LAS VEGAS – AAPEX announced winners of its 2013 New Packaging Showcase on Monday at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. All New Packaging Showcase entries will be on display in Hall D extension Level 2 during AAPEX, through Thursday, Nov. 7, at the Sands Expo Center.
PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, volunteered to judge entries in this year’s showcase. PMMI’s Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, and Sean Riley, editor, Packaging Machinery Technology (PMT) magazine, selected the winning entries that reflect the highest standard in packaging design in the following categories:
• Economics: Spectra Premium Industries, Redesigned Ford Ranger Family Fuel Tank Strap Sets
• Environmental Impact: Mevotech Inc., TTX Terrain Tough Ball Joint Boxes
• Innovation: Fremax, Fremax Brake Rotors
• Marketing: Scrubblade Inc., Original Scrubblade Packaging
• Performance: AFA Industries Inc., Cylinder Kit Package
According to the judges, winning entries were selected based on several features including use of recycled materials, completely different and unique packaging, eye-catching artwork, “one box” design and ease of stocking.
In addition to being honored with an award, exhibitors with the winning entries in the New Packaging Showcases will receive publicity in the official AAPEX publications to help them grow their business at AAPEX.