Competition
The CorrPak¤
2006 Competition is open to ALLcorrugated manufacturersworldwide.
Deadline for entry is Tuesday,August 25, 2006.TAPPI’s Corrugated Packaging Division is sponsoring this distinguished event toselect and recognize the finest commercially produced corrugated package productsmanufactured between August 15, 2004 and August 1, 2006.
2004 CORRBIE WINNER — BEST OF SHOW
STRUCTURE:
1 - PRODUCT PROTECTION1A - INDUSTRIAL – Awards will be given for best design in industrial product (product which will go to another industrial plant to be used in manufacturing)
protection. Inner packaging may include foam, substitutions of foam with corrugated, corrugated build-ups, or other forms of protectivepackaging. Judges will consider satisfaction of customer needs, converting complexity, assembly, gluing/joining and over all die cutting.
1B - CONSUMER – Awards will be given for best design in consumer product (product to be used by an end user or consumer)protection. Inner packaging may include foam, substitutions of foam with corrugated, corrugated build-ups, or other forms of protective
packaging. Judges will consider satisfaction of customer needs, converting complexity, assembly, gluing/joining and over all die cutting.
2 - SELF-SHIPPER DISPLAYSA self-shipper is a shipping container which also serves as the display unit.
2A - COUNTER DISPLAY – Awards for best design in counter displays which also serve as the shipping container. Judges willconsider protective capability, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly.
2B - FLOOR DISPLAYS – Awards will be given for the best design of floor displays which serve as the shipping container. Judges will
consider protective capability, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly.
3 - DISPLAYSFloor displays not serving as a self-shipper.
3A - COUNTER DISPLAYS - Product – Awards will be given for the best design of point-of-purchase counter displays not serving as a self-shipper.Judges will consider point-of-purchase effectiveness, overall design, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly.Emphasis will be placed on the display’s ability to display and support the product.
3B - COUNTER DISPLAYS - No Product – Awards will be given for the best design of point-of-purchase counter displays not servingas a self-shipper. Judges will consider point-of-purchase effectiveness, overall design, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly.
3C - FLOOR DISPLAYS – Product – Awards will be given for the best design of point-of-purchase floor displays not serving as a self-shipper. Judgeswill consider point-of-purchase effectiveness, overall design, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly. Emphasis will be placedon the displays ability to display and support the product.
3D - FLOOR DISPLAYS – No Product – Awards will be given for the best design of point-of-purchase floor displays not serving as a self-shipper.Judges will consider overall design, innovative design, and the ease of in-store set-up and assembly, point-of-purchase effectiveness.
PRINTING:1 - COUNTER AND FLOOR SELF-SHIPPER DISPLAYS – Awards will be given for best design in counter displays which also serve as the shippingcontainers. A self-shipper is a shipping container that doubles as the display unit. This entry can be any kind of graphic application (direct print flexo,spot label, full litho, preprint, etc.) using corrugated, although additional points will be awarded to entries using the flexo process. Judges will considergraphic quality, printing complexity, overall design, print-to-cut registration and point-of-purchase effectiveness.
2 - COUNTER AND FLOOR DISPLAYS – Awards will be given for the best design of point-of-purchase counter displays not serving as a self-shipper.This entry can be any kind of graphic application (direct print flexo, spot label, full litho, preprint, etc.) using corrugated, although additional points willbe awarded to entries using the flexo process. Judges will consider overall design, graphic quality, print-to-cut registration, printing complexity, and point-of-purchase effectiveness.
3-FLEXO PRINTING ON COMBINED BROWN BOARDBOARD CATEGORIES - CATEGORIES 3A-3D – Entry must be a corrugated box or other container which is not a display and direct printed oncombined board. Entries demonstrating flexo printing on kraft board should be submitted into one of the following four categories based on the predominantdesign of the piece. The portion of the entry’s design as defined in the chosen category will receive the majority of the judges’ consideration, althoughoverall design will be evaluated. Please read all categories before choosing your entry category.
