2025 Finalists!
Take a look at our 2025 finalists below,
and book your tickets before they’re gone.
Analogue-to-digital
Sponsored by: Dantex Group
QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Toucan Craft Beer Labels
Customer: Toucan Brewery
Press: HP Indigo 6800
Finishing and converting: Matt overprint varnish, high build varnish
Substrate(s): PP Silver
Software: Prism
Run length/volume: 15,000
Eco Flexibles
Entry: Waitrose Fruit & Nut Range
Customer: Whitworths & Waitrose
Press: Fujifilm Jet Press FP790
Finishing and converting: Nordmeccanica Simplex SL, Ashe slitter, Karlville Swiss KS-SUP 400 D pouch line
Substrate(s): Mono-polymer high barrier PE laminate
Consumable(s): Fujifilm water-based digital inks and Henkel recyclable adhesive
Software: Esko Artpro+, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Colour Engine
Run length/volume: 7500m/design
All4Labels UK
Entry: Veterans Gin
Customer: The Hooting Owl Distillery
Press: Screen Truepress L350UV
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Die-Cutting and Rewind, JETFX foil and spot glass varnish
Substrate(s): Clear PP, Permanent Adhesive/ Glassine Liner
Consumable(s): CMYK + White, Matt Varnish
Software: Cerm
Run length/volume: 2000
Kimoha Entrepreneurs
Entry: Fa Men Freshly Free
Customer: Green Planet Industries
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: Prati Digifast One SR 3013
Substrate(s): PP white gloss
Consumable(s): PS label stock, Digital Metallic, UV Gloss Varnish
Software: GMG, Esko Plato, and HP SmartStream software
Run length/volume: 2000
Application excellence – primary packaging
Sponsored by: gallus, A Heidelberg Group Company
QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Saigondan Coffee Pouch
Customer: Saigondan Coffee Supply
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Matt Laminate
Substrate(s): MPET/PE
Consumable(s): HP Ink
Software: Prism
Run length/volume: 24,000
Esmark Finch Print & Packaging
Entry: Cashew & Chestnut Roast
Customer: The Happy Pear
Press: Xerox iGen 5
Finishing and converting: Kama DC58 & Versor Glueline
Substrate(s): Elliott Baxter & Co. Tambrite 500micron
Consumable(s): Xerox iGen toners
Software: Xerox Freeflow RIP
Run length/volume: 5000
Eco Flexibles
Entry: Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference Sausage Range
Customer: Cranswick and Sainsbury’s
Press: Fujifilm Jet Press FP790
Finishing and converting: Nordmeccanica Simplex SL, Ashe slitter, Karlville Swiss KS-SUP 400 D pouch line
Substrate(s): Polyester (90% PCR)
Consumable(s): Fujifilm water-based digital inks and Henkel recyclable adhesive
Software: Esko Artpro+, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Colour Engine
Run length/volume: From 5000m to 25,000m
Application excellence – secondary packaging
Sponsored by: Agfa
Cepac
Entry: Siren Advent Beer Calendar
Customer: Marmot Packaging
Press: HP 17000 Sitex
Finishing and converting: Cauhé flatbed die-cutter and Bickers gluing machine
Substrate(s): E Clay coated corrugated 190CC 150WT
Run length/volume: 2000
Esmark Finch Print & Packaging
Entry: Treasure Chest
Customer: Perkys
Press: Xerox iGen 5
Finishing and converting: Kama DC58 & Versor Glueline
Substrate(s): Elliott Baxter & Co Tambrite 500micron
Consumable(s): Xerox iGen toners
Software: Xerox Freeflow RIP
Run length/volume: 5000
Cepac
Entry: Siren Soundwave Packs
Customer: Marmot Packaging
Press: EFI Nozomi C1800
Finishing and converting: Bobst 1620
Substrate(s): 180gsm coated
Environmental company of the year
Sponsored by: Close Brothers Asset Finance
Midland Regional Printers
Location: Nottingham, UK
Reflex Group
