Wellman Packaging CEO Craig Wellman was given the industry's Packaging Professional of the Year Award for his achievements and contribution.
The judges looked for an individual who has demonstrated vision and leadership, shows innovation, and is not afraid to take risks. The person must have contributed to the packaging and processing industry over at least 25 years.
In 2001, Wellman Packaging decided to concentrate on moulding packaging products, so the manufacturing facility was moved to Ingleburn and Wellman promoted to CEO.
The company changed its name to Wellman Packaging and has grown significantly under his leadership and foresight of the packaging business.
Not only has capacity grown enormously, but they have gone into moulding and supplying the market with PET injection moulded preforms as well as thin-walled packaging.
Wellman has demonstrated innovative packaging leadership in plastics technology and injection moulded components over 20 years.
Involved in the family business since the age of six, he has led his company to become a Tier 1 supplier of rigid packaging solutions for FMCG in food, pharmaceutical, homecare, personal care and beverage.