3A – LINE WORK – Awards for best direct flexo printing of line work on kraft board. Judges will evaluate print fidelity, degree of difficulty, quality offull coverage of solid areas, registration of print, registration of print-to-cut, press speed in printing the job, trapping of colors, and folding and gluing.
3B – LINE/SCREEN COMBINATION – Awards for best direct print on kraft board in combination of line and screen work, such as halftones,duotones, and mezzotint. Judges will evaluate print fidelity, degree of difficulty, quality of full coverage of solid areas, registration of print, registrationof print-to-cut, press speed in printing the job, trapping of colors, and folding and gluing.
3C – BUILT COLOR PRINTED ON BROWN PAPER OR ON A LAYER OF WHITE INK – Awards will be given for best process or modified processcolor directly printed on brown paper or a layer of white ink. These images would be computer art or cartoon art. Images would not be photographs, orart (paintings). Judges will consider the overall quality of the printed white base and resultant trapped colors and screens. Particular attention will bepaid to degree of difficulty, registration, folding and gluing, quality of full coverage of solid areas, use of the liner in the design process, registration ofprint-to-cut, and press speed in producing the box.
The CorrPak® 2006Competition is open to ALL corrugatedmanufacturers worldwide. TAPPI’sCorrugated PackagingDivision is sponsoringthis distinguished eventto select and recognizethe finest commerciallyproduced corrugatedpackage productsmanufactured betweenAugust 15, 2004 andAugust 1, 2006.
The judges will evaluatequality, design, graphicexcellence, technicaldifficulty, and innovativeapplication in deciding first, second, and thirdplace winners, as wellas awarding the Bestof Show. For the firsttime ever, there will betwo Best of Showawards. One will befor the Structure andthe other for thePrinting categories.Award winners will beannounced Friday,September 15 at 7:30am. at theConference GeneralSession and will be ondisplay the rest of theweek at TAPPI’sCorrugated PackagingConference.
Competit ion CategoriesTAPPI CORRPAK® 2006 COMPETITION
3D – PROCESS COLOR PRINTED ON BROWN PAPER OR ON A LAYER OF WHITEINK – Awards for best application of process color directly printed on brown paper or a layer ofwhite ink. Judges will consider the overall quality of the printed white base and resultant trappedcolors and screens. Particular attention will be paid to degree of difficulty, registration, folding andgluing, quality of full coverage of solid areas, use of the liner in the design process, registration ofprint-to-cut, and press speed in producing the box.
4 - FLEXO PRINTING ON WHITE LINER COMBINED BOARD
BOARD CATEGORIES - CATEGORIES 4A-4EEntry must be a corrugated box or other container which is not a display and direct printed oncombined board. Entries demonstrating flexo printing on combined board should be submittedinto one of the following four categories based on the predominant design of the piece. The portionof the entry’s design as defined in the chosen category will receive the majority of the judges’consideration, although overall design will be evaluated. Please read all categories before choosingyour entry category.
4A – LINE WORK – Awards will be given for best direct printing of line work on combined board.Judges will consider print fidelity and degree of difficulty, as well as quality of full coverage solidareas, color-to-color registration, and registration of print to die cut.
4B – LINE/SCREEN COMBINATION – Awards will be given for best direct printing oncombined board in combination of line and screen work, such as halftone, duotone, mezzotint orother screening techniques. This is not the process color category where the three process colorsare used or any three transparent colors are used to create additional colors. Judges will considerprint fidelity and degree of difficulty, as well as quality of full coverage solid areas, color-to-colorregistration, and registration of print to die cut.
4C – BUILT COLOR IMAGES - Process or Modified Process Color – Awards will be givenfor best process or modified process color direct printing oncombined board. These images would be computer art or cartoonart. Images would not be photographs, or art (paintings). Judgeswill consider print fidelity, quality of full coverage solid areas, thedegree of difficulty, color-to-color registration, and registration ofprint to die cut.
