5 Awards Going to Turkey from WorldStar 2018

The results for one of the most prestigious awards of the global packaging industry WorldStar 2018 Competition organized by the World Packaging Organization (WPO) were announced after the judging meeting held in Brazil. In the competition in which 300 products from 35 countries competed, Leader packaging companies of Turkey brought home 5 awards.

300 products from 35 countries competed in the 45. WorldStar 2018 Competition organized by World Packaging Organization and the results of the competition were announced. Turkish companies won 5 awards in the WorldStar 2018 competition in which innovative packaging products were awarded. Japan led the list with 26 awards, followed by India with 24 and China with 14 awards. Companies who received awards in WorldStar 2018 Competition will be presented their awards during the award ceremony on May 2, 2018 in Gold Coast / Australia. The results of the President's Award, Sustainability Award, Marketing Award and Packaging that Saves Food Award will be announced in January.

We Take One Step Forward in the Global Competition

Mr. Zeki Sarıbekir, President of the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association (ASD) commented on Turkey's success: "I congratulate all our companies participated and won awards in WorldStar 2018. R&D and innovation are both very important for us, the Turkish Packaging Manufacturers and with this approach we work to continuously improve ourselves to bring our industry into the future. To achieve this we follow new technologies closely and continuously update ourselves. We should be able to explain everyone the importance of packaging which adds value to every product to achieve success more easily. We started the first Crescent and Stars Competition 8 years ago, to give competitive edge to brand owners, designers and packaging manufacturers in international markets. Products that win awards in this competition participate to international packaging competitions, WorldStar and AsiaStar to showcase Turkish packaging industry products in the global markets. We will continue to participate to such competitions to advance and better our position in the global markets.

Companies / Their Packaging / Categories / WorldStar 2018 Competition:

• Asas Ambalaj Baskı Sanayi Ve Tic As &amli; Constantia Flexibles / Glittering Muesli Bar / Food
• Mondi Tire Kutsan Kağıt Ve Ambalaj Sanayi A.Ş. / Baca Stand / Point Of Sale
• Sarten Packaging Comliany /Petrol Ofisi 10 Lt Ve 20 Lt Drum /Other
• Sarten Packaging Comliany / Sek Yoghurt Drink Bottle 2lt / Beverages
• Tariş Zeytin A.Ş / The Label Design Of Aegean Collection / Labelling And Decoration