TOKYO, 28 October 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dow (NYSE:DOW) today announced the winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The winners were announced during the awards ceremony held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack 2024, where the winning entries will be showcased. 23 – 25 October.
International jury before the award ceremony 18 experts from across the packaging value chain gathered Bangkok We will consider each nomination this June. From here, a shortlist of 28 winners were selected, selected based on their ability to demonstrate excellence across three critical criteria, including technological advancement, sustainability and enhanced user experience.

“This year’s entries reflect not only progress in innovation, but also the cumulative success of years of creative problem-solving efforts around global challenges. The diversity of entries was extraordinary. From advanced materials that extend product shelf life to designs that significantly reduce packaging.” The innovations we are seeing around waste demonstrate the sector’s capacity to tackle complex challenges. “The awards not only celebrate current achievements, but also set the stage for future advancements in the global packaging landscape.” Karen S. CarterPresident, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow.

“Given Asia’s role as the world’s manufacturing hub, hosting the Packaging Innovation Awards for the first time in the region marks a significant milestone. The industry has responded magnificently, with almost half of this year’s entries coming from abroad.” Asia. “This demonstrates the region’s growing influence in shaping the future of packaging through innovations in materials science, design thinking and sustainability.” Bambang CandraAPAC commercial vice president, Packaging and Specialty Plastics, Dow.

David LuttenbergerChairman of the jury for the 35th edition of PIA and global packaging director of Mintel Group Ltd. added: “After more than a decade of being a jury member, the greatest reward is the ability to innovate and create new avenues of recognition. This is a unique feature for emerging markets.” “This includes introducing the Special Awards category and breaking boundaries in single-material packaging, which is a testament to the evolving global environment of excellence where new talent and ideas can truly shape the future of our customer industries.”

The following 28 finalists won the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Special Award categories.

Diamond Award winner:

• Paper Based Bag for Dry Batteries from Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd in association with TOPPAN INFOMEDIA CO., LTD

Platinum Award winners:

• Packaging reinforced with graphene – Sustainable Innovation of Gerdau Graphene from Gerdau Graphene
• Bio-Circular Packaging Hetbahn® from CJ CheilJedang Corp
• Macada – Paper Box for Macadamia from Starprint Public Company Limited
• Paper Based Packaging for Spreads from Upfield
• Starfall – Squeeze Bottle for Liquid Cosmetic Products from Aptar (Chinese) Investment Co., Ltd.
• Versafiller Paper Based Honeycomb Structure from P&G China

Gold Award winners:

• Bom Ar Spray de Ambientes with Plastipak Packaging from Reckitt Industrial
• Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Chocolate Bottle from Nestlé Italiana Spa
• First of its kind Biscuit Outer Paper Bag from ITC Limited
• Heat Shrink Labels from Recycled Light Blocking PET Bottles by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd
• Ice Cream Packaging Box for DIY”Pino Gacha“ By MORINAGA DAIRY INDUSTRY CO., LTD in association with TOPPAN Inc.
• Magmark SS from Magnomer
• Neo Dropper Automatic Loading Design from Aptar (Chinese) Investment Co., Ltd.
• PET Film for Cold Bubble Forming from UFlex Limited Film Division
• Reusable Transport Packaging for Large Household Appliances from Free Pack Net Holding SAGL
• 26mm Lightweight Water Seal Beverage Lid from Alltrista

Silver Award winners:

• BarrierFlex NutVault – Plastic Packaging Bag for Nuts from Packaging Industries Limited
• Figmint Paper-Based Packaging for Kitchen Products from Target Corporation
• Flat Shaped Multi-Purpose Repair Tape 3 million
• Inikin On Demand Brewed Tea Beverage Packaging with Freshness Preservation Lid by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd (Yili Group)
• PharmaGuard® Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products from SÜDPACK MEDICA AG
• ‘Tube Pouch’ Plastic Tube Container for Food and Cosmetic Products from TOPPAN A.Ş.
• 100% Recyclable Stand Up Pouch for Detergent Liquid from Henkel Guatemala (Henkel La LuzSA)

Special Award winners:

• AmPrima® PE Plus for Coffee from Amcor with Kjeldsberg
• Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Chocolate Bottle from Nestlé Italiana Spa
• EcoLamHighPlus – SB-Constantia Flexible Polyethylene based Fully Recyclable Bags for Breakfast Cereals from India
• Fiama Hand Wash Recyclable Stand Up Pouch – First India by ITC Limited
• Reciplus – Cafe Sello Rojo Single Ingredient Coffee Packaging from Alico SAS BIC

For a detailed look at these entries, please see: Here.

As a proud sponsor of the Packaging Innovation Awards, Dow continues to participate in both the judging process and participant selection to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the competition.

About Packaging Innovation Awards

The Packaging Innovation Awards have been one of the packaging industry’s leading competitions for over 30 years. Developing and established brands have the opportunity to have their most innovative packaging evaluated on the world stage. The Packaging Innovation Awards celebrate creations that push the accepted boundaries of what is possible, showcase new technologies or techniques, and inspire future innovations. Winning packages are celebrated and showcased across the global packaging industry, recognized among industry peers and promoted 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 help us achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing facilities in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow sold approx. 45 billion dollars References to Dow or the Company are Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our goal of becoming the world’s most innovative, customer-focused, inclusive and sustainable materials science company by visiting us. www.dow.com.