JUDGING
World Packaging Organisation meet in the uk for the judging of theworldstar awards
What awonderfulweek of intense packaging discussions, deliberations and fun.Hosted by the Institute of Materials, Minerals&Mining (IOM3), theExecutive Committee andBoardmembers arrived in London fromall quarters of theworld and were officiallywelcomed before being taken by coach to IOM3’sGranthamoffice where theywould reside for the next three days for a series of meetings aswell as taking part in the important task of awardingWorldStars.
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ncemore the process identified the best-of-the-best in theworld of packaging. 23 judges from22
countries comprised the jury. Judges representedWPOmember bodies; IPPO (International Packaging PressOrganization) was also represented in the jury. The jury considered 243 entries from32
countries; in total therewere 137winners. “It´s good to remind that all entries had won an award in a recognized packaging award in their own countries and represent “the cream” of global packaging design and technology”, explains Thomas Schneider,
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incoming President of WPOfor the years 2012/2014.He took up the position on January 1st
2012.And completes: “Iwas highly impressedwith both the quantity and quality of the entrieswhich again emphasized the continuing innovation in packaging across the globe”. WorldStarwinners clearly stand out
fromothers in the packagingmarket place, as companies that are ahead of the game producing packs that go that little bit further for their customers. “The opportunity to display aWorldStar trophy is a public
statement of excellence and achievement”, reinforcesKeith Pearson, former President of WPOand currentGeneral Secretary. “And it canmake all the difference in securing customers in today’s highly competitive business climate”. The top three countries taking awards
were Japan with 17, Turkeywith 16 andUSA with 10 and hot on their heels India and China. Congratulations to all!A Aspecial thank you to thosemembers
who continue to promote and encourage entries into theWorldStarAwards.
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