Impress earned a clutch of awards including the Supreme Gold for Best in Metal at the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) Best in Metal Awards 2009. Three individual product category Gold awards and four Commendations added to the collection.
The Supreme Gold was for EASIP, a steel peelable end which can be sterilised through continuous retorts without over pressure. It was first applied on Bonduelle’s 200g canned vegetable products, and shows ‘true innovation’, according to MPMA judges.
Impress scored Gold in Homecare and Industrial for dPrint, a 100% digital printing process that combines high-quality printing with low-volume runs. dPrint can reproduce 95% of all Pantone colours via the standard four colour process.
A Gold in Beverages was for a pouring closure for 350ml Karvan Cévitam Specials syrups by H.J. Heinz.
Impress was also recognised for its efforts to promote the environmental benefits of metal packaging through the UK paint can recycling campaign, the European truck advertising campaign launched in the UK, the Netherlands and Germany, and the embossed recycling messages on paint can lids – to promote DIY consumer recycling awareness.
Impress’ Merthyr plant (UK) was also commended for delivering a corporate social responsibility policy with a focus on the health and well being of its employees.
