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    IMDA recognizes best in IML/IMD/IME

    The In-Mold Decorating Association honors the best in in-mold design and technical achievement, including entries submitted to new categories.

    IMDA recognizes best in IML/IMD/IME
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    07.21.21
    The 2021 In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) Awards Competition recognized outstanding in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME) submissions that were produced in 2020 or slated for release in 2021. Entries received from around the world showcased the best in in-mold design and technical achievement, and this year’s competition featured new categories to recognize innovations related to sustainability and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    The following entrants were recognized in the 2021 IMDA Awards Competition for overall design and complexity; integration of the in-mold element into the part or package; functionality; and innovation in the use of materials and processes. Manufacturing difficulty and complexity of the part, label, design or mold also were considered.

    The 2021 IMDA Awards Competition would not have been possible without the support of its sponsors: Innovia, InkWorks Printing LLC, KURZ, StackTeck and YUPO Corporation America.

    View all of the winners in the L&NW Slideshow.

    Best IMD - Consumer Goods / Durable Product

    Winner: User Interface
    Submitted By: Eimo Technologies, Inc.
    Brand Owner: GE Appliance
    Molder: Eimo Technologies, Inc.
    Label Supplier: Nissha


    This entry impressed the competition judges with the number of decorative and functional elements contained within one part. The customer required a premium look for the product, which required incorporating all of the cosmetic needs (chrome, high gloss, hard coat and hidden-until-lit LED areas) in a single IMD film. Without IMD, those individual operations would have had too high of a cost to satisfy the program budget. The high-gloss look with UV hard coat and custom-designed artwork make this a commercially successful product. With this part’s geometry, early supplier involvement was required to ensure no sink marks and knit lines.

    Honorable Mention: FORD F-150 City Map (XLT Sport Series door applique)

    Submitted By: KURZ
    Brand Owner: Ford Motor Company
    Molder: CS Manufacturing; Faurecia
    Label Supplier: KURZ


    The pattern design on this door applique is a mechanically brushed metalized foil overprinted with a roadmap graphic of the Detroit downtown area. KURZ UV-curing screen inks helped preserve the appearance and haptic touch of the roadmap line density during forming, and cooperation with CS Manufacturing allowed graphic positioning of the image with an inline forming technique. The part surface geometry dictated an insert film approach with low-cost inline thermoforming to achieve part pricing expectations. Complex part geometries with deep drafts and radii was a challenge to overcome to avoid stretching of the image.

    Best IML Package - Blow Mold

    Winner: Miracle-Gro Performance Organics All Purpose Plant Nutrition Granules, 2.5 lb
    Submitted By: YUPO Corporation America
    Brand Owner: The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
    Molder: Silgan
    Label Supplier: CCL


    The judges appreciated the shelf impact provided by the striking color choices and size of label with 100% ink coverage. The product was a new entrant in this retail space, requiring a strong structural design, a bold color palette and durable IML labeling so it would be visually stunning and durable on the shelf. IML ensured the entire package is waterproof for outdoor storage and display, but consumer safety also was a factor – the contents are potentially harmful, so it was critical to use a label that would not come off. IML was particularly suited to this product as the bottle gets dusty when it is filled, making it difficult to label after molding. The large label required the design of special tooling since the label size can be challenging in a continuous extrusion blow molding project.

    Best IML Package - Large Container

    Winner: Storm Shield exterior paint
    Submitted By: MCC Verstraete
    Brand Owner: German Lebanese Co. for Industry (GLC)
    Molder: German Lebanese Co. for Industry (GLC)
    Label Supplier: MCC Verstraete


    GLC CEO Anwer El Hout explained, “To market our high-end Storm Shield range, we needed packaging that represents the quality and durability of the paint inside. IML was the obvious choice for creating an innovative and exclusive design, and metallic IML provides unique and eye-catching options.” IML also comes with multiple advantages to the brand owner: It’s flexible, allowing label redesigns to be done quickly; one-step production bypasses any need to manufacture pails and labels separately; and the results are difficult to copy – a factor that’s paramount in the paint world due to the proliferation of counterfeiting. The labels used Metallic IML foil and Matt + Spot HighGloss, allowing a unique color scope and a gradient that can be difficult to achieve.

    Best IML Package - Small Container

    Winner: Girasol
    Submitted By: IML Solutions
    Brand Owner: La Fabril
    Molder: La Fabril
    Label Supplier: Creaprint


    The package replaces a thermoformed previous version (plastic, sleeve and carton). The new design eliminates an aluminum foil tamper-evident seal by using an optimized tight closure system. The intention of having a thin-wall, mono-material package with a more efficient and versatile production process was obtained, with a superior look and feel. IML provided a significant weight reduction without compromising functionality. It now is the top seller of the category.

    Best In-Mold Label – Aesthetics

    Winner: Rama
    Submitted By: MCC Verstraete
    Brand Owner: Siqalo Foods (Pty) Ltd
    Molder: Marcom Plastics
    Label Supplier: MCC Verstraete


    The judges appreciated the shelf appeal of the metallic coloring and the clever label design in this package. The project was initiated to align the Rama Original tubs to the market benchmark – using Metallic IML to achieve the shiny, copper bronze brick and consolidating the branding in a way that is consistent for the consumer. Metallic labels can be difficult in IML applications where static electricity holds the label in place during molding. Because full metallic labels are conductive, they dissipate static charging and this creates instability during injection of the polypropylene, causing label misalignment and product defects. For this product, the design parameters were amended to ensure that the foiled area did not exceed a specified limit.

