September 28, 2016
Longtime ICPF supporter WestRock has donated an additional $50,000 to support the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation’s operations.
Jeff Chalovich, WestRock’s executive vice president corrugated containers and ICPF board of directors vice Chair, made the announcement of the expanded contribution. “WestRock is proud to contribute and provide ongoing support to ICPF. We believe ICPF’s successful work to promote careers in corrugated packaging and expand the development and recruitment of students from our college and university partners is a critical component to the long-term future of our industry. Its exploration work with SkillsUSA to potentially create local resources for the training and recruitment of vocational students is additionally exciting for our future.”
WestRock has a long history of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation in papermaking, packaging design, and retail solutions. With operations around the world and expertise in every shopping category, WestRock indicates that it focuses on working with brands to develop solutions to help them win across the board by providing an unbeatable portfolio of paper and packaging products. WestRock employs 39,000 people at more than 250 manufacturing facilities, design centers, research labs, and sales offices around the world. For more information, visit www.westrock.com.
Richard Flaherty is president of the International Corrugated Packaging Foundation.
