AWT Attending the 2025 WINExpo Trade Show & Conference
AWT is inviting you to visit us at WINEXPO in Sonoma County, CA, on December 4th, 2025!
TLMI Honors AWT Labels & Packaging with Environmental Award
Minneapolis, MN – AWT Labels & Packaging is delighted to announce the company has received a Calvin Frost Environmental Leadership Award from the Tag & Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI). AWT was recognized with the Trailhead Award for companies building their sustainability program. The award was announced at TLMI’s recent virtual annual association meeting.
The Calvin Frost Environmental Leadership Awards recognize association members that have consistently demonstrated a commitment to environmental practices across a range of areas. In awarding AWT with the Trailhead Award, the committee stated they were ‘impressed with the way the company highlighted their program on downgauging, recycling and landfill avoidance.’ The judges also made note of AWT’s excellent education program for employees and customers, as well as in-house sustainability policies and goals.
“We are very proud and honored to receive this recognition for our sustainability program,” said Michelle Zeller, President at AWT Labels & Packaging. “Our efforts to operate in a sustainable manner, and the many sustainable label and packaging products we have added to our portfolio are testament to our commitment to environmental protection. We will continue to build our program and product offering.”
AWT Launches Innovative PerfectPeel™ Lidding Films Delivering Precision Sealing & Perfect Peeling
AWT is excited to introduce the launch of its PerfectPeel™ lidding films, designed to give you a perfect balance of secure sealing and easy, clean opening. PerfectPeel™ combines cutting-edge materials and intuitive design to deliver clean consistent peels, extended shelf life, improved sustainability, waste reduction, enhanced branding and shelf appeal, and consumer convenience. This offering further reflects AWT’s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability in packaging.
Leadership Update at AWT Labels & Packaging
After four impactful years, Bruce Hanson has stepped down as CEO, and
we are pleased to welcome Rob Huffman as our new CEO, effective immediately.
Rob brings extensive operational leadership experience in the packaging industry, with a strong focus on customer centricity and collaboration. We are confident that his vision and approach will further strengthen our relationship and the work we do together.
