2022 winners
Supreme Award
Sponsored by Whitmar Publications
Findus Jegerblanding by Amerplast
(L-R) Heidi Haipus, repro manager, Amerplast and Lindsey Pearson, managing director, Whitmar Publications.
The judges said: ‘When it came to choosing a Supreme Award winner, this entry stood out because its combination of detail, sharpness, depth and tight control of the ink balance really allowed subtle details to shine through.‘
Labels (process)
Sponsored by Dantex Group
Moor Beer Italia Pils by Kingfisher Labels
(L-R) Adrian Morton on behalf of Kingfisher Labels and Richard Bunney, commercial director, Dantex Group.
The judges said: ‘The winning entry’s soft tones and blends achieved a striking, well executed design.‘
Also nominated:
- Freakshow Chardonnay by MCC North America Wine & Spirits
- Coastal Reserve by The Label Makers
Labels (line and tone)
Sponsored by Focus Label Machinery
Long Fin by MCC Daventry
(L-R) Mark Ballard, sales manager, MCC Daventry and Antony Cotton, technical sales manager, Focus Label Machinery.
The judges said: ‘We were delighted by the complexity disguised as simplicity, and the way delight and intricacy were created with apparent ease.‘
Also nominated:
- Transylvania After Dark by Romprix Exim
- Pure Scot by The Label Makers
Flexible packaging (narrow web)
Sponsored by Cheshire Anilox Technology
Westland Orchid by Berkshire Labels
(L-R) Paul Roscoe, managing director, Berkshire Labels and Paul Morrell, UK sales manager, Cheshire Anilox Technology.
The judges said: ‘The winner of this category was well executed, with vibrant print and highlights.‘
Also nominated:
- Petrova Naturals by Sigma Middle East Labels Industries
Flexible packaging (medium web)
Sponsored by Windmöller & Hölscher
Findus Jegerblanding by Amerplast
(L-R) Heidi Haipus, repro manager, Amerplast and Simon Pollock, regional sales manager, Windmöller & Hölscher.
The judges said: ‘The combination of detail, sharpness, depth and tight control of the ink balance allow subtle details to shine through.‘
Also nominated:
- Chips Barbacoa by Gráficas De Llinars
- Amazon Fondant Icing by Reflex Flexibles Leicester
Flexible packaging (wide web)
Sponsored by Bobst
Fox's Fabulous Triple Chocolate Cookies by Saica Flex Buxton
(L-R) Steve Nicolson, printer, Saica Flex Buxton and Neil Jones, managing director, Bobst.
The judges said: ‘Outstanding colour control maintained the colour integrity and contrast of the winning entry. The result was premium printed packaging to elevate the product.‘
Also nominated:
- Farmwood Chicken Breast T-Rex Bites by Andrew Kohn
- Tesco Fire Pit Teriyaki by FFP Packaging Solutions
UV flexo on paper or board
Sponsored by GEW
ASDA Extra Special Beef Burgers by Reflex Labels Newcastle
(L-R) Ian Bates, group labels lead, Reflex Labels and Jamie Neill, UK and Ireland sales manager, GEW
The judges said: ‘The winning submission showed excellent control of both saturation and highlight control, with colour fidelity producing a high-impact print.‘
Also nominated:
- Dr Bramble’s Curious Concoctions by Reflex Label Plus Keighley
- Daylesford Chicken Sausages by Bizerba Labels UK
Corrugated post-print (A-D flute)
Sponsored by Esko
Masseria Limandi by Sada Group
(L-R) Valentina Sada, head of marketing and communication, Sada Group and Umberto Cantone, sales manager, ZDue and James Mason, business director UK Eire and Nordic, Esko.
The judges said: ‘The quality in this category was amazing, but there was one clear winner, with ground-breaking technology used to achieve highlights not seen in post print!‘
Also nominated:
- Greencroft Bottling Co. – Vina Maipo Saiuvignon Blanc by DS Smith Packaging Livingston
- Hall & Woodhouse The Adventurer’s Sett by VPK Packaging UK & Ireland
Corrugated post-print (E and F flute)
Sponsored by Reproflex 3
Langham's Mixed Selection Box by Smurfit Kappa Markham Vale
(L-R) Glenn Mitchell, technical sales manager, Smurfit Kappa Markham Vale, Craig Handley, supply chain director, Smurfit Kappa Markham Vale and Andrew Hewitson, CEO, Reproflex3.
The judges said: ‘The winning entry demonstrated impressive control across the sheet, with multicolour tone work.‘
Also nominated:
- Bel Colle Vino Rosso d’Italia by Scatolificio TS
- Brilla! Prosecco by Ondulkart
Best use of hybrid printing
Sponsored by Fujifilm
The Kraken Black Spiced Rum by The Label Makers
(L-R) Ben Robinson, sales director, The Label Makers and Will Hearn, graphic communications division, national sales manager UK and Ireland, Fujifilm.
