2009 FPA Innovation Showcase

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase

2009

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Front Cover: Photos featured are of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards winning entries. The packages are displayed by the awards (Highest Achievement, Special Citation, Gold, Silver) won, from left to right, and are described in detail throughout this publication. Back Cover: Photos featured are of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase. The entries are displayed alphabetically by product name from left to right and are described in detail throughout this publication.

The winning packages and competition entries of the 53rd annual FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition exemplify advancements the flexible packaging industry has achieved in design, printing, sustainability and technical innovation. The winning entries of the 2009 Achievement Awards competition include innovative packaging solutions for a multitude of products ranging from asparagus and cereal to medical devices and sandwich bags. These outstanding flexible packaging applications are benefiting consumers, end-users and the environment.

New and unique design improvements are minimizing the risk of contamination, providing easier product accessibility and improving the transport of time-sensitive vaccines. Material combinations are extending the use of flexible packaging to products that are not traditionally found in bags or pouches.

Gloss printing and matte finish films are attracting consumers and communicating brand quality. The use of less packaging material during the manufacturing process is creating flexible packages that minimize product waste, reduce shipping costs, and produce less packaging waste.

This publication features all the entries including winning packages of the 2009 competition. The Achievement Awards section highlights the winning entries by the award (Highest Achievement, Special Citation, Gold and Silver) won. The Innovation Showcase section includes competition entries organized in alphabetical order.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to the companies that submitted entries into the 2009 competition! FPA also gives special thanks to the 2009 competition judging panel: Lisa McTigue Pierce, editorial director, Flexible Packaging magazine; Michael Richmond, PhD of Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions; and Keith Vorst, PhD, associate professor, California Polytechnic State University, for their time and hard work.

Honoring Industry Innovation and Achievement2009 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase

Table of ContentsAchievement Awards & Innovation Showcase – 2009

Package Name Winning Category Manufacturer Page

Highest Achievement Award

Southern Selects Asparagus Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cryovac Food Packaging Division, Sealed Air Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Special Citation

Coldpack AntiFreeze Vaccine Backpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Citation for Social Responsibility . . . . . . . . . Cold Pack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Packaging Excellence

Gold Award Winners

Bemis® Advance Pak Rack Header Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging Division . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cryovac® Multi-Seal™ Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cryovac Food Packaging Division, Sealed Air Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Ghirardelli 100% Cacao Baking Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hot N Handy Bio-Pouch — Flexible Package . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . Robbie Manufacturing, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 & Sustainability Achievement

Kraft Foods ‘Côte d’Or Truffé’ — Amcor Block Bottom Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Stand Up Pouch Branli Cruji Nola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Zeda Dark Angel Revealingly Dark Bronzing Intensifier . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CL&D Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Silver Award Winners

Bella Rosa Specialty Imported Cheese Selection . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cryovac Food Packaging Division, Sealed Air Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Café Altomayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peruplast S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Dial Liquid Soap Refill Stand Up Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Diamond Crystal® Jiffy Melt® with Moisture Resistant Air Evacuation Valve . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exopack LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lays Potato Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Lewis Bakeries Clear/ White Bakery Bag using FreshView™ Technology . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Mars Galaxy ‘Mistletoe Kisses’ — Amcor ZigZag . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Masafi Gourmet Potato Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Mission Original Tortilla Strips White Corn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Genpak LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Ore Ida Steam n’ Mash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alcan Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Table of ContentsAchievement Awards & Innovation Showcase – 2009

Osurance™ Zone Coated Lids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oliver Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White Bread . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Softsoap® Hand Soap Refill Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Alcan Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Triad Solvent-Free Overwrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated . . . . . . . . .19

Innovation Showcase

3M Bondo-Hair Long Strand Reinforced Fiberglass Filler . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime Graphics Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

6 Hour Energy Mini Thin Rush a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime Graphics Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

AirPouch EarthAware™ Biodegradable Air Pillows . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automated Packaging Systems, Incorporated . . . . . . . .23

Alghazaleen Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

American Smokeless Snus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gibraltar Packaging Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Bear Naked® Native™ Granola Stand-up Pouch . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exopack LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Bemis® Advance Pak Printed Roll Stock with Inno-Loc® Zipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Environmental & . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Company, Incorporated — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Sustainability Achievement Polyethylene Packaging Division

Bemis® Advance Pak Slide-Rite® Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Environmental & . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Company, Incorporated — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Polyethylene Packaging Division

Bemis® Magic Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Environmental & . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Company, Incorporated — . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Sustainability Achievement Polyethylene Packaging Division

Bertolli Oven Baked Meals-Chicken Parmigiana & Penne and Stuffed Shells in Scampi Sauce. . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Bertolli Oven Baked Meals — Meat Lasagna Rustica & Four Cheese Ravioli . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Body Glove Water Filtration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Brawny® Towel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Bumble Bee Prime Filet Atlantic Salmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Catty Fish Mix Dry Cat Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Coating Excellence International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Cedar Fresh–Scoopable Cat Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . Flex Pack USA, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Cheertainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . CDF Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Curwood Eco-Tite® Shrink Bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis Company . . . . . . .28

Dale and Thomas Costco Two Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Dole Squish’ems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CDF Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

EZ Peel®/Reseal Tray/Lid System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis Company . . . . . . .29

First Café Coffee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Flipz Double-Dipped Peanut Butter & Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 6.5 oz. . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Baking Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Silver Award Winners (cont’d)

Hannah Montana Sippah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Healthful Life® from Purina® Cat Chow®, 16 oz. . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers-Southwestern Style Chicken . . .Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Hershey Monster Mix 2 Assortment, 36.62 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Honest Earth Baby Reds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hostess Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbie Manufacturing, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hot Fill Stand-Up Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac Flexibles — A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC . . . . . . . . . . .33

Improved Moisture Barrier Film for Dry Food Packaging . . . .Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

KAYTEE Forti-Diet ProHealth, Bird Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Packaging International, Incorporated . . . . . . .33

Key Foods Steamable Package using Pliant SteamQuick® Matrix™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Larry’s Beans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . Cadillac Products Packaging Company . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Lindt & Sprüngli ’Valentine Roses’ — Amcor Block Bottom Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Marks & Spencer British Raspberry Coulis and Mango & Passion Fruit Coulis Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CLP Packaging Solutions, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Moxie Energy Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alcan Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Nestlé Easter Mix Ups Assorted Candy, 29 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Oscar Mayer “Sneak-a-Peek” Snack Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis Company . . . . . . .36

Panetón San Jorge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peruplast S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Pet Food Woven PP Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Purina® Busy Bone® Mini, 6.5 oz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Red Leaf Water 500 ml . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . Alcan Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Retort Stand-Up Pouch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac Flexibles — A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC . . . . . . . . . . .37

Revolution® Food Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

ShakerPAC™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac Flexibles — A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC . . . . . . . . . . .38

Shamrock Farms Rockin’ Refuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Osio International, Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Simply Out! Puppy Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pliant Corporation™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

T.G.I. Friday’s Complete Skillet Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alcan Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Trident Sea Foods-Southwest Style Tilapia Fillets . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nordenia U.S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turtles 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Tyson de Mexico, Stand Up Pouch for Linea Gourmet . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement . . . . . . Printpack Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Valley Fertilizer Bag with post-industrial content polyethylene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Environmental & Sustainability Achievement . . . . . . Exopack LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Winn Dixie Soy Chocolate Milk, 64 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prime Graphics Incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Appendix

FPA Converter Members Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards2009

Southern Selects Asparagus PackageHighest Achievement Award Winner

Gold Award Winner — Packaging ExcellenceManufacturer: Cryovac Food Packaging Division/Sealed Air Corporation

End User/Customer: Southern SpecialtiesPlant: Southern Specialties — Pompano Beach, FL

Designer/Design Firm: Renee Corn & Marc Edlein, Cryovac Cre8Key Suppliers: Cryovac Food Packaging Division/Sealed Air Corporation, Classic Graphics

Package Description: The Southern Selects Asparagus Package is a great example of how flexible packaging adds value for retailers and consumers by preserving and enabling the effective cooking of a product. This package improves the way fresh asparagus is sold in retail stores and the way it is prepped and cooked by the consumer. The clean asparagus is vacuum skinned, which improves shelf life more than traditional packaging methods, and enables consumers to quickly steam the asparagus in the microwave. This package also provides consumers with a more energy efficient alternative to

boiling water.