Location: Mansfield, UK
Esmark Finch Print & Packaging
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Excellence in design
Reel Appeal
Entry: Kombucha
Customer: Cridling
Press: Durst RSCi
Finishing and converting: Rhyguan semi-rotary
Substrate(s): Gloss Silver PP
Consumable(s): Durst UV ink
Software: Adobe InDesign
Run length/volume: 250m per type
QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Cheeky Devil Roasters Coffee Range
Customer: Cheeky Devil Roasters
Press: HP Indigo 20000
Finishing and converting: Matt Laminate
Substrate(s): MPET/PE
Consumable(s): HP Ink
Software: Cerm
Run length/volume: 70,000
PSL
Entry: Johnnie Walker x Andy Gellenberg
Customer: Johnnie Walker
Press: Koenig & Bauer Kammann K15
Substrate(s): Glass
Consumable(s): Marabu Inks
Software: Diageo Halo Engine, Hybrid Software BrandZ & Onyx
Run length/volume: 5000
Spirit Labels
Entry: Jura Scotch Whisky Perspective No.1
Customer: Whyte & MacKay Scotch Whisky
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Matt Wine Classix
Consumable(s): HP Inks, API Foils
Software: Esko Automation Engine Production Pro. Colour Pilot 22.11
Run length/volume: 20,000
Excellence in finishing and embellishment – spirits
Sponsored by: A B Graphic International
Reflex Label Plus
Entry: Copper Lion
Customer: Copper Lion Distillery
Press: HP Indigio 6900 Series
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson Rustique Blanc FSC S2047N, Kurz Luxor Foil 355
Consumable(s): Paragon Tactile Varnish V363, Matt over-printable varnish L77
Software: Colour Pilot, Printer Control Xrite Exact
Run length/volume: 2000
MCC Premium Label Solutions
Entry: Krondorf Coronation 20 Years
Customer: Pinnacle Drinks (Vinpac International)
Press: HP Indigo 6600
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Cotone Bianco Ultra 130gsm PET 30
Consumable(s): HP electro ink, high build varnish, foil, sculptured emboss and metal deboss
Software: HP Production Pro
Run length/volume: 1300
Amberley Labels
Entry: Aureus Vita Dry Gin
Customer: Trevethan Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Cotton Extra White and Bright Silver Foil
Consumable(s): Ultra gold matt hot foil, Foilco matt varnish, Pulse hot foil die, PPF varnish plate, HG Graphics cutter, Kocher & Beck UK Duty Stamp Fluro ink, Luminesence
Software: Label Traxx, AE21 workflow, HP Production Pro
Run length/volume: 5000
Excellence in finishing and embellishment – wines
Sponsored by: Packaging Innovations
Lotus Labels
Entry: Bee Tree
Customer: Sugrue
Press: Xeikon
Finishing and converting: Grafisk Maskinfabrik Finisher, New foil, emboss inks
Consumable(s): Embossing, hot foil
Software: C3, Packz
Run length/volume: 10,000
MCC Premium Label Solutions
Entry: J-Harden Barossa Shiraz
Customer: Accolade Wines
Press: HP 6600
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 2
Substrate(s): Ivory Aqua, H8 PET 30
Consumable(s): Foil gold, HP electro ink, high build varnish
Software: HP Production Pro
Run length/volume: 37,000
The Labels Makers
Entry: Pedro Ximénez Argentina 2024
Customer: Virgin Wines
Press: Xeikon CX3
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon, hot foil and faceted emboss
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson Sable Blanc
Consumable(s): Kurz hot foil
Litograf
Entry: 1732 Champagne
Customer: Henry De Vaugency
Press: Xeikon PX3300HD
Finishing and converting: Grafisk Maskinfabrik 350 Flex, Grafisk Maskinfabrik HF330, MGI
Substrate(s): UPM PP Silver FTC 50 rP37 HD-FSC
Consumable(s): Matt lamination Lemmaco, foils Lemmaco
Software: Cerm, Esko Automated Workflow, Xeikon X800
Run length/volume: 2000