The judges said: ‘The winner here was an excellent, flexo printed label enhanced with tactile varnish and embossing.‘
Also nominated:
- Anakena Nuna Reserva by Reflex Label Plus Keighley
- Forest Wine Barna by Kwality Offset Printers
Process colours only
Sponsored by Lohmann
Givenchy L'interdit by The Encore Group
(L-R) David Cooper, managing director, The Encore Group and Silvia Casellato, senior market manager, Lohmann Tapes EMEA.
The judges said: ‘Another excellent category, but control and reproduction of skin tones resulted in a clear winner.‘
Also nominated:
- Carrefour liquid detergent by Sigma Middle East Labels
- Healthspan Sale 50% off by Heritage Envelopes
Originally printed by another process
Sponsored by Miraclon
Brewdog mixed eight pack by DS Smith Livingston
(L-R) Paul O’Connor, print manager, DS Smith, Kenny Buchannan, shift manager, DS Smith and Will Green, strategic account manager, Miraclon.
The judges said: ‘To produce and achieve a flexo post print match to litho on a difficult substrate is remarkable.‘
Also nominated:
- 250g MAQ washing powder by Golden Era Printers
- 19 Crimes red wine by MCC Daventry
Digital labels and packaging
Sponsored by Xeikon
Give Faith Get Faith by CS Labels
(L-R) Paul Humpage, co-managing director, CS Labels, Adam James, co-managing director, CS Labels and James Thomas, sales manager, Xeikon.
The judges said: ‘The winner demonstrated great use of of digital technology, utilising randomisation in full colour.‘
Also nominated:
- Longitude by MCC North American Wine & Spirits
- Slainte Irish Whiskey by Harkwell Labels
Best use of embellishments
Sponsored by 3M
Kamet Whisky by Kwality Offset Printers
(L-R) Chloe Ward on behalf of Kwality Offset Printers and Alan Kennedy, key account manager, 3M.
The judges said: ‘The multi-layering of elements with exquisite precision delivered a beautiful and desirable finished product that exceeds the sum of its parts.‘
Also nominated:
- Brewdog Gun Powder Gin by Reflex Label Plus Keighley
- Moor Beer Italia Pils by Kingfisher Labels
Environmentally sustainable company of the year
Sponsored by tesa
The Reflex Group
(L to R) Christian Knightly, senior account manager, tesa, Jon Windress, shift manager, Reflex Labels Plus Keighley, Marcin Widawski, production manager, Reflex Labels Plus Barwell, Shaun Hanson, site manager, Reflex Labels Plus Keighley, Sangeet Dhillon, site manager, Reflex Labels Ossett, Ian Bates, group labels lead, Reflex Labels.
The judges said: ‘The judges found it notable difficult to chose a winner in this category, with several outstanding entries being submitted. However, the winning company’s efforts over the last 12 months have clearly demonstrated a compelling sustainability roadmap for the future, alongside its proven track record of delivery. The judges felt that the company had reviewed every aspect of their process and had gone above and beyond the expected norms to deliver sustainable improvement.’
Also nominated:
- Desmedt Labels
- VPK Packaging UK & Ireland
Best newcomer
Sponsored by MPS
Moor Beer Italia Pils by Kingfisher Labels
(L-R) Adrian Morton, on behalf of Kingfisher Labels, and Nick Tyrer, sales
director, MPS.
The judges said: ‘It was good to see the excellent standard from the newcomers to the awards this year and the winner’s very high standards show that the industry is in very good hands and continues to expand what is achievable.‘
Also nominated:
- Daylesford Chicken Sausages by Bizerba Labels UK
- Healthspan Sale – 50% off by Heritage Envelopes
Best use of ECG
Sponsored by XSYS
Quality Street Spring by Interflex Group Sunderland
(L-R) Jonathan Watson, print manager, Interflex Group Sunderland, and Paul Campbell, sales director, Northern Europe and EMEA, XSYS.
The judges said: ‘The winner’s excellent use of ECG provided superb depth of colours.‘
Also nominated:
- Aqua d’Or Minions by RKW Finland
- Zoeagas Fikastund by OptiPak
Promotional print
Sponsored by Heidelberg
Amberley Embellishment Showcase by Amberley Labels
(L-R) David Richards, managing director, Amberley Labels, and Kearon Scarrot, gallus sales specialist – United Kingdom and Ireland, Heidelberg.
The judges said: ‘The winning entry demonstrated quality print and materials which really showcases the portfolio of the labels.‘
Also nominated:
- Kingfisher by Chespa
- Wine Monkey Brewing by MCC North America Wine and Spirits
Innovation
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Nexus One UV LED curing systems by Phoseon Technology
(L-R) Alan Mills, regional sales manager, Phoseon Technology and Paul Philbrick, managing director, Close Brothers Asset Finance.
The judges said: ‘This company looked at the limitations of the existing market and developed a future proof system.‘
Also nominated:
- Duploflex Grip – solvent free plate mounting tapes by Lohmann
- CrystalCleanConnect by Asahi Kasei
- AquaPak-R – bio-renewable inks by Sun Chemical