorr Machine comment on their induction into AICC’s Hall of Fame in spring 2007.
AICC members pause at the Great Wall during AICC’s second industry study tour to China in 2007.
An AICC member at the Bondurant raceway in Phoenix, Ariz., during AICC’s 2018 Spring Meeting.
manufacturers to expand its membership base. Chairman Jerry Frisch spearheaded e orts to broaden AICC’s reach, re ecting the Association’s commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation across diverse sectors of the packaging industry.
e year 2010 heralded a signi cant transformation as AICC formally adopted the moniker “AICC, e Independent Packaging Association.” Under the leadership of Chairwoman Kim Nelson, this symbolic change re ected AICC’s evolution beyond corrugated packaging to encompass folding carton and rigid box manufacturers, embracing a more inclusive vision of industry excellence.
In 2013, under the leadership of Chairman Chuck Fienning, AICC embarked on a journey toward greater transparency and accountability with the simpli cation of its nancial reporting. is strategic initiative aimed to enhance board members’ understanding of AICC’s nancial position, fostering greater con dence and cohesion within the Association.
AICC’s Packaging Design Competition in 2011 in Salt Lake City.
Students at AICC’s inaugural Science of Paper School gather for a tour at Kapstone’s North Charleston, South Carolina, containerboard mill.
Brian Buckley, Brian Thomas Display & Packaging, during his tenure as AICC Chairman, 2006-2007
Humberto Trevino, Washington Box and Maria Frustaci.
Ribbon cutting at SuperCorrExpo 2004: AICC Chairman Larry Cooper, C&B Display, holds the scissors.
A scene from SuperCorrExpo 2008
John Kelley, Dusobox and Gene Marino.
Bob Rogg of Southeastern Packaging poses a question at an AICC national meeting.
Don Bogardus with a cutout of AICC Technical Advisor Ralph Young.
Jim Schiffman, Global Box Machinery
Chucki Gendrett of Brian Thomas Display and Packaging.
A panel discussion at an AICC national meeting
AICC 2005 Spring Meeting, Naples, Fla.
Mike Fiterman, Liberty Diversified
Exie Kelley, Dusobox, and Lynne Keady, Viking Container Co.
SuperCorrExpo 2012
Lunch on Capitol Hill during an AICC Washington Fly-in. Seated second from left: Tom Herlihy, Green Bay Packaging; Jack Fiterman, Liberty Diversified; Chuck Wolf, Carlisle Container; Diane Wolf (hidden), Carlisle Container; and John Forrey, Specialty Industries.
AICC Operation Safe Shop Award winners, 2008
A keynote speaker at an AICC meeting.
Charlanne Messenger, CEL Chemical, reacts to the quality of an AICC national meeting.
A Congressman addresses AICC members during
Chris Heusch, Arch Consulting, judging the AICC Package Design Competition.
Attendees of an AICC Mexico Meeting.
Humberto Trevino, right.
Peter Hamilton, right, of Horn Packaging, takes a spin of the prize wheel at 2012 SuperCorrExpo.
Panelists Mort Ackerman of MS Ackerman and Charles Malo of Norampac at an industry discussion.
AICC President Steve Young at the drums.
an AICC meeting.
AICC begins offering annual Xperience conferences to dig deep into critical topics for independents such as e-commerce, digital printing, and arti cial intelligence.
Plant tours are always educational, and clearly members also have fun along the way.
In 2024, the AICC Emerging Leader program celebrates its 10th anniversary.
AICC hosts several golf tournaments every year across the United States.
Mike D’Angelo becomes AICC’s president in 2019 and is continuing to support the expansion of benefits to AICC members.
AICC’s 50th anniversary celebration,
ALWAYS DO MORE: 2014–2024
From 2014 to 2023, AICC embarked on a transformative journey, spearheading initiatives that re ected its dedication to empowering industry professionals and advancing the packaging sector as a whole.
In 2014, AICC inaugurated its Emerging Leader Program under the visionary leadership of Chairman Mark Mathes. is initiative underscored AICC’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of packaging leaders, creating board slots speci cally designated for their representation and fostering an environment of mentorship and growth.
e inaugural Independents’ Cup Charity Golf Tournament, held during the 2014 Spring Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, exempli ed AICC’s spirit of camaraderie and philanthropy. Led by Mathes, this event not only showcased the industry’s commitment to giving back but also served as a platform for networking and collaboration among members.