Excellence with hybrid printing
Sponsored by: Domino
All4Labels UK
Entry: Patrons Project 46.01 Northern Monk DDH IPA
Customer: Northern Monk Brewery
Press: Nilpeter FA4*, Nilpeter FA17 and Domino N610i hybrid
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International
Substrate(s): Silver PP, Clear PP, Silver PP
Consumable(s): Flint LED Flexo Inks, Domino UV92 inks, Paragon Matt OP Varnish, Asahi Flexo plates
Software: Esko Web Centre, AE, Art Pro Adobe Illustrator
Run length/volume: 3880
Varigrafica Cappa
Entry: Astro Double IPA
Customer: Barleway
Press: Bobst Master DM5
Finishing and converting: Bobst Master DM5
Substrate(s): Herma PP Silver TC (891)
Consumable(s): Bobst UV digital inks, varnish, Geca Matt Varnish, Cold foil, API foil rainbow silver
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Xrite
Run length/volume: 10m
Labelnet
Entry: Noah Knows Best
Customer: Hackney Church Brewery
Press: Domino N610i, Edale FL3
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Lite – heavy textured varnish
Substrate(s): White PP, Clear PP
Consumable(s): CMYK + White, Varnish
Software: Cerm, Hybrid Software Packz, Esko RIP
Run length/volume: 2400
QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Lady Triêu Contemporary Vietnam Gin
Customer: Nguyen Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6800, Lintec IT
Finishing and converting: Silver foil, Matt varnish
Substrate(s): Clear on clear
Run length/volume: 70,000
Excellence with inkjet – labels
Sponsored by: Durst
Hine Labels
Entry: Rhubarb Chilli Jam
Customer: New Yorkshire Emporium
Press: Screen Truepress L350UV
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Silver PP, Gloss White PP, Gloss Clear PP
Software: Esko GMG Colour
Run length/volume: 1500
Label Power
Entry: Coastal Moon Dry Gin
Customer: Coastal Moon Distillery
Press: Epson Surepress L-6034 VW
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Silver PP
Consumable(s): UV Inks
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Run length/volume: 4000
Colorpack
Entry: Difusor De Aromas Cerra 260ml
Customer: Provanza
Press: Dantex Picojet
Finishing and converting: Matt self-wound lamination
Substrate(s): Clear PP
Software: Esko DFE Colorpilot
Run length/volume: 3000
Spectrum Digital Labels
Entry: Hoover Platinum
Customer: Hoover
Press: Dantex Picojet
Substrate(s): Silver PP BV 407 top Silver
Software: Esko DFE Colorpilot
Run length/volume: 500,000
Excellence with inkjet – packaging
Sponsored by: Epson SurePress
Showcase Creative
Entry: JPL Flavours
Customer: Bompas & Parr
Press: HP Z9
Finishing and converting: D&K Europa Laminator, Zund S3 CAD Cutter
Substrate(s): 140gsm uncoated, 3mm Greyboard
Consumable(s): Hot glue, anti-scuff matt laminate
Software: Enfocus Pitstop, Arden Impact Clarity MIS
Run length/volume: 200
Eco Flexibles
Entry: Leicester Bakery: Saritas Nan
Customer: Leicester Bakery
Press: Fujifilm Jet Press FP790
Finishing and converting: Nordmeccanica Simplex SL, Ashe slitter, Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400D pouch line
Substrate(s): Mono polyolifen recyclable
Consumable(s): Fujifilm water-based inks and Henkel recyclable adhesive
Software: Esko Artpro+, Esko Automation Engine, Esko Colour Engine
Run length/volume: 30,000
Excellence with toner – labels
Sponsored by: Fujifilm
Bristol Labels
Entry: Two Point Nine
Customer: New Bristol Brewery
Press: HP Indigo 6900
Finishing and converting: Grafisk Maskinfabrik – DC350 Miniflex
Substrate(s): White Gloss PP, Matt Lamination
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Run length/volume: 6000
QLM Vietnam – Hoang Ha Label Co.
