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| 2006 PLGA Global U.S. Print Quality Awards |
Cartons
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paperboard - Top Coated
COMPANY:
ALCAN Packaging - Atlanta
ENTRY:
Kent Mild
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
6-8 Colors printed on 12 point CIS board. The product was previously printed digitally in order to meet the customer’s production time line and features fine Conji type. This series of bright well produced cartons blues combined with silver give a dramatic effect. The Japanese characters are easily legible even in silver and the overall values are good. The die cutting is crisp and clean – a well produced carton. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paperboard - Laminated
COMPANY:
Smurfit-Stone
Container Corporation
ENTRY:
Gain Joyful Expressions
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
6 Colors printed on .028” CRB with inline electron beam film lamination. This product features outstanding graphics with a unique film lamination process for visual effect and moisture barrier. The judges further commented that the colors are brilliant and the solids very good. The die cutting is clean and the black type is well produced and clear. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Special Structure - Printed
COMPANY:
Smurfit-Stone
Container Corporation
ENTRY:
Seagram’s Smooth
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
A series of four pack wine cooler carriers printed with 7 colors plus UV varnish printed on .019” thick carrier craft manufactured from 100% recycled fiber stock.
The use of silver/grey to contrast with the greens of the background works well. All of the reversed and normal type is legible and the red Seagram’s logo stands out. A nice carton with die cutting of a reasonably complex shape.
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film/Film Lamination - Process
COMPANY:
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
ENTRY:
M&M Holiday Message
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
9 Colors consisting of 3 process and 6 line colors form this unique structure. It is comprised of OPP/ink/metallic ink/adhesive/clear LLDPE. The use of special metallic inks eliminates the need for demetallization in specific areas, providing a more environmentally sound package. The judges commented that the print quality and registration were good. The silver is especially well done, the solids are nice and the black type is easily legible. A very nice package. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Film/Film Lamination - Line
COMPANY:
Nordenia USA, Inc.
ENTRY:
Oberto
Teriyaki Beef Jerky
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
8 Colors reverse printed on 50 gauge Saran coated Polyester and laminated with solvent free adhesive. The design was produced with one overall white color and seven spot colors to achieve the desired results. This is a nice sample with vivid reds, yellows and greens making use of the line colors. There are several different screen percentages in the orange and Oberto red spot colors to achieve these results. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Paper/Film Lamination
COMPANY:
Sonoco Flexible Packaging
ENTRY:
M&M Star Wars
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
8 Colors, 4 process and 4 line printed on a laminated substrate. The laminated substrate structure consists of Lacquer/PET/adhesive/LDPE/Paper and cold seal. A very busy set of samples that provide a promotional tie into Star Wars. The samples all show good ink coverage, and the M&M logo is consistent between all of the samples. The small type is legible and the registration is good. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Foil/Paper Lamination
COMPANY:
Printpack, Inc.
ENTRY:
McCormick
Chicken Taco Seasoning
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
7 Colors printed on Dunkote. The reversed out type is clean and legible. The solid red is good and the gold adds a little class to the package. The main illustration is good with lifelike chicken and salad and the light process areas are commendable. A nice print job on a difficult paper substrate. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Pouches
COMPANY:
Nordenia USA, Inc.
ENTRY:
Fast Fixin’ Sausage Biscuits
JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
6 Colors reverse printed on 48 gauge Polyester and laminated with solvent free adhesive. The company commented that a complex set of multiple color, opposing vignette screens were used to create the background color on this design. The judges commented that this was another example of a pouch with plenty of color and action. The illustration is bright with a good reproduction of the food. The opposing vignettes give a smooth transition from blue to yellow. All of the type is well produced and very clear. A truly outstanding example of gravure printing. |
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WINNER
CATEGORY:
Unsupported Foil
COMPANY:
Alcan Packaging
Parma Center
ENTRY:
Plavix
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JUDGE'S COMMENTS:
8 Color job printed 4 on the front side and 4 on the backside, in-register front to back on 80 gauge unsupported hard aluminum foil. This product used as a sealable blister lidding is a difficult substrate to print on. The solids are very good and uniform and reverse print type is extremely clean and legible. |
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