making a wider change in industries beyond packaging . And they don ’ t expect any shortage of nominations from an industry bursting with talent and fresh ideas .
Ian Roe , member of the judging panel and Director at Mercury Search & Selection , sees it as an opportunity to highlight the vital role packaging must play in a sustainable future . “ Rather than being the villain , packaging enables us to transport , preserve , and serve goods . Without good packaging , we have waste – and the loss of the resources that went into creating those products ,” he commented .
“ Celebrating the people making the biggest improvements has a double focus . First , improvements are good for the future of the industry and good for society . Second , it should inspire others and the next generation who are the future of our industry .”
The awards comprise five categories and job roles , including Designing for the future ( Technologist / Designer / Print tech ), Production Delivery ( Production Operative / Engineer ), Sustainable Thinking
( Sustainability Professional ), Delivery Management ( Project Manager , artwork coordinator ), and Making It Happen ( Buyer , supply chain & logistics / quality assurance ).
Packaging Innovations & Empack 2024 are now accepting nominations for the Future Trailblazer showcase , and they can be made by filling out a short online form .
For further information , please visit www . packagingbirmingham . com
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