ACC Partners with University of Texas at Arlington to Encourage Future Packaging Professionals
May 3, 2016
American Carton Company has partnered with University of Texas at Arlington to give real-world packaging experience to students in UTA’s Visual Communication Design program. Check out the video below to see how we work closely with UTA to provide scholarships and internships to the next generation of folding carton and corrugated designers.
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“A big thank you and virtual hug to American Carton Company for donating shields to our staff! The girls were giddy about having the extra protection and how much it allowed them to breathe!! Again thank you for the support it is greatly appreciated!” – Just for Kids Dental (4/10/2020)
ACC is proud to announce our partnership with SKU‘s DFW track! SKU was founded in 2011 by lawyer Shari Wynne Ressler and serial entrepreneur Clayton Christopher, founder of Sweet Leaf Tea and Deep Eddy Vodka, with the mission of accelerating CPGs. It has been a catalyst in establishing Austin as a CPG powerhouse. SKU is the nation’s first CPG accelerator, with such alumni as Siete Family Foods, EPIC Provisions and Seaweed Bath Co. Since it was founded, more than 60 companies have completed the SKU track – A 2016 Forbes magazine column called SKU one of the nation’s top three accelerators. In fall ’19, SKU partnered with BeyondBrands to launch BeyondSKU in New York. In August ’20, SKU partnered with FINNOVATION Lab, General Mills‘ 301 INC and The Stable to launch ImpactSKU – an accelerator for purpose-driven CPGs – in the Twin Cities. SKU DFW, an accelerator for later-stage CPG startups, launched September, 2020 and American Carton Company is thrilled to be a preferred provider in packaging for SKU DFW. Affiliate of SKU? Call us today to talk about our special package for SKU mentors and cohorts. 817.473.2992
On a brisk Saturday morning in January, employees from ACC and HPC joined together at the Mansfield Run with Heart 2020 event. With American Carton Company as an annual sponsor, both ACC and HPC encourage health awareness and exercise. Proceeds from the race will go toward helping support cardiology services at the Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, where the event is held, as well as sustaining our Heart of the Community Program, which helps improve the cardiovascular health of the communities we serve through heart disease education, prevention and encouraging a heart-healthy lifestyle. A portion will also go to the Tarrant County American Heart Association. Join us next year for a great run! Choose from a chip-timed half marathon and 5k run, or one mile fun run/walk. Click here to learn more.
