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Dear ICPF Partners,  Today, October 1, marks the beginning of Manufacturing Month and we’re excited to share ICPF’s newest toolkit for middle and high school student outreach. You are invited to use the materials below to aid in your efforts to raise youth awareness of innovative manufacturing jobs and careers in the corrugated packaging industry…

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​At International Paper, co-workers become family. Join ICPF as we take a tour of IP’s Fox Valley box plant in Aurora, Illinois and sit down with IP employees to hear about why they each value their #CareerInCorrugated. You’ll hear from Brandon, a maintenance mechanic on the plant floor, Tyler, a member of the shipping department,…

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ICPF is excited to share a newly produced video showcasing strategies and important considerations for current and future employees to utilize when working towards a promotion and/or leadership position in the corrugated packaging industry. This video takes the next step in promoting a major industry benefit, growth potential, by answering an important question: how do…

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The Corrugated Partners Group (CPG), a collaborative network of sheet feeders, has donated $150,000 on behalf of Jeffrey Schwarz for posthumous induction into the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s (ICPF) Circle of Distinguished Leaders. Contributions were received from the following CPG facilities: Alliance Sheets, Encorr Sheets, Flutes Hanna, Flutes Zionville, Heartland Sheets, Independence Corrugated, Keystone Sheets,…

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On October 4, the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), the National Association of Manufacturers and the Manufacturing Institute—the workforce development and education affiliate of the NAM—will celebrate Manufacturing Day, also known as MFG Day. MFG Day is a national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of…

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Tune in to ICPF’s 2024 webinar opportunity as we explore strategies to “Strengthen Your Recruitment and Retention Efforts.” ICPF is here to fill you in on who we are, the work we are doing to increase student and youth awareness of careers in the corrugated packaging industry and share information on how you can leverage…

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Help ICPF spread the word to students and interested candidates about the many opportunities that exist from choosing #careersincorrugated by joining in our social media efforts. This August, ICPF is working to promote careers in the corrugated packaging industry through our “Consider a Career in Corrugated” campaign. We will be sharing messages, videos and graphics…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce a new partnership with Project Learning Tree (PLT), an initiative of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) to increase youth awareness of corrugated packaging industry careers. The multi-year partnership aims to increase awareness, access, and education about the rewarding green careers in the corrugated packaging…

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Dear ICPF Corporate Partners: We are thrilled to announce an exciting new fundraising initiative at ICPF: our inaugural Fantasy Football League! Not only will this league be a thrilling way to engage with colleagues across the industry, but it also serves as a fantastic opportunity to support ICPF’s vital programs and initiatives. Register Your Team(s)…

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Calling all plant hiring and HR managers, plant managers and general managers. Looking for your next skilled employee? Trying to ensure your current hires become lifelong employees? The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) can help!  Join us as we host a webinar Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 1pm CDT on how to “Strengthen Your Recruitment…

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ICPF is excited to announce the nomination of Jeffrey Schwarz for posthumous induction into ICPF’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. 

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Come with ICPF as we sit down with current management trainees at Akers Packaging Service Group in University Park, IL. You’ll hear from Ryan, Connor and Carly as they share what they’re learning in the process of finding the right career path in corrugated packaging. In order to gain exposure to various job categories within…

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Hello ICPF Partners, One of the driving forces behind ICPF’s efforts and initiatives is input from our industry partners. With that in mind, we request your participation in newly developed annual survey opportunities to collect data on current hiring and retention efforts, the movement of graduating students, and the impact of ICPF resources to both Corporate and University Partners. ICPF’s 2024 Corporate Partner: Recruitment,…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to premiere a new corrugated packaging industry career highlight and recruitment video – “Consider a Future in Corrugated Packaging”. The video encourages youth to consider a career in the corrugated packaging industry, highlighting the many benefits of choosing a #CareerInCorrugated. https://youtu.be/_XTByLqZZgs Viewers are told that the corrugated…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is delighted to announce that Pete Watson and Dennis Colley were formally inducted as the 27th and 28th members of the ICPF Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The induction ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, during Fibre Box Association’s (FBA) Annual Meeting in Key Largo, Florida.   The program…

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Please join us for the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s (ICPF) 2024 Holiday Weekend in New York event to be held December 13-15, 2024. Register by July 31, 2024, to receive the early bird rate and save $200. Support ICPF’s educational programs and initiatives while enjoying New York’s holiday season. The event will begin with a…

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This month, ICPF attended the 2024 “Packaging Jamboree”, hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, as a proud Platinum sponsor. The event was attended by over 160 packaging students from programs across the country, including Michigan State University, Clemson University, Virginia Tech, Rutgers University, and more. As part of the event, ICPF and students attended keynote…

