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The Perfect Combo Get Peak Performance From Your Equipment with Matched Component Sets
Some packaging entries bring something new that hasn’t been seen before, which is always a nice thing to be able to say, said Bill Wynkoop, Adjunct Professor, Roch- ester Institute of Technology.
Nothing’s more rewarding
than a couple made for each other. That’s why the engineers at ARC International have focused their skills and talents on crafting perfect
The WhistlePig Piggybank by WestRock.
“There have been ones that come up every once in a while, and you’re like ‘Oh my God, this is gorgeous’ or ‘How did they figure out how to do this?’” said Nona Wool- bright, Professor of Graphic Communications, Clemson University. Robin Matusik, Senior Packaging Engineer, Hasbro, Inc., said she looks at “what makes a product fun, what makes it pop, what’s the trend. What’s something makes it come off the shelf and really catch the eye of the consumer.” It was a fierce year for the competition which drew many outstanding entries, so without further ado, here are the winners. (Look for the student winners on pages 14-16.) Paperboard Package of the Year: Westrock. We all have fond childhood memories of saving up change to spend on candy at the corner store. With the WhistlePig Piggybank folding carton, WestRock has taken this nostal- gic trope and instead put the treat inside of the package – and this time, it’s something for the adults. The bespoke packaging, comprised of a removable lid and secure base, holds the unique pig-shaped glass bot- tle while a sleek black sleeve with precisely cut windows accentuates the bottle's graphic design. Foil stamping adds a touch of luxury to make the car- ton stand out even more on the shelf. Ecological Fibers, Inc‘s Rainbow Eggshell Antique paperboard for the lid and base, along with Neenah Classic Crest Epic Black Smooth Cover for the sleeve, were chosen for their tactile quality and premium finish. During the converting process, careful attention was
matches between the components that must work in tandem on your exo folder gluers and die-cutters: • Anilox Rollers and Ink Chambers • Anilox and Wiper Rollers • Feed and Pull Rollers • Glue and Meter Rollers You can achieve the press speeds and print quality you need to ll your most demanding orders by pairing your team with The ARChitects of Flexo. Contact ARC today to learn how these engineered matches of exo folder gluer and die-cutter components (new or
reconditioned) can help you achieve a more perfect union of production and pro ts.
The ARChitects of exo
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