In 2015, the AICC board of directors adopted the “Destination Model” for long-range planning and measuring success under the leadership of Chairman Greg Tucker. is forward-thinking approach provided a road map for
Starting in 1981, AICC is proud to recognize, showcase, and reward those independents who have met and exceeded their customers’ expectations of their packaging designs and displays. This was done initially with the Package Design Competition and is now with TAPPI in the Box Manufacturing Olympics, which takes place every four years in conjunction with SuperCorrExpo ®
During
AICC Chairman Matt Davis and AICC President Mike D’Angelo show that independents together are unbreakable like a bundle of sticks, reenacting the scene from the rst AICC meeting.
Ralph Young has helped numerous AICC members as the corrugated technical advisor for decades.
AICC seminars bring members together for hands-on learning.
strategic initiatives and organizational growth, ensuring alignment with AICC’s overarching mission and vision. e ongoing partnership between AICC and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) ourished with the co-sponsorship of the fth SuperCorrExpo® in 2016, rea rming their commitment to driving industry innovation and collaboration under Chairman Mark Williams’ guidance.
In 2017, under the leadership of Chairman Tony Schleich, AICC’s board of directors invested in building an online education platform, re ecting the Association’s commitment to leveraging technology to enhance member engagement and professional development opportunities.
Board Chairman Al Hoodwin challenged the AICC sta to disrupt their ideas and revamp the design and format of national meetings, which led to the additional learning and networking opportunities members enjoy today.
In 2019, AICC realized a long-standing vision with the chartering of the Foundation for Packaging Education under Chairman Joseph M. Palmeri, re ecting its dedication to investing in the development of industry professionals and fostering collaboration across the sector.
AICC continued its legacy of leadership with the appointment of Mike D’Angelo as president in 2019, succeeding Steve Young. Under Palmeri’s guidance, this transition underscored AICC’s commitment to continuity and e ective leadership amid a changing industry landscape.
In 2020, AICC navigated the challenges of the COVID19 pandemic with resilience and adaptability under Chairman Jay Carman’s leadership, leveraging broadcast video calls and enhanced communication among members to ensure continued collaboration and support.
Ben DeSollar of Sumter Packaging at an AICC exo training course at Clemson University.
Attendees of SuperCorrExpo 2021 were treated to a special night at Harry Potter World.
AICC’s Xperience Conference offer an in depth look int critical topics.
AICC Chairman Matt Davis recognizes Mark Mathes of Vanguard Packaging for starting the AICC Emerging Leaders Program during his term as AICC Chairman.
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, AICC forged ahead in 2021, becoming the rst association in the industry to hold an in-person national meeting. Held in Amelia Island, Florida, this meeting brought a much-needed sense of normalcy to the membership, and the event was a huge success.
e partnership between AICC and TAPPI was further solidi ed with the co-sponsorship of the sixth SuperCorrExpo® in 2021, delayed one year due to COVID-19, highlighting their shared commitment to driving industry innovation and excellence under Carman’s guidance.
In 2022, AICC extended its partnerships with like-minded organizations by creating microsites for the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association and the Asociación de corrugadores del Caribe, Centro y Sur América to access relevant AICC online education programs. Led by Chairman Gene Marino, this initiative underscored AICC’s commitment to collaboration and knowledge-sharing on a global scale.
In 2023, AICC continued its tradition of fostering industry talent and promoting corrugated industry careers through a partnership with Ben Barber technical high school in Mans eld, Texas, under the guidance of Chairwoman Jana Harris, rea rming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of packaging professionals.
In 2024, under Chairman Matt Davis, AICC celebrated its 50th anniversary with an epic meeting in Palm Desert, California, and the 7th SuperCorrExpo® in Orlando with TAPPI. His theme of the “Independent Advantage” continues to push the Association forward.
AICC hosts an East Coast and a West Coast ski meeting annually.
The quality of the entries to the Box Manufacturers Olympics has only increased over the years.
AICC’s golden anniversary gala celebrated with big band music from the golden age of Palm Desert.
In 1984, Dick Troll brought on Steve Young to help him with the responsibilities of a growing Association. This turned in to a more than 40-year relationship with AICC, 24 years as Dick’s successor as Executive Director and President of AICC. Steve was the catalyst for so many of the innovative programs that AICC brought to the membership, detailed in the timeline of this book, all while maintaining the traditions and integrity of the Association. This dedication was recognized and commemorated with Steve’s induction into the AICC Hall of Fame in 2016.
Steve’s impact on AICC went beyond just leadership; he fostered a community where members felt genuinely supported and connected. Known for his approachability and keen insight into the industry, Steve’s guidance has left an indelible mark on countless members and the direction of the Association itself.
