2002 PLGA quality gravure awards.The Packaging & Label Gravure Association received 71 entries for its annual awards competition this year, representing a 49 percent increase over last year. Awards were presented in 33 categories during the PLGA's annual meeting, held in late February in Clearwater Beach, FL. Judges were Ron Beyer, Beyer Ink; Dick Chesnut, W.R. Chesnut Engineering; Charlie Conover, Hurletron; Jack Kenny, Label & Narrow Web magazine; John Kiedaisch, Hurletron; Bill Klein, PLGA PLGA Poly-Lactic-Co-Glycolic Acid PLGA Plastic Land Grid Array PLGA Physically Limited Golfers Association ; and Tony White, Flexo & Gravure magazine. BEST OF SHOW & BAGS CATEGORY WINNER SONOCO, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada PRODUCT: Planters Planters is an American snack food company under Kraft Foods manufacturing, best known for its nuts and the Mr. Peanut icon that symbolizes them. Started by Italian immigrants Amedeo Obici and Mario Peruzzi in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, in 1906, it was incorporated in 1908 Peanut peanut, name for a low, annual leguminous plant (Arachis hypogaea) of the family Leguminosae (pulse family) and for its edible seeds. Native to South America and cultivated there for millenia, it is said to have been introduced to Africa by early explorers, Butter Bites JUDGES' COMMENTS: Six colors printed on BOPP, laminated laminated /lam·i·nat·ed/ (-nat?ed) having, composed of, or arranged in layers or laminae. laminated made up of laminae or thin layers. to paper. Outstanding ink coverage The amount of ink used by a laser-class or inkjet printer depends on the type of document printed. A vendor's estimate of ink cost is typically based on a business document with a rather low 3 to 5% coverage. If you print full pages, the estimates are not going to be accurate. with great density. striking graphics are further highlighted by impeccable im·pec·ca·ble adj. 1. Having no flaws; perfect. See Synonyms at perfect. 2. Incapable of sin or wrongdoing. [Latin impecc register. HEAT TRANSFER LABEL CATEGORY WINNER DI-NA-CAL Div. of Smurfit-Stone, Cincinnati PRODUCT: Lysol Sanitary sanitary /san·i·tary/ (san´i-tar?e) promoting or pertaining to health. san·i·tar·y adj. 1. Of or relating to health. 2. wipes JUDGES' COMMENTS: Seven colors printed on Di-Na-Cal gloss finish release coated stock. This seamless label was well produced. The end product is good, the vignettes are nice, and the fine type is clean and legible leg·i·ble adj. 1. Possible to read or decipher: legible handwriting. 2. Plainly discernible; apparent: legible weaknesses in character and disposition. . SECURITY PRINTING CATEGORY WINNER SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, Alpharetta, GA PRODUCT: Coming up Roses JUDGES' COMMENTS: Fifteen colors on 10-point C1S C1S Coated One Side (printing term) C1S Coated One Sided Paper board--difficult to print on. Multiple overprints and free radical UV coatings UV coating is the name given to various processes and coverings that utilize or protect against ultraviolet radiation. Ultra-violet coating of paper Ultra-violet coating is a glossy coating applied over ink printed on paper and dried by exposure to UV radiation. were used. The colors are good and the registration reflects the nature of the product. Scratch-off area hides the variable image area. NON-PS REVERSE PRINTED LABEL CATEGORY WINNER DIVERSAPACK, Marengo, IL PRODUCT: Aquafina JUDGES' COMMENTS: Five colors printed on a prop/prop laminate laminate, n a thin slice of porcelain or plastic fabricated in a dental lab, which is cemented to the front of the teeth to cover gaps, whiten stained teeth, or reshape chipped or broken teeth. . The customer tried to print this job flexo, but could not produce the desired effect in the mountains. Clean type and extensive coverage of blue. IN-MOLD PAPER LABEL CATEGORY WINNER NORTHSTAR PRINT GROUP, Watertown, WI PRODUCT Mr. Clean Mr. Clean n. Slang A man, especially a public figure, who adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional conduct. [From Mr. Clean, trademark used for a cleaning product.] JUDGES' COMMENTS: Six colors printed on 60# coated two-side paper. A nice bright label with legible and clean type and with well printed halftones. Tight registration in the detail on the apples. PRIME PS FILM LABEL CATEGORY WINNER PACKAGE SERVICE CO., Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , MO PRODUCT: Fabuloso Fresca JUDGES' COMMENTS: Five colors plus a UV curable cur·a·ble adj. Capable of being cured or healed. overprint o·ver·print tr.v. o·ver·print·ed, o·ver·print·ing, o·ver·prints To imprint over with something more, especially to print over with another color. n. 1. A mark or impression made by overprinting. varnish varnish, homogeneous solution of gum or of natural or synthetic resins in oil (oil varnish) or in a volatile solvent (spirit varnish), which dries on exposure to air, forming a thin, hard, usually glossy film. printed on 2.6 mil An Internet address domain name for a military agency. See Internet address. (networking) mil - The top-level domain for entities affiliated with US armed forces. white opaque BOPP. A bright, well printed label with multiple vignettes, good color and register combined with solid graphics make this a winner. PRIME PS LAMINATE LABEL & PROCESS INNOVATION CATEGORIES WINNER AVERY DENNISON Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) produces pressure-sensitive materials (such as self-adhesive labels), office products, and various paper products. R. Stanton Avery founded Avery in 1935. Avery Dennison Corporation was created in 1990 by merger of Avery and Dennison. SECURITY PRINTING DIVISION, Clinton, SC PRODUCT: Duracel Ultra Tester JUDGES' COMMENTS: A unique product that is produced using proprietary technology and processes, involving seven steps and 15 layers. Outstanding black and gold density and very good registration, especially considering the multiple step process. SLEEVES REVERSE PRINTED CATEGORY WINNER GILBRETH, Croydon, PA PRODUCT: Berry Young Juice JUDGES' COMMENTS: The black lettering is sharp and the tone graduation is very good. The metallic brilliance complements the visual appeal of the finished container. FUNCTIONAL PRINTING CATEGORY WINNER AVERY DENNISON DECORATING TECHNOLOGIES, Framingham, MA PRODUCT: Vitro Crisa Candle JUDGES' COMMENTS: Six colors printed on proprietary heat transfer substrate. A label with halftones that look quite good. Well printed vignettes. SPECIALTY EFFECTS CATEGORY WINNER PRODUCT: Pennzoil Quaker State Quaker State may refer to:
SLEEVECO, Dawsonville, GA JUDGES' COMMENTS: Seven Colors printed on shrink film. The product marks the first time that shrink technology was used to fit the contours Contours may mean:
2002 PLGA Award Winners
COMPANY LOCATION
Alcan Lawson Mardon Peachtree City, GA
American Packaging Columbus, WI
Avery Dennison Dec Tech Framingham, MA
Avery Dennison Security Clinton, SC
Avery Dennison Security Clinton, SC
Catty Corporation Huntley, IL
Di-Na-Cal Cincinnati
Diversapack Marengo, IL
Diversapack Marengo, IL
Gilbreth Croydon, PA
Fort Dearborn Brunswick, GA
Nordenia USA Jackson, MO
Nordenia USA Jackson, MO
Nordenia USA Jackson, MO
NorthStar Print Group Watertown, WI
NorthStar Print Group Watertown, WI
NorthStar Print Group Watertown, WI
NorthStar Print Group Watertown, WI
NorthStar Print Group Watertown, WI
Package Service Kansas City, MO
Package Service Kansas City, MO
Printpack Greensburg, IN
Printpack Greensburg, IN
Scientific Games Int'l. Alpharetta, GA
SleeveCo Dawsonville, GA
SleeveCo Dawsonville, GA
Smurfit-Stone Muncie, IN
Smurfit-Stone Santa Clara, CA
Smurfit Stone Santa Clara, CA
Sonoco * Winnipeg, MB
Sonoco Winnipeg, MB
WRICO Packaging Div. Chicago
COMPANY CATEGORY
Alcan Lawson Mardon Top Coated Carton
American Packaging Stamps
Avery Dennison Dec Tech Functional Printing
Avery Dennison Security Prime PS Laminate Label
Avery Dennison Security Process Innovation
Catty Corporation Foil/Paper Flexible Package
Di-Na-Cal Heat Transfer Label
Diversapack Film/Film Flexible Package,
Line
Diversapack Non-PS Reverse Printed Label
Gilbreth Sleeves, Reverse Printed
Fort Dearborn Sleeves, Above 13% Shrink
Nordenia USA Pouches
Nordenia USA Specialty Converting
Nordenia USA Materials Innovation
NorthStar Print Group Non-PS Top Coated Paper
Label
NorthStar Print Group Non-PS Surface Printed
Label
NorthStar Print Group In-mold Paper Label
NorthStar Print Group In-mold Film Label
NorthStar Print Group Paper Coupons, Premiums &
Booklets
Package Service Cut & Stack Glue-applied Label
Package Service Prime PS Film Label
Printpack Film/Film Flexible Package,
Process
Printpack Foil/Film Flexible Package
Scientific Games Int'l. Security Printing
SleeveCo Specialty Effects
SleeveCo Printer Technical Achievement
Smurfit-Stone Laminated Carton
Smurfit-Stone Special Structure Carton
Smurfit Stone Use of Non-solvent Ink
Sonoco * Bags
Sonoco Film Coupons, Premiums &
Booklets
WRICO Packaging Div. Paper/Film Flexible Package
COMPANY PRODUCT
Alcan Lawson Mardon Kent Super Lights
American Packaging Long Leaf/Pine Forest
Avery Dennison Dec Tech Vitro Crisa Candle
Avery Dennison Security Duracell Ultra Tester
Avery Dennison Security Duracell Ultra Tester
Catty Corporation Klondike
Di-Na-Cal Lysol Sanitary Wipes
Diversapack Clinique
Diversapack Aquafina
Gilbreth Berry Young Juice
Fort Dearborn Ragu Rich Meaty Sauce
Nordenia USA Advance Brand Steak Fingers
Nordenia USA Friskies Flexbox
Nordenia USA Nordenia Flexbox
NorthStar Print Group Leinenkugel's Amber Light
NorthStar Print Group Coors Original
NorthStar Print Group Mr. Clean
NorthStar Print Group Syntec Synthetic Motor Oil
NorthStar Print Group Mobil Drive Clean
Package Service Ken's Steak House
Package Service Fabuloso Fresca
Printpack Perugina Biscotti
Printpack Berlotti Meals
Scientific Games Int'l. Coming Up Roses
SleeveCo Pennzoil Quaker State
SleeveCo Black Magic Wheel Cleaner
Smurfit-Stone Tide
Smurfit-Stone Adidas
Smurfit Stone Adidas
Sonoco * Planters Peanut Butter Bites
Sonoco Celebrating Lottery
WRICO Packaging Div. Wrigley Spearmint
* Best at Show
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