TAPPI & AICC Extend Entry Deadline for Box Manufacturing Olympics

Industry-Wide Competition Celebrates Greatest Achievements and Innovations at SuperCorrExpo®

Atlanta, GA - July 5, 2024 - TAPPI and AICC, co-producers of SuperCorrExpo®, have announced that the entry deadline for the quadrennial Box Manufacturing Olympics has been extended to July 12, 2024. All selected entries will be showcased at SuperCorrExpo® from September 8-12, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.


The Box Manufacturing Olympics (BMO) combines TAPPI's CorrPak Competition and AICC's Design Competition into one unified event with competitors from across the globe. The BMO is open to all TAPPI and AICC members 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.

Judges will evaluate entries on a number of levels, including design, quality, graphic excellence, technical difficulty and innovative application, among others. All entries will be prominently displayed on SuperCorrExpo® exhibit floor and winners will be announced each day preceding the opening session, with the Best of the Industry winners and Attendees' Choice winners being announced on the last day. Winners will be featured on the SuperCorrExpo®, TAPPI and AICC websites, and will also be announced in various industry publications.

To participate in the Box Manufacturing Olympics, please sign up here. To learn more about the competition, please visit the SuperCorrExpo® Box Manufacturing Olympics Webpage.

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About SuperCorrExpo®
SuperCorrExpo® takes place September 8-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. SuperCorrExpo® is the premier trade show and conference dedicated to the corrugated packaging industry. The event takes place every four years and is organized by TAPPI and AICC. SuperCorrExpo® brings together professionals, suppliers, manufacturers and experts from all around the world to showcase the latest technologies and equipment, exchange knowledge and resources, and foster new business partnerships. To learn more, visit supercorrexpo.org.

About TAPPI
TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries and publisher of Paper360° featuring CorrFocus, Tissue360° and TAPPI Journal. Through information exchange, events, trusted content and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing business. For more information, visit TAPPI's website.

About AICC
AICC, the Independent Packaging Association represents the independent North American manufacturers of corrugated, folding carton and rigid box packaging products and the suppliers to the industry. AICC offers a number of services to its members, including national and regional meetings, industry information and specific training programs for industry professionals. For more information, visit AICC's website.

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