In 2019, Steve stepped back from his leadership position, and, with support from the Board of Directors, handing the reins to Mike D’Angelo, who joined the AICC Staff in 2016 as Vice President. Longevity in the industry and the Association has been a hallmark of the leadership position at AICC, with Mike having spent more than 20 years involved in AICC programming and support through his position as an executive at an AICC supplier company. Under Mike, the growth and evolution of AICC continues.
The Foundation for Packaging Education fundraiser in Napa Valley, CA July 2024.
The Independents Cup brings together AICC golfers for a worthy charitable cause every year.
Performers entertained the audience during the 50th Anniversary Gala in 2024..
Lady Gaga (impersonator) welcomes attendees to AICC Canada’s Annual Holiday Party.
AICC members on a plant tour.
Steve Young passes the torch to Mike D’Angelo upon his succession to the position of President of AICC.
Many current leaders of AICC member companies grew up in the Association.
Emerging Leader Leadership Development Panel at the 2023 Fall Meeting in Louisville. From Left: John McQueary, Bobst, Josh Sobel, Jamestown Container Companies, Simona Georgescu, Adduco Communications, Cassi Malone, Corrugated Supplies Company, Danny Lopez, Haire Group.
AICC member gather at Margaritaville during SuperCorrExpo 2021.
AICC’s Emerging Leaders Field Trip visits Old Fort Jackson in Savannah, GA in the Spring of 2024.
Henry Winkler speaks at AICC’s 50th Anniversary Meeting. Henry was celebrating 50 years in show business in parallel with AICC.
On the floor of SuperCorrExpo 2021.
AICC has a tradition of presenting forums where industry leaders share their experiences, opportunities, and challenges.
Tom Landaal of Landaal Packaging Systems and Chairman of ICPF, awards Paul Vishny the Circle of Distinguished Leaders in May of 2015.
Warren Bird, Spencer Bird, and Andrew Akers symbolize the multigenerational nature and underlying strength of AICC membership.
Foundation for Packaging Education event attendees in front of the Chateau Montelena winery in the Napa Valley.
AICC’s incoming Chairman, Gary Brewer of Package Crafters.
AICC’s Fall 2023 Meeting in Louisville at the Churchill Downs Museum.
THE NEXT 50 YEARS
Throughout this, the 50th year of AICC’s existence as the partner in the success of the independent converter, BoxScore has been sharing a decade-bydecade look at how the Association and the industry have evolved.
AICC has come a long way from the rst meeting at the Stou er’s St. Louis Hotel in Missouri, where the founding members gathered in response to market threats against their very existence.
Today, AICC members drive everything that AICC does. AICC is at trade shows such as the recently completed 7th SuperCorrExpo®. AICC is a partner in ownership of SuperCorrExpo® with the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry. Independents partner with other independents and integrated companies, as well. Independents are represented by AICC on Capitol Hill and educated by AICC online, in classrooms, and in their plants. AICC brings together independents at national and regional meetings, in CEO and Leadership Advisory groups, and as Emerging Leaders. Every person on an AICC member company’s team can have access to AICC programming.
Associate members have been a valued part of AICC since the beginning. Travers Stavac, Ward Machinery, speaks at the1993 supplier roundtable.
Michael Harris, WPR Services, moderates a panel with Greg Arvanigian, Arvco Container; Jeff Pallini, Fosber; Jeff Quinn, Haire Group; and Mark McNay, Southern Missouri Containers, during SuperCorrExpo ® 2024 in September in Orlando.
Members at an AICC regional event.
Matt Davis, Packaging Express, welcomes attendees to SuperCorrExpo ® 2024.
What About the Next 50 Years?
AICC has a head start on the next 50 years with the aforementioned Emerging Leaders program. Also, given the longevity of our members and the multigenerational nature of our many member companies, we’re betting an individual who is an AICC member today will likely be a member 50 years from now.
AICC’s supplier member companies are leaders in the development of technology, machinery, software, and solutions. Boxmakers’ partnership with these leaders ensures continuous improvement and the adoption of the latest solutions to bring e ciency and increased productivity. is has been a constant throughout AICC’s existence and will never change.
AICC held an AI Xperience earlier this year. Arti cial intelligence (AI) will continue to develop, and as it does, boxmaker and supplier operations will be forever changed. AICC will continue to share developments in AI with members until an even more revolutionary development replaces AI.
e independent’s business of 2024 is dramatically di erent from the business of 1974.
AICC evolves with its members because AICC is its members. AICC 2074 will likely look nothing like the AICC of today, but you can be sure that in 2074 when you invest and engage, AICC delivers success.
AICC Past Chairmen and Past Presidents are rightfully recognized at every AICC meeting.
Clemson University packaging science students at the booth during the SuperCorrExpo ® 2024 in September in Orlando.
