Oct 10, 2018 - Send entries to: The FlexoTech. Awards 2018. Whitmar Publications Ltd. 30 London Road. Southborough. Tunb
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ENTRY FORM DEADLINE 13 JULY 2018 www.focuslabel.com
NEW VENUE FOR 2018 The Royal Lancaster London Awards ceremony 10 October 2018
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The FlexoTech Awards highlights the great advancements made in flexo by recognising the best work in the industry from across the world. Submit your finest work to be honoured at the most prestigious event in the industry’s calendar.
How to enter There are 15 printing categories to enter. Just complete an entry form for each item you submit, multiple entries for one category are allowed, as are entries for more than one category. A separate entry form and run of print for each category is required even if the same print is being entered in more than one category (photocopies are acceptable). All printed samples must be unconverted, of full press width and include at least three repeat lengths, except corrugated samples where one sheet is sufficient. This should include control strips and registration marks. Up to three entries per category are FREE of charge and £50 per entry thereafter. Payment must be made by cheque, made payable to Whitmar Publications Ltd, with the entries. Nominated finalists will be announced prior to the awards presentation dinner. Nominated entries will be reviewed at the dinner and each winner will be presented with an award by the category sponsor. Send entries to: The FlexoTech Awards 2018
Closing date: 13 JULY 2018
Whitmar Publications Ltd. 30 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0RE
Rules 1. Entries must have been produced by the printing company entering the awards. 2. No previous winning job may be re-entered from the same or different company. 3. All entries must be produced in the 12 months prior to 13 July 2018. 4. Whitmar Publications reserves the right to use any entries received for marketing and promotional purposes in its magazines and on its websites. 5. Entrants must have obtained the permission of their customer before entering the competition. 6. Whitmar Publications cannot accept responsibility for entries submitted. 7. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 8. Entries received after the deadline will be subjected to a flat £50 late fee. 9. Entries may be moved to a different category at the discretion of the judges.
Awards dinner This year we are excited to be moving to the prestigious Royal Lancaster London. A limited number of tables are available, each for 10 guests, at £2250+VAT per table, individual places £225+VAT. Tables and tickets are now available, to book: • Visit: flexotechawards.com • Email:
[email protected] • Call: Chloe Ward - +44 (0)1892 779599
Here’s why you should enter
Free marketing Just being nominated improves brand awareness and promotes your business to new customers.
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‘The FlexoTech Awards are THE awards within this sector of our business. To be recognised as the best reassures our customers they are using the right printer for their labels as well as giving our hard working employees a well deserved pat on the back.’ David Webster, managing director, The Label Makers Acknowledge staf f and customer lo yalty Attending the aw ards is an opportu nity to thank and reward staff for their cont ribution to the business, than k customers and th ei r loyalty and impress prospe cts with your hosp itality.
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Invaluable med ia coverage Gain extensive media attention thro ugh coverage in th e winners’ issue, the web site and promotional em ails. You can also use th e award for your own PR activities. This exposure helps to attract new cu stomers and increase re spect from existing clients .
Netwo rki Attend ng opportun ities in you the g the awards gives opport unity t contac o build ts, with ot meet and ne twork her aw ard par busine tici sse custom s and potent pants, ial ers and partne rs.
‘Winning at the FlexoTech Awards 2017 has allowed DS Smith to showcase our capabilities to potential new customers. It also proves to our existing customers we are still passionate about print and continue to lead the way.’ Jason Foulds, print development leader, DS Smith
Categories (please tick) Labels (process) Labels (line and tone)
Flexible packaging (narrow web up to 800mm)
Flexible packaging (medium web 801-1000mm)
Flexible packaging (wide web 1001+mm)
UV flexo, paper and board
Sacks and corrugated pre-print liner
Corrugated post-print (C flute and above) (please supply just one sample)
Corrugated post-print (E and F flute) (please supply just one sample)
Combination printing
(using flexo as the main printing process plus two or more additional printing or decorating process)
Best use of process colours only (with or without varnish and white)
Any flexo print job previously printed by another process
Digital labels and packaging
Printing categories will be judged on reproduction, degree of difficulty and print quality.
Entries must have been produced in the 12 months prior to 13 July 2018. An international panel of judges will assess and score each entry submitted.
Promotional print
Flexo print produced for promotional purposes (must be submitted by printing company and not be a commercial job).
Innovation
(print sample of previous process used must be included)
New products and services by suppliers, which have been launched and commercially available in the 12 months prior to 13 July 2018 can be entered. Please submit sufficient documentation to explain the innovation entry in detail to the judges. This should include a summary (minimum 200 words) supported by product brochures, colour photos, videos (if available), customer testimonials and any other relevant evidence of the entry’s merit in advancing the flexographic printing process. If insufficient documentation is supplied, the entry will not be put forward to the judging panel.
Entry for print awards Company name:............................................................................................................................. Entry title:....................................................................................................................................... Awards category:............................................................................................................................ Printing press (manufacturer and model):................................................................................... Web width:..................................................................................................................................... Number of colours: ....................................................................................................................... Press speed and run length:.......................................................................................................... Sleeves supplier:............................................................................................................................. Anilox (supplier and screen ruling):.............................................................................................. Inks (manufacturer and type):....................................................................................................... Decoration (manufacturer and type):........................................................................................... Substrate (manufacturer, type and grammage/microns):............................................................ Plate material:................................................................................................................................. Platemaking equipment (manufacturer and type):...................................................................... Backing tape (manufacturer and type):........................................................................................ MIS/workflow:................................................................................................................................ Pre-press (in house or name of company):................................................................................... Finishing equipment (manufacturer and type):........................................................................... (Please indicate all equipment, machinery and materials used) (Please submit at least three repeat images of complete web for judging) With the exception of labels and corrugated post-print, cut-outs will NOT be considered by the judges.
Details of entrant Name: .......................................................................................... Company name: .......................................................................... ...................................................................................................... Company address: ....................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................... Telephone: ................................................................................... Email: ........................................................................................... Table bookings Table and tickets are available to book, visit: flexotechawards.com or e-mail:
[email protected] Tables of 10: £2250+VAT Individual tickets: £225+VAT
FlexoTech 2018 International Print & Innovations Awards Whitmar Publications Ltd 30 London Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN4 0RE