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Highest Achievement Awards are given to a Gold Award winning package in the Packaging Excellence category ranked by the judges as having contributed most to the advancement of the industry.

Highest Achievement Award

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Coldpack AntiFreeze Vaccine BackpackSpecial Citation for Social Responsibility

Gold Award Winner — Packaging Excellence Manufacturer: Cold Pack System

End User/Customer: World Health OrganizationPlant: San Diego, CA

Designer/Design Firm: Cold Pack SystemKey Suppliers: ISO Poly Film, Rol Vac

Package Description: Vaccine efficacy and shelf life can be greatly impacted by temperature fluctuations, extremes in both heat and cold will have a negative impact. Designated as an approved vaccine transportation system by the World Health Organization, the Coldpack AntiFreeze Vaccine

Backpack solves this challenge through its award-winning patented technology, which offers superior thermal and air cushion protection. The Coldpack AntiFreeze Vaccine Backpack facilitates

the safe, secure, stable, and successful transport of priority medical vaccines.

Special Citation

The Special Citation for Social Responsibility is presented to a Gold Award winning package that innovatively addresses societal health and wellness issues.

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Cryovac® Multi-Seal™ PackageGold Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Cryovac Food Packaging Division, Sealed Air CorporationEnd User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Information not availableDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not available Package Description: The Cryovac® Multi-seal™ package is an easy-open and reclosable deli package that works consistently time after time. This unique thermoform package makes a reclosable option available without adding the extra equipment costs of using a zipper or tub. Plus, recent research shows that consumers like this easy open reclosable package that keeps deli meat fresh.

Bemis® Advance Pak Rack Header BagGold Award Winner — Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging DivisionEnd User/Customer: SC Johnson & Son, IncorporatedPlant: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging Division, Terre Haute, INDesigner/Design Firm: Julie Conigliaro, SC Johnson & Son, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: The modified Bemis® Advance Pak Rack Header Bag offers easy open, tamper evident perforation. This structure offers the desired eye catching shelf appeal of high quality 8 color reverse process printed graphics, which allows the ink to become trapped between layers of film protecting the brand image from scuffing. The excellent clarity and high gloss are desirable for a “point of purchase” package. In addition, this film structure offers stiffness and convenient easy-open, tamper-evident perforation.

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Ghirardelli 100% Cacao Baking ChipsGold Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyPackage Description: This rotogravure print met the customer’s marketing objectives of having a more aesthetically appealing package that separates it from the competition. The crisp graphics increase the impact by creating added appeal to the consumer and projecting a high quality product image.

Hot N Handy Bio-Pouch Flexible PackageGold Award Winner — Packaging ExcellenceGold Award Winner — Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Manufacturer: Robbie Manufacturing, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Supermarkets/Convenience stores/Food service/ProcessorsPlant: Robbie Manufacturing, Incorporated — Lenexa, KSDesigner/Design Firm: Robbie Manufacturing, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Hot N Handy Bio-Pouch is a flexible package designed for consumers, giving them value-added features like increased freshness and a resealable adhesive. The Bio-Pouch, made from renewable wood-pulp, is environmentally friendly and will degrade “back to nature.”

Bio-Pouch is the best sustainable solution for fresh-prepared sandwiches in the market. Compared to rigid polystyrene containers, the Bio-Pouch uses 92 percent less crude oil, reduces CO2 emissions by 56 percent and reduces packaging material waste, by weight, 75 percent.

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Kraft Foods ‘Côte d’Or Truffé’ — Amcor Block Bottom BagGold Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Kraft Foods Deutschland GmbHPlant: Amcor Flexibles Schroeder & Wagner GmbH — Rinteln, GermanyDesigner/Design Firm: Hans Breckwoldt, Kraft Foods Deutschland GmbH; Design Agency: Landor Associates, Branding Consultants and Designers WorldwideKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Kraft Foods ‘Côte d’Or Truffé’ — Amcor Block Bottom Bag is an outstanding product that features both matte and gloss effects as well as hot foil stamping, embossing and a window. The combination of all these elements makes the Block Bottom Bag an ideal packaging solution for differentiated presentation of premium confectionery. The package has a strong on-shelf presence and retains its premium effect through consumption due to its scratch resistant feature.

Stand Up Pouch Branli Cruji NolaGold Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Productos Verde VallePlant: Printpack Packaging de Mexico — Zapopan, JaliscoDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Branli’s Cruji Nola stand up pouch from Verde Valle has an attractive graphic design that captures consumer attention at retail while communicating the brand identity of the product. It combines matte finishing of the PET printing layer with a metallic background that enhances its high quality graphics over the complete area of the package. Also incorporated is a convenient reclosable feature to maintain freshness of the product.

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Zeda Dark Angel Revealingly Dark Bronzing IntensifierGold Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: CL&D GraphicsEnd User/Customer: Performance BrandsPlant: CL&D Graphics — Oconomowoc, WisconsinDesigner/Design Firm: Performance BrandsKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: For that brief moment a consumer scans a shelf, the packaging designer can only hope application of mere ink to substrate will effectively interpret their design, enticing the consumer to select their product. With the use of proprietary CL&D techniques of vacuum spot metallization applied to high shrink polymers conforming to shape, Zeda Tanning has created dramatic impact for Dark Angel Revealingly Dark Bronzing Intensifier. Design merged with technology created a package that commands an exotic yet premium allure as intended by Zeda Tanning Products.

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Café AltomayoSilver Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: Peruplast S.A.End User/Customer: Altomayo Per S.A.C.Plant: Planta San Luis — Lima, Peru Designer/Design Firm: Altomayo Per S.A.C.Key Supplier: Dow Quimica Argentina S.A., OPP Films S.A.Package Description: This family of packages features high quality and colorful rotogravure graphics, an improvement over traditional coffee artwork. In addition, the colorful approach uses a discrete combination of matte areas with glossy windows, creating a unique and appealing effect. This display of high quality graphics and textures demonstrates the potential of flexible packaging to deliver advantageous and sensible cost-benefit solutions against more expensive rigid packaging alternatives.

Dial Liquid Soap Refill Stand Up PouchSilver Award Winner — Environmental & Sustainability AchievementManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Henkel MexicanaPlant: Printpack Packaging de Mexico — Zapopan, JaliscoDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: The Dial Liquid Soap Refill Stand Up Pouch supports sustainability in multiple ways. The easy pour spout allows for no wasted product, and the refill size will fill up to two bottles of standard 221 ml Dial bottles. Because flexible packaging generates 90 percent less waste than rigid, the refill pouch saves more than 500,000 bottles per year from going to landfill. Additionally, energy is saved during the manufacturing process and fuel for transportation is saved due to a significantly lighter weight package. The pouch is a winner for manufacturer and consumer alike.

Bella Rosa Specialty Imported Cheese SelectionSilver Award Winner — Packaging ExcellenceManufacturer: Cryovac Food Packaging Division/Sealed Air CorporationEnd User/Customer: Arthur Schuman IncorporatedPlant: Arthur Schuman Incorporated — Fairfield, NJDesigner/Design Firm: Renee Corn, Cryovac Cre8Key Supplier: Cryovac Food Packaging Division/Sealed Air CorporationPackage Description: This unique package combines the traditional benefits of Cryovac’s vacuum skin packaging with Arthur Schuman Incorporated’s strength as a world class specialty cheese provider. The result is a cheese board package that enables club stores to provide novice and experienced cheese consumers with a premium selection of cheeses that can be served at any occasion with very little prep required. The package not only looks attractive, but preserves the product and enables vertical presentation in the retail store.

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Lays Potato ChipsSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Flex America IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Pepsico India Holdings Pvt Ltd.Plant: UFlex Ltd., Noida, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Uflex Ltd.Key Supplier: Uflex Ltd.Package Description: This package is an iconic pack developed for Fritolay. For the first time, with a horizontal laser scoring at the top, the consumer can open the pouch from one end to the other, in one straight line, in one stroke. The chips inside the pouch have been provided with a sauce which can be then opened, spread on the chips and one can enjoy the chips straight from the pouch which serves like a container. This is an improvement from the old pack due to its laser scoring for easy opening. One can enjoy the chips and sauce straight from the pouch, which serves as a container.

Lewis Bakeries Clear/White Bakery Bag using FreshView™ TechnologySilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Lewis BakeriesPlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Macedon, NYDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: An innovative coextruded film technology was used to upgrade bakery product packages for Lewis Bakeries. The FreshView™ package offers eye-catching graphics with excellent opacity plus a clear see though panel to show the product. The converting process and packaging process were not impacted by this new package design.

