LasX and P&G R&D Win Best in Class at 2026 PAC Global Awards
From left to right: Brent Heist, Director, Fabric & Home Care Packaging, P&G; Joe Lester, Director, Corporate Function Packaging, P&G; Tom Weigman, Vice President of Technology, LasX
ST PAUL, Minnesota, February 20, 2026 | Tracey Long, P&G & Nick Hancock, LasX
LasX and Procter and Gamble’s Research & Development team continue to see their partnership flourish as they were honored to receive this year’s Best in Class/Show designation at the PAC Global Awards. Held in Yorkville, Toronto, at the Futures Edge Summit, this premier gathering highlighted emerging brands dedicated to transforming packaging through innovation and sustainability.
LasX and P&G R&D won the Package Innovation Design – Labels category with LAZR MARK/LaserSharp® Marking, a proprietary, high-performance laser-marking and package-decoration technology. The solution supports high-throughput production while reducing the environmental impact by eliminating the need for traditional labels and adhesives.
LAZRMark/LaserSharp® Marking significantly improves labeling performance by replacing conventional labels (commonly attached to the package with adhesive) with graphics directly on the packaging, delivering high-quality results at significant cost savings and increased agile production. This approach allows packaging to be made from a single material, making recycling easier and preventing contaminants from entering the recycling stream.
“We’re honored to be recognized amongst key packaging industry stakeholders,” said Tom Weigman, VP of Technology at LasX Industries. “Our LaserSharp® Marking technology enables new applications for consumer goods and demonstrates the future of packaging. We’re grateful for our collaboration with P&G in the pursuit of more efficient, sustainable solutions.”
This recognition by PAC Global reaffirms the value of cross-functional partnerships for disrupting conventional product development methods. The integration of the new laser-marking technology into P&G products will transform packaging and advance their goal of driving fundamental breakthroughs to solve consumer problems.
“It’s so exciting to see the potential of this technology celebrated,” said Joseph Lester, Principal Engineer at P&G R&D. “Thank you to PAC Global for this recognition—it’s inspiring to see the product in market, and we’re eager for the impact this innovation may have on quality, sustainable packaging, and overall waste reduction.”
LaserSharp Marking® has quickly become a highly recognized and decorated technology platform that delivers transformative packaging solutions. To learn more about LaserSharp® Marking, click here or contact sales@lasx.com.