AICC members at the 2023 Annual Meeting in Louisville.
AICC Emerging Leaders taking in a ballgame in Chicago after a day of training.
Leadership of AICC and the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry cut the ribbon to open the seventh SuperCorrExpo ®
Foundations & Education
ICPF
The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is a non-pro t 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to growing the labor force of the corrugated packaging industry now and into the future.
ICPF was founded by AICC in 1985 to increase awareness of and attract bright, young career-minded people to the industry. In 1990, the Fibre Box Association was invited to join in
FOUNDATION FOR PACKAGING EDUCATION
The Foundation for Packaging Education was established by AICC, e Independent Packaging Association, to address the growing need for specialized training and education within the corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturing sectors. Recognizing the industry’s evolving demands and the importance of a skilled workforce, AICC’s Board of Directors created a second nonpro t, 501(c)(3) education endowment fund to support the development and dissemination of employee education and training resources.
Since its inception, the Foundation has focused on workforce development by underwriting costs associated with educational programs, curriculum development, and instructor fees, thereby reducing training expenses for AICC members. Additionally, it supports the creation of formalized certi cate programs, aptitude testing for pre-applicants, and in-person training for manufacturing teams. e Foundation also funds educational and scienti c research, assists in developing internship programs, and
sponsorship and support of ICPF to bring together the entire corrugated industry, not just the independent sector.
ICPF has placed over $13 million in corrugated equipment and $20 million in design software at educational institutions nationwide, developed online corrugated curricula, created recruitment and retention resources to support hiring e orts, and much more.
In 2023, ICPF’s Board approved a multi-year strategic roadmap to develop and implement strategies to strengthen existing programs, initiate outreach, increase industry awareness, and evaluate impactful partnerships which underscores ICPF’s commitment to addressing the evolving needs of the corrugated packaging industry and ensuring a steady pipeline of talent for the future. Learn more at www.careersincorrugated.com.
administers scholarship programs like the Troll Memorial Scholarship.
rough these initiatives, the Foundation for Packaging Education aims to create a stronger, more knowledgeable workforce, ensuring that industry professionals are wellequipped to meet current challenges and drive future innovation. Learn more at www.PackagingEd.org.
EDUCATION
Over the past ve decades, AICC, e Independent Packaging Association, has developed a comprehensive suite of educational resources tailored to the needs of the independent packaging industry. Early in its history, AICC recognized the importance of providing its members with training and resources that address the speci c challenges of independent corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box manufacturers. e Association began with traditional in-person seminars and workshops, focusing on core skills like plant management, production techniques, and sales training. ese initial o erings set the foundation for what would become an expansive and evolving educational platform for members.
As the industry grew more complex, AICC expanded its approach to include specialized programs that cover technical, managerial, and operational
skills. Recognizing that a knowledgeable workforce drives innovation and growth, AICC began o ering targeted programs for various departments within member companies. Courses in design, production e ciency, and customer service were introduced, allowing companies to develop their talent and stay competitive. Industry leaders and experts often led these sessions, bringing real-world insights and solutions that could be directly applied to member operations.
In 2017, AICC took a signi cant step by introducing online learning, making education accessible to members around the clock. rough Packaging University, Learning.AICCbox.org, an online learning platform, AICC began o ering over 100 courses free to members, catering to diverse roles from entry-level to executive. is move allowed AICC members to train their teams more e ectively and e ciently,
no longer constrained by location or time. Over time, Packaging University evolved to organize courses into a “college” format, which grouped learning into department-speci c categories, making it easier for members to identify and access the right content for their teams.
Today, AICC’s educational o erings re ect a commitment to not only training but also inspiring a culture of continuous learning within the independent packaging sector. rough a blend of online courses, live events, expert advisory services, and member-driven content on NOW.AICCbox. org, AICC remains dedicated to helping members build knowledgeable teams, implement best practices, and ultimately drive success. is evolution of AICC’s educational o erings underscores its role as a critical resource for industry advancement and professional development across all levels of the independent packaging industry.
Competitions and Awards
BOXMAKER CATEGORY
1988
Triad Packaging Inc.
Jumbo Rotary
Slotter Adaptation 1990
O’Grady Container Electronic Eye Glue Detector 1992
Viking Packaging & Display Motorized Wire Turntable 1994
Kell Container Corp.
Jumbo Press Folding & Gluing Unit 1996
Great Lakes Packaging Corp. Tab Removal Device 1999
1997 Stop-It, LLC
Remote Radio Control Cutoff Switch for Boxplant Equipment
2000
Liberty Diversi ed Industries Water Repellant Linerboard
Curioni USA Inc.