Diamond Crystal® Jiffy Melt® with Moisture Resistant Air Evacuation ValveSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Exopack LLCEnd User/Customer: CargillPlant: Exopack LLC — Thomasville, NCDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Avery DenisonPackage Description: The Diamond Crystal® Jiffy Melt® bag incorporates a patent pending air-evacuation valve, which allows for the escape of entrapped air. This provides ease with filling, bag stacking and palletizing the large format bags. The valve system eliminates the need for perforations and reduces the possibility of direct water contact compromising the contents of the package. The addition of high-end graphics and UV resistant film, inks and coatings give the package enhanced shelf-appeal and allow for outdoor storage.

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Mission Original Tortilla Strips White CornSilver Award Winner — Packaging ExcellenceManufacturer: Genpak LPEnd User/Customer: Gruma Oceania Pty LtdPlant: Genpak LP — Aurora, OntarioDesigner/Design Firm: Raul Maldonado de Hoyos, Gruma OceaniaKey Supplier: Wausau Paper Specialty Products, Appleton Performance PackagingPackage Description: Genpak has opened a new window on the world of flexible packaging with our exclusive die-cut window rollstock. Without sacrificing any of the qualities that made the original pre-made bag such a success, the new packaging format has added substantial value for the manufacturer while decreasing their overall cost per package. The development of the die-cut window rollstock has substantially advanced the possibilities for improvement in the flexible packaging field. This is indeed a win-win for the world of flexible packaging!

Mars Galaxy ‘Mistletoe Kisses’ — Amcor ZigZagSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Mars Chocolate, UKPlant: Amcor Flexibles, Incorporated — Halen, BelgiumDesigner/Design Firm: Alexa Cohen (Graphic Design), Brandhouse WTSKey Supplier: ExxonMobil Chemical Films EuropePackage Description: Usually, chocolate bars are opened at the pack end, but by using Amcor ZigZag the pack can be opened anywhere along the wrapper. This presents a major benefit for consumers who want to share the product or save part of it for later consumption. The zigzag edge along the seal differentiates the pack on the shelf and the package responds to consumer demands for eating-on-the-go and sharing.

Masafi Gourmet Potato ChipsSilver Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: Flex America IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Masafi Company LLCPlant: UFlex Ltd. — Noida, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Uflex Ltd.Key Supplier: Uflex Ltd.Package Description: This potato chip pack is a total revolution in printing technology. High quality graphics have been obtained in 8 colors with a unique abstract design in matte finish by rotogravure process using special environmental friendly Toluene/MEK free alcohol based inks with a protective overcoat. A specially engraved cylinder has been used for optimum protective lacquer coating with a special matte effect, which has been achieved due to a high technology matte finish film, and not the colors. The high quality graphics make the pack stand out on the store shelf and invite the consumer to pick it up.

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Osurance™ Zone Coated LidsSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Oliver MedicalEnd User/Customer: Medical Device ManufacturingPlant: Oliver Medical — Grand Rapids, MIDesigner/Design Firm: Trent NobachKey Supplier: Delta IndustrialPackage Description: Osurance™ lids eliminate the risk of product contamination. Manufacturing takes place using an automated adhesive coating and die cutting process that is located in a certified ISO 14644-1 Class 8 clean room. The process applies adhesive only where it is needed in a controlled area along the package flange. Adhesive exposure to the medical device is eliminated. Porosity of the base substrate is maximized resulting in more efficient ethylene oxide gas sterilization cycles.

Pampers Sensitive SwaddlersSilver Award Winner — Printing AchievementManufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Procter & GamblePlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Macedon, NYDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Pampers Sensitive Swaddlers package is highly creative and innovative, communicating a consumer solution for babies of a natural, hypoallergenic, healthy product. The ground-breaking soft, matte, clean appearance is created using a combination of matte inks, standard inks, and matte varnish applied in an innovative order during printing. Consumers are genuinely attracted to this eye-catching package due to its “soft as a baby” appearance.

Ore Ida Steam n’ MashSilver Award Winner — Packaging ExcellenceManufacturer: Alcan PackagingEnd User/Customer: Heinz North AmericaPlant: Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Incorporated — Joplin, MODesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Heinz North America created a new approach to steam-in-bag cooking and wanted a flexible packaging solution. The Ore Ida Steam n’ Mash package combines a high performance sealant and self-venting technology for a solution that goes directly from freezer to microwave and cooks the product without any additional consumer steps. This package meets the demands of frozen food distribution, holds up to the extended cook-cycle and safely vents excess steam to provide perfectly steamed potatoes right out of the microwave.

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Triad Solvent-Free OverwrapSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: OLC or Medical Device ManufacturerPlant: Rollprint Packaging Products, Incorporated — Addison, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Rollprint Packaging Products, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: Triad Solvent-Free Overwrap is a new high-barrier overwrap that has been developed using a proprietary metallocene-based sealant and a unique bonding approach. Triad has been engineered to provide exceptionally strong hermetic weld seals for high-speed, chemically-sensitive pharmaceutical applications at a cost-competitive price.

Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Whole Grain White BreadSilver Award Winner — Technical InnovationManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Sara Lee Bakery GroupPlant: Printpack Incorporated — Bloomington, INDesigner/Design Firm: Sara Lee Creative ServicesKey Supplier: Information not availablePackage Description: This Sara Lee bag has enhanced shelf appeal due to an outstanding graphic design supported by an innovative Printpack film that incorporates a clear window to view the product, and white area to provide excellent graphic opacity and brilliance. Additionally, the innovative method of applying the gaming code within the layers of ink solve many technical issues experienced by typical ink jet coding. Overall, the Printpack Clear Choice film allows the bag to display an excellent example of eye-catching flexographic printing and an easy to identify gaming opportunity, while the clear area of the bag allows the consumer a glimpse into the high quality product inside.

Softsoap® Hand Soap Refill PouchSilver Award Winner — Environmental & Sustainability AchievementManufacturer: Alcan PackagingEnd User/Customer: Colgate-Palmolive CompanyPlant: Alcan Packaging Food & Tobacco, Incorporated — Shelbyville, KYDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: IPN USA CorporationPackage Description: The Softsoap® Hand Soap Refill Pouch is a fitmented stand-up pouch that represents environmental benefits in the areas of reduced emissions, waste and energy consumption. The manufacturing process uses half the non-renewable energy and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by half, compared to similar sized PET bottles. The materials used to produce the pouch result in weight reduction of over 50 percent. This, along with the collapsible nature of the pouch, result in less material to landfill.

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Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase2009

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

3M Bondo-Hair Long Strand Reinforced Fiberglass FillerManufacturer: Prime Graphics IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: 3M AutomotivePlant: Prime Graphics Incorporated — Wood Dale, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Colleen Eakins, 3M AtlantaKey Suppliers: Vifan, Environmental Inks & CoatingsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The challenge was to give the customer a product that was “very clean looking” and durable enough to meet the challenges presented within their processes and end use. All of the customer’s requirements including maintaining tight registration, proper shading of the boat’s hull graphic and accurate density of the red ink in the logo, were successfully met.

6 Hour Energy Mini Thin Rush a.m.Manufacturer: Prime Graphics IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: BDI MarketingPlant: Prime Graphics Incorporated — Wood Dale, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Sandra Fulwider, BDI MarketingKey Suppliers: Klockner Pentaplast America, Inc., Environmental Inks and Coatings Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The challenge was to give the customer a product that stood out on the retail shelves. The solution required intense graphics that conveyed movement within a small footprint and functional tamper evident performance. The customer’s requirements including maintaining tight registration, bright, active and detailed graphics, were successfully achieved within a small package.

AirPouch EarthAware™ Biodegradable Air PillowsManufacturer: Automated Packaging Systems, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Automated Packaging Systems, Incorporated — Keyser, WVDesigner/Design Firm: Chris Rempe, Automated Packaging Systems, IncorporatedKey Supplier: ECM BioFilms, IncorporatedFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: AirPouch EarthAware™ Biodegradable LLDPE Air Pillows are made with a proprietary additive that causes biodegradation of the poly in nine months to five years, depending on exposure conditions. Material performance properties and shelf life remain in tact, as biodegradation only occurs when in contact with other biodegrading material, such as the conditions found in landfills, home and commercial composting. The pillows biodegrade in both aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and are ecologically safe for recycling, where preferred.

