Issue 11 - November 2023

Remembering Our Colleague... Bill Sowell

Former CCTI Member, Bill Sowell's Celebration of Life and Golf Tournament will be held on November 6th, 2023, at the Texas Rangers Golf Course in 701 Brown Blvd. in Arlington, TX 76011 and everyone is invited to attend and share their memories of Bill.

Schedule of the Day

10:45 Arrivals

11:00 Check in & Lunch

12:00 Service

Welcome & Prayer – Will Lesslie (Bills Son-N-Law)

Reading – Wells – Roosevelt (Bills Grandson)

Remarks - Jack Cox

Reading – Joe Singh – Olivia (Bills Daughter)

Remarks – Matt Sullivan

12:30 Shotgun Start of Tournament – Joe Sierra

Non golfer guests will be on the patio and lawn, which will allow them to say hello to golfers as they come in by the clubhouse.

End of Day: Winners announced for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.

The Era of Climate Accountability has Arrived

A new era of reckoning — and opportunity — in industries like construction, mining and mill products and building materials as a result of several new climate accountability policies. Each of these policies will profoundly impact companies in these industries at the operational, financial, and strategic levels, if not immediately, then in the near future. here.

Greif to Acquire France’s IPACKCHEM in $538M Deal

On Oct. 30, industrial packaging supplies manufacturer Greif announced it has entered into negotiations to acquire IPACKCHEM Group SAS, a packaging manufacturer, for $538 million. The cash transaction would be funded through available capacity in Greif’s existing credit facilities, the company said in a news release. The deal is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of Greif’s 2024 fiscal year, subject to prior completion of the information-consultation processes under French law and closing conditions, including regulatory clearances.Paris-based IPACKCHEM has more than 1,400 employees in 13 operating facilities located in eight countries.

Revising Air Regulation Makes Nearly Half the Nation Ineligible for New Manufacturing Investment

CCTI, as part of the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Associations, along with 71 leading business groups representing sectors across the economy, urged White House Chief of Staff, Jeff Zients to help ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency maintains existing National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

“Manufacturers in America are committed to improving air quality and have been responsible for the development of new processes and technologies that have made our sector more sustainable,” said NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons. “The Biden administration’s proposal to make these standards even more stringent is putting manufacturing investment at risk across vast swaths of the country and will jeopardize nearly 1 million jobs. If the president and his agencies want the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act to succeed—and want to see manufacturing in America continue to grow—they should refrain from further changes to the standard, which is already among the most aggressive in the world.”

Read the Full Letter Here

Biden Administration Says AI Represents a Tremendous Opportunity for Modern Manufacturing

Today, President Biden is issuing a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). The Executive Order establishes new standards for AI safety and security, protects Americans’ privacy, advances equity and civil rights, stands up for consumers and workers, promotes innovation and competition, advances American leadership around the world, and more.

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive strategy for responsible innovation, the Executive Order builds on previous actions the President has taken, including work that led to voluntary commitments from 15 leading companies to drive safe, secure, and trustworthy development of AI.

For more on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to advance AI, and for opportunities to join the Federal AI workforce, visit AI.gov

Read the Executive Order Summary Here

Read the AI Bill of Rights

Click here to renew or join now for FY24 that began on May 1st, 2023. Contact us with questions at info@cantube.org.

The fiscal year began on May 1st, so if you have yet to renew your membership, now is the time! As you know, CCTI is an international trade association that promotes the industry and offers collective collaboration and networking between members who manufacture composite paperboard cans, containers, tubes, cores, cones, fibre drums, and related items as well as associate members who supply machinery, adhesives, paperboard, labels, and other services. Membership dues can be paid annually, or if you prefer, we can arrange a payment plan on a quarterly or monthly recurring basis to fit your budget. 

For 89 years, CCTI has brought you many benefits such as industry representation and networking, but also several benefit programs which have the potential to save your company money and time:

• Annual Industry Meetings and Trade Shows
• CanTube.org Members Only Website
• The monthly CanTube Bulletin E-News 
• Group Health Insurance Discounts Industry Technical Committee and Documents
• Legislative and Regulatory Monitoring Access to Legal Opinions on Industry Issues
• Industry Safety Recognition Contest
• Annual Industry Directory

In addition to receiving direct access to these programs, as a member, you will receive many of CCTI's other benefits and services, including advertising, sponsorship opportunities, educational activities and networking.

Your dues renewal notice was recently mailed to your current address on file or you are welcome to download the CCTI Membership Renewal application by clicking here. Don't forget your membership dues are a tax-deductible business expense.

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