The bi-weekly, email newsletter with the information you need   March 18, 2013 • Vol. 11, Issue 6
 


IoPP AmeriStar Package Awards competition deadline is March 29!
The 2013 AmeriStar Package Awards Competition is now open for entries! AmeriStar showcases the most ground-breaking, innovative packages of the year.
Does your package:

♦ Go beyond brand-owner expectations?
♦ Increase product sales?
♦ Boost brand image?
♦ Result in cost savings?
♦ Show an innovative way to protect product?
♦ Embrace the latest material technologies?
♦ Address environmental concerns?

If so -- ENTER NOW!


IoPP board member Ukachi Anonyuo featured in Essence magazine
Ukachi Anonyuo CPP, Executive VP - Membership, IoPP, was recently featured in Essence magazine's column "The Mid Level." In the article, Ukachi offers six tips to success: 1) Develop your personal brand; 2) Know how to find the right answer; 3) Nurture all relationships; 4) Make your contributions count; 5) Use mentorship as a stepping-stone; and 6) Be strategic.

To read article, click here


IoPP membership bonus courtesy of Industry Intelligence
To provide added value to your IoPP membership, IoPP has worked with Industry Intelligence to offer you a complimentary 3-month subscription to their market intelligence service. You will be rewarded with an i2daily—email report and online feature (at no cost or obligation)—that delivers relevant industry news every business day for a high-level pulse of the packaging industry.

For details and to sign up, click here


IoPP webinar focused on package integrity
IoPP's next webinar, "Path to Package Integrity," presented by Oliver Stauffer, International Business Development Manager, PTI Inspection Systems, and taking place March 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. CST, will focus on understanding and defining the "Critical-to-Quality" leak size for various package and container formats, and also on how to fully understand package barrier. In addition, he will discuss what happens when a package suffers from an integrity failure.

For details and registration for this webinar, click here



IoPP Packaging Education Scholarship Fund submission deadline extended to April 1!
IoPP is pleased to offer five $2,500 academic scholarships for 2013-2014 to recognize exceptional college students headed for a career in packaging. One scholarship will be awarded to an international packaging student. Do you know of any students pursuing a career in packaging that would benefit from this excellent opportunity? The scholarships have been created to support packaging education and to raise awareness of packaging as a career choice. As an added bonus, the top talent identified through this program will be shared with IoPP Benefactor companies as a recruiting tool for their organizations. This could be that post-graduation foot in the door that jump-starts packaging careers! Applications are due soon - deadline for submissions has been extended to April 1.
For submission details, click here 

IoPP awards ceremony to highlight EastPack show
IoPP recently announced that this year's winners of the AmeriStar Package Awards Competition will be honored during a ceremony at the June 18-20 EastPack conference and exposition in Philadelphia. "We are delighted to bring the best examples of packaging innovation to EastPack and to recognize the winners in a ceremony at our show," said UBM Canon's event director Howard Friedman. "The AmeriStar winners will also receive additional exposure in the largest manufacturing centers of the U.S. through our lineup of packaging shows."
For details, click here 

Recognize your fellow IoPP members!
IoPP recognizes its members' contributions with the following National Awards: Member of the Year, Honorary Life Member, and Fellow Member. Members who volunteer their time to IoPP deserve recognition so please submit your National Awards nominations now. Deadline for submissions is April 1, 2013 and winners will be announced during the IoPP Leadership Conference in August 2013.
For National Awards details and to nominate an IoPP member, click here

IoPP Chicago Chapter to present "Packaging Light Forum" in April
The Chicago Chapter's Packaging Light Forum, taking place April 2 in Rosemont, IL, will enrich both your personal growth as well as your professional and technical knowledge.  This forum is designed to offer a brief look into a variety of industry relevant topics. The day is scheduled for 3 sessions in the morning and 3 sessions in the afternoon. Lunch will be provided. Each session is led by leaders of their particular field.
For more information, click here 

MSU's Student Packaging Jamboree taking place March 21-23
From March 21-23, Michigan State University’s School of Packaging will be hosting the 28th annual Student Packaging Jamboree.  The Jamboree will provide an opportunity for packaging students throughout the nation and Canada to unite for a weekend of networking and learning.  An anticipated 250 students will attend this three day conference that's themed: Innovation in Design and Sustainability. The conference will consist of presentations from prominent industry professionals, an opportunity to interact with industry experts through a formatted panel discussion, a showcase display of innovative packages, and a design competition that will incorporate all attending students.
For information about the Student Packaging Jamboree, click here 


Upcoming events

March 18-20
IoPP's Packaging Machinery: Basics course, Franklin Park, IL.
Click here for more information. Contact: Jim George, e-mail jimg@iopp.org.

March 21
28th Annual Student Packaging Jamboree, Michigan State University.
Click here for more information.

March 22
Cincinnati Chapter March Event-Monthly Meeting and Facility Tour, Mason, OH.
Click here for more information. Contact: Craig Henize, e-mail chenize@fuse.net.

March 26
New England Chapter March Tour: Mercury Brewing Company, Ipswich, MA.
Click here for more information. Contact: Pat Degnan, e-mail pdegnan@macaran.com.

March 26
Minnesota Chapter Event: Packaging Efficiency - Changing the Game with Equipment Innovations, Minneapolis, MN.
Click here for more information. Contact: Ann Kvaal, e-mail ioppmn@comcast.net.

March 26
IoPP Webinar, Path to Package Integrity, Online.
Click here for more information. Contact: Jim George, e-mail jimg@iopp.org.


For more information about IoPP, and other IoPP programs, visit www.iopp.org. Newsletter comments? Email us at cbarry@iopp.org.

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