PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, Reston, VA, announces the names of six inductees into its Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2014. They are Mel Bahr, MGS Machine; James Downham, PAC; Joseph Hotchkiss, Michigan State University; Toru Ichikawa, Hosokawa Yoko Co. Ltd.; Bern McPheely, Hartness International Inc.; and Boh Tsai, Amerasia Technologies Inc.
“These packaging professionals have contributed to the packaging community as an adviser, industry pioneer, visionary, educator, leader in packaging technology and an inventor,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development. “Their contributions have led the industry to where it is today.”