Meet PMMI’s 2020 Emerging Leaders on the Rise

These rising stars share their perspective on the manufacturing industry and how they built a career in the packaging and processing space.

Natalie Craig

Dec 17, 2020

As a way to recognize young talent making their mark on the packaging and processing industries, PMMI set out to find 12 rising stars. OEM Magazine spoke with each On the Rise Award winner to learn about the challenges they have faced and overcome, as well as where they see the packaging and processing industries heading in the near future.

To access each winner's Q&A, click on their name.

Mike Wolf, Research and Development Manager, Triangle Packaging Machinery Company

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Felins

Quest Industrial

Specright

Zalkin

Liquibox

BellatRx Inc.

Cama North America

Triangle Technologies, Inc.

Change Parts, Inc.

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