2023 Finalists
Excellence with inkjet
Sponsored by Domino
Company: All4Labels UK
Entry: GX 5w/30
Customer: Granville Oil & Chemicals
Press: Domino N610i
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Omega
Substrate(s): White PP
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks
Company: The Label Makers
Entry: Kids Stuff Baby Range
Customer: Hothouse Beauty
Press: Durst Tau RSC
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): Clear PP
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks
Company: Reel Appeal
Entry: Njord Chemistry
Customer: Advanced Liquid Chemistry
Press: Domino N610i
Finishing and converting: Rhyguan semi-rotary finishing line
Substrate(s): Gloss white PP
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks
Company: Limpet Labels
Entry: Pumpkin Spice Detailing Spray
Customer: AutoBrite Direct
Press: Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson PP Top White S4700 – BG40WH FSC
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks, Paragon UV flexo Aura rough touch lacquer
Excellence with toner
Sponsored by Xeikon
Company: Label Apeel
Entry: Adrift
Customer: Pentire Drinks
Press: HP Indigo WS6800
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Company: The Label Makers
Entry: Speyside Whisky Easter Edition
Customer: Douglas Laing & Co
Press: Xeikon CX3
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac MultiPrint WSA RP30
Consumable(s): Kurz hot foil 420, UV flexo matte varnish
Company: NSD Labels
Entry: Shipyard Gin
Customer: Shipyard Gin
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson Sable Blanc and clear PP
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Company: Amberley Labels
Entry: 750ml Gusbourne 2022 English Rosé
Customer: Gusbourne Estate
Press: HP Indigo WS6600
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): 50-micron clear gloss PP, Herma PET liner
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, Foilco 6375MTA Metallic Copper hot foil
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Excellence with hybrid printing
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Company: Label Apeel
Entry: Royal Ocean Racing Club
Customer: Salcombe Distillery
Press: HP Indigo WS6800, MPS F330
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Cotone Extra White
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, sealing varnish, HMRC UV varnish, hot foil, high-build screen ink
Company: Herzog Etiketten
Entry: Wild Sauerkirsch
Customer: Wild
Press: Mark Andy Digital Pro 3
Finishing and converting: Cartes converting line, including flatbed screen printing and flatbed embossing
Substrate(s): Wine labelstock
Consumable(s): CMYK dry toner, flexo spot varnish, silver hot foil
Company: Reflex Label Plus
Entry: Bemuse – Wild Raspberry Rosé
Customer: Bemuse
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson Rustique Creme
Consumable(s): Kurz rose hot foil, spot varnish, matte varnish
Company: Label-form
Entry: Constantinople EDP 100ml box and bottle labels
Customer: Antonio Puig
Press: Durst Tau 330, Rolt three-colour flatbed UV screen printing press
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Lite
Substrate(s): Bright gold PP, matte gold paper, matte clear laminate
Consumable(s): Sun Chemical UV inkjet inks, Fujifilm screen ink, Pulse Roll Label Products UV screen high-build varnish
Excellence in finishing and embellishment
Sponsored by A B Graphic International
Company: Springfield Solutions
Entry: Timbashield
Customer: A-Chem
Press: Screen Truepress Jet L350UV
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Silver PP
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks (CMYK)
Company: Litograf
Entry: Pomfy Sekt
Customer: Mavín – Martin Pomfy
Press: Xeikon PX30000
Finishing and converting: MGI digital embellishment, Eson flexible dies
Substrate(s): Roll Cover PP nero soft touch
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks, MGI tactile varnish, Lemmaco gold foil
Company: MCC Australia
Entry: Somos – Biodynamic Aglianico
Customer: Juguette Wines
Press: HP Indigo WS6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 2, Rotoflex inspection
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac RafWine Chateau Enhanced Opaque PET30
Consumable(s): HP primer, HP ElectroInks, flexo matte varnish, high-build screen ink
Company: Edelmann Group
Entry: PopArt
Customer: Dr. Grandel
Press: Eight-colour Heidelberg offset
Finishing and converting: Steinemann DPE DM-Maxliner 3D
Substrate(s): Stora Enso 300g/sqm FSC-certified SBS
Consumable(s): Digital gloss varnish, digital metallisation, offset matte varnish
Application excellence – primary packaging
Sponsored by Gallus
Company: ProAmpac Grimsby
Entry: Nestlé Splash – KitKat
Customer: Nestle
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Solventless lamination, cold seal
Substrate(s): Matte cold seal release OPP
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks (CMMYK+W)
Company: SunDance
Entry: Soft touch foil embellished pouch with window
Customer: Zemis Tobacco
Press: HP Indigo 25K
Finishing and converting: Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 SUP, Gonderflex GFXL3002
