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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:
Platinum Award winners:
Gold Award winners:
Silver Award winners:
Special Award winners:
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.