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Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase

Alghazaleen TeaManufacturer: Flex America IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Akbar Bros Ltd.Plant: UFlex Ltd. — Noida, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Uflex Ltd.Key Supplier: Uflex Ltd.Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: A new design has been created wherein the package is made from five different webs where the front and back, and the two side gussets are registered. Due to this reason, the product stands out on the shelf, and even though it is a flexible pouch, it gives the impression of a carton. It is provided with a slider zipper for multi-use, easy opening and ensures product freshness. A diaphragm has been provided on the top for seal integrity. This format can be adjusted for a variety of products, including rice, snack foods, high count biscuits, tea and coffee.

American Smokeless SnusManufacturer: Gibraltar Packaging GroupEnd User/Customer: American Smokeless Tobacco CompanyPlant: Gibraltar Packaging Group — Mount Gilead, NCDesigner/Design Firm: Dennis Bruce, American Smokeless Tobacco Company LLCKey Suppliers: Southern Graphic Systems, Transilwrap Company Incorporated, Daliah PlasticsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: The American Smokeless Snus — Discreet and ProSnus packages provide a new alternative for this industry. The use of metallized film and the press to close zipper promote a strong visual appeal while providing the consumer with a fresh product every time it is used. The lightweight packaging provides the convenience that today’s consumer is striving to achieve. These attributes work together to provide a flexible packaging solution that meets the customers and end users needs.

Bear Naked® Native™ Granola Stand-up PouchManufacturer: Exopack LLCEnd User/Customer: Kellogg’sPlant: Exopack LLC — Battle Creek, MIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The Bear Naked® Native™ Granola Stand-up Pouch is printed in full register with a matte lacquer to give the package a “natural” look and provide product differentiation on the shelf. By reverse printing the graphics and then surface printing the lacquer all in one pass, the need for an additional layer of material is eliminated and clear visibility of the packaged product through a window is produced. The package has the appearance of a paper-based package, while providing the necessary barrier characteristics of a poly-based package.

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Bemis® Advance Pak Printed Roll Stock with Inno-Lok® ZipperManufacturer: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging DivisionEnd User/Customer: Gorton’s IncorporatedPlant: Bemis Polyethylene Packaging Division — Terre Haute, INDesigner/Design Firm: Bud Hess, Wencel/HessKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The Bemis® Advance Pak Printed Roll Stock with Inno-Lok® Zipper provides package stiffness while reducing costs by eliminating PET. This stiffer film results in eye-catching shelf appeal and protects the brand image from scuffing. With the easy reclosable feature, the product can remain in the package so there is no loss of brand recognition. Cost savings and environmental compliances are also realized through reduced shipping as more product can be shipped in fewer trucks resulting in less fuel burned, producing fewer greenhouse gases. The Bemis® Advance Pak Printed Roll Stock with Inno-Lok® Zipper a value-added printed roll stock for vertical, form, fill and seal applications.

Bemis® Advance Pak Slide-Rite® BagManufacturer: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging DivisionEnd User/Customer: Normerica, IncorporatedPlant: Bemis Company, Incorporated-Polyethylene Packaging Division — Terre Haute, INDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Suppliers: Pactiv- Advanced Packaging Solution, Pactiv- Slide-Rite®Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The Bemis® Advance Pak Slide-Rite® Bag is a value-added fill-thru-the-gusset printed fineweld bag with a reclosable slider feature designed for automated fill and seal wicketed bagging applications. The Bag provides package stiffness while reducing costs by eliminating PET. This stiffer film results in eye-catching shelf appeal and protects the brand image from scuffing. With the easy reclosable feature, the product can remain in the package so there is no loss of brand recognition. Cost savings and environmental compliances are also realized through reduced shipping as more product can be shipped in fewer trucks resulting in less fuel burned, producing fewer greenhouse gases.

Bemis® Magic FilmManufacturer: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging DivisionEnd User/Customer: Nestlé Waters North America IncorporatedPlant: Bemis Company, Incorporated — Polyethylene Packaging Division, Terre Haute, INDesigner/Design Firm: Ron Jackson, Bemis Company, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Bemis® Magic Film is a shrink film that eliminates possibilities of the exterior film sticking to the interior packages and is used as a corrugate replacement/reduction for products shipped in cardboard cartons. Consequently, there are less trucks, less fuel burned, and much fewer greenhouse gases. It is a strong film that can be printed for supported and unsupported finished packages. Any product packed in a corrugated box or chip board container that would require a protective wrapper is a candidate for Bemis® Magic Film. From paper products to bird seed, electronics to small appliances, the possibilities are endless.

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Bertolli Oven Baked Meals — Chicken Parmigiana & Penne and Stuffed Shells in Scampi SauceManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Unilever Best FoodsPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Spring Design Partners, IncorporatedFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: American Packaging utilized their experience with DuPont FAST plates to achieve crisp graphics with increased image sharpness, brighter colors, higher densities, smoother vignette and cleaner text. The artwork design and superior printing allow the package to capture the consumer’s attention at the point of purchase.

Bertolli Oven Baked Meals — Meat Lasagna Rustica & Four Cheese RavioliManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Unilever Best FoodsPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Our customer’s main marketing objective was to put a package in the freezer section that allowed consumers to perceive the quality of the product even before they had a chance to try it. American Packaging surpassed this objective with meticulous detail, life-like graphics and a glossy appearance.

Body Glove Water Filtration SystemManufacturer: Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Water Incorporated, Body Glove Water DivisionPlant: 3M — St. Paul, MNDesigner/Design Firm: Mark Kawakami, Body Glove InternationalKey Supplier: Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack IncorporatedFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The Body Glove Water filter shrink label enhances the brand identity of the product, while giving it a distinctive and dramatic look. As a package, it is unique and stands out from other retail water filters. The shrink label allows the consumer to understand what the filter will do for them and the environment while providing an area that allows them to write in when the filter was installed and the date to be changed. By using labels made from PLA shrink film, the company has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable packaging.

Earthfirst® is a registered trademark of Plastic Suppliers.Ingeo™ is a trademark of NatureWorks LLC.The EcoPLA design is a registered trademark of NatureWorks LLC.Body Glove is a registered trademark of Body Glove International, LLC.

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Brawny® TowelManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Georgia Pacific Consumer Products LPPlant: Printpack Incorporated — New Castle, DEDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Suppliers: Flint Group North America, MacDermid Printing Solutions, Paper Converting Machine CompanyFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Georgia-Pacific improved the product and packaging graphics for its premium towel brand, Brawny®. Exceptional printing helps create a new image that signals to shoppers that these towels are completely updated and are more relevant to today’s consumer.

Bumble Bee Prime Filet Atlantic SalmonManufacturer: Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Bumble Bee Foods, LLCPlant: Information not availableDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Supplier: Seal-It, Incorporated — A Division of Printpack IncorporatedFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The Bumble Bee shrink label enhances the brand identity of the product, while giving it a distinctive and dramatic look that is more environmentally friendly than traditional petroleum based shrink labels. As a multi-pack, it also provides value to the consumer. The shrink label allows the consumer to see what they are purchasing including all the nutrition facts that may be important to them. By using labels made from PLA, the company demonstrates its commitment to sustainable packaging.

Earthfirst® is a registered trademark of Plastic Suppliers.Ingeo™ is a trademark of NatureWorks LLC.The EcoPLA design is a registered trademark of NatureWorks LLC.

Catty Fish Mix Dry Cat FoodManufacturer: Coating Excellence InternationalEnd User/Customer: Unicharm PetCare CorporationPlant: Coating Excellence International — Wrightstown, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Unicharm PetCare, Morix CorporationKey Suppliers: AET Films, Atlantis Plastics, Sun Chemical (ink), Henkel AdhesiveFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Environmental & Sustainability Achievement Package Description: The Catty Fish Mix Dry Cat Food package utilizes a reverse printed OPP laminated to a sealant web. Two vendors, Sun Chemical and Henkel adhesives worked together to design the components to make the lamination of water based ink and solventless adhesive possible. This coupled with the customers desire for a “roto like” print quality directed the business to Coating Excellence International. The product is both environmentally friendly and extremely attractive to the consumer.