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Dear ICPF Corporate Partners:   ICPF is excited to announce the release of a new employer toolkit for use in school outreach efforts. Sponsoring a corrugated boat race provides a great opportunity to connect with schools in your area and expose the next generation of talent to the corrugated packaging industry.   ICPF recently teamed up with…

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Kristen Erwin, the General Manager of the Lake Ontario Region at Jamestown Container Companies, has amassed over 30 years of experience in the corrugated packaging industry. Before beginning her first role in sales in 1992 at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc., she earned a degree in Management Science with an emphasis in Marketing from the business school…

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Hello ICPF Corporate Partners,   As many manufacturers and corrugated industry representatives face labor shortages, establishing and leveraging a strong company culture plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. ICPF is looking to collect feedback from our Corporate Partners to better understand how company culture is used across the industry to find and keep…

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In December 2023, ICPF hosted over 50 packaging students and instructors for a live webinar to discuss the ways in which the corrugated packaging industry continues to prioritize sustainability through science-based goals and innovation. ICPF partnered with Rachel Kenyon, Fibre Box Association Senior Vice President, who shared results from the industry’s newly released life cycle…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to offer students interested in a career in the paper and packaging industry a chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to SuperCorrExpo in Orlando, FL on September 9-11, 2024! We invite you to tell us WHY BOXES matter to you by sharing a short video clip…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce Great Northern Corporation has pledged an additional $50,000 to support the foundation’s programs and services. “ICPF is grateful to have the continued support of Great Northern Corporation,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “Their generous $50,000 donation will allow us to continue the foundation’s programs and…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce Green Bay Packaging, longtime supporter, has pledged an additional $100,000 to support the foundation’s programs and services. “ICPF is grateful to have the continued support of Green Bay Packaging,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “In addition to the time and valuable input that Green Bay…

Continue Reading Green Bay Packaging Pledges Additional $100,000 to ICPF

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce a new 10-year pledge commitment from longtime ICPF supporter, Pratt Industries. “ICPF is grateful to have the continued support of Pratt Industries,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “Their generous $205,000 donation will allow us to continue the foundation’s programs and services that aim to grow…

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As 2023 comes to a close, we are excited to share a summary of The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s (ICPF) efforts and initiatives over the past year. The 2023 Year in Review report has been compiled to share the foundation’s progress towards its 2023-2024 short-term objectives and overarching strategic goals: strengthen existing programs, initiate outreach efforts, increase industry exposure, and…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) would like to thank the 2023 registrants and sponsors for making ICPF’s 2023 Holiday Weekend in New York a great success. Seventy-six guests attended this year’s event, enjoying the holiday season and supporting ICPF, an industry foundation dedicated to growing the labor force of the corrugated packaging industry through…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) is excited to announce Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI), longtime supporter, has pledged an additional $100,000 to support the foundation’s programs and services. “We are grateful to have BCI’s continued support,” said ICPF President Caitlin Salaverria. “In addition to the time and valuable input that BCI commits to the foundation through…

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At ICPF, we know that sustainability plays a key role in how future employees are considering their career options. Job seekers today, more than ever before, are looking for careers that prioritize sustainable practices and preserve our planet’s health.   As the public becomes aware of the environmental impact that packaging and other single-use products have…

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This year, the Manufacturing Institute’s (the workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers) second annual employer-led Workforce Summit focused on elevating innovative solutions to address key workforce development challenges and opportunities facing modern manufacturing. As employers continue to engage in important conversations about how to build a workforce for the future, ICPF would like to highlight national resources and solutions discussed at…

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In September 2023, ICPF was thrilled to attend AICC – The Independent Packaging Association’s Fall Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Throughout the week, we served as unofficial ambassadors for the several students attending the event. AICC invited and sponsored students that were either on a winning team of one of AICC’s Student Design Competitions or were…

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The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF), co-sponsored by AICC – The Independent Packaging Association and Fibre Box Association (FBA), announces the nominations of Dennis Colley and Pete Watson for induction into ICPF’s Circle of Distinguished Leaders. The program honors exceptional individuals — leaders whose vision, creativity and energy have moved the corrugated industry forward. Dennis…

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Please join us for the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s (ICPF) 2023 Holiday Weekend in New York event to be held December 8-10, 2023. Register by July 31, 2023, to receive the early bird rate and save $200. Support ICPF’s educational programs and initiatives while enjoying New York’s holiday season. The event will begin with a…

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