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Entries by Brendan Khoo

Industry Spotlight: Sven Stenz, Quality Manager, WEIG Group

In this edition of Pro Carton’s job profile series, we explore the cartonboard industry through the experience of Sven Stenz, Quality Manager, WEIG Group. With a rich career spanning technical roles, leadership responsibilities, and international collaboration, Sven’s story highlights the transformative power of curiosity, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence.

Industry Talent Spotlight: Christer Nordman

In this edition of our Industry Spotlight series, we’re excited to feature Christer Nordman, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Pankaboard. Christer’s journey in the carton and cartonboard industry began with a childhood fascination for engineering, eventually leading him to study paper technology and pursue a dynamic career path that bridges both technical expertise and commercial acumen.

PROPAK Austria Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2024: Young stars become stars!

This time, the winners and finalists of the PROPAK Austria Pro Carton Young Designers Award 2024 were guests at the “Smart Packaging” awards ceremony at the Austrian Packaging Day at FH Campus Vienna. The winners were Izabella Elek with “Choco Wave”, Timon Ibounigg with “Drill Packaging” and Inti-Filippa Crespín with “Dashamp – The dry Shampoo”.

Carton Austria Award 2024: Art on Cardboard

Elegance and joie de vivre with cardboard characterized the entries for the Carton Austria Award 2024, which entered its 7th year this year. This time everyone agreed, the CASH jury as well as the audience: “Art of Ice” won the Carton Austria Award for the best cardboard packaging from Austria. The award ceremony took place on October 8, 2024 as part of the Packaging Dialog 2024.

Das war der Packaging Dialog 2024: KI konkret

This year, the Packaging Dialogue 2024 was dedicated to a topic that is of burning interest to everyone: Where and how should AI be used if you want to be at the forefront? Gerhard Kürner, founder and CEO of the AI ​​consultancy 506.ai and profile columnist, used concrete examples to show in which areas artificial intelligence multiplies efficiency in everyday life. The crowning conclusion was the award ceremony for the Carton Austria Award 2024.