4D – MODIFIED PROCESS – Awards will be given for best direct printing on combined boardusing a minimum of three screens in combination with each other, where one or more colors is anon-process color to create photographs or art work. Judges will consider print fidelity, degree ofdifficulty, quality of full coverage solid areas, color-to-color registration, and registration of print todie cut.
4E – PROCESS COLOR – Awards will be given for best process color direct printing oncombined board used to create photographs and art work. Judges will consider print fidelity, qualityof full coverage solid areas, the degree of difficulty, color-to-color registration, and registration ofprint to die cut.
5 - FLEXO PREPRINTED LINER — Not Corrugated/Combined
Awards will be given for best application of flexography on uncombined linerboard which is used inthe design and manufacture of a corrugated package or display. Judges will consider print fidelity,quality of full coverage solid areas, degree of difficulty and registration.
5A – LINE/SCREEN COMBINATION – Awards will be given for best printing with a combinationof line and screen work, such as halftone, duotone, mezzotint or other screening techniques. Thisis not the process color category where the three process colors are used or any three transparentcolors are used to create additional colors. Judges will consider print fidelity and degree ofdifficulty, as well as quality of full coverage solid areas and color-to-color registration.
5B – PROCESS COLOR – Awards will be given for best process or modified process color usedto create built color, photographs and art work. Judges will consider print fidelity, quality of fullcoverage solid areas, the degree of difficulty and color-to-color registration.
COMBINED TECHNIQUES:
6 - INNOVATIVE USE
Awards for the unique use of corrugated board beyond conventional shipping containers or point-of-purchase displays. Additional points will be given to entries which have used corrugatedto replace another packaging medium.
7 - PROMOTIONAL
Awards will be given for best promotion of a product, idea or servicethrough the use of combined board. Judges will consider creativeness,impact, and overall quality of the graphics. It can be any kind of graphicapplication (direct print, spot label, preprint, etc.) on corrugated.Self-promotions are permitted for this category only. This category will
be ineligible for the Best of Show Award. A converter must make entries to this category.
8 - STUDENT ENTRY
Student entries will be judged in three categories: Flexographic Printing, Flexographic PreprintedLiner and Product Protection Design. Entries should be submitted into one of the following threecategories based on the predominant design of the piece. The portion of the entry’s design asdefined in the chosen category will receive the majority of the judges’ consideration, althoughoverall design will be evaluated. Please read all categories before choosing your entry category.
8A – FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING ON COMBINED BOARDAwards will be given for the best direct print piece by a student. Judges will consider overall design,graphic quality, and difficulty of piece. Work may be printed at the school or at a converter. The student must be directly involved in the production process. The entry must be flexo printedon corrugated.
8B – FLEXO PREPRINTED LINER – Not Corrugated/CombinedAwards will be given for best application of flexography on uncombined linerboard which is used inthe design and manufacture of a corrugated package or display. Judges will consider print fidelity,quality of full coverage solid areas, degree of difficulty and registration.
8C – PRODUCT PROTECTION DESIGN – Awards will be given for best design in industrialproduct (product that will go to another industrial plants to be used in manufacturing) orconsumer product (product to be used by an end-user or consumer) protection. Inner packagingmay include foam, substitutions of foam with corrugated, corrugated build-ups, or other forms ofprotective packaging. Judges will consider difficulty of design and application, functionality andcreativeness.
9 - ALTERNATIVE PRINTING PROCESS FOR COMBINED BOARD
This category includes but is not limited to the following processes: Ink Jet/Digital, Screen, Offset.Awards will be given for best printing on combined board which is not printed flexographically. Thegraphics can include line and screen work, halftones, duotones, mezzotints or other screeningtechniques, modified process color, process color. Judges will consider print fidelity and degree ofdifficulty, as well as quality of full coverage solid areas, color-to-color registration, and registrationof print to die cut. Judges will pay particular attention to the written description describing the job,the customer’s need and why an alternative process was chosen over flexography.
10 - ATTENDEES FAVORITE
This category includes all processes. Award will be given to the entry with the most attendee votes.
