At the largest European exhibition for packaging, the German Packaging Award, this year 34 innovations from England, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria convince. The cross-material competition is organised by the German Packaging Institute, which is particularly pleased about the High quality, diversity and range of submissions pleased.
The award ceremony will take place on 13 September 2023 in Berlin. The exclusive winner of the Gold Award, which honours particularly groundbreaking innovations from among the packaging award winners, was announced. additionally characterised.
„The challenges that packaging has to face have changed in recent decades. Our products have to meet more and more expectations and requirements and find new solutions. What has not changed is the central importance of packaging for our well-being, for our health and for supplying people and companies with all the goods they need on a daily basis. It is therefore all the more important that our industry does not let up in mastering its important task with outstanding innovative work, despite all the crises and challenges. The numerous entries for the German Packaging Award 2023 and the award-winning solutions are once again emphatic proof of this.“
Kim ChengManaging Director of the German Packaging Institute (dvi)
„We have Winner across a wide range of materials, segments and application areas away. Whether aluminium, tinplate, plastic, wood, corrugated cardboard, paper, cardboard, software or machines, whether tube, box, can, carton, padding material, machine, software, display, label, transport, outer or sales packaging - the companies in the packaging industry have turned all the levers and are now able to offer a wide range of solutions. found clever, creative and intelligent solutions“, reports Kim Cheng.
According to the dvi Managing Director, a clear focus was once again the area of Sustainability, circular economy and climate and environmental protection. The winners shine through Design for recycling, material substitution, the reduction of transport volumes, brand image, sales promotion or consumer activation, material savings or CO2-The range of products can be used to reduce costs, through new functionalities or even more convenience, with smart multiple benefits, in the area of reusable and online retail, automation, flexibility or cost-effectiveness.
The dvi invites the industry to the award ceremony together with its premium partner Specialist pack to the Meistersaal in Berlin. In addition to the presentation of the packaging awards, the Gold Award will be at the centre of the event. According to the dvi, the jury has once again this year A few innovations also honoured with the exclusive Gold Award. „There are simply innovations that stand out even from the illustrious circle of packaging award winners. We will not reveal who will be honoured with this top award until the Award ceremony on 13 September known,“ informs Cheng.
„Our jurors did a really demanding job with a great deal of expertise, commitment and first-class teamwork. They had the big picture in mind and at the same time paid attention to the often crucial details. We as dvi would like to express our sincere thanks for this.“
Kim Cheng
Source: dvi
Aldi Süd receives award for packaging made from recycled plastic
The packaging for the Tandil 3in1 Active Caps and Colour Caps consists almost entirely of recycled plastic from the Yellow Bag and Yellow Bin. Ali Süd was honoured for this in the Material category.
„We are working hard to make the packaging of our own brands more environmentally friendly and are also focussing on the use of recycled materials. The TANDIL 3-in-1 caps are a good example of how the material cycle can be closed. We are delighted that we have now been honoured with the German Packaging Award for this innovative packaging solution.
Alexander Markov, Managing Director National Supply Chain Management at Aldi Süd
Interseroh+ works together with Aldi Süd as a strategic partner. Markus Müller-Drexel, CEO of Interseroh+, commented on the submission: „The Tandil 3-in-1 Box is the result of our partnership and we are proud that the jointly developed packaging has received this important award. This example shows that it is possible, Closing material cycles and establishing a genuine circular economy."
Young talent award for design students at FH Münster
The students from Münster University of Applied Sciences won over the jury with a box that can be used as a sanding block and contains a roll of sandpaper. The simple handling of the packaging solution was particularly impressive.
Under the name SandKit was developed in the seminar Sustainable Packaging Concepts. products were submitted. The solution was developed by Sarah Drauschke, Maria Paula Vargas and Margo Rindle. The 21 students had eight weeks to complete their projects. They first had to deal with the classic packaging aspects - for example logistics, product protection and communication - and also analyse existing packaging problems in order to develop sustainable packaging concepts in seven teams on this basis. In particular, the aim was to reduce the amount of plastic in the packaging solutions and at the same time design added value to make the packaging or parts of it more meaningful overall.
Schoepe Display wins with product presentation
Schoepe Display impressed the jury with its multifunctional box for Thomas Henry. It can be flexibly equipped with different inserts and offers a high level of protection.
„The variety of projects submitted and honoured is impressive and shows how creative and innovative the packaging industry is. We are very proud of this award - it encourages us to continue developing great display and packaging solutions for our customers with ingenuity and innovation.“
Andreas Grathwohl, Managing Partner Schoepe Display
Syntegon wins packaging award for packaging machine
A picker technology based on linear motors ensures gentle handling when scoring Syntegon. The technology also makes it possible to reduce the space required from the infeed conveyor to the packaging machine.
Despite the compact arrangement, there is a high degree of variability in terms of formats, pack styles and line layouts. „Our Intelligent Direct Handling System, or IDH for short, enables a high degree of pack style flexibility as well as a particularly Gentle product handling that minimises food loss“, says Daniel Bossel, Product Manager at Syntegon.
The new pick-and-place technology is also the key to IDH's flexibility: depending on product volumes, manufacturers can integrate up to 40 pickers with a maximum output of up to 1250 products per minute. achieve. The system uses these to group and load biscuits in four different formats - slug and stack packs in trays or tubular bags. With its high packing style flexibility, the IDH fits seamlessly into Syntegon's pick-and-place portfolio and complements it with an efficient and versatile solution in the high-speed sector.
Mondi wins with material substitution
Mondi won over the jury in the material substitution category with its Protector Bag ExpandForm. The packaging replaces plastic solutions and packs mattresses in recyclable paper bags.
The Protector Bag ExpandForm was developed in collaboration with Megaflex foam. The innovative packaging not only contributes to reduction of plastic waste, but also ensures product protection and easy handling during transport and storage of rolled mattresses. Their design and strength ensure secure packaging that retains its shape. Megaflex plans to switch its entire range of mattress roll packaging to paper packaging by the end of 2023.
„We are honoured to receive the German Packaging Award for our Protector Bag ExpandForm. At Mondi, we are committed to driving innovation and sustainability in the packaging industry. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with smart, sustainable and fit-for-purpose packaging solutions.“
Max Melzer, Sales Developer Protector Bags, Mondi
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