Cedar Fresh-Scoopable Cat LitterManufacturer: Flex Pack USA, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: MFM IndustriesPlant: Flex Pack USA, Incorporated — Orlando, FLDesigner/Design Firm: Flex Pack USA, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Flex Pack USA, IncorporatedFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical InnovationPackage Description: Flex Pack USA introduces a unique alternative to resealable handle pouches. Utilizing an angled zipper, the consumer is able to dispense the product at a controlled rate. The angled zipper also allows the rigid plastic handle to remain intact and attached to the package to allow easier lifting and maneuvering. Benefits include greater customer satisfaction after initial purchase, few returns, less damaged packages, and brand revitalization with a new, better solution.

CheertainerManufacturer: CDF CorporationEnd User/Customer: Ruby TuesdayPlant: IBC Manufacturing Facility — Plymouth, MADesigner/Design Firm: Hosokawa Yoko Co. Ltd.Key Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Cheertainer is an environmentally-friendly, innovative, alternative to traditional packaging. The Cheertainer’s flexible packaging gives the end-user the best of both worlds; the flexibility of a bag-in-box, as well as the benefits of a rigid container. Its unique design provides an eco-smart choice for the customer without sacrificing the quality and reliability demanded throughout the marketplace. Reduced plastic consumption minimizes packaging requirements while maximizing transportation and storage efficiency. Its diverse application means Cheertainer can be used across multiple industries.

Curwood Eco-Tite® Shrink BagsManufacturer: Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis CompanyEnd User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Curwood, Incorporated — Oshkosh, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Curwood, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Chlorine-free Eco-Tite® shrink bags for meats and cheeses have the potential to keep millions of pounds of plastic out of the landfill annually. The groundbreaking bags use 25% to 33% less material than traditional shrink bags while achieving improved productivity, protection and aesthetics. The bags run at lower temperatures and seal better through wrinkles and folds. An abuse-resistant outer layer and superior barrier keep foods fresh. Excellent clarity and shrink deliver an outstanding retail presentation.

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Dale and Thomas Costco Two PackManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Dale and Thomas PopcornPlant: Printpack Incorporated — Villa Rica, GADesigner/Design Firm: Frank Benintendo and Sylvia Krasowski, Dale and Thomas Popcorn Key Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Dale and Thomas expands their gourmet popcorn niche into club stores with their new Costco Two Pack. This newly designed sack allows them to package two of the full sized Popcorn, Indiana kettlecorn packages into a convenient, carry sack with handles. Side gussets provide visibility to the primary packaging, while the stand up format provides more billboard space for the enticing graphics and reduces tertiary packaging for display purposes.

Dole Squish’emsManufacturer: CDF CorporationEnd User/Customer: Dole Packaged Foods CanadaPlant: Hosokawa Yoko Company-Chiyouda-ku — Toyko, Japan and Dole Squish’ems- Alessandria, ItalyDesigner/Design Firm: Dole CanadaKey Suppliers: Gualapack, Hosokawa Yoko Company, Ltd, Eco Container CorporationFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The spouted pouch format gives the consumer a new high quality vibrant choice which has been dominated by rigid packaging in North America. With the added features of a fitment for dispensing and a reclosable cap (patented anti-choke), the 8-color rotogravure printing gives the customer a new way to represent the product.

EZ Peel®/Reseal Tray/Lid SystemManufacturer: Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis CompanyEnd User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Curwood, Incorporated — Oshkosh, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Curwood, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The EZ Peel®/Reseal Tray/Lid system makes peel/reseal packaging significantly more commercially viable for a wide range of products. A proprietary sealant layer ensures compatibility between the forming and non-forming film, delivering hermeticity while creating excellent peel initiation for easy opening. The non-form film has exceptional layflat and re-tack properties for secure reclosure. Both forming and non-forming film offer sparkling clarity. The system offers excellent source reduction and material cost savings compared to tub/lid/pouch or tray/lid/lidding film systems.

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First Café CoffeeManufacturer: Flex America IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Pak West Paper and PackagingPlant: UFlex Ltd. — Noida, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Uflex Ltd.Key Supplier: Uflex Ltd.Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: High quality graphics have been obtained in 4 colors with a unique abstract design in matte finish by rotogravure process using special environmental friendly Toluene/MEK free alcohol based inks with a protective overcoat. A specially engraved cylinder has been used for optimum protective lacquer coating with a special matte effect. The high quality graphics make the pack stand out on the store shelf and invite the consumer to pick it up.

Flipz Double-Dipped Peanut Butter & Chocolate Covered Pretzels, 6.5 oz.Manufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: DeMet’s Candy CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Southern Graphics SystemsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The use of flexographic digital plates resulted in achieving the high quality design/package our customer desired. American Packaging Corporation utilized a combination of DuPont FAST digital plates and high-strength inks to achieve a package that jumps off the retail shelf. The glossy appearance and superior reproduction of the candy images achieve the customer’s goal of marketing its product in a package that is visually appealing and functional to capture unplanned consumer purchases.

Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Baking ChipsManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: American Packaging provided Ghirardelli increased image sharpness, deeper colors, higher densities and clean text with rotogravure printing. The artwork design and superior printing allow the package to capture the consumer’s attention at the point of purchase.

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Hannah Montana SippahManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: JelSert CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This rotogravure printed package exceeded our customers marketing objectives by providing an aesthetically appealing packaging that separates it from the competition and increased its market share. The meticulous detail, sharpness of colors and glossy appearance accurately reflect the customer’s goal for its high end branded product.

Healthful Life® from Purina® Cat Chow®, 16 oz.Manufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyPlant: Printpack Incorporated — Elgin, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Check MarkKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Printing AchievementPackage Description: The Healthful Life® from Purina® Cat Chow® package utilizes important advantages of flexible packaging. By changing the package from a lay-down paper multi-wall structure to a stand-up pouch consisting of a lamination of polyester and polyethylene, real packaging improvements were achieved. The new package provides much higher quality graphics, a larger display area, reduced occurrence of infestation and damage, and extended shelf life due to the addition of a re-sealable closure.

Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers-Southwestern Style ChickenManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: ConAgra FoodsPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Schawk MinneapolisFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing Achievement, Technical InnovationPackage Description: American Packaging Corporation’s new Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers membrane is a major achievement in lidding technology. This new product launch had many unique requirements such as superior graphics, metal detection, and a die-cut membrane to be placed in a pre-set cavity, embossing for improved pick-n-place and heat sealing. American Packaging was able to meet these objectives along with others with the Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers membrane.

Hershey Monster Mix 2 Assortment, 36.62 oz.Manufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: The Hershey CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: American ColorFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This reverse printed design/package utilizes DuPont FAST digital flexographic plates to significantly improve graphics reproduction. This technology provides increased image sharpness, brighter colors, higher ink densities, a smoother vignette and cleaner text. The enhanced graphics combined with superior design reproduction increased retail shelf presence to capture consumers’ attention at the point of purchase.

Honest Earth Baby RedsManufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Idahoan FoodsPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus,WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This rotogravure all film package was a perfect way to illustrate the purity of the product. Honest Earth wanted simple yet high definition graphics to deliver its message of no preservatives. Fine details are reflective in the mashed potatoes, bowl and Honest Earth logo. American Packaging met this objective through sharp imagery and smooth vignettes.

Hostess Cinnamon Streusel Coffee CakesManufacturer: Robbie Manufacturing, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Interstate Bakeries CorporationPlant: Robbie Manufacturing, Incorporated — Lenexa, KSDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This multipack package combines enhanced graphics with superior design reproduction of the actual product. What makes this package so unique is the use of two different screens on the same plate to give the true look and texture of the food product. This was coupled with the difficulty of reverse printing on polyolefin shrink films, chosen for its high clarity and true shrink benefits.

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Hot Fill Stand-Up PouchManufacturer: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLCEnd User/Customer: CanGro Foods, IncorporationPlant: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging — Elk Grove Village, ILDesigner/Design Firm: CanGro Foods, IncorporationKey Supplier: Pouch Supplier: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC; Pouch Machine: Totani CorporationFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Ampac Hot Fill Stand-up Pouches drive consumer appeal and incremental sales over traditional jars or cans for sauces. The vibrant flexible packaging format offers real, sustainable benefits to consumer product manufacturers through reduced shipping, storing and handling costs. The Alymer Gourmet Pasta Sauce line demonstrates how a manufacturer can use flexible packaging to differentiate their product from the competition and previous product lines, and also bring sustainable, cost saving packaging options into their production process.

