Amerplast claimed the Supreme Award at the FlexoTech International Print and Innovations Awards 2022. Close to four hundred leading figures from across the industry gathered at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London to see the Finnish company crowned for its entry Findus Jegerblanding, originally submitted in the Flexible packaging (medium web) category.
Amerplast’s triumphant entry was praised by the judges, who said that even amongst such a strong field, it stood out because its ‘combination of detail, sharpness, depth and tight control of the ink balance really allowed subtle detail to shine through.’
Amerplast’s Supreme Award winning entry
Hosted by Richard Arnold, a regular fixture on ITV’s popular breakfast show Good Morning Britain, the awards took place on the evening of 12 October.
The continuing expansion and development of the flexo industry was affirmed by the number of companies entering the awards for the first time, of which Amerplast itself was one.
Of course, the Supreme Award winner emerged from 18 different category winners on the night. The full breakdown was:
Labels (process)
Sponsored by Dantex Group
Won by Kingfisher Labels for Moor Beer Italia Pils
Labels (line and tone)
Sponsored by Focus Label Machinery
Won by MCC Daventry for Long Fin
Flexible packaging (narrow web)
Sponsored by Cheshire Anilox Technology
Won by Berkshire Labels for Westland Orchid
Flexible packaging (medium web)
Sponsored by Windmoller & Holscher
Won by Amerplast for Findus Jegerblanding
Flexible packaging (wide web)
Sponsored by Bobst
Won by Saica Flex for Fox’s Fabulous Triple Chocolate Cookies
UV flexo on paper or board
Sponsored by GEW
Won by Reflex Labels Newcastle for Asda Extra Special Beef Burgers
Corrugated post-print (A-D flute)
Sponsored by Esko
Won by Sada Group for Masseria Limandi
Corrugated post-print (E and F flute)
Sponsored by Reproflex 3
Won by Smurfit Kappa Markham Vale for Langham’s Mixed Selection Box
Best use of hybrid printing
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Won by The Label Makers for The Kraken Black Spiced Rum
Process colours only
Sponsored by Lohmann
Won by The Encore Group for Givenchy L’Interdit
Originally printed by another process
Sponsored by Miraclon
Won by DS Smith Packaging Livingston for Brewdog mixed eight pack
Digital labels and packaging
Sponsored by Xeikon
Won by CS Labels for Give Faith Get Faith
Best use of embellishments
Sponsored by 3M
Won by Kwality Offset Printers for Kamet Whiskey
Environmentally sustainable company of the year
Sponsored by tesa
Won by The Reflex Group
Best newcomer
Sponsored by MPS
Won by Kingfisher Labels for Moor Beer Italia Pils
Best use of ECG
Sponsored by XSYS
Won by Interflex Group Sunderland for Quality Street Spring
Promotional print
Sponsored by Heidelberg
Won by Amberley Labels for Amberley Embellishment Showcase
Innovation
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Won by Phoseon Technology for Nexus One UV LED curing systems
Supreme award
Sponsored by Whitmar Publications
Won by Amerplast for Findus Jegerblanding
FlexoTech would like to extend its thanks to everyone who attended the ceremony, everybody who entered, our host, the venue, our four judges and all of our sponsors, without whom the event simply wouldn’t be possible.
We look forward to seeing you all again in 2023!