Alliance Machine Systems International, LLC
Royal Containers Ltd. Eliminator 2000: Reusable Strapping Machine 2002
Complete Packaging Limited The Cutter’s Edge 2005
Hawkeye Corrugated Box Co.
Laser Based Measuring System for Manual Set-Up
2009
Jellco Container, Inc. Optimizing for Productivity
NON-MACHINERY CATEGORY
2003
Armacel Technology Group High Impact Vacuum Tensioning Process
2006
Southern Graphic Systems
Large Format BAS Scanner and Digital File Communication Device
2010 Amtech Mobile Force Delivery 2014 Package X Mobile & Online Preliminary Package Design Solution
MACHINERY CATEGORY
ALF-MAX the Robotic Palletizer System 2008 HIDE-Pack
Inline R.F.I.D. Embedding System for Flexo Folder-Gluers 2012
JB Machinery KleenPlate (tm) - plate wash eliminator 2016
Gemini North America / Barberan High-speed, high-quality digital printer 2021
JB Machinery AutoWash - Inline automatic print plate washing system
2013
President Container Group ‘The Math Class’, Putting America Back to Work
2017 Bay Cities AssemBLAR, smart phone app for interactive product and craft assembly instructions 2022
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. Roller Conveyor Platform
2018 J.S. Machine
IBS Intelligent Plant Logistics –Seamless Automation 2023
Cascades Containerboard Packaging
100% recycled SBS alternative used for color applications on packaging
2024
Geo M. Martin
A system that minimizes or eliminates feed interruptions during stack or bundle discharges
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/TRAINING CATEGORY
Analytics, Analyze, Predict and ACT 2019
Michigan City Paper Box Company An In-House English as a Second Language Program
Independent Safe Shop Award
e Independent Safe Shop Awards recognizes AICC Member Companies for outstanding performance in plant safety.
Prior to the Independent Safe Shop Awards, which launched in 2017, AICC held the Operation Safe Shop Competition. is was a biannual competition recognizing members by category: corrugator plant, sheet supplier, sheet plant less than 50 employees, sheet plant greater than 50 employees, folding carton operation, and rigid box maker.
Learn more at www.AICCbox.org/SafeShop
AICC Champion Award
e AICC Champion Award is a testament to the dedication and unwavering commitment of individuals who play a pivotal role in strengthening the Association’s community. is annual award honors individuals who have gone above and beyond in recruiting new members, encouraging existing members, and assisting member companies in enhancing their engagement with AICC.
Ed Gargiulo
Finance Corp. Greg Jones
Automation
Szany
Corrugated Machine Corp
Crafters
Jones
Automation Group
Greg Jones
Automation, Greg Tucker Bay Cities
Recognizing Excellence in Design
Finn MacDonald Independent II/ Hood Container Corp.
Starting in 1981 and running until 2019, AICC was proud to recognize, showcase and reward those independents who have met and exceeded their customers’ expectations of their packaging designs and displays in its biennial Independent Package Design Competition.
In 2021 AICC’s Package Design Competition and TAPPI’s CorrPak Competition joined forces to become the Box Manufacturing Olympics (BMO). is competition takes place every four years at SuperCorrExpo® and is open to all TAPPI and AICC members from around the globe who produce corrugated, rigid box and folding cartons, as well as their suppliers. Packaging schools and universities are also invited to participate in the competition and have their own categories and requirements. Learn more and see past winners at www.AICCbox.org/PDC.
Presidents and Chairs
50 Years of Service
James L. Kowall, 1974-1975** Great Northern Packaging Corp.
Donald Morphy, 1984-1985** Morphy Containers Ltd.
James E. Haglund, 1994-1995 Central Container Corp.
Lee Shillito, 2004-2005**
Eugene Macchi, 1975-1976**
Independent Corrugated Container Corporation of North America
William C. Akers, 1985-1986** Akers Packaging Service Inc.
William I. Flinn, 1995-1996** Scope Packaging Inc.
Packaging Inc. of Tennessee
Gregory Tucker, 2014-2015 Bay Cities
Cindy Baker, 2005-2006 Scope Packaging
Mark Williams, 2015-2016 Richmond Corrugated
Hugh Cameron, 1976-1977** Cameron Packaging Inc.
Stanley Jacobson, 1986-1987 Alden Corrugated Box Co.
Joseph R. Palmeri, 1996-1997 Jamestown Container Cos.
Brian Buckley, 2006-2007** Brian Thomas Display
Tony Schleich, 2016-2017
American Packaging Division of Lawrence Paper Company
J. Richard Troll, 1977-1978** Lawless Container Corp.
Robert J. Thacker, 1987-1988 Thacker Container Co.
