Minneapolis—A tear tab closure strip AWT Labels & Packaging assisted in both the design and manufacturing has been given a WorldStar Award by the World Packaging Organization. The award was presented to the Fortune 500 company in Milan, Italy in the summer of 2015.

The ergonomically-designed strip provides easy access to med devices stored within a carton by simply pulling away from the packaging. The tab then stays attached to the carton, eliminating a loose piece that needs to find its way to a trash bin. The design is intuitive and user-friendly, an essential duo in any healthcare setting.

The Tear Tab previously won an Ameristar award in 2014 for its innovative and complex structure.

About the WorldStar Award: The WorldStar Competition is hosted by the World Packaging Organization (WPO) and is, “The preeminent international aware in packaging.” WorldStars are awarded to packages which have already won recognition in a national or regional competition and are compared by an expert panel of judges to similar products from around the world. The WorldStar Competition encourages the advancement of packaging design and technology and strives to create a standard of excellence worldwide.

About AWT Labels & Packaging: AWT Labels & Packaging is known for delivering total applied cost solutions to customers with labeling and flexible packaging products. This is accomplished by using a variety of proven techniques and innovative methods. AWT provides the creativity necessary to streamline and add flexibility to any labeling system. Products produced stand up against the toughest of conditions, and AWT’s proven knowledge and experience promotes and protects brands.

For more information about the award, please contact Chip Fuhrmann at 612-706-3705