Substrate(s): 48g PET/3mil clear EVOH/1.5mil soft touch laminate
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, Infinity Foils #260 Bronze foil
Company: QLM Australia
Entry: Tinderbox
Customer: Tinderbox
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Lamination, slitting, pouchmaking
Substrate(s): Silver PP
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Company: CS Labels
Entry: Paddocks Farm Pouch
Customer: Paddocks Farm Partnership
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Karlville LM-SFT800 combination thermal/solventless laminator
Substrate(s): 80gsm matte 100% recycled paper
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Application excellence – secondary packaging
Sponsored by Inca Digital Printers
Company: QLM Vietnam (Hoang Ha Label Co)
Entry: Vietnamese Phin Filter boxes
Customer: Nam Coffee
Press: HP Indigo 5500
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): 350gsm Ivory cartonboard
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, matte lamination
Company: Independent II
Entry: Small Pet Select Hay Sampler
Customer: Small Pet Select
Press: Domino X630i
Finishing and converting: Esko CAD table
Substrate(s): 200 B 42BW corrugated boxboard
Consumable(s): AQ inkjet inks (CMYK)
Company: Cepac
Entry: Absolut LEB outer cases
Customer: Pernod Ricard UK
Press: EFI Nozomi C18000
Finishing and converting: Bobst 1620 die-cutter, Bobst Expert folder gluer
Substrate(s): Clay coated EB corrugated board
Consumable(s): UV LED inkjet inks, primer
Excellence in design
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Company: QLM Vietnam (Hoang Ha Label Co)
Entry: Lady Triêu Gin
Customer: Nguyen Nguyen Distillery
Press: HP Indigo WS6800
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon, hot foil stamping
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac RafWine, clear-on-clear liner
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, silver hot foil
Company: First Impression Labels
Entry: Yes! Definitely water bottle labels
Customer: Yes! Definitely
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon, turret rewinder
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison CleanFlake
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Company: MCC Sydney
Entry name: Vodka White Label
Customer: Steampunk Distillery
Press: HP Indigo WS6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): Felt-textured paper, clear film
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, silver hot foil, spot gloss varnish, matte varnish
Company: QLM Australia
Entry name: It’s 5 O’clock
Customer: White Kat Beverage Co
Press: HP Indigo WS6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, flexo spot varnish
Innovation
Sponsored by O&PM Europa
Company: MCC Australia
Entry: Cotton Twill Substrate Alternative
Press: HP Indigo WS6600
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): MCC Prestige Cotone Bianco PET30
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, primer, matte flexo varnish
Innovation: An alternative was sought for an expensive cotton twill substrate previously printed with litho, able to be produced digitally with the same look and feel as the original. A high-resolution image was scanned and printed in CMYK on the digital press. Colour matching was used to enhance tones and shadows. The duplication of the original substrate was further enhanced through matte varnishing and debossing.
Company: QLM Vietnam (Hoang Ha Label Co)
Entry: Jason Kong Gin
Customer: Seekers Independent Spirits
Press: HP Indigo WS6800
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): Silver PP, matte laminate
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Innovation: Software and variable data has been used to give every bottle a unique design and sensation in line with the brand.
Company: SunDance
Entry: SunDance Vase
Customer: Multiple
Press: HP Indigo 25K
Finishing and converting: Hudson-Sharp Ares 400 SUP, Gonderflex GFXL3002
Substrate(s): FF1349-30 48G PET/3mil PE COEX/3mil PET matte thermal laminate
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks
Innovation: This stand-up pouch that can hold a bouquet of flowers with water, has been created to push the limits of what is traditionally thought of as a pouch. In this instance, it is an easy-to-use and lightweight option for gifting flowers on the go.
Company: Mercian Labels
Entry: Automation and lights out conversion
Customer: Blackstone Labs
Press: Screen Truepress Jet L350UV SAI S
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon and Vectra SGTR automatic turret rewinder, bespoke ABG Connect workflow
Substrate(s): Gloss white PP perm
Consumable(s): UV inkjet inks (CMYK+O), Herma matte laminate
Innovation: This six-year, world-first project sought to achieve the automated ‘lights out’ conversion of one digitally printed reel containing 10 different jobs, with each having approximately 10 SKUs, creating 102 SKUs overall. Automation of the process resulted in a 74% reduction in the time taken to complete the job, whilst only creating three metres of waste per SKU change. 100% automated inspection throughout ensured 100% accuracy and 100% fulfilment of the order.