Richard Kelley, 1997-1998** Dusobox
Brad Morphy, 2007-2008 Morphy Containers Ltd.
Al Hoodwin, 2017-2018 Michigan City Paper Box
Robert D. Cravens, 1978-1979** Container Service Corp.
Jim DeLine, 1988-1989** DeLine Box Co.
Thomas D. Skinner, 1998-1999 Phoenix Packaging Inc.
Jerry Frisch, 2008-2009 Wasatch Container
Joseph M. Palmeri, 2018-2019 Jamestown Container Companies
Triad
* AICC changed the name of its chief elected of cer to “Chairman/ Chairwoman” in 2001; at the same time the chief staff of cer’s title became “President.”
** Of happy memory
Joseph Armstrong, 1979-1980** Krafcor
Laurence C. Schiffenhaus, 1989-1990 Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp.
James M. Davis, 1999-2000 DeLine Box Co.
Kim Nelson, 2009-2010 Royal Containers Ltd.
Jay Carman, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
Stand Fast Packaging Group
George B. Arvanigian, 1980-1981** Arvco Container Corp.
Lou Wetmore, 1990-1991 Triad Packaging Corp.
Craig R. Hoyt, 2000-2001 Buckeye Boxes
David Urquhart, 2010-2011 New England Wooden Ware
Gene Marino, 2021-2022 Akers Packaging Service
Lawrence I. Falstein, 1981-1982** Tri-Pack Corp.
Richard Braverman, 1991-1992 R & R Corrugated
Greg Arvanigian, 2001-2002 Arvco Container Corp.
Andrew Pierson, 2011-2012 Mid-Atlantic Packaging
Jana Harris, 2022-2023
Harris Packaging and American Carton Co.
Jack D. Grollman, 1982-1983** Triangle Container Corp.
Peter Keady, 1992-1993 Viking Container Co.
Jay Wertheimer, 2002-2003** Wertheimer Box
Charles E. Fienning, 2012-2013 Sumter Packaging Corp.
Matt Davis 2023-2024 Packaging Express
Hardy Sanders, 1983-1984** Bates Container Corp.
Richard F. Eastwood, 1993-1994** Central Graphics & Display
Larry Cooper, 2003-2004 C & B Corrugated
Mark Mathes, 2013-2014 Vanguard Companies
Gary Brewer 2024-2025
Package Crafters & Creative Packaging
Associate Chairs
1979–1980
Toby Dew L.E. Sauer
1980–1981
Dick Holden Langston Corp.
1981–1982
William B. Seymour Bobst Group
1982–1983
Les Germann Staley Equipment Co.
1983–1984
Michael Clary Prime Technology
1984–1985
Howard Neft Board Converting News
1985–1986
Ronald T. Warll Dicar Inc.
1986–1987
Dan Zacharias Haire Group
1987–1988
Richard C. Perkins Paperboard Packaging
1988–1989
Penny Schiffman Field Global Equipment Ltd.
1989–1990
J. Kevin Hartney Phoenixcor Inc.
1990–1991
Norman Bogar United Container Machinery Inc.
1991–1992
Cosmo T. DeNicola Amtech
1992–1993
Thomas C. Davis Ward Machinery Co.
1993–1994
John C. Wallace American Capital Inc.
1994–1995
Robyn Smith Paperboard Packaging
1995–1996
Thomas Vilardi NV Business Publications
1996–1997
Jack Rogers Dicar Inc.
1997–1998
Eli Kwartler Kwartler Associates
1998–1999
Fred Harrison Hycorr Machine Corp.
1999–2000
Ron Rauschart Dicar Inc.
2000–2001
Richard Grey Hycorr Machine Corp.
2001–2002
Glynn Wilson Workhorse Industries
2002–2003
Tom Phillips Bobst Group
2003–2004
Stuart Sutley Capstone Partners LLC
2004–2005
Howard Neft In the Know Inc.
2005–2006
Larry Tillis Tillis and Associates
2006–2007
Ted Hartka Sun Automation
2007–2008
Jeff DeVries Sauer System
2008–2009
John Bird JB Machinery
2009–2010
Steve Warll Dicar Inc.
