Second Edition Innovative Research into the Packaging Industry
The second edition of Royal Crown Packaging Limited’s annual Competition for tertiary institutions took place virtually from 27th July to 7th August 2020. This year’s competition saw students from the University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ashesi University, and a new entrant Academic City College.
The competition which is facilitated annually by the Institute of Packaging Ghana IOPG aims at introducing students to the world of packaging ie study the corrugated packaging industry and its production chain, identify the inherent challenges within the packaging industry, and propose innovative solutions to the constraints inherent in the packaging industry.
After two weeks of brainstorming and researching, the various schools presented their findings to the panel of judges where the University of Ghana was adjudged winners with K.N.U.S.T, Academic City College, and Ashesi University following through respectively.
RCPL has granted all participants internship opportunities, certificates of participation, corporate souvenirs, and cash prizes. According to IOPG, a couple of the innovative packaging that was presented have been earmarked for the 2021 Students World Star Competition organised by the World Packaging Organisation.
Mr. Kofi Essuman, a Board member of Royal Crown Packaging congratulated all four (4) universities for the great ideas churned out. This he hopes will be shared with industry players to enhance the packaging sector in general.
Thank you to the Institute of Packaging Ghana for facilitating and ensuring a successful program.
