Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase

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1 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase 2010 Flexible Packaging association 971 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 403 Linthicum, MD (410)

2 Copyright 2010 by the Flexible Packaging Association. All rights reserved. No part of this publication my be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without permission in writing from the Flexible Packaging Association. Address all questions or inquires to the Flexible Packaging Association, 971 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 403, Linthicum, Maryland 21090, (410) Front Cover: Photos featured are of the 2010 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards winning entries. The packages are displayed by the awards (Highest Achievement, Gold, Silver) won, from left to right, and are described in detail throughout this publication. Back Cover: Photos featured are of the 2010 Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase. The entries are displayed alphabetically by product name from left to right and are described in detail throughout this publication.

3 The 54th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase For fifty-four years, the FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition has honored the amazing innovation taking place in the flexible packaging industry. The innovative developments in materials, design, structure and sustainability have advanced the use of flexible packaging into numerous markets and various industries. FPA continues to celebrate the outstanding industry achievements that are meeting the diverse needs of both end-users and consumers. The entries and award winning packages of the 2010 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition incorporate outstanding manufacturing and design breakthroughs that improve product protection and reduce spoilage during distribution; unique designs and graphics that enhance the presence of packaging on store shelves; and, consumer-friendly features that ease food preparation and reduce waste. This publication features all the entries and winning packages of the 2010 competition. The Achievement Awards section showcases the twenty-two winning entries by award (Highest Achievement, Gold and Silver) level. The Innovation Showcase section includes the competition entries, which are presented in alphabetical order by package name. FPA congratulates the winners and thanks all the companies that participated in the 2010 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Special thanks are given to the 2010 competition judging panel: Larry Ahleman, master faculty specialist, Western Michigan University; Michael Richmond, PhD, Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions, LLC; and Sean Riley, editor, PMT Magazine.

4 Table of Contents Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase 2010 Package Name Winning Category Manufacturer Page Highest Achievement Award Cryovac Marinade On Demand Package Technical Innovation Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Food Packaging Gold Award Winners Amcor Contour Perforation Emmi Cheese Plate Packaging Excellence Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated Fresenius Dialyzer Package Forming Web Technical Innovation Berry Plastics Corporation PFOA-Free Microwave Popcorn Bag Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Exopack, LLC Recloseable Retort Pouch Technical Innovation Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Stratos Hand Wrap Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Berry Plastics Corporation Time-Wise Bowl Pouch Packaging Excellence CLP Packaging Solutions, Incorporated WellPet Package with KromaSilk Print Printing Achievement Bemis Flexible Packaging - Milprint Division Werther s Original Caramel Chocolate Stabilo Bag Printing Achievement Sonoco Flexible Packaging Silver Award Winners Aloe There Swedish Beauty Botanica Printing Achievement Prime Graphics Incorporated Amcor Stickpack Kerry Foods Cheestrings Shots Packaging Excellence Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated Club des Sommeliers 3-Liter Bag Without A Box Packaging Excellence CLP Packaging Solutions, Incorporated Color Shift Promotional Shrink Sleeve Printing Achievement CL&D Graphics, Incorporated Dispos-a-Vent Packaging Excellence Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Halls Nite Printing Achievement Sonoco Flexible Packaging High Chemical Resistant Pouch Technical Innovation American Packaging Corporation Isotech Bag Technical Innovation Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Kaytee Flat Bottom Package Printing Achievement Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division Key West Gourmet Chowders Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Genpak LP Preserve Toothbrush Pouch Packaging Excellence Printpack, Incorporated Reusable Flexible Water Bottle Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Tamper Evident Shipping Solution Technical Innovation Berry Plastics Corporation