2010–2011
Lance Head Hycorr Machine
2011–2012
David Callif BCM Inks
2011–2013
Tom Kowa Huston Patterson Printers
2013–2014
Kevin Widder Automatän
2014–2015
Brian Kentopp Bobst Group
2015–2016
Keith Umlauf The Haire Group
2016–2017
Jeff Pallini Fosber America
2017–2018
Ed Gargiulo Equipment Finance Corporation
2018–2019
Dave Burgess J.B. Machinery
2019–2020 & 2020–2021
Pat Szany American Corrugated Machinery
2021–2022
Joe Morelli Huston Patterson Printers
2022–2023
Greg Jones SUN Automation
2023–2024
Tim Connell AG Stacker
2024-2025
John Burgess, Pamarco/Absolute,
AICC Canada & Mexico Chairs
CANADA
1974
Hugh Cameron**
Cameron Packaging
1975
Dan McKeon**
Select Carton Service
1976
Morris Gottlieb** Atlas Containers
1977
Keith Hunt Propak Ltd.
1978–1979
Don McLeish** McLeish Containers
1980
Tom Ambeau
Jellco Packaging Inc.
1981–1982
Don Morphy
Morphy Containers Ltd.
1983
Rich Eastwood Central Graphics & Display
1984
Bob Guthrie Guthrie Containers
1985
Caz Ziolkoski Z and H
1986
Gord Coyle
Coyle Corrugated Containers Ltd.
1987
Ross Nelson
Royal Containers Ltd.
1988
Paul Quigley
Quigley Containers
1989
Peter Moore
Moore Packaging Corporation
1990
Larry Cooper C & B Corrugated
1991
John Hughes
Hughes Container Corp.
1992
Rick Ellery
TenCorr Packaging
1993
Ross Kirk**
Gerrity Corrugated
1994
Brad Morphy
Mophy Containers Ltd.
1995
Chris Pearce
Pearce Corrugated Containers
1996
Rick Eastwood Central Graphics & Display
1997
Merv Hillier
Smith Packaging Ltd.
1998–1999
Sam Papaleo
Central Graphics & Display
1999–2000
Kevin Sharkey
Bird Packaging
2000–2001
Kim Nelson
Royal Containers
2001–2002
Dave Buck
Morphy Containers Ltd.
2002–2003
John Franciosa** McLeish Corr-a-box
2003–2004
Marc Marsilio
Shipmaster Containers
2004–2005
Scott Andrews
Moore Packaging Corporation
2005–2006
Warren Pearce Pearce-Wellwood
2006–2007
Dave Briggs** TenCorr Packaging
2007–2008
Neil Fyfe
Shipmaster Containers
2008–2010
Mike Dienst Bird Packaging
2010–2012
Dean Zilio Central Graphics & Display
2012–2014
Nicole Gaboury TenCorr Packaging
2014–2017
Marco Studer
Independent Corrugator
2017–2018
John Franciosa** Packaging Technologies Inc.
2018–2020
Stephen Moore
Moore Packaging Corporation
2020–2022
Don Duplantis
Royal Containers
2022–2024
Jeff Abbott
Moore Packaging Corporation
2024 (current)
George Perreira Moyy
MEXICO
2001–2004
Humberto Treviño Washington Box
2004–2008
Juan Javier González Cartro
2008–2011
Marco Ferrara Cajas de Cartón Sultana
2011–2014
Isidro Lavín Empaques Río Grande
2014–2017
Yair Caballero Corruempaques
2017–2020
Pedro Aguirre Tecnología de Cartón
2020–2021
Juan Javier González Cartro
2021–2024
Sergio Menchaca Eko Empaques de Cartón
2024 (Current)
Jorge Ortega Soluciones de Empaques S. de R.L. de C.V.n
1994
AICC Hall of Fame US
1982
Joseph Schiffenhaus** Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp., 1983
Lawrence I. Falstein** Tri-Pack Corp., 1984
S. Richard Van Horne Sr.†** Corrugated Supplies Corp., 1985
George B. Arvanigian** Arvco Container Corp., 1986 Hardy Sanders** Bates Container Inc.
1987
J. Richard Troll** AICC 1988
Stanley M. Jacobson Alden Corrugated Container Corp 1989
William C. Akers** Akers Packaging Service Inc., 1990
Jack D. Grollman** Triangle Container Corp., 1991
Paul H. Vishny, Esq.** Ancona & P aum 1992
William J. Hanan** Bay Cities Container Corp., 1993
H. James DeLine** DeLine Box Company,
William F. Ward Sr.†** Ward Machinery Co., 1995
Laurence C. Schiffenhaus Schiffenhaus Packaging Corp., 1996
Richard Sharfstein** Pride Container Corp., 1997
Morton S. Ackerman, CPA**
M.S. Ackermand & Co. LLP, 1998
Richard F. Eastwood** Central Graphics & Container Group, 1999
Robert J. Thacker Thacker Container Company, 2000
Peter Keady Viking Packaging & Display Corp., 2001
Robert D. Cravens** The New World Companies, 2002
William I. Flinn Scope Packaging Inc., 2003
James Kowall** Great Northern Packaging, 2004
Joseph R. Palmeri Jamestown Container Corp., 2005
James E. Haglund Central Container Corp., 2006
Jay S. Wertheimer†** Wertheimer Box Corp.,
2007
Fred & Nan Harrison Hycorr Machine Corp.
