Technology Excellence Awards Spotlight Outstanding Innovations at PACK EXPO International 2024
Videos reveal finalists’ new technologies, with online voting beginning October 28 and onsite voting available during the event.
Herndon, Va; Sept. 25, 2024 - Finalists for the Technology Excellence Awards taking place at PACK EXPO International (Nov. 3-6; McCormick Place, Chicago) have been announced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Produced by PMMI, PACK EXPO International is this year's largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing event. It will showcase 2,600 suppliers offering solutions for 40+ vertical markets and cover more than 1.3 million net square feet of exhibition space. The Technology Excellence Awards recognize the best innovations in packaging and processing, being shown for the first time at a PACK EXPO event.
The Technology Excellence Awards Panelists are:
• Anne Marie Mohan, senior editor, Packaging World
• David Smith, principal, David S Smith & Associates
• Matt Reynolds, editor, Packaging World
• Michael Costa, editor-in-chief, ProFood World
PMMI Vice President of Trade Shows Laura Thompson announced the finalists for each category in the following videos, which highlight each new technology.
The finalists for the 2024 Technology Excellence Awards are:
Food/Beverage
• Detecting the Invisible — The only proven detection technology for soft plastic, Food Radar (Booth LU-7464)
• Food Safety Solution — Antares Vision Group (Booth LU-6816 & S-3754)
• Visual AI — Setting the new standard for resilient and efficient manufacturing, Oxipital AI™ (Booth LU-7243)
General Packaging & Processing
• Fogg's PF Series Pressure Filler — Fogg Filler Company (Booth S-3614)
• Amcor Revolution™ APET Packaging Solution — Revolutionizing recycling, Amcor Flexibles North America (Booth S-3705)
• Syntegon Cookie Tray Loading System — Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC, (Booth S-2914)
Personal Care/Pharma
• Amcor Opening Feature — Amcor Flexibles Healthcare (Booth S-3705)
• Omni-IR™ — Pace Packaging, LLC (Booth S-3506)
• Unique Medical Leaflet — Thin Bible paper booklet, ThinPrinting by St Michel Print (Booth W-13062)
Sustainability
• EnduraGrip® Omada™ — Automating application of paper-based handles at scale, Smurfit Westrock (Booth S-2830)
• Innovating Circular Sustainability — Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC (Booth N-4736)
• PPK Natura — World's first PET resin made from waste carbon, Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (Booth W-24100)
"The Technology Excellence Awards at PACK EXPO International are a testament to the incredible innovations shaping the future of the packaging and processing industries," says Thompson. "These finalists represent the forefront of technology, driving advancements in sustainability, efficiency, and safety across multiple sectors. We are excited to give attendees the opportunity to engage with these trailblazing solutions and vote for their favorites both online and in person."
New this year, voting will occur online a week before the show starts on Oct. 28 through noon on Tuesday, Nov. 5. In-person attendees are encouraged to visit the finalist's booths and vote via the official show app or online. Winners will be announced after noon on Nov. 5.
Visit the Technology Excellence Awards page for a complete description of the finalists' technologies and to watch the accompanying videos.
To learn more about PACK EXPO International and to register, visit http://www.packexpointernational.com.
Note to Editor: Videos can be shared with your audience via the YouTube links provided. If you need the original video files, please contact Gatwiri Muthara at gmuthara@pmmi.org.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.
Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
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