‘Thai Packaging Box’ Wins Platinum Award at Tokyo Pack 2024.

Tokyo: Dow announced the winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) at Tokyo Pack 2024, with packaging from Starprint PCL from Thailand being named the Platinum award winner. By Starprint Public Company Limited from Thailand, they have invented the 'Macada packaging box for macadamia nuts' which is designed to cover usage according to the Universal Design principle. They added Braille letters at the opening point to facilitate the visually impaired and used a zipper to make it easier for the elderly and everyone to open the box. The front panel can be expanded to be used as a container for disposing of macadamia shells. The packaging is vacuum-sealed to help maintain the quality of the product. The box is made of 100% recyclable paper that is naturally biodegradable. It uses soy ink for printing, which is safe for food, consumers, and the environment. As a result, it is the only Thai entrepreneur to receive the Platinum award winner this year. According to Thai News Agency, this year's entries ref lect the pace of innovation and the cumulative success of creative problem-solving on a global scale,' said Karen S. Carter, president of Dow's Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. 'From advanced materials that extend product shelf life to designs that dramatically reduce packaging waste, the awards demonstrate the industry's ability to solve complex problems. The awards not only celebrate current achievements but also provide a platform for future advancements in packaging worldwide.' 'With Asia's role as the world's manufacturing hub, hosting the first Packaging Innovation Awards in the region is an important milestone,' added Bambang Chandra, vice president, Asia Pacific, Dow's Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. 'The response from the industry was overwhelmingly positive with almost half of the entries coming from Asia, demonstrating the region's growing influence in shaping the future of packaging through innovations in material science, design thinking and sustainability.'