| 2004 PLGA Global Print Quality Awards |
| Non PSA Labels/Wraps |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper-Top Coated
COMPANY:
NorthStar Print Group
ENTRY:
Leinenkugel’sOktoberfest Lager
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Eight colors surface printed on metallized paper. The background with the steins of beer has reproduced well. There is extremely tight register in the Leinenkugel’s logo and the “Lager” nameplate. The color gradation is outstanding. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film Surface Printed
COMPANY:
NorthStar Print Group
ENTRY:
Icehouse Premium Beer
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Six colors + varnish + 2 special coatings surface printed on 3.4 mil metallized film. The judges commented that this is a well-produced label with excellent registration throughout. The type is clear and legible the very fine lines and subtle color gradation combined with the metallic substrate enhance the product. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film Reverse Printed
COMPANY:
Diversapack
ENTRY:
Dasani
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
A 5-color job on OPP that had previously been printed seven-color flexo. This is a well-produced label with good background color. The type is clean and clear and the vignettes are good. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
In Mold Label-Paper
COMPANY:
NorthStar Print Group
ENTRY:
Prestone De-Icer
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Four colors + 2 varnishes printed on 60# C2S paper. The judges commented that it was a busy label with much to look at. The halftones and particular the vignettes are nicely done. There has been a good use of color and the type is clean and easy to read. There were plenty of opportunities for problems to creep in but they were successful in avoiding them. An outstanding label. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
In Mold Label-Film
COMPANY:
NorthStar Print Group
ENTRY:
Tree Top Apple Juice
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Six colors + 1 varnish printed on 4-mil film. This looks a delicate and well-produced label with subtle use of colors. Closer inspection confirmed this impression. The halftones are well executed and the background shade is well printed and adds to the subtlety previously mentioned. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Heat Transfer Label
COMPANY:
Multi-Color Corporation
ENTRY:
Finding Nemo
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Five colors printed on a proprietary heat transfer substrate. The judges commented that this label certainly has attention grabbing, dramatic and contrasting colors. The bold colors and photographic images remarkably duplicate the Disney’s Finding Nemo movie. This label also had plenty of opportunity for problems but none were found. |
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HONORABLE MENTION
CATEGORY:
Heat Transfer Label
COMPANY:
DI-NA-CAL
ENTRY:
HavolineTerminator 3 Motor Oil
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Six colors + 2 lacquers printed on Di-Na-Cal satin finish release coated stock. The label was well produced and transferred well. The contrasting use of black and red gives this label depth. The detail in the car is good and the type areas clear and legible. A good result for transfer printing. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper Label-Glue Applied
COMPANY:
Inland Printing Company
ENTRY:
Molson Export Ale
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Five-color + top coat, all water based printed on Promo K334 Holoprism holographic stock. This job was comprised of four combo printed and collated label sets for a 100th anniversary promotion. The judges commented on the very good register, outstanding clean and crisp type and good colors, especially gold, on a substrate that was new to the printer for a water based application. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper
COMPANY:
American Packaging Corp.
ENTRY:
Pringles Lord of the Rings
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
A 6-color job that involved random ink jet numbering in register with the print and with thermochromatic ink applied over the numbers. The judges commented that it was an interesting, well-produced label. The halftone illustrations are atmospheric and look good. The type is profuse but well printed and legible. There was a lot of opportunity for misregister but was handled well. A good result. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film
COMPANY:
Sonoco, Manitoba
ENTRY:
Celebration 2004
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Seven color job printed on 48 Gauge Polyester. This job represents excellent ink coverage on a difficult substrate. Register control is very good and the overall results outstanding. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Combination Substrates
COMPANY:
Scientific Games International
ENTRY:
Lord of the Rings
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Fourteen stations were used in the production of this entry on 10 point coated stock. Multiple layers of in-register security coatings protect the ticket from alteration or modification. This job represents all that only gravure is capable of producing. Extremely tight register, good process colors, UV coating and overprint inks truly make this a unique product and deserving of this award. |
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