TOKYO, Oct. 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE:DOW) announced today
the winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The
winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony held in conjunction
with Tokyo Pack 2024, where the winning entries will be showcased
from October 23 to 25.
Prior to the awards ceremony, an international jury of 18
experts from across the packaging value chain convened in
Bangkok this June to evaluate
every nomination. From there, a shortlist of 28 winners were
identified, selected for their ability to demonstrate excellence
across up to three critical criteria including technological
advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience.
"This year's entries reflect not just the progress of
innovation, but also the cumulative achievement of years of
creative problem-solving around global challenges. The diversity of
entries has been exceptional. From advanced materials that extend
product shelf life to designs that significantly reduce packaging
waste, the innovations we have seen demonstrate the industry's
capacity to address complex challenges. The awards not only
celebrate current achievements but also set the stage for future
advancements in the global packaging landscape," said Karen S. Carter, president, Packaging &
Specialty Plastics, Dow.
"With Asia's role as the world's manufacturing hub, hosting the
Packaging Innovation Awards in the region for the first time marks
a significant milestone. And the industry has responded
magnificently with nearly half of this year's submissions
originating from Asia. This
demonstrates the region's growing influence in shaping the future
of packaging with innovation in materials science, design thinking,
and sustainability," said Bambang
Candra, APAC commercial vice president, Packaging &
Specialty Plastics, Dow.
David Luttenberger, the jury
chairperson for the 35th edition of the PIA and global packaging
director for Mintel Group Ltd., added, "After more than a decade of
sitting as a judge, the greatest reward has been the ability to
innovate and create new paths of recognition. This includes the
introduction of a Special Award category dedicated to emerging
markets and breaking frontiers in mono-material packaging. It's a
testament to the evolving global landscape of excellence where new
talents and ideas can really shape the future of our customer
industries."
The following 28 finalists have won the Diamond, Platinum, Gold,
Silver, and Special Award categories.
Diamond Award winner:
- Paper-based Bag for Dry Batteries by Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd
with TOPPAN INFOMEDIA CO., LTD
Platinum Award winners:
- Graphene-enhanced Packaging – Gerdau Graphene's Sustainable
Innovation by Gerdau Graphene
- Hetbahn® with Bio-Circular Packaging by CJ CheilJedang
Corp
- Macada – Paper Box for Macadamia by Starprint Public Company
Limited
- Paper Based Packaging for Spreads by Upfield
- Star Drop – Squeeze Bottle for
Liquid Cosmetic Products by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd
- Versafiller Paper-based Honeycomb Structure by P&G
China
Gold Award winners:
- Bom Ar Spray de Ambientes by Reckitt Industrial with Plastipak
Packaging
- Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Bottle for Chocolate by Nestlé
Italiana Spa
- First-of-its-kind Biscuits Outer Paper Bag by ITC Limited
- Heat-shrink Labels from Recycled Light-blocking PET Bottles by
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd
- Ice-cream Packaging Box to Create a DIY "Pino Gacha" by MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD
with TOPPAN Inc.
- Magmark SS by Magnomer
- Neo Dropper Autoload Design by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd
- PET Film for Cold Blister Forming by UFlex Limited Film
Division
- Reusable Transport Packaging for Large Household Appliances by
Free Pack Net Holding SAGL
- 26mm Lightweight Water Closure Beverage Cap by Alltrista
Silver Award winners:
- BarrierFlex NutVault – Plastic Packaging Bag for Nuts by
Packaging Industries Limited
- Figmint Paper-based Packaging for Kitchen Products by Target
Corporation
- Flat-shaped Multipurpose Repair Tape by 3M
- Inikin Brew-on-demand Tea Beverage Packaging with Freshness
Retaining Cap by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd
(Yili Group)
- PharmaGuard® Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceutical
Products by SÜDPACK MEDICA AG
- 'Tube Pouch' Plastic Tube Container for Food and Cosmetics by
TOPPAN Inc.
- 100% Recyclable Stand-up Pouch for Detergent Liquid by Henkel
Guatemala (Henkel La Luz, S.A.)
Special Award winners:
- AmPrima® PE Plus for Coffee by Amcor with Kjeldsberg
- Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Bottle for Chocolate by Nestlé
Italiana Spa
- EcoLamHighPlus – Polyethylene-based Fully Recyclable Pouches
for Breakfast Cereals by SB-Constantia Flexibles India
- Fiama Handwash Recyclable Standup Pouch – First in India by ITC Limited
- Reciplus – Cafe Sello Rojo Mono-Material Coffee Packaging by
Alico SAS BIC
For a detailed look at these entries, please refer here.
As a proud sponsor of the Packaging Innovation Awards, Dow
maintains non-participation in both the judging process and
participant selection to ensure the integrity and impartiality of
the competition.
About the Packaging Innovation Awards
The Packaging Innovation Awards has been one of the packaging
industry's premier competitions for over 30 years. Emerging
up-and-comers and well-established brands alike have the
opportunity to have their most innovative packaging judged on the
world's stage. The Packaging Innovation Awards celebrates creations
that challenge the accepted limits of what's possible, showcase new
technologies or techniques, and inspire future innovation. The
winning packages are celebrated and showcased across the global
packaging industry, receiving recognition among industry peers, and
gaining exposure in new markets and with new audiences. You can
learn more at https://pia.awardsplatform.com.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science
companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as
packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our
global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation,
leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable
us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable
future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ
approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
$45 billion in 2023. References to
Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more
about us and our ambition to be the most innovative,
customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science
company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.
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