tna's food packaging solution wins gold at the Good Design Awards 2026

The tna robag Quantum has been recognised with the prestigious Good Design Award Gold, making history as it is said to be the first vertical form fill seal (VFFS) packaging solution to receive this honour.

The award was won in the Product Design: Commercial and Industrial category, with the awards’ jury commending the solution for its “meaningful shift in high-speed packaging machinery, moving from manual, operator-dependent systems toward fully automated, outcome-led operation”.

“The self-configuring set-up and throughput of up to 300 bags per minute demonstrate genuine ambition to elevate industrial equipment beyond conventional engineering practice,” the jury said.

The solution excelled across the award’s three core evaluation criteria: design, innovation and impact.

The jury recognised the focus on simplifying operation through automation while maintaining high performance, delivering meaningful improvements in usability and efficiency. Particular note was made of the operator-proof interface, which is designed to enhance safety, increase production and reduce waste.

"The design team is congratulated on this significant platform evolution that addresses current manufacturing challenges with clarity and purpose,” the jury said.

Darren Alchin, Product Development Manager – Packaging at TNA and engineering lead for the project, said: “Every generation of the tna robag has continually redefined what’s next in food packaging, and the Quantum is the next evolution of that legacy.

“This is a proud milestone for our entire team and recognition of the innovation, expertise and passion that brought it to life,” Alchin said.

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