Finalists unveiled across four categories; attendees and online voters to decide winners starting Sept. 22

Herndon, Virginia; Sept. 4, 2025 - Finalists for the Technology Excellence Awards taking place at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 29-Oct. 1; Las Vegas Convention Center) have been announced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Produced by PMMI, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is this year's largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing event. It will showcase 2,300 suppliers offering solutions for 40+ vertical markets and cover more than 1 million net square feet of exhibition space. The Technology Excellence Awards recognize the best innovations in packaging and processing, being shown for the first time at a PACK EXPO event.

Eighty solutions suppliers submitted nominations for this year's awards, which were reviewed by a panel of top industry professionals and narrowed down to three finalists in four categories.

The Technology Excellence Awards panelists are:
• Bob Larkin, owner, BL.PKG LLC
• David Smith, principal, David S Smith & Associates
• Diane Wolf, independent consultant, food & beverage consultant
• Robert Champion, president, InnoFlex Solutions, LLC

PMMI Vice President of Trade Shows Laura Thompson announced the finalists for each category in the following videos, which highlight each new technology.

The finalists for the 2025 Technology Excellence Awards are:
Food/Beverage
• Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, JBT Corporation (Booth N-8612)
• Senzani U-Seal, Senzani Brevetti SPA (Booth SU-26041)
• HyperBarrier™ Paper, COPAR SMART PACKAGING (Booth SU-30098A)

General Packaging & Processing
• Bartelt MAG-B Horizontal Form Fill and Seal, Bartelt Packaging (Booth W-1130)
• New Volta All-Electric Adhesive Jetting Head, Robatech USA, Inc. (Booth N-8447)
• HaiPick Climb, Hai Robotics USA (Booth SU-25090)

Personal Care/Pharma
• BK-4 Precision Belt Capper with EM-980: Inline Torque Control, Kaps-All Packaging Systems, Inc. (Booth W-820)
• MLD Advanced, Syntegon (Booth N-5244)
• WLS PR-12 and PR-24 Plunger Rod Insertion and Labeling Machine for Syringes, WLS (Booth W-1152)

Sustainability
• Comprex North America, LLC, Floco Process (Booth N-6760)
• Machine Stretch Film with 30% PCR Content, Trioworld (Booth SU-34018)
• ZeCycle Recycling Program: Closing the Loop on VCI Packaging, ZERUST Corrosion & Cleaning Solutions (Booth SU-25054)

"The Technology Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the breakthroughs redefining packaging and processing," Thompson says. "These innovations don't just improve operations - they push the industry forward in sustainability, efficiency, and safety. By voting, attendees are part of the momentum shaping the future."

Voting will begin online on Sept. 22, a week before the show starts, and run through noon on Tuesday, Sept. 30. In-person attendees are encouraged to visit the finalists' booths and vote via the official show app or online. Winners will be announced after noon on Sept. 30.

Visit the Technology Excellence Awards page for a complete description of the finalists' technologies and to watch the accompanying videos.

To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas and to register, visit packexpolasvegas.com.

About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,100 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK M©xico, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.