2008 PLGA Global Print Quality Awards
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 9 stations used to print front and back print as well as 3 different varnishes, matt; gloss and optical brightener on SBS board uing inks and coatings from the Flint Group, engravings by SGS and printed on a Bobst press. The judges commented that this was a very nice sample, nice blue/black contrast, fine type that is crisp and clean and good halftones. In addition the subtle embossing and varying varnish finishes enhance the package. |
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Flexible Packaging |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Foil/Film Lamination COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Westin, Ontario Canada ENTRY: Heinz 57 Promotion Hard to Hold Liquid Pouch |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 4 Process colors plus special purple and yellow printed on a four-ply foil/film lamination using Wykoff inks on a Cerutti press. This package represents high-end graphics at their best. In your face yellow background contrasts with the blue/black type which is nice and sharp and legible. The heavy-handed grip on the blue flash band adds distinction. |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Pouches COMPANY: CLP Packaging Solutions, Inc. Israel ENTRY: Royco Cheese Sauce Pouch |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 8 Colors reverse printed on a four ply lamination consisting of PET-12/HB PET-12/Bonyl-15/PP White 100 films using Segwerk ink for retort on a Cerutti press. The judges stated that the cheese sauce looks as if it is pouring from the pouch. Both the small black type and the reversed out type look good. The small illustration has kept it together very well and the shaped pouch construction compliments the rich printing for an eye-catching package. |
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Sleeves/Tubes |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Heat Shrinkable More Than 13% COMPANY: Sleever International Ontario, Canada ENTRY: Suze Mirror Solution |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 10 Colors printed on a Sleever Integrated Solution substrate with special properties developed by Sleever International. This sleeve represents a very dynamic entry, full of life, set off by the mirror like offset of the main title. The black type is nice and clear and the job looks to be in perfect register. |
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Non PSA Labels/Wraps |
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WINNER CATEGORY: In Mold Label - Film COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Westin, Ontario, Canada ENTRY: Danone Silhouette Yogurt Transparent Cup |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 6 Colors surface printed plus lacquer and wax printed on OPS on a Cerutti press. The ink system required a non-Acetate ink and new graphics were incorporated into an innovative see-through label. The flowing type is legible; the Danone logos are in-register and look quite good. The judges commented that with the many images, this entry was not easy to print. |
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Innovations |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Process COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Montreal, Canada ENTRY: Benson & Hedges Super Slims |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 8 Colors consisting of four process colors, three spot colors and varnish printed on SBS board using Flint Inks and Engravings by SGS on a Bobst press. This is a nice clean sample with crisp clean type. Very clear in all colors and the use of Silver enhances the result. The reversed out type is quite good and special notice was made of the print to emboss register, and further commented that it was unusual to see such a fine emboss, so deep and still not break the surface of the board. Overall a nice result. |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Converting COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Montreal, Canada ENTRY: Export A, By JIT MacDonald |
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 9 Colors and varnish printed on SBS board using Flint Ink on a Bobst press. The use of CMYK for all of the health warnings, hot foil stamping custom color line printing and embossing make this a challenging package. All three samples looked good, especially the Export in an embossed and mirror finish. Both standard type and reversed type were good. The halftones were nice and the tight register between the printing, embossing and hot foil stamping noteworthy. |
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WINNER CATEGORY: Special Effects/ Novelty COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Montreal, Canada ENTRY: Wrigley Freedent Tabs |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 6 Colors printed on SBS Board using Flint Ink on a Bobst press. The use of different engraving specifications and special Silver ink was critical in achieving the look of a metalized box, but still keep a soft vignette in the copy and not have to use metalized board. The planning and care in production by the printer made for a clean looking result. The small type is very well produced, the halftones and vignettes good and overall a nice package. |
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Technical Achievement
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WINNER CATEGORY: Specialty Coatings COMPANY: Alcan Packaging Montreal, Canada ENTRY: Marlboro Wild and Free |
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| JUDGE'S COMMENTS: 8 Colors printed on SBS board using Flint Inks, Flint and Sun Chemical lacquers on a Bobst press. Use of CMYK process artwork combined with three different types of lacquer (Matt, Gloss & Sand) gave the box a totally different feel without using embossing. The judges commented that this was a dramatic looking sample with severe black, red and blue contrast. The reversed out type is good and the use of the textured lacquer was indeed unique. |
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