awards 2008
WorldStar President's Award
Presented by the World Packaging Organisation, WorldStar are the pre-eminent international awards in packaging which illustrate the continual advancement of the state of packaging art and create a living standard of international packaging excellence from which others may learn.
WorldStars are presented only to those packages which, having already won recognition in a national competition, are compared by an expert panel of judges to similar packages from around the world.
Award winners are judged for the 'best of the best' of all packaging through the President's Award.
Awarded this ultimate prize at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana, In May 2008, was the Heineken® TenCan Beer Keg developed jointly by Heineken Beer Systems and Impress Group BV. The first rigid metal container to receive the award, the keg comes with a patented integrated pressure system to keep the beer fresh for 30 days after opening.
WorldStars are presented only to those packages which, having already won recognition in a national competition, are compared by an expert panel of judges to similar packages from around the world.
Award winners are judged for the 'best of the best' of all packaging through the President's Award.
Awarded this ultimate prize at a ceremony in Accra, Ghana, In May 2008, was the Heineken® TenCan Beer Keg developed jointly by Heineken Beer Systems and Impress Group BV. The first rigid metal container to receive the award, the keg comes with a patented integrated pressure system to keep the beer fresh for 30 days after opening.
- More details on www.impressgroup.com
Nominated for the President's Award for 2008 was the Easylift Tab designed by Crown Food Europe.
The Easylift tab builds on the company's Eole technology and was trialed with Nestlé pet food in the Netherlands.
The Easylift tab builds on the company's Eole technology and was trialed with Nestlé pet food in the Netherlands.
- More details on www.worldpackaging.org
- Full list of WorldStar award winners
Cans of the Year Awards
Organised by The Canmaker Magazine, Cans of the Year Awards have championed the cause of the can and since their inception have grown in size and stature to achieve international recognition. The Awards were introduced to celebrate, promote and reward the huge amount of innovative, ground-breaking work that takes place within the metal packaging industry each year.
The winner of the 2008 Can of the Year Award was the world's first commercially available re-sealable drinks can from Ball Packaging Europe. The can, produced for Coca-Cola’s energy drink Burn, uses a design that has been developing for more than five years. The re-sealable end prevents drinks from spilling after being opened and maintains carbonation.
The winner of the 2008 Can of the Year Award was the world's first commercially available re-sealable drinks can from Ball Packaging Europe. The can, produced for Coca-Cola’s energy drink Burn, uses a design that has been developing for more than five years. The re-sealable end prevents drinks from spilling after being opened and maintains carbonation.
- More details on www.spgevents.com
- Other winners at the Cans of the Year awards
International Steel Packaging Awards
Presented by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, the Steel Packaging Effectiveness Award recognizes those packaging solutions that have proven to be the most effective in the market, in terms of increased sales, market share, profitability, brand awareness and/or consumer attitude shifts.
European winners for 2008 were:
PROMOTIONAL & GIFTWARE
This original Jack Daniels packaging was developed using innovative, mesh technology by Crown Speciality Packaging allowing full printing decoration, embossing and uncompromised strength. The elegant container, which allows the bottle to show through, is a collector and gift item, which rewards the consumer and develops brand loyalty.
European winners for 2008 were:
PROMOTIONAL & GIFTWARE
This original Jack Daniels packaging was developed using innovative, mesh technology by Crown Speciality Packaging allowing full printing decoration, embossing and uncompromised strength. The elegant container, which allows the bottle to show through, is a collector and gift item, which rewards the consumer and develops brand loyalty.
GENERAL LINE
The Total Cuprinol rectangular shaped packaging was developed by Impress Metal Packaging using the Impress "lever Lid". The product is available in both 2.5 litres and 4 litres sizes. The packaging has the advantage of allowing the consumer to carry, pour, and paint directly from the tin.
The Total Cuprinol rectangular shaped packaging was developed by Impress Metal Packaging using the Impress "lever Lid". The product is available in both 2.5 litres and 4 litres sizes. The packaging has the advantage of allowing the consumer to carry, pour, and paint directly from the tin.
Alufoil Trophy
Awarded by EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association e.V., the Alufoil Trophy recognises achievements in the use of aluminium foil, many applications being linked to the sealing of rigid metal containers.
A Trophy was awarded in 2008 for a joint development by Alupak (final pack concept), Alcan Packaging (packaging material) and Waldner (filling/sealing machine) which uses a patented ultrasonic sealing technology to ensure safe sealing of Peelican® fish packs even if the rim of the container is contaminated by product during filling.
A Trophy was awarded in 2008 for a joint development by Alupak (final pack concept), Alcan Packaging (packaging material) and Waldner (filling/sealing machine) which uses a patented ultrasonic sealing technology to ensure safe sealing of Peelican® fish packs even if the rim of the container is contaminated by product during filling.
- More details on www.alupak.com
Best in Metal Awards
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association in the UK organises the annual Best in Metal Awards to demonstrate and emphasise the excellence of the metal packaging manufactured by its Members.
The Supreme Gold Award winner for 2008 was the Heineken® TenCan Beer Keg. Produced by Impress Group BV, this is an outstanding example of a 21st century solution to portable beer on tap, which combines eye-catching design and superior performance in one innovative product.
The Supreme Gold Award winner for 2008 was the Heineken® TenCan Beer Keg. Produced by Impress Group BV, this is an outstanding example of a 21st century solution to portable beer on tap, which combines eye-catching design and superior performance in one innovative product.
- More details on www.mpma.org.uk
- All other award winners
Starpack Awards
Run by Institute of Packaging, Starpack constitutes the UK packaging industry's most prestigious awards, aiming to help raise packaging standards in the UK by rewarding and encouraging creativity.
Leading the way for rigid metal packaging were the Bolling Coffee Fortnum & Mason Anniversary Coffee Tins produced by Crown Speciality Packaging, awarded the Gold Design and Marketing Performance Award for Best Food Design.
Leading the way for rigid metal packaging were the Bolling Coffee Fortnum & Mason Anniversary Coffee Tins produced by Crown Speciality Packaging, awarded the Gold Design and Marketing Performance Award for Best Food Design.
- More details on www.starpack.uk.com
- Full list of winners
