Packaging Cluster will celebrate its big annual event, the Packaging NightThe event will take place on November 26th at the Moritz Brewery in Barcelona. This gathering will not only bring together more than 150 industry professionals, but will also serve as a platform to foster networking and the exchange of ideas among companies, visionaries, and specialists.
As part of this year's Packaging Night 2025, the Packaging Cluster highlights the importance of initiatives that promote progress, innovation, and cooperation within the sector. Several awards will be presented this year to recognize projects and organizations that have made significant contributions to the industry's development.
The 2025 Awards
The award Best Joint Project in Digitization This will be due to the implementation of a Platform for the Traceability and Management of Reusable Packaging, a leading initiative coordinated by a broad consortium of partners (ECOLIGNOR, MAFRICA, Obach 1915, NOEL, Font Packaging Group, ENPLATER GROUP, with the collaboration of Ecophir Recicla and GRUPO BATALLÉ and with the support of the INNOVACC cluster and the Packaging Cluster). The objective of the initiative is to develop and implement an advanced tool for the traceability of reusable packagingTo ensure compliance with Royal Decree 1055/2022 on packaging and packaging waste, this legislation establishes new obligations for packaging producers, including compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The initiative promotes collaboration among packaging manufacturers, companies in the meat sector, and other stakeholders to encourage reuse, optimize processes, and achieve competitive advantages in the market.
Another of this year's awards is the award for Best Business Strategy Project, which will be awarded to the Ebro-based company SalaetThe jury recognized the company's investment in new machinery to expand production in the UK and Ireland, as well as its €3,7 million investment in new machinery to increase production capacity by 10-15% at its four plants in Gandesa. The company, which produces paper and cardboard trays for the food industry, has created 20 jobs with this project.
Finally, the award for Most Active Member It will be awarded to the Catalan company Tpl (Transparente Papel Ltd.). This company is one of Europe's leading suppliers of polyester (PET), nylon (BOPA), aluminum films, and shrink sleeves. Its executives are actively involved in the Cluster's daily operations and played a significant role in the mission to Italy, in addition to collaborating on various projects within the sector.
With these awards, the Packaging Cluster aims to support projects that promote best practices, contributing to the growth and improvement of the sector.
Photo caption: The person in charge of Salaet, between Àlex Brossa and Martina Font, from the Packaging Cluster.
