Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase 2013 Flexible Packaging association
Front Cover: Photos featured are of the 2013 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 2013 Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase. The entries are displayed alphabetically by manufacturer name from left to right and are described in detail throughout this publication. Copyright 2013 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) 694-0800.
Table of Contents Achievement Awards & Innovation Showcase 2013 Package Name Winning Category Manufacturer Page Highest Achievement Award Kraft YES Pack...Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement,... Exopack, LLC... 9 Gold Award Winners Aashirvaad Select...Printing Achievement... Paharpur 3P... 11 Amcor PushPop... Packaging Excellence... Amcor Flexibles... 12 Ampac No. 2 Pouch Savvy Green... Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... Ampac... 13 Beacon Converters/CardioFocus Heart Light Cardiac Ablation System Balloon...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... Beacon Converters, Incorporated... 14 Eco-Ultra Motor Oil Pouch...Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... Star Packaging Corporation..................... 15 Halls Twistoff Stickpack...Technical Innovation... Sonoco Products Company... 16 Kusi Wayta...Printing Achievement... PERUPLAST S.A.... 17 Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolates...Printing Achievement... American Packaging Corporation... 18 Silver Award Winners Bolthouse Farms Shakedowns...Technical Innovation... Emerald Packaging Incorporated... 19 Campbell s Skillet Sauces...Packaging Excellence... Ampac... 19 CBI Coelho Smart Wheat...Printing Achievement... Berry Plastics Corporation... 20 Chameleon Color-Changing Sealant...Technical Innovation... Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated... 20 Cryovac Multi-Seal FoldLOK...Packaging Excellence... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 21 Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese Stand Up Pouch...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... Exopack, LLC... 21 Dent Resistant Compact Formpack...Technical Innovation... Amcor Flexibles... 22 Easy Peel Lidding for High Pressure Pasteurization Sandridge Food Corp...Technical Innovation... Berry Plastics Corporation... 22
Package Name Winning Category Manufacturer Page Silver Award Winners cont d EZ Open Block-Tite Bulk Cheese Package..............Technical Innovation... Curwood, Incorporated, A Bemis Company... 23 gdiapers Biodegradable Wipes 70 count...packaging Excellence... Berry Plastics Corporation... 23 Lundberg Family Farms Organic and Eco-farmed Rice...Packaging Excellence... Peel Plastic Products Limited... 24 Nestle Purina ONE Cat...Printing Achievement... Exopack, LLC... 24 Overprint on Already Printed Package...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... Rotoprint Sovrastampa SRL... 25 Simply Heinz Single Serve Mayonnaise Sachet...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... cei (Coating Excellence International)... 25 SwabCap...Technical Innovation... Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated... 26 Walkers Shortbread 4.4 oz Re-Seal It...Packaging Excellence... Printpack Incorporated... 26 Package Name category Manufacturer Page Innovation Showcase HCM-200...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... AEP... 29 Idahoan Potato Crisps...Printing Achievement... American Packaging Corporation... 29 Homestyle Stuffing Cornbread...Printing Achievement... American Packaging Corporation... 29 Glenora Trestle Creek Riesling...Printing Achievement... American Packaging Corporation... 30 ECOVINO Helibiker Red...Printing Achievement... American Packaging Corporation... 30 SuperLam...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... American Packaging Corporation... 30 Method Smarty Dish Stand Up Pouch with E-Z Zip.......Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement... Ampac... 31 Vapur Element...Technical Innovation... Ampac... 31 Dole Frozen Fruit...Printing Achievement... Ampac... 31 Roundy s Gusset Skirt Seal...Technical Innovation... Berry Plastics Corporation... 32 Kashi Steam Meals Flavors...Technical Innovation... Berry Plastics Corporation... 32 Next Generation Packaging Film for Personal Care Products..Technical Innovation... Berry Plastics Corporation... 32 Peaty s Reclosable Standup Pouch with an Integrated Vertical Corner Handle...Packaging Excellence... cei (Coating Excellence International)... 33 Flexi Folder...Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation... CL&D Graphics, Incorporated... 33