5 Package Name Category Manufacturer Page Innovation Showcase Abbott Vented Flow Wrap Technical Innovation Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Printing Achievement Printpack, Incorporated Amcor ReClose Ospelt Malbuner Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated Andrex On the Go Toilet Tissue Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Tin Horse Antipasto Bread Bag Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation MIBA PLAST LTD Bear Naked Native Stand-up Resealable Pouch with Registered Matte Finish Packaging Excellence Exopack, LLC Bertolli Mediterranean Style Garlic Shrimp, Penne & Cherry Tomatoes Printing Achievement American Packaging Corporation Bora Bora Exotic Coconut Almond Packaging Excellence Printpack, Incorporated Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar with Matte Finish Printing Achievement Sonoco Flexible Packaging Cadbury Dairy Milk Eclairs Packaging Excellence Flex America Incorporated CadPak CL Technical Innovation Cadillac Products Packaging Company Cargill Salt Earth Friendly Packaging with 50% Recycled Content Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Exopack, LLC Chicken Keeper Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... Flexo Transparent Incorporated Clif C Technical Innovation American Packaging Corporation Cryovac CT Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation Sealed Air Corporation Crystal Light Environmental & Sustainability Achievement..... Printpack, Incorporated Crystal Light Drink Mix: Stickpack Replacement Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Curwood, Incorporated CVS/pharmacy Scented Epsom Salts Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation.... Flex Pack USA, Incorporated Deli-Snap! Stand-up Reclosable Tray Technical Innovation Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Food Packaging Dole Bagged Salad Products with Bemis EZ Peel Opening Feature Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division Easy-Open Track Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated Eight O Clock Coffee Printing Achievement Sonoco Flexible Packaging Enduro Composite Self-Opening Bag Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Exopack, LLC Eukanuba Naturally Wild FFS Printing Achievement Exopack, LLC Exopack Rave Gen 2 Slider Zipper Multi-Wall Bag Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Exopack, LLC Fisher Baking Nuts Environmental & Sustainability Achievement..... Clear Lam Packaging, Incorporated FridgePouch to Go Technical Innovation Printpack, Incorporated Hershey s 30 ct Snack Size Assortment, 300g Printing Achievement American Packaging Corporation Hill s Pet Treats Stand-up Pouch Printing Achievement Sonoco Flexible Packaging KAO John Frieda Sheer Blond Tri-Pack Printing Achievement Label Technology Kaytee Bird Food Printing Achievement Clear Lam Packaging, Incorporated Kiolbassa Kielbasa in Form-Tite Thermoform-Shrink Packaging Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Curwood, Incorporated KP Rich Value Atta Technical Innovation Flex America Incorporated

6 Lance, Incorporated s Cape Cod Potato Chips in Printpack s OTM Structure Technical Innovation Printpack, Incorporated Land O Frost Bistro Favorites Black Label Packages with EZ Peel Reseal Technology Packaging Excellence Curwood, Incorporated Marie Callender s Home-Style Creations Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation American Packaging Corporation Maryland Choc Chip Biscuit Technical Innovation Flex America Incorporated Morley Candy Chocolate Bar with Exopack BarWrap Cold-Seal Replacement Film Packaging Excellence Exopack, LLC NESCAFÉ Ahorra PACK Stand-up Pouch, 175g Packaging Excellence Printpack, Incorporated New Age All Naturals Steamable Package using Berry Plastics Corporation SteamQuick HT....Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Berry Plastics Corporation Next Generation Print Grade Shrink Film using DuraWrap Shrink Film Technology Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation Berry Plastics Corporation Ovantex /F Lidstock and Pouching Material Packaging Excellence Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Pack-Nettone Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Peruplast S.A PF Packaging Excellence AEP Industries Incorporated Pro Plan Cat Environmental & Sustainability Achievement..... Nordenia USA Puncture Resistant Pouch Packaging Excellence Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Printing Achievement... Robbie Manufacturing, Incorporated Rave Composite Pinch Bag Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation.... Exopack, LLC Reese s Peanut Butter Chips, 10 oz printing Achievement American Packaging Corporation Reliapeel Cereal Liner Technical Innovation Berry Plastics Corporation Revolution Food Wrap Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Berry Plastics Corporation Roll-Fed Season Label Printing Achievement PERUPLAST S.A Roti Land Uncooked Roti Packaging Excellence Flex America Incorporated Ruiz Burritos Printing Achievement American Packaging Corporation Scotts Recloseable Fertilizer Package Packaging Excellence Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division Scotts SG Quad-Seal Grass Seed Package Packaging Excellence Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division Senseo Gourmet Coffee Pods Curwood HD Flexo Pouch..Printing Achievement Curwood, Incorporated Simple Steps RDPP Package Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Food Packaging Special K Special Edition Assortment Pack Packaging Excellence Exopack, LLC StreamOne Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated The New Yorker Printing Achievement Printpack, Incorporated Trident Coho Salmon Printing Achievement Nordenia USA Water Pouch Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Peruplast S.A Appendix FPA Converter Members

7 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards 2010 Winning packages are organized in alphabetical order by award level (Highest Achievement, Gold, Silver). The information and descriptions for all packages are provided by the manufacturer.