RULES & ENTRY REQUIREMENTSRules:
CorrPak® 2006 is open to ALL corrugated box makers worldwide. A package or display must have beenmanufactured and sold for commercial use between August 15, 2004 and August 1, 2006.
Note: Entries to the Promotional Category are exempt from the “Commercial Use” requirement.
■ Self Promotions are not permitted entry into any category other than the Promotional Category.
■ Each company location may enter more than one design per category.
■ Boxes submitted incorrectly for a particular category will be eliminated from the competition.Please ensure that your submission is in the correct category as described.
■ An entry may contain aspects appropriate to other categories, but will only be judged onaspects relating specifically to the category entered with other aspects being disregarded.
■ Entry form and fee is required for each category entered.
■ All entries must be die cut except pre-print liner category. If containers are notdie cut, the committee reserves the right to pull the entry from the competition
■ Entry deadline is August 25, 2006.
Entry Requirements:
Entry form must be filled out completely and should include production information such asequipment used, board combinations, quantity, and running speed. For direct print entries,especially those done with multiple passes, sample press sheets showing the color sequence maybe helpful to the judges.
All entrants must provide a digital color photograph in “jpeg” and “tif” or “gif” format with theentry form. This is needed for publishing purposes, onsite identification and set-up. Neither slidesnor paper pictures are accepted.
Entrants should write a brief paragraph describing the nature of the packaging problem solved,benefits derived by the customer, any technical difficulties experienced, and any extraordinaryaspects of the piece. This is not mandatory, but is helpful to the judges. Please DO NOT mentionconverter references in the description.
If you wish to keep your entry, you must have a representative present at the CorrPak® display areaat 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2006. This person will be responsible for packing andshipping the items you wish to keep.
TAPPI will not return or assume any responsibility for the return of any entry. Displays not removedby 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15th will be discarded or recycled with the remaining contentsbeing donated to a local charity.
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QUESTIONSAll technical questions relating to entry eligibility or category clarification should be directed toCordes Porcher, CorrPak® Chairman, viae-mail at [email protected]. Makesure the subject line has CorrPakCompetition, otherwise, it may not be opened.
All questions regarding entry require-ments should be directed to Tammi Campbell, at +1 770 209-7405, or via e-mail at [email protected].
ENTRY FEESTAPPI Members: $175 - 1st entry. TAPPI Members: $150 - 2nd to 3rd entry from same company location.TAPPI Members: every 4th entry from the same company location is complimentary .Nonmembers: $250 per entryStudent Entries: No charge
ENTRY DEADLINEAll entry forms, fees, and photos mustbe received at TAPPI no later thanFriday, August 25, 2006. DO NOT SENDDESIGN ENTRIES TO TAPPI. Uponreceipt of entry form, TAPPI will mailthe display shipping instructions closer to the date of the event.
Mail entry forms and fees only to: CorrPak® 2006 Competition15 Technology Parkway S. Norcross, GA 30092, USA Attn: Tammi CampbellPh: +1 770 209-7405Email digital color photographs in“jpeg” and “tif” or “gif” format [email protected]
LIMITATIONS OFLIABILITY ANDRESPONSIBILITYNeither TAPPI nor the CorrugatedPackaging Division will be responsible for:a) damage to uncrated materials,materials improperly packed, orconcealed damageb) loss, damage, theft ordisappearance of materials after the same have been delivered to the Cinergy Center and Hyatt Regency Cincinnati in Cincinnati,Ohio, Shephard Exposition
Services, or TAPPI.
DO NOT SEND DISPLAY ENTRIES TO TAPPI.Information will be mailed to you closer to the date of the event on where and when to ship your packages and displays.
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Entry Deadline: Tuesday, August 25, 2006
Please Check ONE Category Block: Please double check your submission to ensure it's in the correct category. Incorrectly submitted work will not be judged. (Entry form andfee required for each entry-each company location may enter more than one design per category.)
Digital photo required. Send electronic photo in “jpeg” and “tif” or "gif" format to Tammi Campbell at [email protected] for publication purposes.
