Alan Crane: A Remembrance

“Alan was one of the greatest men I’ve ever known," remarked Charlie Hirsh, owner of Accurate Box and Crane's long-time friend. "When he walked into a room, you knew that a special person was there. He’s going to be missed by anyone fortunate enough to have known him."

Accurate Box was one of the ICG’s earliest members. Hirsh introduced Crane to the ICG when the group was still in its infancy. His company, Crane Carton, became an ICG member in 1984, and it remained a member until 2001, after Caraustar Industries acquired it. Crane served multiple terms on the ICG’s board of directors. Because he was known and revered by so many and he was so knowledgeable about the packaging industry, he was often a special guest at ICG meetings long after his membership ended and even into his retirement years.