Mike Cooper honored for linerless efforts

Thanks to early pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies, Cooper receives AWA leadership recognition

Cooper honored for pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies

Cooper honored for pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies

One of the highlights during the AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition, held on June 12 to 13 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was the recognition of Mike Cooper, who received a special award for his leadership and pioneering efforts to establish and grow linerless technologies.

As read from a congratulatory note to Mike, from Calvin Frost, chairman of Channelled Resource Group, 'With your leadership, 'Linerless' is now a household word. Our industry owes you a debt of gratitude and the AWA award couldn't be more fitting.'

Wayne Middleton, senior linerless segment leader at EMENA, Avery Dennison Label & Packaging Materials, Europe also added through a note of congratulations: 'Mike's early recognition and foresight of the impact of climate change and the need to reduce waste and carbon footprint is commendable. A huge thanks to AWA for the recognition of Mike's contribution to this linerless journey and this well-deserved award.'

The next annual conference will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands in June 2024.