Packaging innovation award

Pack Expo 2012 was a good time to recognize those who have made innovation a part of their corporate DNA.

Nov 1, 2012

Aagard's Steve Mulder receives an award from Packaging World publisher Joe Angel.

Steve Mulder, president of Aagard (left), accepts an award recognizing 15 years of packaging innovation from Joe Angel, vice president/publisher, Packaging World, during PACK EXPO 2012.

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Packaging innovation award

Aagard

Go Behind the Scenes at Aagard: Exclusive R&D Sneak Peek

Aagard’s Case Packer for Guacamole: From Unbalanced Lanes to Perfect Packs

How Aagard Helped a Global Brand Eliminate Plastic: Hang-Tabs, VersaCase® & Co-Bot Palletizing

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