8 Highest Achievement Award Cryovac Marinade On Demand Package Highest Achievement Award Winner Gold Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Sealed Air Corporation, Cryovac Food Packaging End User/Customer: Schwan s Home Service, Incorporated Plant: Chicago Meat Authority Chicago, IL Designer/Design Firm: William Kuecker Package Description: With the Cryovac Marinade On Demand Package fresh meats and poultry can go from plain to deliciously flavored in minutes. This unique package consists of a twopart, thermoformed rollstock that separates meat/poultry from a restaurant quality marinade. To begin the marinade process, the end-user simply squeezes the marinade pocket to break the seal. This easy, sanitary, and controlled process preserves the quality of the meat/poultry and meets the demand for convenient, high performance packaging materials. Highest Achievement Awards are given to a Gold Award winning package ranked by the judges as having contributed most to the advancement of the industry. 9

9 Gold Awards Amcor Contour Perforation Emmi Cheese Plate Gold Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated End User/Customer: Emmi Käse AG Plant: Amcor Flexibles Schüpbach Burgdorf, Switzerland Designer/Design Firm: Birte Dorenkamp, Emmi Schweiz Package Description: The innovative packaging format used to pack Emmi s cheese plate consists of a tray with four separate cavities, sealed with a lidding film from Amcor Flexibles, which plays an important role in the launch of this new product. Through Amcor s know-how in contour perforation technology, Emmi was able to give consumers the choice to either open the whole pack at once or to access individual portions only. Fresenius Dialyzer Package Forming Web Gold Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: Fresenius Medical Plant: Dalton, GA Designer/Design Firm: Flow wrap film, Berry Plastics Corporation; Package design, Fresenius Medical Package Description: The Fresenius Dialyzer Package Forming Web is a new packaging solution for dialyzers. This innovative flow wrap package is cost competitive and features a two-component thermoformable Nylon/PE laminated bottom web, which is sealed to coated Tyvek. The flow wrap package provides improved manufacturing efficiencies twofold. Through this package, the customer has improved sterilization techniques and converted from an EO gas to an E-Beam radiation technique. 11

10 Gold Awards PFOA-Free Microwave Popcorn Bag Gold Award Winner Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Exopack, LLC End User/Customer: American Pop Corn Plant: Sibley, IA Key Suppliers: Solvay Solexis Package Description: The PFOA-Free Microwave Popcorn Bag introduces Solvay Solexis grease resistant coatings that eliminate the introduction of PFOA into the environment and thereby eliminates the potential for bio-accumulation from microwave popcorn bags. Recloseable Retort Pouch Gold Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC End User/Customer: Tamaya Gourmet Plant: Ampac Flexibles, Performance Pouch Group St. Louis Park, MN Designer/Design Firm: Tamaya Gourmet Key Suppliers: Pouch Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Package Description: Ampac Flexibles provided Tamaya Gourmet with a high-quality Recloseable Retort Pouch for Tamaya s Chilean Carica fruit products. The retortable zipper withstands the stresses of the retort process and conveniently stores remaining portions. The linear tear technology provides consumer convenience by opening cleanly and straight every time. Product breakage was virtually eliminated as compared to existing glass packaging. 12

11 Gold Awards Stratos Hand Wrap Gold Award Winner Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Danville, KY Package Description: The Stratos Hand Wrap is an ultra-performance stretch film with folded edges. The film formulation offers the perfect balance of stiffness for high load containment, elasticity to allow the user to pull the film tight around a load, and superior puncture resistance for excellent corner handling. In addition, the folded edge virtually eliminates product loss from edge hang while significantly improving load containment and tear resistance. Time-Wise Bowl Pouch Gold Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: CLP Packaging Solutions, Incorporated End User/Customer: Dainty Foods Plant: CLP Industries LTD. Kibbutz Negba, Israel Designer/Design Firm: CSM Alimentos Key Suppliers: Polyplex Europa Polyester Film San. Ve TIC.A.S., Bonyl Polyon Industries Ltd., White PP Polyon Industries Ltd., Adhesives- Rohm & Haas, Inks Siegwerk Drukfarben Ag, Press Cerutti, Cylinders Milpool, Die: Special Shape (CLP Development) CLP Industries Package Description: The Time-Wise Bowl Pouch offers consumers the ultimate in flexible packaging convenience: lightweight packaging, long-lasting ambient-temperature shelf life, and a handy heat and eat experience. Heat-free handles make it comfortable to grip the package after heating in the microwave, and laser scoring along the centerline converts the pouch into a stable, comfortable-to-use bowl. 13