Improved Moisture Barrier Film for Dry Food PackagingManufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Bloomington, INDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Utilizing a new generation of HDPE moisture barrier resins with modified processing conditions, the cost of packaging many dry foods will be reduced without reduction in shelf life or package durability. Less energy is consumed throughout the system and/or packaging line speed can be increased, while no changes in packaging equipment are required. Additionally, there will be less waste taken to landfill should the film be utilized in an area where recycling is not available.

KAYTEE Forti-Diet ProHealth, Bird FoodManufacturer: Graphic Packaging International, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: KAYTEE Products, IncorporatedPlant: Graphic Packaging International, Incorporated — Milwaukee, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Mark Iwanski/Graphic Packaging International, IncorporatedKey Supplier: RR Donnelley, INX International Ink CompanyFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This package incorporates advanced technologies in flexo printing to provide high quality graphics, which allows our customers to differentiate their products. The 7-color extended gamut uses 7-color process printing to rival the quality of traditional gravure printing. The 7-color process also increases converter productivity by drastically reducing changeover time between jobs. Only the print cylinder needs to be changed. All of the colors stay the same so wash up and color change is eliminated. The print process also opens up new graphics with fine details that were traditionally out of bounds for the flexo print method.

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Key Foods Steamable Package using Pliant SteamQuick® Matrix™Manufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Key Food Stores Cooperative IncorporatedPlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Kent, WADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: Key Foods Steamable package utilizing Pliant’s SteamQuick® Matrix™ freezable/microwaveable package technology allows frozen foods to be steam cooked in a microwave directly in the purchased package. The Matrix™ family of products provides a value option to food processors allowing more products to enter this fast growing market. This innovative technology gives consumers both a quick and easy way to have tasty and uniformly cooked foods — ready for mealtime in a safe and easy-to-handle package.

Larry’s BeansManufacturer: Cadillac Products Packaging CompanyEnd User/Customer: Larry’s BeansPlant: Cadillac Products Packaging Company — Dallas, Georgia and Paris, Illinois (sealent film)Designer/Design Firm: The Genius Branding TeamKey Supplier: Innovia Films, TechniPac Incorporated, Wikoff Color CorporationFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Cadillac Products Packaging Company has partnered with Larry’s Beans to develop this very unique biodegradable flexible coffee bean package. This side gusseted four seam pouch printed by the flexographic process in eight colors and a matte surface lacquer is designed to stand up for proper display in a retail environment. The combination of product protection and functionality, coupled with biodegradability and ease of use, makes this package truly innovative and a first for our industry.

Lindt & Sprüngli ‘Valentine Roses’ — Amcor Block Bottom BagManufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Lindt & Sprüngli US IncorporatedPlant: Amcor Flexibles Schroeder & Wagner GmbH — Rinteln, GermanyDesigner/Design Firm: Heike Schreiber, DeTeMa GmbHKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The very complex design of Lindt & Sprüngli’s Valentine’s Roses bags required high quality printing. The combination of half tones in various gradients, the hot foil stamping and embossing perfectly convey the premium image and high quality of the product. The heart-shaped window reveals the single wrapped product within the Block Bottom Bag. The final print result and the various finishing elements clearly enhance the pack and provide strong on-shelf presence.

Marks & Spencer British Raspberry Coulis and Mango & Passion Fruit Coulis PouchManufacturer: CLP Packaging Solutions, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: J.M. Packaging Ltd.Plant: CLP Industries, LTD. — Negba, IsraelDesigner/Design Firm: Marks & SpencerKey Supplier: PET: Kolon Industries Inc.; Bonyl: Hyosung Corp.; ALU: Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products; CPP: Alcan PackagingFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Beautiful, functional and efficient, the Marks & Spencer Coulis Pouch delivers eye-catching graphics, a striking silhouette, a spout fitment for convenience and artful dispensing of the product, and a two-year shelf life. Reverse-printed gravure graphics even utilize the aluminum ply as a metallic highlight for added impact. The pouch combines the best in flexible packaging technology, including high-efficiency retortable laminate, shaped pouch technology and fitments to create a beautifully functional, upscale, environmentally friendly package.

Moxie Energy DrinkManufacturer: Alcan PackagingEnd User/Customer: Coke Northern New EnglandPlant: Alcan Packaging — Akron, OhioDesigner/Design Firm: Coke Northern New EnglandKey Supplier: Fineline GraphicsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: The previous Moxie Energy Drink label was a white opaque label utilizing 4-line colors. The design was very plain and not consumer appealing. The new label consists of a very “high energy” look appealing to the younger consumer. The graphics complement the contents of the bottle which is an energy drink. The black swirled screen background with the sparkley substrate gives the label flash and shelf awareness.

Nestlé Easter Mix Ups Assorted Candy, 29 oz.Manufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: Nestlé USA, IncorporatedPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Southern Graphics SystemsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The use of flexographic digital plates resulted in achieving the high quality package Nestlé USA desired. American Packaging Corporation utilized a combination of DuPont FAST digital plates and high-strength inks to achieve a package that jumps off the retail shelf.

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Oscar Mayer “Sneak-a-Peek” Snack PouchManufacturer: Curwood, Incorporated — A Bemis CompanyEnd User/Customer: Oscar MayerPlant: Curwood, Incorporated — Oshkosh, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Curwood, IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Technical InnovationPackage Description: The “Sneak-a-Peek” stand-up pouch creates a window of opportunity for Oscar Mayer’s miniature snack franks. Technologies applied in independent zones meet opposing-objectives: a clear window on the bottom gusset lets consumers view the franks; a window in the removable header showcases the reclosable slider; strip-metallized barrier film on the front and back panels protects product color and freshness; and EZ Peel® technology provides scissors-free opening, while maintaining a hermetic seal.

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Panetón San JorgeManufacturer: Peruplast S.A.End User/Customer: Panaderia San Jorge S.A.Plant: Planta San Luis — Lima, Peru Designer/Design Firm: Mateo Palomino, Peruplast S.A.Key Supplier: Dow Quimica Argentina S.A., OPP FILM S.A.Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: This package is an improvement in many ways over existing packaging (PP bag + cardboard box) for Christmas fruitcakes. While maintaining convenience characteristics such as handles and recloseability, it features an enhanced barrier and shelf life, a 78% reduction in packaging weight, and better manufacturing, warehousing and transport efficiencies.

Substitution of a more complex packaging system demonstrates the potential of flexible packaging to enter any niche and replace older ways of packaging with efficiency, cost-effectiveness and convenience.

Pet Food Woven PP BagManufacturer: Flex America IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: AMS AssociatesPlant: UFlex Ltd. — Noida, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Uflex Ltd.Key Supplier: Uflex Ltd.Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: This is a packaging marvel wherein a large pack using Woven PP has been developed for the packaging of items like staples, pet foods, fertilizers, cement, etc. A reclosable slider zipper has been provided for multi-use convenience for the consumer. A pilfer-proof diaphragm has also been provided for protection of the product. This is a stand-alone pack with high quality graphics providing tremendous aesthetic appeal. This pack will stand out on the store shelf inviting the consumer to pick it up. The aesthetics have been achieved by 8-color rotogravure printing. This pack is recyclable as it has PP in all the layers.


Purina® Busy Bone® Mini, 6.5 oz.Manufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Nestlé Purina PetCare CompanyPlant: Villa Rica — Villa Rica, GADesigner/Design Firm: Check MarkKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Purina® Busy Bone® Mini’s are recognized by their unique shape and meaty heart-shaped middle. The mostly clear front panel includes engaging graphics but also allows the customer to see the signature product. An eye-catching, colorful swirl design is used as the background of the package as well as to set off the product. This new printing solution allows the once boring stand-up pouch to step up to the next level of shelf impact and retail appeal.

Red Leaf Water 500 mlManufacturer: Alcan PackagingEnd User/Customer: Pacific Water InternationalPlant: Alcan Packaging — Akron, OhioDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Fine Line GraphicsFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing Achievement, Technical InnovationPackage Description: This is an eye catching package that will grab the attention of consumers. It projects the quality of a premium drinking water.

Retort Stand-Up PouchManufacturer: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLCEnd User/Customer: New World PastaPlant: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging — Elk Grove Village, ILDesigner/Design Firm: New World PastaKey Supplier: Pouch Supplier: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC Pouch Machine: Totani CorporationFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Ampac Retort Stand-up Pouches drive consumer interest and incremental sales over traditional cans or frozen food packaging for ready-to-serve, quick meals. Flexible packaging offers real, sustainable benefits to consumer product manufacturers through reduced shipping, storing and handling costs. The Rozoni Bistro line demonstrates how a manufacturer can use flexible packaging options to both differentiate their product from the competition and also bring sustainable, cost-saving packaging options into their production processes.