Package Name category Manufacturer Page Innovation Showcase cont d Country Fresh Peel and ReSeal Sliced Apple Trays...Packaging Excellence, Sustainability & Environmental Achievement, Technical Innovation. Clear Lam Packaging, Incorporated and Country Fresh, Incorporated... 33 McCormick Gourmet Recipe & Seasoning Mix...Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement... Curwood, Incorporated... 34 Old Wisconsin Snack Slices in Printed Semi-Rigid Packaging...Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation... Curwood, Incorporated, A Bemis Company... 34 Perdue Chicken Breast Roast in Printed Formed Packaging..Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation... Curwood, Incorporated, A Bemis Company... 34 Perdue Grab N Grill Saddle Pack...Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Curwood, Incorporated, A Bemis Company... 35 Grimmway Farms Simply Delicious...Technical Innovation... Emerald Packaging Incorporated... 35 Vitamin Water PET Bottle Multipack...Printing Achievement... Exopack, LLC... 35 Kraft Fresh Take...Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Exopack, LLC... 36 FLEXOPP B-TNP 8 micron BOPP Film...Technical Innovation... Flex America Incorporated... 36 Northern Choice Compostable...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... Genpak... 36 Chia Seed Stand Up Pouch...Printing Achievement... Label Technology... 37 Brilliant Brunette and Sheer Blonde Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner Packette...Printing Achievement... Label Technology... 37 Eco Balance Alkalinity Up...Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement... LPS Industries LLC... 37 Ajanta Paneer...Packaging Excellence... Paharpur 3P... 38 Good Day Chocolate & Nuts Cookies 75 gm...printing Achievement... Paharpur 3P... 38 Eco Wallet...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... PERUPLAST S.A.... 38 Lady-Pack...Packaging Excellence,Technical Innovation... PERUPLAST S.A.... 39 Nutro Crunchy Treats...Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Plastic Packaging Technologies... 39 d-con Box Pouch...Packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... Plastic Packaging Technologies... 39 Nancy Anne s Pampered Pets-Peanut Butter & Honey Flavor...Packaging Excellence... Prime Label & Packaging, LLC... 40 Milo s Kitchen Home Style Dog Treats...Printing Achievement... Printpack Incorporated... 40 Café Oro Stand Up Pouch...Printing Achievement... Printpack Incorporated... 40 Pepperidge Farm Jingos! Crackers...Printing Achievement... Printpack Incorporated... 41 SLAP Frozen Energy...Packaging Excellence... Printpack Incorporated... 41 Head & Shoulders Manzana Fresh Sachet...Printing Achievement... Printpack Incorporated... 41 Hershey s Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar...Packaging Excellence... Printpack Incorporated... 42 Gaspari Nutrition MyoFusion...Packaging Excellence... Printpack Incorporated... 42
Package Name category Manufacturer Page Innovation Showcase cont d Glade Plug-Ins Scented Oil Refills...Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement... S.C. Johnson and Son, Incorporated... 42 Freshness Plus VPP for tomatoes...packaging Excellence, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 43 Cryovac CT-501 Shrink Film...Environmental & Sustainability Achievement, Technical Innovation... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 43 Cryovac Simple Steps Plate...Packaging Excellence... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 43 Cryovac Darfresh 10K for seafood...packaging Excellence, Sustainability & Environmental Achievement, Technical Innovation.. Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 44 Cryovac Oven Ease Rollstock...Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 44 Cryovac QuickRip for pork...packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division... 44 Nestle Lean Cuisine Market Creations Bag with Sonoco Microvent Steam Vent...Technical Innovation... Sonoco Flexible Packaging... 45 Trident White Blister Package Lidding with precision scoring for easy access...technical Innovation... Sonoco Flexible Packaging... 45 Pepperidge Farm Baked Naturals Cracker Chips 6oz Bag with Sealtab Reclo...Technical Innovation... Sonoco Flexible Packaging... 45 Dentyne Fire Pellet Gum SUP...Printing Achievement... Sonoco Products Company... 46 Dual Bag...Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation... Taiwan Lamination Industries, INC (TLI)... 46 Appendix FPA Converter Members................................................................................................................... 50
Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards 2013 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.
