Team 14 Claims Victory In Amazing Packaging Race
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Team 14 came out on top as the winner of the 2024 Amaz- ing Packaging Race, a fast-paced competition with stu- dents from across the nation showcasing their talent and determination during PACK EXPO earlier this month. Or- ganized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Pro- cessing Technologies, this year’s event brought together 30 talented teams from schools across the US in a test of speed, strategy, and show-floor prowess. Team 14 demonstrated exceptional collaboration and creativity to take the top honors. The winning team im- pressed with their quick wit and strategic use of social me- dia to engage exhibitors and complete tasks faster than their competitors. For their efforts, each member of Team 14 received $1,000 in prize money. Team 14 members included: • Jeremy Deller, Clemson University • Jessie Imorde, Virginia Tech • Emme Felmlee, University of Wisconsin – Stout • Cayden Bowe, Tuskegee University • Bethlehem Yemane, Virginia Tech • Deisler Deleon, Virginia Tech Second place went to Team 10: • Micky Orren, Hennepin Technical College • Marta Ghigo, Virginia Tech • Makenna Lowell, University of Wisconsin - Stout • Michael Novak, Northwood Technical College • Ava Gernand, Rochester Institute of Technology
OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, install, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap and dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, and shredders. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. It handles all sup- ply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchroniz- ing all planning stages, horizons, and functions. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
PAPER AND DUST PROS, INC. www.paperanddustpros.com
We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
Visy Chairman Anthony Pratt Moving To The United States
PROFERO SYSTEMS, INC. www.ProferoSystems.com
Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions and performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Com- pensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers.
Anthony Pratt, Australian packaging billionaire and Chair- man of Visy and Pratt Industries, will be moving to the US after being granted a green card for permanent residency.
Pratt made the announcement on LinkedIn saying that he wants to live in the US because his family are all US citizens and added that he has built 70 factories in the US over the past 30 years, creating 12,000 manu- facturing jobs. Pratt said he will remain Chairman
GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com
GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 40 years of experience, USA and International. We offer below or above roof systems featur- ing cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure balancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water con- sumption and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquet- ter for low maintenance, sustainability and reliability.
of Visy Australia and will return to his home of origin on a regular basis. Pratt has drawn vast media attention for his relationship and support of Donald Trump, who allegedly shared nuclear secrets with the mogul from down under. In 2022, Pratt pledged to invest $5 billion in US recycling and clean energy infrastructure to create 5,000 manu- facturing jobs over the next 10 years. The Bloomberg Bil- lionaire Index estimates Pratt’s worth at $12.3 billion. He became $311 million weathier the day after Trump’s presi- dential win, according to Fortune . Anthony Pratt
QUEST7, INC. www.Quest7.us
Quest7, Inc. is focused on being a leading manufacturer and distributor of critical parts and materials required in the cor- rugated box industry. Our commitment of “Bringing the Best to You,” reflects the level of quality and customer response in what we do every day.
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