    Best In-Mold Label – Technical

    Winner: Cremiger Joghurt
    Submitted By: Korsini
    Brand Owner: Milchwerke Schwaben eG
    Molder: Berry Superfos Besancon
    Label Supplier: Korsini


    This is a smart label, and the IMDA Awards judges lost no time in pulling out their cell phones to test the product claims. A code was embedded in the design in a way that the eye cannot detect. This printed code allows the consumer to interact with the product and link to a URL via a mobile app. The feature allows the consumer to check the origins of the product and also allows retail markets to reduce time at the cash register with easy and fast sorting. Embedding the code in the design prior to label printing is a challenge since the code must not be corrupted during label application.

    Honorable Mention: Gemlik Yildizi

    Submitted By: Korsini
    Brand Owner: Efe Ege Zeytincilik Ltd Sti
    Molder: Teknopak A.S.
    Label Supplier: Korsini


    This food packaging container has an oxygen barrier label, giving the product the advantage of long shelf life. With its clear vision line properties, the molder can check the label fitting of the product with cameras during the molding process and adjust the production process as necessary. The slight overlap of the oxygen barrier film is vital – any gap negates the oxygen barrier properties intended by the package designer. And, the competition judges appreciated the use of a clear label for a product that typically is packaged in solid metal cans.

    Best Use of In-Mold for a Prototype Product or In-House Promo

    Winner: Deep Waves – BIOFENSE
    Submitted By: KURZ
    Brand Owner: KURZ
    Molder: KURZ
    Label Supplier: KURZ


    High-resolution printing with a specialized vacuum metallization process provides a gloss appearance that is formable and suited for any in-mold application, including those with complex part geometries, deep drafts and radii. The metallization used is non-conductive to prevent any interference with IME applications. This part was designed to illustrate KURZ’s BIOFENSE technology, which aids in the fight against compromised surfaces by reducing and/or eliminating organisms and bacteria. The new technology wards off bacteria for the life of the product and withstands the harshest of cleaning and hygiene requirements.

    Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes

    Winner: Van Wijhe
    Submitted By: MCC Verstraete
    Brand Owner: Koninklijke Van Wljhe Verf
    Molder: Dijkstra Plastics
    Label Supplier: MCC Verstraete


    Koninklijke Van Wijhe Verf, Dijkstra Plastics, Veolia Polymers and MCC Verstraete joined forces to introduce a paint pail made from 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials and finished with IML labels. Veolia Polymers processes plastics used and recycled by consumers into granules, which are then used in the production of PCR pails. During recycling, the different colors of plastic that are processed mean that it is not possible to produce a white pail using PCR. Wijzonal’s white wall paint typically came in a white pail – a tradition in the paint world – so IML decorative technology was used to mimic that look on a charcoal gray pail. Using an IML label on this PCR paint pail also increased its sustainable footprint by producing a monomaterial product which is 100% recyclable.

    Best Use in In-Mold Electronics

    Distinguished Achievement: Kinomec Functional Inks
    Submitted By: NAMICS Corporation


    NAMICS Kinomec functional inks offer depth of draw and electrical conductivity for IME applications. The market needs to integrate printable, conductive inks with IMD to create moldable parts with electrical functionality. These functional materials need to withstand thermoforming processes with deep draw and injection molding without losing functionality (electrical conductivity). In recognizing the achievements of the Kinomec inks, the judges acknowledged the importance of continued research and development in this space.

    Innovative Use Related to COVID-19

    Distinguished Achievement: Deep Waves – BIOFENSE
    Submitted By: KURZ
    Brand Owner: KURZ
    Molder: KURZ
    Label Supplier: KURZ


    High-resolution printing with a specialized vacuum metallization process provides a gloss appearance that is formable and suited for any in-mold application, including those with complex part geometries, deep drafts and radii. The metallization used is non-conductive to prevent any interference with IME applications. This part was designed to illustrate KURZ’s BIOFENSE technology, which aids in the fight against compromised surfaces by reducing and/or eliminating organisms and bacteria. The new technology wards off bacteria for the life of the product and withstands the harshest of cleaning and hygiene requirements.

    Judges’ Choice Award

    Distinguished Achievement for Multi-Functionality: Frylite
    Submitted By: MCC Verstraete
    Brand Owner: Frylite
    Molder: Dijkstra Plastics
    Label Supplier: MCC Verstraete


    The judges were impressed with the cleverness and multifunctionality of this container design and chose to recognize Frylite with the Judges’ Choice Award. Clients return used oil in the buckets, allowing Frylite to clean, refill and send out the same bucket up to five times. However, the company noticed buckets disappearing, an issue put down to the ease with which the previous labels peeled off. With Reverse IML labeling, the printing is placed between the IML packaging and a thin polypropylene film, securing the print, protecting it during transport and handling, and allowing it to withstand high-pressure cleaning, heat and chemicals. Now Frylite can wash and reuse the buckets without fading of the three-color image – and ensure the buckets filled with used oil are returned for recycling and reuse.


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