| 2005 PLGA Global Print Quality Awards |
Non PSA Labels/Wraps
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper-Top Coated
COMPANY:
Multi-Color Corporation
ENTRY:
Leinenkugel’s Big Butt Dopplebock
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Seven colors surface printed on metallized paper, while deceptively simple looking, proved to be demanding because of the subtlety of the colors, fine lines and tight registration required.
The judges commented that this was a big name for a small label. Considering the embossed surface of the metallized paper, the halftone areas are well produced and the subtleness of the bands in the background look good. There is a very nice fade on the large white letters and the letters are clean and crisp. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film Surface Printed
COMPANY:
Multi-Color Corporation
ENTRY:
Miller Lite Pilsner Beer
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Eight colors + varnish + 2 special coatings surface printed on metallized Polypropylene film. This is a bright label, well-produced making full use of the metallized substrate. Transparent inks and subtle color gradients add, “pop” to the blue. The solids and halftones are well printed and the reversed out type sharp and clear. The small white script type below the logo is also good and required special care to print effectively. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film Reverse Printed
COMPANY:
Diversapack
ENTRY:
Aquafina
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Six colors on oriented polypropylene that features two color registered drop shadows around the type with only .004” trap. This is a well-produced label that reflects the product within. The blue background is nice and even and exemplifies the quality of this national brand. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
In Mold Label-Film
COMPANY:
Multi-Color Corporation
ENTRY:
Arizona No Carb Blueberry Green Tea
JUDGE'S
COMMENTS:
Seven colors + varnish printed on clear film. A special challenge was presented in order to insure good opacity while still maintaining the subtle color gradients in the berries. Fade resistant inks were used to maintain vibrancy of the colors in sunny retail locations. The judges commented that it is a nice neat label with clean clear halftones giving the label a nice lift. All of the colors look natural and the opacity is outstanding. An outstanding label. |
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HONORABLE MENTION
CATEGORY:
Heat Transfer Label
COMPANY:
Smurfit-Stone
DI-NA-CAL Label Group
ENTRY:
Oceanic Sea Salt Mix
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Eight colors + 2 lacquers printed on Di-Na-Cal Gloss Finish release coated stock. Considered an interesting label combining the blue of the sea with a rich silver punctuated by several colorful fishes. The halftones are nice and open as is the reversed type, both aspects needed for this application. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Heat Transfer Label
COMPANY:
Smurfit-Stone DI-NA-CAL Label Group
ENTRY:
Clorox Scoop Away Cat Litter
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Seven colors + 2 lacquers printed on Di-Na-Cal Gloss Finish release coated stock. The judges commented that this label certainly is attention grabbing and an attractive label for cat lovers capturing the natural pose and coloring of a cat at ease. The label is nicely produced with good registration; well-printed halftones and the combination of give this label good shelf appeal. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Glue Applied Label
COMPANY:
Inland Label and Marketing Services LLC
ENTRY:
Henry Weinhard’s Blue Boar
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Eight colors + aqueous topcoat, all water based printed on metallized paper stock. Recognized as an outstanding label with an interesting pattern in the green grass that adds depth. The label is clear and clean and the boars head “Sparkles.” |
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Coupons, Premiums, Booklets
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper
COMPANY:
Scientific Games International
ENTRY:
Top Prize 250,000
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
A 14-color job printed on 10pt board, coated one side using both solvent and water based systems as well as EB/UV cured coatings. This instant ticket/prepaid phone card is a secure product that allows the customer to get satisfaction by playing the game or using the minutes. The judges commented that it was an interesting, well-produced product. Only the gravure printing process and technology is capable of producing this product in a single pass with multiple levels and layers of security. The type is clean and clear, opacity is outstanding where needed and overall a good finished product. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film
COMPANY:
American Packaging Corp
ENTRY:
Dial Rewards
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
Seven colors printed on oriented polypropylene film. This job represents a clean looking sample combining pleasing subtle colors with a touch of gold. A nicely produced product with nice flower illustrations, halftones and small type which is sharp and very legible. The judges commented that there were lots of opportunities for misregister but “they have held it well.” |
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