In September 5, within the framework of the exhibition "INPRODMASH & UPAKOVKA’ 2002" were held the rewarding of winners of the third all Ukrainian competition of packing equipment "PACKMASH’ 2002" organized by "ACCO INTERNATIONAL" and under information support of BRUTTO magazine.

Packing machinery building in Ukraine has prompt development and is in great demand; each trade mark has its advantages and disadvantages. The competition defined best samples of packing equipment in Ukraine for the present time.

There were represented 59 items of equipment, which were apprised in 6 nominations according to the following criteria:
- originality of fulfilled technology packing process;
- technical and technological innovations;
- level of module system usage;
- level of safety in equipment work;
- design of constructions;
- experience it the Ukrainian market.

Jury of the competition were represented by specialists of Ukrainian State University of food technologies, independent experts of Company "Armakord" (Italy), "Omag" (Italy), and specialists of BRUTTO magazine.

In future Ukrainian producers have much to work. Meeting the requirements of time, equipment is improved with productivity increase, better design and other technical parameters, but today we have good base for good start and for consumer satisfaction.

On the behalf of Organizing Committee we would like to thank all participants of the competition.
We sincerely hope for our further fruitful cooperation in 2003!