GPI Design Competition Winner Lands Internship at Diageo
Nathan Sahr, a member of the winning team from GPI’s 2008 Packaging Design Competition, has landed an internship this winter and spring at Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business. Nathan, who will graduate with a bachelor’s degree from MSU’s School of Packaging this December, says in addition to his studies, his knowledge from GPI’s guest lectures on glass container production and marketability, and his experience at O-I’s Glass University helped him secure this prestigious internship.
“I really enjoyed working with glass for the GPI design competition because of its premium look and high quality,” said Nathan. “From GPI, O-I, and my Michigan State classes, I basically decided I wanted to work in the beverage industry and Diageo was definitely at the top of my list for places I’d want to work.”
“Through GPI’s lectures, we’re able to provide students with key information on many aspects of glass packaging with the hope that they will take the information and apply it in the real world,” says Rick Bayer, GPI’s Academic Subcommittee Chair. “So, we’re very happy to see that Nathan has used his experiences with glass to help him obtain his internship at Diageo.” More on GPI’s education program
At Diageo, Nathan is currently working on concepts for a couple of new products, and also working to facilitate plant operations. He hopes to be able to design packaging with the company in the near future. See Nathan’s winning design from the 2008 competition
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