2008
Greg Arvanigian Arvco Container Corp., 2009
Michael B. Fiterman
Liberty Diversi ed International, 2010
A. Lee Shillito** Triad Packaging Inc.
2011
S. Richard Van Horne Corrugated Supplies Company, 2012
James M. Davis Express Packaging, 2014
Jack W. Schwarz The Schwarz Group 2015
Craig R. Hoyt Buckeye Boxes, Inc., 2016
A. Steven Young AICC
2017
James Curley** Board Converting News, 2018
Kim Nelson Royal Containers Ltd., 2019
Tom Skinner Phoenix Packaging, 2020
Doug Muller Haire Group, 2022
Greg Tucker Bay Cities,
2023
John Bird JB Machinery
CANADA
2004
Hugh Cameron**
Cameron Packaging, Founding Member, Past President
2005
Dan McKeon** Past VP, AICC International, Founder AICC Canada R11 2005
Keith Munt Propak Ltd., Founding Member 2005
Gordon Coyle** Coyle Corrugated Containers Ltd.
2006
Dick Troll** AICC International
2007
William Hurrell** Innovator 2008
Rich Eastwood** Central Graphics & Display 2009
Don Lumb AICC Canada 2010
Don Morhpy** Morphy Containers Ltd. 2011
Peter Moore Moore Packaging Corporation
2014
Tom Gerrity Gerrity Corrugated
2015
Rik Ellery TenCorr Packaging Inc
2016
Ross Nelson** Royal Containers Ltd 2018
Irving Granovsky
Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd
2019
Kim Nelson Royal Containers Ltd 2022
Steve Young AICC International 2023
John Franciosa†** McLeish Corr-a-box
MEXICO
2016
Humberto Treviño Washington Box 2017
Ron Spice Alliance Machine 2018
Jeff Hughes Alhu Int. 2019
Juan Javier González Cartro
2021
Marco Ferrara
Cajas de Cartón Sultana 2022
José Díaz EAM Mosca 2023
Yair Caballero Corruempaques
Emerging Leader Delegates
The Emerging Leaders program is an exclusive series of training, networking, and leadership opportunities for ambitious AICC member professionals aged 35 and under in the packaging industry. Participants have the chance to grow into proven, reliable future leaders in their company and industry. e environment created by this program promotes industry speci c education, the development of general management skills, as well as the professional development of interpersonal skills. It is not unusual to see lasting business and personal friendships/relationships created as a result of this program. With membership now at approximately 150 Emerging Leaders, companies across the corrugated industry continue to realize and invest in the value of the Emerging Leaders Program. Learn more at AICCbox.org/leader
2014–2015
Justin Mathes
Vanguard Packaging
Sahar Mehrabzadeh-Garcia
Bay Cities
2015–2016
Sahar Mehrabzadeh-Garcia
Bay Cities
Katherine Armstrong
Englander DZignPak, LLC
2016–2017
Katherine Armstrong
Englander DZignPak, LLC
Josh Sobel
Jamestown Container Companies
2017–2018
Josh Sobel
Jamestown Container Companies
Terri-Lynn Levesque
Royal Containers Ltd.
2018–2019
Terri-Lynn Levesque
Royal Containers Ltd.
Daniel Brettschneider
CST Systems, Inc.
2019–2020
Daniel Brettschneider
CST Systems, Inc.
Cassandra Malone
Corrugated Supplies Co., LLC
2020–2021
Daniel Brettschneider
CST Systems, Inc.
Cassandra Malone
Corrugated Supplies Co., LLC
Lauren Frisch
Wasatch Container
2021–2022
Cassandra Malone
Corrugated Supplies Co., LLC
Lauren Frisch
Wasatch Container
John McQueary
CST Systems, Inc.
2022–2023
Lauren Frisch
Wasatch Container
John McQueary
CST Systems, Inc.
Jordan Dawson
Harris Packaging Corp.
2023–2024
John McQueary
CST Systems, Inc.
Jordan Dawson
Harris Packaging Corp.
Evan Clary
National Corrugated Machinery
2024-2025
Jordan Dawson
Harris Packaging Corp.
Evan Clary
National Corrugated Machinery
Cody Brant
A.G. Stacker
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