12 Gold Awards WellPet Package with KromaSilk Print Gold Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division End User/Customer: WellPet Plant: Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division; Oshkosh, WI Designer/Design Firm: Kim Geosits, Director of Print Production Hughes Design Group Package Description: The Wellness Small Breed package was printed using KromaSilk technology, which provides a satin look along with three-dimensional depth. Rotogravure printing combined with KromaSilk technology provides enhanced printing over the normal rotogravure print on metal containing substrates. KromaSilk utilizes a unique separation process that delivers a variety of graphic effects from silky gradation transitions to pseudo holographic color shifts. Werther s Original Caramel Chocolate Stabilo Bag Gold Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Sonoco Flexible Packaging End User/Customer: Storck USA Plant: Sonoco Flexible Packaging Hartsville, SC Designer/Design Firm: Pat Pellizzaro, Technical Lead Package Description: The Werther s Original Caramel Chocolate Stabilo Bag represents an improvement over existing package. The package incorporates a quad seal flat bottom bag offering excellent shelf presence. Its 3-ply structure offers great stiffness and excellent machineability on quad seal VFFS packaging equipment. 14

13 Silver Awards Aloe There Swedish Beauty Botanica Silver Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Prime Graphics Incorporated End User/Customer: Australian Gold Plant: Prime Graphics Incorporated Wood Dale, IL Designer/Design Firm: Australian Gold Key Suppliers: Plastic Flexografix, Incorporated, Environmental Inks and Coatings Package Description: The challenge was to give the customer a product that was brilliant and very clean looking. The customer s expectations were met with an exceptional print job that includes tight registration, proper color and shading in the graphics. Amcor Stickpack Kerry Foods Cheestrings Shots Silver Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated End User/Customer: Kerry Foods Charleville Ltd. Plant: Amcor Flexibles Schüpbach Burgdorf, Switzerland Designer/Design Firm: Jones Knowles Ritchie, JKR Package Description: Kerry Foods Cheestrings Shots are aimed at children and promote a shake and shoot consumption behavior. The Amcor Stickpack aids in the fun nature of the new product. A child-friendly, easy opening has been achieved by applying microperforation on the top of the package. Consumers simply shake the pack, tear it open, and shoot the Cheestrings Shots into their mouths. The package combines high barrier properties with an easy-opening and direct consumption from the package. Club des Sommeliers 3-Liter Bag Without A Box Silver Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: CLP Packaging Solutions, Incorporated End User/Customer: Club Des Sommeliers Plant: CLP Industries LTD. Kibbutz Negba, Israel Designer/Design Firm: Bag Innov Sarl Key Suppliers: Bonyl CFP Flexible Packaging S.P.A., Polyester Kolon Industries, Inc., Adhesives Rohm & Haas, Inks Siegwerk Drukfarben Ag, Press Cerutti, Laminator Valmet Rotomec, Pouch Making Totani Corporation Package Description: The Club des Sommeliers 3-Liter Bag Without A Box pouch is efficient on the packaging line, convenient and sanitary in the kitchen or bar, and eyecatching wherever it appears. Eliminating the need for the cardboard box used in typical bag-in-box designs, the Bag Without A Box removes a cost element, logistical challenge, and breeding ground for microbes and pests. The technology is extremely versatile, and it is being used for products ranging from soups to antifreeze. 15

