Finalists in the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) Awards of Excellence have been announced.
HMPS, a company that provides robotics solutions for the packaging industry, is a finalist in two major categories – Design Innovation and Export Success.
“We had an overwhelming response, receiving 50 submissions across the five award categories,” said APPMA Chairman Mark Dingley.
“This was the highest number of entries we’ve had and shows the value the industry places on this award program.”
Awards and finalists are:
Best New Product Award:
Finalists:
- Sidel – Sidel EvoDECO Labelling Solutions
- Foodmach – ALL IN ONE Filler
- Heat and Control – Masa Maker
Sponsor: All Purpose Pumps
Customer Collaboration Award:
Finalists:
- ABBE Corrugated – ABBE Corrugated facilitates CMC CartonWrap for Catch's DC
- Foodmach – Dulux Merrifield
- Proseal Australia – Commonwealth Collaboration Reducing the Plastic in Packaging
Sponsor: Pecom India Limited
Design Innovation Award:
Finalists:
- Heat and Control – The Dual Energy X-Ray - IX-G2
- HMPS – New HMPS Compact Frame Design
- JMP Engineering – JMP Rotary Sorter 2800 CPH
Sponsor: Ekato
Export Success Award:
Finalists:
- Fibre King – RSC Top Load Case Packer - The Griffin's Food Company
- HMPS – HMPS Robotic Pouch Unloader & Drying System for Pet Food
- JMP Engineering – PepsiCo Systems
Sponsor: Advanced Label & Paper Products.
Imported Equipment Award:
Finalists:
- Bio-Steam – KHD Jet 4 Dry Steam Conveyor Belt Cleaner
- Foodmach – ALL IN ONE Filler
- Insignia – Domino M230i-P150 Automated Pallet Labelling System
Sponsor: Anderson Wholesale Packaging
Mr Dingley commended all businesses that submitted an entry.
“Doing so offers you an excellent benchmarking opportunity to critically review your processes and practices, while the feedback you will receive from the judges will be highly worthwhile,” he said.
“We also express our gratitude to SMC as the major sponsor of the Gala Awards ceremony, without which we would not be able to put on an event of this calibre.
“We would also like to thank the individual awards sponsors – their support is greatly appreciated.
“The APPMA encourages everyone to spend some time looking at all the finalists’ entries on the AUSPACK showfloor. These are some fantastic, industry-leading solutions.”
Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Ceremony on March 27 alongside AUSPACK, and as part of the broader Packaging and Processing Week initiatives.
Tickets to the Awards Ceremony are still available and can be booked here.