Highest Achievement Award Kraft YES Pack Highest Achievement Award Gold Packaging Excellence Silver Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Exopack, LLC End User/Customer: Kraft Foods Plant: Battle Creek, MI Designer/Design Firm: Smart Bottle, Incorporated Key Suppliers: Foth Production Solutions, LLC; Smart Bottle, Incorporated Package Description: Designed to provide a flexible alternative to rigid gallon jugs, the Kraft YES Pack is an innovative and environmentally friendly flexible gallon dressing package. To provide ease of use by foodservice operators, Kraft YES Pack incorporates a two-handle design and a smaller spout, making the package easier to carry and pour. The use of flexible materials versus a rigid container affords the customer a package that was manufactured using approximately 50 percent less energy and 60 percent less plastic material. The Highest Achievement Award is given to a Gold Award winning package ranked by the judges as having contributed most to the advancement of the industry. 9
Gold Awards Aashirvaad Select Gold Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P End User/Customer: ITC Limited Plant: Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Designer/Design Firm: Bhawna Saini Key Suppliers: Sakata Inx (India) Limited, P.T. Emblem Asia, Bostik India Private Limited Package Description: Aashirvaad Select 5Kg package is a stand-up pack with authentic looks. The best part of the pouch is the brilliance in printing. The main desired property to achieve from PE film was high dart impact strength. The combination of gloss and matte effect has given an abstract look to highlight certain areas of the pack. 11
Gold Awards Amcor PushPop Gold Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles End User/Customer: Savvy Green Plant: Auburn, WA Package Description: Amcor s patent pending PushPop adds a fun factor to portion control packaging. The packaging material and package design combine to provide an easy open, convenient package. Existing form-fill-seal equipment can be retrofitted at a modest cost to produce this gusseted pouch. The enhanced consumer experience of the opening feature supports the use of this portion control package as an element of a healthier approach to eating. Amcor produces PushPop in both North America and Europe. 12
Gold Awards Ampac No. 2 Pouch Savvy Green Gold Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Ampac End User/Customer: Savvy Green Plant: Auburn, WA Package Description: The Ampac No. 2 Pouch is an innovative step towards recycling flexible packaging. Savvy Green is a great example of a new application. It s the first primary flexible package to participate in the HOW2RECYCLE program. The pouch display is excellent with improved stiffness and HD flexo graphics. It meets No. 2 SPI ASTM classification Designation D7611/D7611M-10, and is Trex approved. 13
Gold Awards Beacon Converters/CardioFocus Heart Light Cardiac Ablation System Balloon Catheter Die Cut Tray Gold Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Gold Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Beacon Converters, Inc. End User/Customer: CardioFocus Plant: Saddle Brook, NJ Designer/Design Firm: Al Stancampiano (CardioFocus) and Greg Dahl (Dahl Packaging Corporation) Key Suppliers: Beacon Converters, Incorporated Package Description: The Beacon/CardioFocus HeartLight System provides a flexible packaging solution for large, complex devices, using less energy to manufacture, ship and warehouse. Compared to the rigid alternative, this package reduces packaging volume by 32 percent and weight by 50 percent. Innovative packaging design collaboration resulted in a die cut tray with functional components, which are cut from a single sheet of 0.035 flexible HDPE. The tray can be used as a catheter prep table and after use, knocked down flat and rolled up for recycling. 14
Gold Awards Eco-Ultra Motor Oil Pouch Gold Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Star Packaging Corporation End User/Customer: Universal Lubricants, LLC Plant: College Park, GA and Tampa, FL Designer/Design Firm: Craig Thomson, Howerton+White Key Suppliers: Art Separations & Print Plates: OEC Graphics, Flexo Printing Ink: Flint Ink Corporation, Flexographic Press: WINDMOELLER & HOELSCHER Corporation, PET Print Film: Bayshore Films, LLC, Sealant Film: ISO Poly Films, Incorporated, Pouch Equipment: Totani America, Incorporated, Spout & Caps & Spout Insertion: IPN USA Package Description: As the nation s 1st domestic retail motor oil, the Eco Ultra Motor Oil FlexPak pouch brings together all the outstanding benefits of flexible packaging into a new product category dominated by rigid HDPE packaging. The FlexPak pouch provides for significant reductions in materials, energy consumption, emissions, transportation, and landfill waste. Because of the rigid package replacement benefit & the obvious benefits in the reduction of waste, the consumer (user) gains a real sense of the individual contribution to sustainability and eco-friendly practices and efforts. 15