Entry: Australia Red Sun Wine
Customer: Australia Red Sun
Press: HP Indigo 6800
Finishing and converting: Gold foil, high build varnish, Matt varnish
Substrate(s): Sandstone 95 FSC
Consumables: HP Ink
Software: Prism
Run length/volume: 10,000
Amberley Labels
Entry: Aureus Vita Dry Gin
Customer: Trevethan Distillery
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Cotton Extra White, Bright Silver Foil
Consumable(s): Ultra gold matt hot foil, Foilco matt varnish, Pulse hot foil die, PPF varnish plate, HG Graphics cutter, Kocher & Beck UK Duty Stamp Fluro ink, Luminesence
Software: Label Traxx, Esko Automation Engine 21 workflow, HP Production Pro
Run length/volume: 5000
The Label Makers
Entry: The Brand Malbec
Customer: Lancashire Wines
Press: Xeikon CX3
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso
Consumable(s): Sun Chemical Tactile
Software: Cerm, Esko
Future star
Sponsored by: Mark Andy
Harry Wilkinson
Company: Hine Labels
Job: Business development manager
Antonie Reinhart
Company: Kurz
Job: Marketing manager
Roberta Tiberi
Company: Bottega Poligrafica
Job: Digital printing department manager
Innovation
Sponsored by: Screen
PSL
Entry: Johnnie Walker x Andy Gellenberg
Customer: Johnnie Walker
Press: Koenig & Bauer Kammann K15
Substrate(s): Glass
Consumable(s): Marabu Inks
Software: Diageo Halo Engine, Hybrid Software BrandZ & Onyx
Run length/volume: 5000
Innovation: Utilising generative AI to create 5000 individual designs which were then printed in a direct-to-object inkjet process onto a rectangular glass bottle.
Fast Printed Packaging
Entry: Custom Printed Magnetic Box
Customer: FFS Beauty
Press: Trojan Digital T3 OPX3
Finishing and converting: CMYK Overspray
Substrate(s): Solid cardboard
Run length/volume: 1000
Innovation: Offering luxury rigid magnetic boxes, traditionally only available in high volumes with long lead times, as a short run, fast turnaround solution, using digital printing technology.
Self-promotional print
Sponsored by: Compass Business Finance
Bakers
Entry: Durst Inkjet Label Sample Pack
Press: Durst Tau RSC 340 LED inkjet
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3, Digilite and Omega RTS330 Sheeter
Substrate(s): Bright Silver Digi PP, Gloss White Digi PP, Holographic PP Shimmer, Gloss Clear on Clear Digi PP Matt Black vinyl
Consumable(s): Matt Clear Overlam, Ultra Matt Textured varnish
Software: GMG Colour Server, Hybrid Software Packz, Durst Hawk AI
Run length/volume: 500/design
Saica Livingston
Entry: Saica Livingston Digital Corrugate Prototype
Press: Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX
Finishing and converting: Esko Kongsberg
Substrate(s): P Flute 135wl, 105dps, 105dps
Consumable(s): Mimaki LH-150 (CMYK+White) LH-100 Varnish
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Raster Link 6 Plus
Run length/volume: 1
Hine Labels
Entry: The Label Guide
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Various
Consumable(s): Various
Software: Esko, GMG Color, HP DFE
Dayfold Group
Entry: Dayfold Marketing Box
Press: HP Indigo 7000,
Finishing and converting: Kluge foiling machine, Saddle stitcher, Duplex binder, PUR binder
Substrate(s): G . F Smith Colorplan Ebony 120gsm, G . F Smith Colorplan Ebony 350gsm
Software: Adobe Creative Suite and Heidelberg Cockpit
Run length/volume: 50
Variable data
Hine Labels
Entry: 10th Anniversary Birthday Cake Candle
Customer: The Yorkshire Candle Company
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Fasson Martele Blanc
Consumable(s): Kurz Foil
Software: Cerm, Esko, GMG Color, HP Smartstream
Run length/volume: 1500
Spirit Labels
Entry: Jura Scotch Whisky Perspective No.1
Customer: Whyte & MacKay Scotch Whisky
Press: HP Indigo
Finishing and converting: Foil blocked, embossed, tactile screen, varnished and die-cut on an A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Matt Wine Classic
Consumable(s): HP Inks, API Foils
Software: Esko Automation Engine Production Pro. Colour Pilot 22.11
Run length/volume: 20,000
Litograf
Entry: Dexter Jackson Black Series
Customer: SSNC Europe
Press: Xeikon PX3300HD
Finishing and converting: Grafisk Maskinfabrik – 350 Flex, Grafisk Maskinfabrik – HF330, MGI
Substrate(s): UPM PP Silver, UPM PP White
Consumable(s): Matt lamination Lemmaco,
Software: Cerm, Esko
Run length/volume: 15,000
Harkwell
Entry: Slainte Irish Whiskey
Customer: Slainte Irish Whiskey
Press: HP Indigo 6000
Finishing and converting: A B Graphic International Digicon Series 3
Substrate(s): Silver paper
Consumable(s): Emboss Block, Varnish Screen
Software: Esko Automation Engine
Run length/volume: 2000
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