Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic •    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation •    Breakthrough technologies that minimize wastewater and improve the recyclability of materials and packaging across a spectrum of end uses

Launched in 2006, the Awards are organized by Ringier Trade Media’s Industry Sourcing, a leading B2B industrial information provider, and are held annually to give recognition to those who have made the most significant contributions to innovation in food & beverage, packaging, plastics, metalworking, personal care, industrial laser and other industries.

Information was gathered through cultural assessments and employee surveys – after which the data were compared to the other applicant companies, ultimately determining the top workplaces.

Products typically made from high-performance materials such as silicone or other thermosets can now reap the benefits of heat and chemical resistance with ambient temperature curing.

Composition Large furnaces are used to melt silica sand, limestone, and various other minerals to liquid form.

We harness the collective strength of more than 9,000 employees worldwide to collaborate and build on each other's ideas. 

Meets requirements for heat stability, light-fastness, weatherability, toxicity and other factors

They are enhanced by the addition of heat or light stabilizers, color pigments, flame retardants, blowing agents, and other additives required for the intended product.

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic

Barrier technologies that preserve the shelf-life and quality of food, beverages, medicine and other perishable goods through high-performance materials that require less plastic