Gold Awards Halls Twistoff Stickpack Gold Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Sonoco Products Company End User/Customer: Mondelez International Plant: Edinburgh, IN Designer/Design Firm: Don McArthur Package Description: This twist-off flexible stick package allows a single cough drop to be dispensed without losing other drops from the package into your purse or pocket. The latest technology is Sonoco s micro-perforated stick wrap that helps facilitate consumer usage of the product while maintaining the barrier properties keeping the remaining product fresh. With a simple twist of the package, the consumer has their individual cough drop and the rest of the product stays in place. 16
Gold Awards Kusi Wayta Gold Printing Achievement Manufacturer: PERUPLAST S.A. End User/Customer: P&D Andina Alimentos S.A. Plant: Lima, Peru Designer/Design Firm: P&D Andina / PERUPLAST Key Suppliers: ESTER Industries, Dow Química Argentina S.A., Coim Brasil Ltda Package Description: This package superbly presents the Kusi Wayta (Flower of Joy) product, consisting of selected snacks prepared with native Peruvian fruits and seeds. The packaging format and the graphics featuring native motifs and landmarks perform the function of communicating very effectively to the consumer the gourmet and native characteristics of the product, the material structure providing the required protection for the sensitive contents. A smart distribution of glossy and matte areas greatly enhances its shelf impact. 17
Gold Awards Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolates Gold Printing Achievement Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation End User/Customer: Lindt & Sprungli Incorporated Plant: Columbus, WI Designer/Design Firm: Beakbane Package Description: The customer desired a matte/gloss combination utilized on this package to help bring the consumers focus to certain areas of the package. American Packaging used gravure printing to emphasize the detail of this label. The tight register control and the use of gravure cylinders enabled us to maintain color/color print registration. The use of the metallic substrate captures the design and the unique matte/gloss combination adds recognizable style to this high-end product. 18
Silver Awards Bolthouse Farms Shakedowns Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Emerald Packaging Incorporated End User/Customer: Bolthouse Farms Plant: Union City, CA Designer/Design Firm: Emerald Packaging/Bolthouse Farms Key Suppliers: Techlfex Packaging LLC Package Description: The Bolthouse Farms Shakedowns package has changed the landscape in the unit level segment of the fresh cut produce market. The interactive nature of the package brings consumers into the role of participant in preparing their vegetables in a simple and fun way. This is done in a single package combining wet and dry products without compromising shelf life of the carrots. Campbell s Skillet Sauces Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Ampac End User/Customer: Campbell s Plant: Hanover Park, IL Package Description: The Campbell s Skillet Sauces line introduces a new package format using a stand up pouch in a category that is traditionally packaged in glass jars or aluminum cans. The rotogravure printed pouch utilizes a pattern matte varnish and is coupled with a shaped, non-rocking bottom. This package includes linear tear technology and a clear bottom gusset. 19
Silver Awards CBI Coelho Smart Wheat Silver Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: C. B. I. Industries Limited Plant: Macedon, NY Designer/Design Firm: Marovino Visual Strategy, Incorporated Key Suppliers: Flint Group Package Description: This is a package for fresh bread. The entry uses HD Flexo imaging and utilized a new printing technology combining new era metallic and pearlescent inks to provide the customer with a high impact package and new eye catching design that will differentiate their product from the competition. HD Flexo provides more detail and much sharper imagery. This new printing technology combines the latest metallic and pearlescent inks resulting in an eye catching and appealing appearance. Chameleon Color-Changing Sealant Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Addison, IL Designer/Design Firm: Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated Package Description: Chameleon Color-Changing Sealant has been engineered to allow a film of one color to transfer a peel indicator of a different color providing a strong visual indication that the package has been opened. The transparent nature of the color application allows the product to be viewed while still in the package. Its advanced technology and unique appearance is a very cost-effective tool in providing brand protection. 20
Silver Awards Cryovac Multi-Seal FoldLOK Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Simpsonville, SC Designer/Design Firm: Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division Key Suppliers: Sealed Air Corporation Cryovac Division Package Description: The Cryovac Multi-Seal FoldLOK pouch is the latest innovation in reclosable packaging. A tab located near the top is peeled off to initially open the package. To close, simply fold the top over and press. It is easy to open, dispense and reclose for consumers of all ages. This package reduces leaker rates, uses less material (decreases at least two inches) than conventional pouches and enables better space utilization in transit and on shelf making it a more sustainable package. Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese Stand Up Pouch Silver Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Exopack, LLC End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Menasha, WI Package Description: Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese Stand Up Pouch replaces the previous flat bag providing consumer convenience at home. It uses 20 percent less material than the earlier version and features 30 percent less face area which enables retailers to fit more of the product into the space in the dairy case. It also reduces the amount of corrugated required to ship the product leading to fuel savings. The new double zipper improves the closure s performance, which helps protect the cheese inside. 21