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Revolution® Food WrapManufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Mann PackingPlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Calhoun, GADesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: Revolution® Food Wrap is a significant advancement in the mature category of hand and machine food-in-tray wrapping. Revolution® enables significant material and shipping reduction. This is accomplished while improving characteristics related to FDA regulations. As additional benefits, end users realize lower energy usage for sealing, experience less scrap from re-wrapping and package aesthetics (clarity & gloss) are significantly improved.

ShakerPAK™Manufacturer: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLCEnd User/Customer: Foster Turf ProductsPlant: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC — St. Louis Park, MNDesigner/Design Firm: Jeff Moe, JEM Creative ServicesKey Supplier: Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLCFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: ShakerPAK™ is unique in that the bottom of the bag has been replaced with an inside perforated layer for dispensing. There are different configurations and sizes of perforations depending on the size and consistency of the products. Below the perforation is a press-to-close zipper for recloseability. The package includes a laser score tear strip for tamper evidence and product protection. The consumer needs only to open the package via the easy tear strip on the bottom of the package, pull open the zipper, position the package over the desired area with the easy-carry handle, and then shake that package to dispense the product. This allows the consumer to control where and how much product is dispensed without actually coming into contact with the product. The reclose feature protects the product from moisture for future use/applications.

Shamrock Farms Rockin’ RefuelManufacturer: Osio International, IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Shamrock DairyPlant: Kyung Won Chemical Company, Ltd. — Kyungki-do, KoreaDesigner/Design Firm: Andrew Harrison, Catapult Strategic DesignKey Supplier: Kyung Won Chemical Company, Ltd.Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Based on research indicating that low-fat and fat-free chocolate milks are an equivalent or better choice than sports drinks for replenishing the body after exercise, Shamrock Farms created Rockin’ Refuel, a first-of-its-kind protein-fortified low-fat chocolate milk, to enter the sports recovery beverage category. Osio International provided 8-color rotogravure-printed shrink sleeves that incorporated screens of black over silver to create a metallic appearance, resulting in eye-catching yet cost effective packaging for Shamrock’s entry into this competitive category.

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Simply Out! Puppy PadsManufacturer: Pliant Corporation™End User/Customer: Retail Products GroupPlant: Pliant Corporation™ — Macedon, NYDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement, Technical InnovationPackage Description: The Simply Out! Puppy Pads package jumps off the shelf as the consumer scans the aisle. The package uses a unique film construction, Touch of Silk™, to bring consumers innovative pet care packaging with an embossing pattern that balances enhanced silk-like tactile properties with excellent print quality and seal strength. Both advanced technology resins and unique embossing are used to provide a silk-like tactile experience.

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Trident Sea Foods — Southwest Style Tilapia FilletsManufacturer: Nordenia U.S.A.End User/Customer: Trident SeafoodsPlant: Nordenia U.S.A. — Jackson MODesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Windemoeller & Hoelscher, Siegwerk FarbenfabrikFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Trident achieved an upgraded brand image by moving to Nordenia’s gravure printing and choosing matte film as a substrate to accentuate the look of the package.

T.G.I. Friday’s Complete Skillet MealsManufacturer: Alcan PackagingEnd User/Customer: Heinz North AmericaPlant: Pechiney Plastic Packaging, Incorporated — Joplin, MODesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: TechniPacFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Heinz North America wanted their package to stand out amid a crowded freezer case. The T.G.I. Friday’s Skillet Meals utilize a doyne-style stand-up pouch that is poised for maximum shelf appeal. Each package showcases a full size skillet containing the sizzling featured product in a frying pan, heated with a realistic open flame. The T.G.I. Friday’s logo is front and center for immediate brand recognition and all are captured on an intense red background.


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Turtles 4Manufacturer: American Packaging CorporationEnd User/Customer: DeMet’s Candy CompanyPlant: American Packaging Corporation — Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: American Packaging provided mouth watering graphics and a high gloss combination to create a package that easily stands out amongst the competition and motivates the consumer to make an unplanned purchase.

Valley Fertilizer bag with post-industrial content polyethyleneManufacturer: Exopack LLCEnd User/Customer: Valley FertilizerPlant: Exopack LLC — Thomasville, NCDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Environmental & Sustainability AchievementPackage Description: The Valley Fertilizer bag with post-industrial content polyethylene is an R-Pac style valve bag which utilizes two independent plies of film with an inner ply of 60% post-industrial recycled content polyethylene. This solution represents the replacement of 30% of the virgin resin requirement for the entire package.

Tyson de Mexico, Stand Up Pouch for Linea GourmetManufacturer: Printpack IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Tyson de MexicoPlant: Printpack Packaging de Mexico — Zapopan, JaliscoDesigner/Design Firm: Tom Cluck, Tyson Foods IncorporatedKey Supplier: Information not availableFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Packaging Excellence, Printing AchievementPackage Description: The new Tyson’s Linea Gourmet stand up pouch has a unique graphic design that attracts attention while communicating the premium brand identity of the product. High quality graphics enhanced with metallic gold details that cover the package along with a convenient zip-to-close feature create an appealing package that grabs the consumers’ attention on the shelf.


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Winn Dixie Soy Chocolate Milk, 64 oz.Manufacturer: Prime Graphics IncorporatedEnd User/Customer: Jasper Products, LLCPlant: Prime Graphics Incorporated — Wood Dale, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Ginny Cerna, Daymon Worldwide DesignKey Supplier: Environmental Inks & Coatings, BonsetFlexible Packaging Achievement Awards Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: The challenge was to eliminate two undesirable effects common in high shrink labeling applications. The customer’s main concerns were the “flowering” of the label material around the neck of the container and inconsistent shrink or “frowns” along the bottom of the container. The elimination of the label deformities improved the packaging line performance, with less rejections, waste, and increased line-speeds. The item transitioned from gravure to flexographic printing while maintaining high quality graphics, reducing costs and increased speed to market.

AEP IndustriesChris SquierDivision Manager123 Willamette LaneBowling Green, KY 42101tel: 800-999-2374 • fax: [email protected]

Alcan Packaging8770 West Bryn Mawr AvenueChicago, IL 60631tel: 773-399-8000 • fax: 773-399-8648www.alcanpackaging.com

Amcor Flexibles, IncorporatedKaren AllensteinDirector of Marketing Services4101 Lien RoadMadison, WI 53704tel: 608-243-7210 • fax: [email protected]

American Packaging CorporationLarry WaltonVice President Sales & Marketing26585 West 106th TerraceOlathe, KS 66061tel: 913-780-4979 • fax: [email protected]

AMGRAPH Packaging, IncorporatedMichael DrabNational Sales and Marketing Manager90 Versailles RoadVersailles, CT 06383tel: 860-822-2014 • fax: [email protected]

Ampac Packaging LLCSal PellingraInnovation and Marketing Director12025 Tricon RoadCincinnati, OH 45246tel: 800-543-7030 • fax: [email protected]/flexibles.php

Appleton Performance Packaging — FilmsGlenn HarshDirector of Sales35 Dundee LaneBarrington, IL 60010tel: 847-381-0050 • fax: [email protected]

Beacon Converters, IncorporatedKathleen Daly MascoloVP, Director of Sales & MarketingBldg. P-1 Andrea BoulevardPO Box 8208Saddle Brook, NJ 07663-8208tel: 201-797-2600 • fax: 201-797-3015kathleen@beaconconverters.comwww.beaconconverters.com

Belmark, IncorporatedCathy Calaway600 Heritage RoadPO Box 5310DePere, WI 54115tel: 920-336-2848 • fax: [email protected]

Bemis Company, IncorporatedDean EnsleinVice President of Marketing, Polyethylene Packaging DivisionPO Box 905Terre Haute, IN 47808tel: 812-460-6200 • fax: [email protected]

Bryce CorporationPaul RickmanVice President Sales and Marketing4505 Old LamarMemphis, TN 38118tel: 901-369-5222 • fax: [email protected]

CDF CorporationAmanda Verash-MorrisMarketing77 Industrial Park RoadPlymouth, MA 02360tel: 508-591-6774 • fax: [email protected]

