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our industry forward. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their generosity, which fuels our collective progress and innovation.” Each year, the PMMI Foundation provides academic scholarships to students studying packaging, food pro- cessing, engineering, and mechatronics. Since its incep- tion in 1998, the PMMI Foundation has given more than $2.8 million to strengthen the workforce within the pack- aging and processing industry. To qualify for the $5,000 individual scholarship, stu- dents must excel in their academics with a major in engi- neering, packaging, processing, mechatronics, or a relat- ed field and demonstrate a commitment to the industry. The 2023 PACK EXPO Scholarship recipients include: • Haleigh Gartner, Clemson University, Packaging Sci- ence • Julianne Hom, California Polytechnic State University, Packaging Value Chain • Marissa Rupert, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Automation and Engineering: Mechatronics • Caden Sand, Alexandria Technical and Community Col- lege, Mechatronics • Jeffrey Santos, Hennepin Technical College, Automa- tion and Robotics Engineering Technology • Sierra Seton, Toronto Metropolitan University, Graphic Communications Management For more information about PMMI scholarship pro- grams, visit pmmifoundation.org/scholarships .
may help with your decision-making. We’re a great re- source and you owe it to yourself to make your calls and make your visits.” After two years of moving, expanding, and investing of millions of dollars in the newest, fastest and most modern technology the corrugated industry has to offer, the Mac- Donalds and Independent II are still talking to vendors, analyzing their next machine purchase and seeking their next business opportunity, in whatever segment it may lie, all while being true to its history, its mission and being fiercely independent, too. PMMI Foundation Awards Six PACK EXPO Student Scholarships The PMMI Foundation, the charitable foundation of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technolo- gies, announces the recipients of its PACK EXPO scholar- ships. The six students are from North American colleges and universities. PMMI is dedicated to supporting the next generation of talent and fostering the growth of the packaging and processing workforce,” said Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI. “Through the support of our sponsors and part- ners, we are able to provide crucial resources that drive
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