AICC has announced two upcoming webinars that will be complimentary for any employee at an AICC member company:
Why Connectivity Is Critical in Today’s Packaging Industry” – Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Today’s packaging businesses operate in highly interconnected supply chains, yet critical knowledge from supplier capabilities and certifications to technical expertise and packaging specifications often remains scattered across multiple systems and organizations. This webinar will explore how greater connectivity is transforming the industry and why companies that embrace it will be better equipped to improve efficiency, strengthen partnerships, and uncover new business opportunities. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and a practical checklist to help prepare their organizations for greater connectivity.
Leading the webinar is Matthew Wright, Founder of FOREST, a respected packaging industry innovator with more than 25 years of leadership experience. Throughout his career, Wright has helped shape the future of packaging through executive roles at International Paper and Temple-Inland, the founding of rightPAQ, an independent packaging company, and Specright, the pioneering specification data management platform.
A recognized thought leader in the industry, Wright has led numerous mergers and acquisitions, serves on the Michigan State University School of Packaging Industry Advisory Board, and previously served on the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Packaging Advisory Board. He is also the author of The Evolution of Products and Packaging and continues to guide Specright as Executive Chairman of the Board. Attendees will gain firsthand insights from one of the industry’s leading voices on the future of connectivity and digital transformation in packaging.
The Hidden Factory Tax: How Poor Corrugated Sheet Quality Steals Profit – Thursday, September 17, 2026
Every day, corrugated manufacturers lose money to defects they often accept as “part of the process.” Warp, washboarding, poor bonding, misalignment, and excessive waste quietly erode productivity, increase costs, and impact customer satisfaction. But what if those hidden losses could be measured—and eliminated?
This webinar will explore how sheet quality issues affect plant performance and the bottom line. Attendees will learn how to identify the true cost of quality challenges and discover strategies to improve corrugator performance, reduce waste, and increase profitability.
With rising costs and growing customer expectations, optimizing sheet quality is more important than ever. This webinar will provide manufacturers with actionable insights they can apply immediately at their plant.
Don La Commare, founder of Adhesion Sciences Inc. and partner of INSCO Learning, will serve as the featured speaker. La Commare brings more than 50 years of experience in the paper converting and corrugated industries, with expertise spanning adhesives, coatings, equipment, and converting operations.
Registration is now open at aiccbox.org. For more information, contact Rebecca Rendon at rrendon@aiccbox.org.