14 Silver Awards Color Shift Promotional Shrink Sleeve Silver Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: CL&D Graphics, Incorporated End User/Customer: CL&D Graphics, Incorporated. Plant: CL&D Graphics, Incorporated. Oconomowoc, WI Designer/Design Firm: Jaclyn Kraft Package Description: As private-label brands gain market share in the retail world, the competition landscape is becoming more aggressive. Creating new and innovative packaging is one of the ways to retain and grow appeal with customers. By creating an environmentally-friendly ink system that creates a shimmer and reflective effect, clients are getting the results they want without having to invest in expensive foils, solvent inks or UV chemicals. Dispos-a-Vent Silver Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging End User/Customer: Phoenix Medical Products, Inc. Plant: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging, Feasterville, PA Designer/Design Firm: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Key Suppliers: Oracle Packaging, E.I. dupont de Nemours & Company, Monadnock Paper Mills, Incorporated Package Description: The Dispos-a-Vent is a combination of good design and good manufacturing capabilities, which result in reduced cost and time for OEMs. The package eliminates the possibility of a compromise in sterility by providing a generous high barrier film or foil pouch area for easy product transport after sterilization. Halls Nite Silver Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Sonoco Flexible Packaging End User/Customer: Cadbury Adams Plant: Sonoco Flexible Packaging Hartsville, SC Designer/Design Firm: Don McArthur Package Description: The Halls Nite is a new Halls product, which is sold as a confectionery product globally and not as an over the counter medication. The printing process and the colors chosen for these designs make the Halls Nite a beautiful package with great shelf appeal. 16

15 Silver Awards High Chemical Resistant Pouch Silver Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation End-User/Customer: Aplicare, Incorporated Plant: Extrusion, Lamination & Coating Division (EL&C) Rochester, NY Designer/Design Firm: Larry Webb, Jason Chaneske American Packaging Corporation Package Description: The High Chemical Resistant Pouch is a new extrusion lamination option for pouches requiring high chemical resistance. This structure can withstand a multitude of chemicals and solutions, without compromising lamination bond strength or seal integrity for long periods of time. Isotech Bag Silver Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging End User/Customer: Getinge-La Calhène USA Plant: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging, Feasterville, PA Designer/Design Firm: Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging Key Suppliers: E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, FlexSol Packaging Corporation Package Description: The Isotech Bag provides a method for the aseptic transfer of large quantities of packaging components into barrier isolators and automated filling lines. Components such as stoppers and vials are packaged in one flexible high strength bag. Features and benefits include ports for ease of connection to barrier isolators, inner bag for sterile product transfer through port, permanent seals and puncture resistance to prevent product breakthrough. Kaytee Flat Bottom Package Silver Award Winner Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division End User/Customer: Central Avian & Pet Plant: Bemis Flexible Packaging Milprint Division, Oshkosh, WI Designer/Design Firm: Tom Keyser, Baker Associates Package Description: Kaytee pet care products continue to enhance packaging for pet food with features such as the press-to-close zipper and package graphics that identify the product s benefits. The true flat bottom bag provides all these benefits in one. Increased film stiffness from the four corner seals provides the consumer with the feel of a durable package. These features along with enhanced graphics provide the consumer with an unbeatable combination of innovation and shelf appeal. 17

16 Silver Awards Key West Gourmet Chowders Silver Award Winner Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Genpak LP End User/Customer: Key West Gourmet Foods Plant: Genpak LP Aurora, Ontario Designer/Design Firm: Transcontinental PLM Incorporated Key Suppliers: Innovia Package Description: This package is truly a trail-blazer in the movement to ecofriendly packaging. By using completely sustainable materials which are compostable, Key West Gourmet and Genpak LP are proving that there are eco-friendly solutions to flexible packaging. Preserve Toothbrush Pouch Silver Award Winner Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Printpack, Incorporated End User/Customer: Preserve, LLC Plant: Printpack, Incorporated Shreveport, LA Designer/Design Firm: Dustie Moore, Preserve, LLC Key Suppliers: Inteplast, Flint Group Graphics, DuPont Package Description: The Preserve Toothbrush Pouch is a totally unique packaging product in the marketplace. It distinguishes itself from the competition by virtue of its unusual package design and its second life as a postage paid return mailer. Reusable Flexible Water Bottle Silver Award Winner Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC End User/Customer: Vapur, Incorporated Plant: Ampac Flexibles, Performance Pouch Group St. Louis Park, MN Designer/Design Firm: Vapur, Incorporated Key Suppliers: Pouch supplier, Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Package Description: Ampac Flexibles provided Vapur, Inc. with a high-quality, durable Reusable Flexible Water Bottle using an FDA-approved, BPA-free film. The flexible water bottle is designed to fit in a pocket, purse, backpack or briefcase. This water bottle can be rolled or flattened, and tucked away. The Reusable Flexible Water Bottle eliminates the shipping of water and one time use packaging. 18