Celplast Metallized Products LimitedNaomi PanagapkaRegional Converter Sales Manager67 Commander BoulevardUnit 4Toronto, Ontario M1S 3M7Canadatel: 416-293-4330 • fax: [email protected]

CL&D Graphics1101 W. Second StreetOconomowoc, WI 53066tel: 262-569-4060 • fax: 262-569-4075www.cldgraphics.com

Clear Lam Packaging, Incorporated1950 Pratt BoulevardElk Grove Village, IL 60007tel: 847-439-8570 • fax: 847-439-8582www.clearlam.com

CLP Packaging Solutions, IncorporatedEhud SafraiPresident U.S. Operations18 Madison RoadFairfield, NJ 07004tel: 973-808-4441 • fax: [email protected]

Cold Pack System9020 Activity RoadSuite ASan Diego, CA 92126tel: 858-586-0800 • fax: [email protected]

ConAgra Foods, Phoenix Packaging10949 91st Avenue NorthMaple Grove, MN 55369tel: 952-857-4950 • fax: 952-857-4944www.conagrafoods.com

Constantia Hueck Foils LLCJoseph SonatoreCustomer Service Supervisor1111 Northpoint BoulevardBlythewood, SC 29016tel: 803-404-6581 • fax: 803-404-6582joseph.sonatore@constantia-hueck.comwww.constantia-hueck.com

Diversapack, LLCTom VogtVice President Sales470 W. Northland BoulevardCincinnati, OH 45240tel: 513-825-4800 • fax: [email protected]

Exopack HoldingsChristopher SwalmManager, Corporate MarketingPO Box 5687Spartanburg, SC 29304tel: 864-596-7116 • fax: [email protected]

FLEX AMERICA INCORPORATED19300 Statesville RoadSuite 102Cornelius, NC 28031tel: 704-892-2750 • fax: 704-892-2753www.flexfilm.com

Genpak LPKim LenhardtPresident, Genpak Canada285 Industrial Parkway SouthAurora, Ontario L4G 3V8Canadatel: 905-569-3660 • fax: [email protected]

Gibraltar Packaging Group, IncorporatedGreg TillVice President of Sales17489 Haralson DriveEden Prairie, MN 55347tel: 952-949-0793 • fax: [email protected]

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Glenroy, IncorporatedChristopher RolloBusiness ManagerPost Office Box 534Menomonee Falls, WI 53052-0534tel: 262-255-4422 • fax: [email protected]

Graphic Packaging International, IncorporatedJoseph MarinacciVice President Sales and Marketing1228 E. Tower RoadSchaumburg, IL 60173tel: 847-781-3327 • fax: [email protected]

Impex Group Holdings, L.P.Manish AimaBusiness Manager255 Pennbright DriveSuite 222Houston, TX 77090tel: 281-877-0222 • fax: [email protected]

Label Technology Incorporated2050 Wardrobe AvenueMerced, CA 95341tel: 209-384-1000 • fax: [email protected]

LPS Industries, LLC10 Caesar PlaceMoonachie, NJ 07074tel: 201-438-3515 • fax: [email protected]

Master Packaging6932 South Manhattan AvenueTampa, FL 33616tel: 800-777-1575 • fax: 813-837-3911www.masterpackaging.com

Max Katz Bag Company, IncorporatedDonald KatzPresident235 S. LaSalle StreetIndianapolis, IN 46201-4334tel: 317-635-9561 • fax: [email protected]

McNeely PlasticsGreg McNeelyPresident1111 Industrial Park DriveClinton, MS 39056tel: 601-926-1000 • fax: [email protected]

Nina Plastics Incorporated/Flex Pack USA, Incorporated1903 Cypress Lake DriveOrlando, FL 32837tel: 407-851-6620 • fax: 407-855-3933www.ninaplastics.com, www.flexpackusa.com

Nordenia USA14591 State Highway 177Jackson, MO 63755tel: 573-335-4900 • fax: 573-335-0017www.nordeniausa.com

North State Flexibles, LLCDenny WineDirector of Sales2619 Phoenix DriveGreensboro, NC 27406tel: 336-544-4125 • fax: [email protected]

Northeast Packaging Co.875 Skyway StreetPresque Isle, ME 04769tel: 207-764-6271 • fax: 207-764-1957www.nepcobags.com

Oliver MedicalJeff MurakVice President Sales & Marketing445 Sixth Street, NWGrand Rapids, MI 49504tel: 616-456-7711 • fax: [email protected]

Optimum Plastics, IncorporatedKevin FeeVice President Sales1188 South Houk RoadDelaware, OH 43015tel: 740-369-2770 • fax: [email protected]

Oracle Flexible Packaging, IncorporatedCharles PellerDirector of Purchasing220 East Polo RoadWinston-Salem, NC 27105tel: 336-777-5678 • fax: [email protected]

Paragon FlexiblesSandars RoadHeapham Industrial EstateGainsborough, Lincolnshire DN21 1RZUKtel: +44 1427 81 6640 • fax: +44 1427 81 6641www.paragonprintandpackaging.com

PERUPLAST S.A.Apartado 4457Lima 100 Peru Perutel: 511-319-2200 • fax: 511-326-0274www.peruplast.com.pe

Pliant Corporation™Ann BarkerDirector of Purchasing10 Greenfield RoadPO Box 97South Deerfield, MA 01373tel: 413-665-2145 • fax: [email protected]

Polymer Packaging, Incorporated8333 Navarre Road, SEMassillon, OH 44646tel: 800-260-1446 • fax: 330-832-2777www.polymerpkg.com

Polyrol IncorporatedWendy SchneiderInside Sales Representative114 Barrington Town Square, #115Aurora, OH 44202tel: 330-528-1560 • fax: [email protected]

Primary Packaging Incorporated10810 Industrial ParkwayBolivar, OH 44612tel: 330-874-3131 • fax: 330-874-3911www.primarypackaging.com

Prime Graphics Incorporated501 N. Central AvenueWood Dale, IL 60191tel: 630-227-1300 • fax: 630-227-1823www.primegraphicsinc.com

Printpack IncorporatedPO Box 723608Atlanta, GA 31139tel: 404-460-7000 • fax: 404-696-1705www.printpack.com

Reynolds Packaging GroupVictoria WelchMarketing Communications Director6641 West Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23230tel: 804-281-2262 • fax: 703-738-1889victoria.welch@reynoldspkg.comwww.reynoldsflexpack.com

Robbie Manufacturing, IncorporatedPepper StokesCOO10810 Mid America AvenueLenexa, KS 66219tel: 913-492-3400 • fax: [email protected]

Rollprint Packaging Products, IncorporatedTony PaolinoVice President, Sales and Marketing320 S. Stewart AvenueAddison, IL 60101tel: 630-628-1700 • fax: [email protected]

Sealed Air CorporationPost Office Box 464100 Rogers Bridge Road, Bldg. ADuncan, SC 29334tel: 864-433-2000 • fax: 864-433-2185www.sealedair.com, www.cryovac.com

Sealstrip CorporationHarry CappaMaterials Manager200 North Washington StreetBoyertown, PA 19512tel: 610-367-6282 • fax: [email protected]

Sonoco Flexible PackagingGreg MunozCorporate Services1 North 2nd StreetHartsville, SC 29550tel: 843-383-7000 • fax: [email protected]

Southern Film Extruders, IncorporatedPO Box 2104High Point, NC 27261tel: 336-885-8091 • fax: 336-885-1221www.southernfilm.com

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St. Johns Packaging Ltd.Marc LeclairVice President Marketing and Sales80 Moreau StreetSaint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec J2W 2M4Canadatel: 450-349-5871 • fax: [email protected]

Technipaq Incorporated975 Lutter DriveCrystal Lake, IL 60014tel: 815-477-1800 • fax: [email protected]

TOLAS Healthcare Packaging905 Pennsylvania BoulevardFeasterville, PA 19053tel: 215-322-7900 • fax: [email protected]

Vitex Packaging Group1137 Progress RoadSuffolk, VA 23434tel: 757-538-3115 • fax: 757-538-3120www.govpg.com

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase

2009

Flexible Packaging association

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Copyright ©2009 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.

Front Cover: Photos featured are of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards winning entries. The packages are displayed by the awards (Highest Achievement, Special Citation, Gold, Silver) won, from left to right, and are described in detail throughout this publication. Back Cover: Photos featured are of the 2009 Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase. The entries are displayed alphabetically by product name from left to right and are described in detail throughout this publication.

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