Diamond Packaging Wins Seven Awards In Print Competition Rochester, New York based Diamond Packaging has an- nounced that it won seven awards in the 2026 Neograph- ics Masterpieces in Print Competition, one of the the larg- est and most prestigious regional printing competitions in the nation. Awards were presented during the Print & Graphic Communications Association's (PGCA) 2026 Neo- graphics Awards Gala held on May 14, 2026, in Philadel- phia, Pennsylvania. The program recognizes outstanding achievement in printing, packaging, design, converting, and publishing, honoring projects that demonstrate exceptional crafts- manship, technical execution, and overall effectiveness. Entries are judged by industry professionals and represent some of the finest work produced throughout the Mid-At- lantic region. Diamond won Best of Category and Franklin Award for Excellence honors in the “Calendars” category for its 2026 10th Anniversary Grandfa- ther Clock Calendar. The commemorative calendar
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combines the classic charm that made its award-winning 2016 design so beloved, with fresh updates that reflect Diamond's evolution over the past 10 years. It proudly showcases the crafts- manship and attention to detail that have become the company's hallmarks, while celebrating the partnerships, innovations, and sustainable practices that contin- ue to shape its journey. The calendars were convert- ed utilizing Clearwater ReMagine 30 percent PCW paperboard, cold foiled, and offset printed with four color process inks, sup- plied by Ink Systems, in-line with UV matte, UV gloss, and reticulat- ed specialty UV coating. Tightly-registered coatings
were used to enhance the design and highlight the indi- vidual calendar components. UV matte varnish was used throughout the design. UV gloss coating was used on all foiled areas. Reticulated specialty coating, supplied by ACTEGA, was applied to the dark areas behind the weights and pendulum. Silver cold foil, supplied by Kurz, delivers shimmering metallic effects on all of the clock faces, weights, and pen- dulum. The components were cold foiled and offset print- ed with semi-transparent inks to create stunning shades of gold and bronze. CONTINUED ON PAGE 34
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