2004 DuPont Award Winners

Picked from 104 entries from around the world, here are the winners of the 17th DuPont Awards Competition honoring innovation in packaging.

Aug 31, 2004

See the sidebar that goes with this story: Diamond Award Winners--best of the best

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See the sidebar that goes with this story: Chilled paté spreads innovation

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DuPont Packaging

Our List of Cobot Palletizing Solutions

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report

Machinery Basics

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A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

Duracell’s packaging redesign goal was to shift from a plastic blister-pack package to one made entirely from paper.

Duracell Reinvents the Battery Category with Paper Packaging

Duracell’s big packaging shift took center stage at the Packaging Recycling Summit, where the brand showed how its move to recyclable paper packaging also makes batteries easier to buy, stock, and ship.

Marissa Lundberg, VP of national accounts for Group O

Material Innovations Seek to Close the Loop

The pilot includes a dedicated straw collection box to explore recycling options.

Starbucks Korea, Innonature Packaging Solutions, and AkronTechnology Release Bio-based Packaging

Water Brand is First to Commercialize PET Bottle Cap

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

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Annual Outlook Report: Workforce

Hiring remains a major challenge in packaging, with 78% struggling to fill unskilled roles and 84% lacking experienced workers. As automation grows, companies must rethink hiring and training. Download the full report for key insights.

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2004 DuPont Award Winners

DuPont Packaging

Our List of Cobot Palletizing Solutions

Researched List: Engineering Services Firms

Coding, Marking, and Labeling Innovations Report

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

How Products are Loaded and Sealed into Pre-Made Bags and Pouches

Duracell Reinvents the Battery Category with Paper Packaging

Material Innovations Seek to Close the Loop

Starbucks Korea, Innonature Packaging Solutions, and AkronTechnology Release Bio-based Packaging

Water Brand is First to Commercialize PET Bottle Cap

Semi-automatic Liquid Drum Filler Increases Operator Efficiency

Roller Chain Conveyors

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ALLIEDFLEX Technologies to Show Stand-Up Pouch and Flexible Packaging Solutions at PACK EXPO

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Researched List: Fast Changeover Cartoning Equipment

Researched List: Powder Processing and Packaging Suppliers

Master Filling & Capping Equipment Selection

Researched List: Mono-Material, Barrier Pouches