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The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need • May 16, 2011 • Vol. 9, Issue 10
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IoPP announces Jim George as Director of Education The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is pleased to announce Jim George as IoPP’s new Director of Education. Jim comes to IoPP with solid journalism and packaging industry credentials. His perspective is shaped by decades in publishing and 12 years in the packaging industry, encompassing print, e-newsletter and social media communications. Jim will be developing and expanding educational programs for IoPP. For more information, click here |
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AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner celebrates the best in packaging This much-anticipated event took place at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL on the evening of Tuesday, May 10. The program honored the 2011 AmeriStar Award winners and the IoPP members who have provided outstanding service to the packaging community. A networking reception kicked things off with the Awards Dinner immediately after. For photos from the AmeriStar and IoPP Honors & Awards Dinner, click here |
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Five package design trends discussed at IoPP’s Leadership Conference Brand owners and their packaging supply chains that want to stay at the forefront of effective packaging strategies on store shelves should pay attention to current trends, and Jim George, IoPP’s Director of Education, listed five of them in a presentation at IoPP’s Leadership Conference on May 11. For details, click here |
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IoPP announces 2010 Honors & Awards recipients The IoPP Honors & Awards were announced during the AmeriStar & IoPP Honors & Awards reception on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, IL. Presented awards included Chapters of the Year, Technical Committee of the Year, College of Fellows, Honorary Life Members and Member of the Year. For recipients, click here |
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Top 3 reasons to take Fundamentals of Packaging Technology in June 1) If you don’t have a packaging degree. 2) If you need more knowledge to deliver solutions drawn from an increasingly complex number of options. 3) If you need to grow your career. IoPP's Fundamentals of Packaging Technology course helps you do all three and more! It teaches you about every major segment of packaging and helps you grow professionally. Chicago-based Fundamentals starts June 21 at the Hyatt Regency Woodfield in Schaumburg, IL. Semester 1 - June 21-22; Semester 2 - June 22-24; Semester 3 - July 25-27; Semester 4 - July 27-29. Register now! For details and registration, click here |
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Special EastPack 2011 offer to IoPP members IoPP members are eligible for a complimentary admission to EastPack, taking place June 7-9, 2011, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY. Find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. You’ll see the latest in: bags, containers, contract services, custom automation equipment, machinery and machinery components, materials, packages, package design and printing, robotics, supplies, software...and more. Simply click here where you will find detailed information and easy online registration for your complimentary admission. For details, click here |
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