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In-Mold Decorating Association 2007 Awards

The In-Mold Decorating Association is an organization of molders, printers, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and others committed to the development and growth of in-mold decorating products, technologies, and markets. Its mission is to raise the level of awareness and acceptance of in-mold decorated durable products and packaging by OEMs, end-users, and marketers. IMDA equally represents and supports all of its member companies across the entire in-mold decoration supply chain. www.imdassociation.com


Best of Show

National Foods Limited (Australia)
Yogurt Tub (1 kg)
By: VIP Packaging

The challenge in designing this innovative new Yoplait package was to use technology to differentiate the product in the marketplace. This was done through unique on-package tamper evidence, custom designed comfort grip, pouring spout, and standout photo-quality in-mold labeling.

Best IMD Durable Product

Evenflo Baby Pacifiers
By: IGH Solutions

In designing these eye-catching pacifiers, special consideration was given to gating, parting line, in-mold label placement, and retention to allow for an exceptional lenticular effect. This product is an example of well-executed and effective in-mold decoration of very small parts.

Best Part Design

Wells Dairy Inc.
Gelato Cup and Lid
Blue Bunny® Brand Ice Cream
By: Cups4You USA

This single-serving, stand-up pouch is formed, filled, and sealed on custom filling equipment. The metallized nylon is part of a three-layer structure reverse-printed 48-gauge polyester/metallized 60-gauge nylon, a 3-mil blend of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH), and linear-low-density polyethylene. The nylon layer imparts durability, the metallizing on the nylon layer and the EVOH in the sealant layer provide the oxygen barrier, and the polyethylene ensures sealability and minimizes leakers.

Best Thin Wall Packaging

Olivieri Foods (Division of Canada Bread)
Pasta Sauce Container
By: North America IML Containers Inc.

These North America IML Containers are evocative of high-quality pasta sauces from a fine Italian restaurant. The five sided in-mold labels in rich Italian colors allow viewing of the product under a dramatic and elegant lid design.

Best Label Design

The Coca-Cola Company
Soft Drink Stadium Cup
By: Hammer Packaging

This large stadium cup was challenging to mold consistently without the label shifting position or wrinkling in the mold. The design succeeds in this regard while still maintaining good post-mold durability. The printing process was carefully adjusted to achieve desired cure of the UV black background ink. The result is a dramatic presentation for the Academy Awards.

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Phillippe Becker Designs, Inc.
ALCAN
William Fox Munroe
Precision
GASC
AllenField
Enfocus Bar Code
HealthyFX
TricorBraun
Innovia
ABA
ATOMICA
HP
YUPO
HLP

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