TRIVIUM Packaging has been recognised by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) with two honours for excellence in metal packaging decoration and craftsmanship.
The Dutch-headquartered firm received Best of Category ‘Aerosol & Bottles’ in the 2026 Excellence in Quality Awards for its aluminium bottle produced for Primo Brands’ Zephyrhills water.
Trivium also received the Decorator of the Year award, which recognises graphics technician, Mark Donegan, for his skill, technical precision, creativity, and contributions to metal decorating.
The awards recognise technical excellence in metal packaging decoration and manufacturing. Submissions are evaluated on factors including print quality, technical difficulty, coating finishes, registration, and the accuracy of the decorating process.
Judges include an unbiased panel of graphic arts professionals, including those with experience in metal decorating.
Produced at Trivium’s Ohio facility, the Zephyrhills bottle was one of six designs created for Primo Brands’ MLB All-Star collection, alongside Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice
Mountain, Ozarka, and Poland Spring. The 66 x 264 mm Zephyrhills aluminum bottle features a full 360-degree design that captures the region’s character, culture, and visual identity.
The design showcases the technical possibilities of metal decoration through complex, tight-registration graphics that use the raw aluminum substrate as an intentional design element.
Metallic knockouts create shimmer, depth, and texture, while transparent inks build layered gradients, and opaque spot colours provide crisp contrast and brand fidelity. Trivium explained the result is a vibrant, premium package that combines regional artwork, advanced print execution, and the distinctive qualities of aluminium.