17 Silver Awards Tamper Evident Shipping Solution Silver Award Winner Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: U.S. Army Soldier Natick Research, Development, and Engineering Center Plant: Chippewa Falls, WI Package Description: Developed in collaboration with the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Engineering and Development Center (NSRDEC), the Tamper Evident Package Shipping Solution package is highly creative and innovative, addressing the issue of security in the product distribution chain for unitized loads. This is particularly important in shipping products that are susceptible to theft or tampering such as U.S. military rations and high-value items such as watches and razor blades. The groundbreaking combination of printing and RFID technologies yields security of supply and enhanced product safety. 19

18 2010 The Innovation Showcase includes competition entries organized in alphabetical order. The information and descriptions for all packages are provided by the manufacturers.

19 Abbott Vented Flow Wrap Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated End User/Customer: Abbott Nutritional Plant: Amcor Flexibles Sligo Sligo, Ireland Designer/Design Firm: Amcor Flexibles Competition Category: Technical Innovation Package Description: Amcor is the first to introduce a range of vented films for high speed flow wrap applications for ethylene oxide or steam sterilization. Amcor s vented films allow medical device manufacturers to benefit from increased productivity, lower material costs, reduced tooling costs and lower capital investment. Vented flow wrap is available in a variety of films, vent materials and vent sizes to address a range of customer requirements. Alpine Spiced Apple Cider Manufacturer: Printpack, Incorporated End User/Customer: Continental Mills Plant: Printpack, Incorporated, Shreveport Shreveport, LA Designer/Design Firm: Toby Sudduth, Sudduth Design Co. Key Suppliers: Dunn Paper, Flint Group Graphics, DuPont Competition Category: Printing Achievement Package Description: This quality package from Continental Mills is comparable to reverse printing on polypropylene or polyester lamination structures. High quality graphics are achieved with a six-color surface process printed on a paper structure. Lacquer was added to enhance the gloss appearance. This package sets a new standard for surface printing on a flexographic printing press. Amcor ReClose Ospelt Malbuner Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated End User/Customer: Herbert Ospelt Anstalt Plant: Amcor Flexibles Speed Argentan Cedex, France Designer/Design Firm: Yvonne Hutter, Herbert Ospelt Anstalt Competition Category: Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Package Description: Amcor ReClose represents a consumer convenient and environmentally responsible packaging solution. Its user friendly opening and reclose features ensure product freshness. Amcor ReClose helps to reduce packaging waste and the need to repack remaining contents into other containers or wrappers. A reduced thickness of the lidding film results in packaging weight reduction. 23

20 Andrex On the Go Toilet Tissue Manufacturer: Tin Horse End User/Customer: Kimberly-Clark Europe Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Martin Bunce & Will Maskell, Tin Horse Competition Category: Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Package Description: Andrex On the Go Toilet Tissue addresses the need for sustainable conveniences. This mini toilet tissue dispenser is portable and delivers convenience and functionality. Antipasto Bread Bag Manufacturer: MIBA PLAST LTD. End User/Customer: Labrea Bakery Plant: MIBA PLAST LTD. Holon Designer/Design Firm: Carrie Seanor Tom, Dick and Harry Advertising Competition Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation Package Description: The bag is a unique solution offering easy re-sealablilty while enhancing the shelf life of baked products. The bag has versatile applications and enhanced graphics with flexographic printing of up to 200 LPI. Bear Naked Native Stand-up Resealable Pouch with Registered Matte Finish Manufacturer: Exopack, LLC End User/Customer: The Kellogg Company Plant: Battle Creek, MI Competition Category: Packaging Excellence Package Description: The Bear Naked Native Stand-up Resealable Pouch with Registered Matte Finish is a convenient high barrier, resealable package with a matte coating that can be registered to the print copy, providing a unique look. 24