Smurfit Kappa awards haul recognises flexo printing achievements

SMURFIT Kappa picked up a total of 14 awards at this year’s Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) UK awards.

The firm’s packaging solutions received four gold, four silver and four bronze awards at the ceremony, while its Markham Vale and Tannochside sites received high commendation awards in their categories. The winners included packs for Patron’s tequila and Kellogg’s Special K.

The FIA Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the flexographic printing sector.

Eddie Fellows, CEO of Smurfit Kappa UK and Ireland, said, “Winning 14 awards at the prestigious FIA Awards is a testament to the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment of our talented team. These accolades highlight our dedication to innovation and quality, which have always been at the core of our business. We are thrilled to be recognised for our exceptional work and remain steadfast in our commitment to leading the industry.”

The 2023 Awards Won by Smurfit Kappa are as follows:

Gold

· Flexo Print on Paper – Wide Web – Madri 12 pack

· Flexo Print on Paper – Super Wide – Casillero Del Diablo Malbec

· Corrugated Post Print – Uncoated Process – Royal Gala apples

· Promotional Print – Patron Ecom Pack

Silver

· Corrugated Post Print – Coated Process – Cofresco Professional Clingfilm

· Corrugated Post Print – Uncoated Line & Screen – Papa John’s Line of Duty

· Corrugated Post Print – Uncoated Process – Rewild Malbec

· Corrugated Folder Gluer – Coated – World of Sweets Wham Fruit Salad

Bronze

· Flexo Print on Paper – Super Wide – Walkers Meaty 20 pack

· Corrugated Folder Gluer – Coated – Haribo Funny Mix

· Corrugated Overseas – Generic Lemons

· Best in Show – Madri 12 pack

Highly Commended

· Corrugated Post Print – Coated Line & Screen – Kellogg’s Special K

· Corrugated Post Print – Coated Process – Tails Cocktails