Analogue-to-digital
Sponsored by Dantex
Company: QLM Vietnam (Hoang Ha Label Co)
Entry: Xmen Legend
Customer: Marico South East Asia
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon
Substrate(s): Silver PP
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks (CMYK+W)
Company: Independent II
Entry: Jeptha Creed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Customer: Jeptha Creed
Press: Domino X630i
Finishing and converting: Esko CAD table
Substrate(s): 200 B 42BW corrugated boxboard
Consumable(s): AQ inkjet inks (CMYK)
Company: MCC Australia
Entry: Vanguardist Cotton Wrap
Customer: Vanguardist Wines
Press: HP Indigo WS6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 2, Rotoflex inspection
Substrate(s): MCC Prestige Cotone Bianco PET30
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks (CMYK), matte flexo varnish
Self-promotional print
Sponsored by Bobst
Company: Delga Press
Entry: London Packaging Week Choc Box giveaway
Press: HP Indigo 12000 HD
Finishing and converting: Harris & Bruno coater, Highcon Euclid III
Substrate(s): W Peak GC1 52×72 270gsm 457MIC
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, gloss varnish
Company: Hine Labels
Entry: Sample confectionery label, including QR code giving access to behind-the-scenes featurette
Press: Screen Truepress Jet L350UV, HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac clear PP FTC 60/RP37/HD-FSC, Intercoat gloss white PP/P6/K6d, Fasson Rustique Extra White/S2030/BG45WH
Consumable(s): Screen Truepress inks, HP ElectroInks, Paragon Luna rough touch lacquer, Paragon UV dry matte lacquer, Flint gloss inkjet varnish
Company: Boxmart
Entry: Christmas gingerbread house
Press: HP Scitex FB11000
Finishing and converting: Kongsberg XP cutting table
Substrate(s): 190CC/E/150WTK, 500-micron GC1
Consumable(s): HP Scitex high dynamic range (HDR) digital ink
Company: Baker Labels/BakPac
Entry: Trade label and trade pouch sample packs
Press(es): HP Indigo WS6900, HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic Digicon Series 3, DigiJet, hot foil, screen, embossing, lamination, pouchmaking
Substrate(s): Various, including Tintoretto Gesso, matte silver litho, gloss white PP, white PET/PE, METPET/PE, 40gsm paper, matte clear PE, clear PP and matte clear BOPP
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks, security inks, varnishes and laminates, foils, soft touch and more
Variable data
Sponsored by eProductivity Software
Company: Reflex Label Plus
Entry name: Echlinville Distillery – Dunvilles 1808
Customer: Echlinville Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison matte wine labelstock, PET liner
Consumable(s): Kurz desert gold hot foil, gloss high tactile varnish, matte varnish, HMRC UV varnish
Variable content: A seed design features four variations of Belfast landmarks and the distillery itself. Each variant features a pop of colour to make it different from the others.
Company: The Label Makers
Entry name: Decorrum Spiced Rum
Customer: Decorrum
Press: Xeikon CX3
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac MultiPrint WSA RP30
Consumable(s): Pantone 871 gold ink and HMRC UV varnish
Variable content: On each and every label, there is a name that identifies an individual bee adopted when a bottle of rum has been purchased. Throughout the production run, no label shared the same name, making each unique.
Company: Mercian Labels
Entry name: Hobsons 30th Birthday Dirty Gertie IPA Bingo Label
Customer: Hobsons Brewery
Press: Edale FL3, Domino K600i
Substrate(s): Sustainable Forest Film White PP
Consumable(s): Flint Group Pantone and spot colours, Pulse Roll Label rough touch varnish, Kurz cold foil, black UV inkjet ink
Variable content: The design features 12 bingo balls, eight of which on each label are printed with a random number between 1-90. The data was generated using in-house software and paginated for printing speeds of up to 100m/min at 600dpi. 10,000 labels were produced in total. This use of variable data enables customers to play a game of bingo using their unique number combinations and be in with the chance to win one of 30 prizes.
Company: First Impression Labels
Entry name: Yes! Definitely water bottle labels
Customer: Yes! Definitely
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison CleanFlake
Consumable(s): HP ElectroInks (CMYK+W)
Variable content: The South African bottled water brand collaborates with local illustrators and artists to create limited edition and collectable designs printed on labels. Artwork is submitted via the brand’s website for selection by an invited panel. The designs are updated frequently, with a new run of labels produced each month since the campaign was launched in August last year. This has created exposure and opportunities for the artists themselves and delivered on Yes! Definitely’s broader social goal.
Environmental company of the year
Sponsored by Screen Europe
Company: Springfield Solutions
Location: UK
Application(s): Labels, sleeves
Company: First Impression Labels
Location: South Africa
Application(s): Labels, shrink sleeves
Company: ePac UK (Silverstone)
Location: UK
Application(s): Flexible packaging
Best new company
Sponsored by Cerm
Company: Sirane
Location: UK
Digital printing: HP Indigo 200K
Company: Lothian Labels
Location: UK
Digital printing: Xeikon 3300, HP Indigo 6900
Company: 2K Polymer Systems (Kingfisher)
Location: U
Digital printing: Dantex PicoColour 210
Company: Rusken Digital
Location: USA
Digital printing: EFI Nozomi C18000
Future star
Sponsored by Infigo
Name: Georgia Francis
Company: Harkwell
Job: Artwork coordinator
Name: Ovidiu Gherghel
Company: ePac UK (Silverstone)
Job: Director of operations
Name: Tom Gould
Company: Hine Labels
Job: Print and finishing operator
Name: Helena Kellock
Company: Label Apeel
Job: Managing director designate
Name: Harry and Tom Baker
Company: BakPac/Baker Labels
Job: Sales and operations, BakPac (Harry Baker)
Finance and development, Baker Labels (Tom Baker)
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