DS Smith and Smurfit Kappa were among the big winners at the 2018 European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards, picking up 16 and 14 awards respectively.
More than 500 guests attended the ceremony in Birmingham, which celebrates print quality, efficiency, innovation, technical development and sustainability.
Roberts Mart & Co won eight awards while there were also prizes for the likes of Amcor, Contact Originators, Hamilton Labels and Ultimate Packaging.
New EFIA chairman Neil Jones, Bobst UK & Ireland, said, “The 2018 EFIA Print Awards was a huge success and I am overwhelmed by the record number of quality entries we received. I believe the awards represent the pinnacle of the print sector as we celebrate the talent, dedication and capabilities of those within the industry. Every year the quality of the nominations appears to get better and all are worthy winners.”
For the second year in a row, Amcor was overall winner of the event winning Best In Show with their McCain’s Roasts big bag submission. MCC Scotland achieved Silver in the category and Bronze went to Roberts Mart & Co.
Supplier of the Year went to Sandon Global, while the outstanding contribution to the Flexo industry was awarded to Dr David Galton, sales director of Asahi Photoproducts Europe.
To see the full list of award winners, visit efia.uk.com/awards.