Silver Awards Dent Resistant Compact Formpack Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles End User/Customer: Confidential Plant: Shelbyville, KY Package Description: Amcor s newest Formpack can be inserted without denting into an overpack designed for child resistance or adherence/compliance packaged medications. Improved forming properties allow a deep draw without fracturing and a 10 20% decrease in individual cavity width/length. This results in up to a 10% reduction in the overall package size. Amcor s Dent Resistant Compact Formpack extends the use of flexible packaging to medications that are improving healthcare while containing costs. Easy Peel Lidding for High Pressure Pasteurization Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: Sandridge Food Corporation Plant: Macedon, NY Designer/Design Firm: Bryan Gillespie Package Description: High pressure pasteurization is a growing trend in the food industry. The abuse of packaging from this technique requires higher performance films to meet standards. Berry Plastics multilayer co-extrusion technology and polymer knowledge provided a solution, bringing a significant improvement to a challenging process. Product benefits include reduced leaker rates, increased production, and assurance of package integrity through distribution and retail. The end consumer enjoys a convenient easy to open package with attractive clarity. 22
Silver Awards EZ Open Block-Tite Bulk Cheese Package Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Curwood, Incorporated, A Bemis Company End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Information not available Key Suppliers: Curwood, Incorporated Package Description: EZ Open Block-Tite Bulk Cheese Packaging, featuring EZ Peel opening, adds a new level of safety and convenience to traditional bulk cheese packaging. The easy-open feature incorporates notched grips and an easy-peel back flap, allowing knife-free opening and clean, complete removal of abuse-resistant packaging materials for 40# institutional cheese blocks. Selective positioning of the easy-open feature ensures that EZ Open Block-Tite pouches deliver the fill-stretch, load factors and hermetic barrier critical for long-hold bulk cheeses. gdiapers Biodegradable Wipes, 70 count Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation End User/Customer: gdiapers Plant: Pewaukee, WI Package Description: Packaging high stack count wet wipes in a flexible package with a Rigid Lens II closure alleviates the need for using molded fitments, canisters, and tubs. The Rigid Lens II encompasses the benefits of both traditional peel n reseal labels and molded fitments. High quality graphics can be printed directly on the RLII to compliment the respective graphics on the flexible film. This technology and package format can run on existing equipment for wet wipes, and leaves behind a much smaller carbon footprint versus alternative packaging formats for high stack count wipes. 23
Silver Awards Lundberg Family Farms Organic and Eco-farmed Rice Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Peel Plastic Products Limited End User/Customer: Lundberg Family Farms Plant: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Designer/Design Firm: Anton Kimball Design, Anton Kimball Design Key Suppliers: Velcro USA Incorporated Package Description: The Lundberg Family Farms 1lb & 2 lb organic and eco-farmed rice flat-bottom pouches are innovative, user-friendly and visually stunning. The flat-bottom pouches have a registered matte/gloss design, are completely air-tight & gas flushable, and have the VELCRO Brand PRESS-LOK closure system. The PRESS-LOK hook-to-hook closure is a truly unique, user-friendly closure. It contains easy alignment that allows the hooks to line-up, securing easy & reliable closure and therefore ultimate consumer convenience. Nestle Purina ONE Cat Silver Printing Achievement Manufacturer: Exopack, LLC End User/Customer: Nestle Plant: Tomah, WI Package Description: The Nestle Purina ONE cat food bag manufactured by Exopack eliminates the need for a reverse printed PET out layer of film by utilizing a surface printed MET PET layer combined with EB coating. This process provides the customer with a visually appealing metalized package that maintains superior ink protection throughout traditional distribution channels. The elimination of the reverse printed PET layer also allows for reduced costs associated lamination set-up and run-time. 24
