ASCO Numatics returns as sponsor of the Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, reports show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
“We’re grateful to ASCO Numatics for the important role it plays in supporting packaging education, and for its consistent sponsorship of the Amazing Packaging Race,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development, PMMI.
The race will take place on Sept. 30, the last day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 ( Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30), Racers will wind their way through the exhibit halls, completing tasks for points at participating booths, and concluding at 1:00 p.m. at the ASCO Numatics booth. 2015 is the fifth consecutive year ASCO Numatics has sponsored the race.
“ASCO Numatics is proud to sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race again, as it allows us to give our up-and-coming workforce a comprehensive view of how exciting and dynamic a career in packaging can be,” says Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive vice president, sales and marketing – Americas, ASCO Numatics.
Ferrante views the race as a fun way to teach students some of the less tangible aspects of a career in processing and packaging.
“ASCO’s enthusiasm motivates packaging students to engage in this field, and that benefits the industry as a whole. That’s one important lesson. What’s just as critical to their ultimate success is how quickly they’re forced to work together,” she says, noting that PMMI intentionally assigns students from a mix of schools to each team.
“The race becomes a series of teachable moments,” she adds. “Teamwork, hands-on packaging skills and networking — these are decisive factors in how the students will perform in their careers.”
Following a short break for judges to tabulate the results, ASCO Numatics will announce the winning team, and present its members with a prize such as the newest tablet computer.
The company will also present its Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships to two U.S. engineering students pursuing careers in disciplines related to industrial automation. In addition to presenting the winning students with $5,000 awards, ASCO Numatics will make a grant of $1,000 to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.
Be Part of the Action
Participating exhibitors can register online through the “Promote My Booth” exhibitor link at Packexpolasvegas.com. Participation requires a $500 donation to the PMMI Foundation, which supports education and workforce development efforts in processing and packaging.
Student participation is free. To register to race, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator, PMMI: [email protected]or 571.612.3200.
For more information about the 2015 Amazing Packaging Race, contact Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development: [email protected] or 571.612.3200.
