The entries represent game-changing packaging print production processes that embody the transformation of flexo.
Lorytex, Uruguay (Graphic Design, Workflow Efficiency and Sustainability) – Gold
Lorytex’s expanded color gamut (ECG) solution delivered a 30% reduction in production time, reduced ink inventory and exceptional visual impact - all achieved on their client’s older, gearless printing press.
Pentaflex Films LLP, India (Process Conversion and Sustainability) - Silver
Salt is traditionally packaged in a PET+PE structure for ease of printability and quality of gravure printing on PET. The entry met the client’s request for a sustainable solution by converting the job to a 100%-recyclable PE+PE flexo printed structure with no compromise in shelf appeal.
Reproflex 3 & Roberts Mart, UK (Process Conversion, Workflow Efficiency and Sustainability) - Gold
The quality and consistency flexo produced persuaded the client — a global brand — to switch from gravure to flexo, with prepress provided by Reproflex 3 using SpectRM/ Project Blue process.
Z Due, Italy (Process Conversion, Workflow Efficiency and Sustainability) – Gold
No less than eight of Z Due’s submissions were selected by the judges, a number that amply demonstrates the company’s enormous success in converting corrugated offset work to flexo.
The awards judging panel
L-R - Ken McGuire: Research Fellow, Procter & Gamble, Sebastian Longo: President and Managing Director of Fotograbados Longo S.A, Jean-Paul Duquet: Director Sustainability, Flexible Packaging Europe, Pier Luigi Sassanelli: Empowerims Consulting, Lead judge, Roslyn Russell: Product Manager, Kimberly-Clark, Christopher Horton: Senior Vice-President (Retired), SGS International, Philippe Roulet: Former Head of Packaging Materials and Training, and Leader of the Worldwide Flexible Packaging Network, Nestlé
Winners showcase innovation in graphic design, conversion from other printing processes, print production workflow improvement and commitment to sustainability.