Silver Awards Overprint on Already Printed Package Silver Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Rotoprint Sovrastampa Srl End User/Customer: BALOCCO Plant: LAINATE Milano, Italia Designer/Design Firm: Rotoprint Sovrastampa Key Suppliers: Rotoprint Sovrastampa Package Description: The overprinting process enables modification to already printed flexible packaging. The unique, patented process offers a wide range of benefits including reuse of stock material, and updating packaging graphics and text. Overprinting also reduces material scrap to the landfill, resulting in less environmental impact. Simply Heinz Single Serve Mayonnaise Sachet Silver Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: cei (Coating Excellence International) End User/Customer: HJ Heinz Company, L.P. Plant: Appleton, WI Designer/Design Firm: Dave Banik, Rick Bellile Package Description: The new high barrier Simply Heinz mayonnaise sachet replaces traditional aluminum foil structures, providing cost savings and a more sustainable product. The sachet contains 30% renewable content with its cellophane component. Additionally, incorporating the metalized OPP layer eliminates the need for foil while still providing high barrier and a higher renewable resource content. No solvents are used throughout the entire manufacturing process, avoiding any Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), which are known to harm the environment. 25
Silver Awards SwabCap Silver Technical Innovation Manufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated End User/Customer: Excelsior Medical Plant: Addison, IL Designer/Design Firm: Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated Package Description: SwabCap is the leading commercially available disinfectant cap designed to cover needleless connectors (e.g. luer access valves) to disinfect and protect them from further contamination. The Allegro B barrier lidding used with the cap ensures that the SwabCap will maintain its efficacy over the two-year shelf life of the product while still allowing nurses easy and reliable access. Use is as simple as peel, twist, protect. Walkers Shortbread 4.4 oz Re-Seal It Silver Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Printpack Incorporated End User/Customer: Walkers Shortbread Ltd. Plant: Bury, Lancashire, England Key Suppliers: Macfarlane Labels Ltd. Package Description: The Walkers mini shortbread 4.4 oz package is the first use of Re-Seal It on a VFFS (vertical form fill seal) application for this innovative recloseable format. Consumers can easily open and reclose the tamper-evident packages, extending the product lifespan and securing Walkers brand identity longer in the pantry. Printpack s premium print quality and pack form enhance the shelf appeal and excellent display properties of this package. 26
Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase 2013 The Innovation Showcase includes competition entries organized in alphabetical order. The information and descriptions for all packages are provided by the manufacturers.
Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase HCM-200 Manufacturer: AEP End User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Mankato, MN Competition Category: Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Package Description: Coex is a next generation shrink bundling film structure which, incorporates the latest in resin technology to deliver a stiff, strong, tear and puncture resistant film with high clarity and high gloss. Ample modulus allows for use on one roll wrap applications. This makes it an ideal structure for the most highly critical printing applications, and provides necessary protection throughout the transportation/handling cycle, without the need for pad or any corrugated assistance. This structure is an ideal selection, as it provides the necessary visual and performance requirements while allowing for a cost effective sustainable foot print reduction. Idahoan Potato Crisps Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation End User/Customer: Idahoan Foods, LLC Plant: Columbus, WI Designer/Design Firm: Depersico Group Competition Category: Printing Achievement Package Description: Our customer entered a new food category and wanted to leverage their strong brand image with their product introduction. Graphics were designed to show a life-like product with branded color schemes and a side panel billboard to tell the customer s story. American Packaging helped identify a structure that met the product barrier requirements, resembled current snack food packaging, and performed well on the customer s existing equipment. The end package met all the customer s marketing objectives of having an aesthetically appealing package that also provided a means to share their history. Homestyle Stuffing Cornbread Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation End User/Customer: Karlin Foods Plant: Story City, IA Designer/Design Firm: Ellen Freeman, PBD Associates Key Suppliers: OEC Graphics Competition Category: Printing Achievement Package Description: Our customer s main marketing objective was to offer a package that differentiated itself from like products and allowed consumers to perceive the quality of the product even before they had a chance to try it. American Packaging surpassed this objective by using RAVE HD plates allowing them to achieve life-like graphics, cleaner screening, better registration and a high gloss appearance. 29