Quantity Produced: ■■ 1-500 ■■ 501-2500 ■■ 2501+ Production Speed _____________ Flute: ____ Liner paper ____ (C=Coated, WT=White Top, B=Bleach , K=Kraft)
Display: Time Required for Set-Up (minutes): _____ No. People Required for Set-Up: ____ Supplies Required For Assembly: ______________________________________________
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Printing Process (es) Used: ■■ Flexo Postprint ■■ Flexo Preprint ■■ Lithography (Lamination) ■■ Other Number of passes through press: ■■ 1 ■■ 2 ■■ 3
Previously run by other printing process? ■■ Yes ■■ No Process: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Equipment Used: List type, make, model, size and mfg. date of each: *Please do not list company when describing equipment* _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please attach a brief description of the project, including any special set-up instructions.
TAPPI CORRPAK® 2006 ENTRY FORM
CorrPak¤ 2006 Competition ¥ 15 Technology Parkway S. ¥ Norcross, GA 30092, USA ¥ Attn:Tammi Campbell ¥ Phone: +1 770 209-7405
Payment Options:
■■ Check enclosed ■■ Bill my credit card. (Complete credit card information below)■■ AMEX ■■ Diner’s Club ■■ Visa ■■ MasterCard ■■ Discover ■■ Eurocard
Card # ______________________________________________ Exp. Date ________
Signature ____________________________________________________________
Please PRINT or TYPE. Enter company location name as it should appear on award.
Company _________________________________________________________ Project Name ________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________ Company for whom entry was produced _____________________________________
City ____________________________________________ State/Prov. ___________ Zip/Postal Code ___________ Country ________________ Date manufactured __________
Contact _________________________ Member # _______________________ Phone___________________ Email ________________________________________________
TAPPI OFFICE USE ONLY: Entry No.
Suppliers
Press _________________________________________________________________
Anilox _________________________________________________________________
Ink ___________________________________________________________________
Viscosity System _________________________________________________________
Plate __________________________________________________________________
Prepress _______________________________________________________________
Paper/Liner _____________________________________________________________
Corrugator _____________________________________________________________
Blades ________________________________________________________________
Cutting Dye _____________________________________________________________
Anvil Blankets ___________________________________________________________
Other _________________________________________________________________
Entry Fees:¥ TAPPI Members: $175 (1st entry)¥ TAPPI Members: $150 (2nd to 3rd entry from same company location)¥ TAPPI Members: every 4th entry from the same company location is complimentary ¥ Nonmembers: $250 per entry¥Student Entries: No charge
STRUCTURE1 -Product Protection ■■ 1A: Industrial ■■ 1B: Consumer 2 -Self Shipper Displays ■■ 1A: Counter Displays ■■ 2B: Floor Displays 3 -Displays ■■ 3A: Counter Displays – Product ■■ 3B: Counter Displays/No Product ■■ 3C: Floor Displays/Product ■■ 3D: Floor Displays/No Product
PRINTING■■ 1 -Counter and Floor Self-Shipper Displays ■■ 2 -Counter and Floor Displays 3 -Flexo Printing Combined Brown Board ■■ 3A: Line Work ■■ 3B: Line/Screen Combination ■■ 3C: Built Color Printed on Brown Paper or On a Layer of White Ink ■■ 3D: Process Color Printed on Brown Paper or on a Layer of White Ink4 -Flexo Printing on White Liner Combined Board■■ 4A: Line Work ■■ 4B: Line/Screen Combination ■■ 4C: Built Color Images/process or modified process color
■■ 4D: Modified Process ■■ 4E: Process Color 5 -Flexo Preprinted Liner – Not Corrugated/Combined ■■ 5A: Line/Screen Combination ■■ 5B: Process Color
COMBINED TECHNIQUES■■ 6 -Innovative Use ■■ 7 -Promotional 8 -Student Entry ■■ 8A: Flexographic Printing on Combine Board ■■ 8B: Flexo Preprinted Liner – Not Corrugated/Combined ■■ 8C: Product Protection Design ■■ 9 -Alternative Printing process for Combined Board
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Please photocopy entry form as needed.
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