Packaging & Processing Hall Of Fame Inducts Four New Members In 2022 The Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame will induct four new members to the 47th class this fall in Chicago, Illinois
passing the torch to the next generation of food scientists at Clemson University, Rhodehamel has been a leader throughout his career. Organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the Hall of Fame welcomes new members every other year. Members are chosen by the Hall of Fame Commission, which selects inductees from individuals who have been nominated. The Commission includes a cross-section of industry professionals includ- ing suppliers, end users and journalists. “This year’s inductees are an exceptional group. Their knowledge, vision and lifelong dedication are an inspira- tion to our entire industry,” said Joe Angel, president of PMMI Media Group and Hall of Fame Commission mem- ber. Adds Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI: “We look forward to welcoming these four professionals to the Hall of Fame, Class of 2022. It’s with gratitude and appreciation that we acknowledge their contributions, which have en- riched the packaging and processing industry worldwide.” Fourteen individuals comprise the Packaging & Process- ing Hall of Fame Commission. Additional information, as well as PACK EXPO Interna- tional registration and event details, can be found at www. packexpointernational.com .
during PACK EXPO International on October 24. Since 1971, the Hall of Fame has recognized ca- reer packaging and processing professionals for their significant contributions to the industry and education. This year’s honorees are Jean-Jacques Graffin, Re- becca Oesterle, Pierre Pienaar, and E. Jeffrey Rhodehamel. turing and packaging; his weight filler and the rotary machine for filling milk remain in use to this day. The founder of Serac, Graf- fin received more than 100 pat- ents over his lifetime, as well as multiple awards including the Nobel Prize for Entrepreneurs by French Academy. During her decades-long time at Just Born Quality Confec- tions. Currently, she brings over 40 years of packaging and proj- ect management experience as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Institute of Packaging Pro- fessionals (IoPP). Pierre Pienaar has become one of the most prolific and recognizable packaging educa- recycle. In addition to running a packaging consultancy in Aus- tralia, Pienaar lectures students in Food Innovation and Pack- aging at universities around the world. Jeff Rhodehamel, PhD, earns his spot in the Hall of Fame as a true food safety renaissance man. Between his work protect-
Jean-Jacques Graffin
The late Jean-Jacques Graffin dedicated his life to im- proving manufacturing and packaging for the food indus- try. A tireless inventor, he revolutionized dairy manufac-
Essentra Tapes Launches EASILINER Release Liner
Rebecca Oesterle
career, Rebecca Oesterle led the charge at Energizer on several package development and project management innovations; she deployed those same skills during her
Essentra Tapes, a manufacturer of packaging tape solu- tions that open, close, inform, and protect, has announced the launch of its new EASILINER release liner range, which builds on Essentra Tapes’ product portfolio to support E-commerce packaging producers. EASILINER enables the preservation of adhesive qual- ities on packaging formats where a glue line is used in production. Paired with the SF-AS DH1 applicator and used in tandem with the widely deployed RippaTape collection, it represents a complete opening and closing solution for sheet plant converters. The paper release liners, with seal-when-ready func- tionality, are available as kraft, glassine, and clay coated liners, at a range of grammages and finished reel widths. Essentra Tapes’ capabilities also uniquely allow for both pancake and traverse/spool wound reel formats, with the latter offering a route to increased efficiency and subse- quent cost savings for sheet plants. “Our total opening and closing solution now provide the ideal opportunity for businesses to simplify their sup- ply chains by combining applicator, tapes and release liners into one deal and is a great example of how we understand the challenges our customers face and the in- novative thinking we can bring to their business,” said Ian Beresford, Essentra Tapes’ Head of Marketing and Devel- opment. “This is all about catering for the explosive growth seen in the e-commerce packaging market.”
Pierre Piennar
tors in the world. President of the World Packaging Orga- nization, his passion is educating the world about packag- ing, the science of packaging, and the need to properly
Jeff Rhodehamel
ing public health in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, innovating package design at Sealed Air Corporation, and
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