Packaging

Alcan Packaging receives 18 awards for outstanding achievements in printing and graphics

Wednesday 03. June 2009 - Alcan Packaging, a business unit of Rio Tinto Alcan, has been recognised for outstanding achievements in printing and graphics by both the Packaging and Label Gravure Association Global (PLGA) and the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC).

“Alcan Packaging’s creative and dedicated technical experts continue to deliver valuable services to our customers, and to offer bright, original and attractive packaging,” said Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, President and CEO, Alcan Packaging. “These prestigious awards from the PAC and the PLGA are much-appreciated recognition of our ongoing efforts to provide innovative packaging solutions.”

At the 2009 PLGA Global Print Quality Awards, Alcan Packaging’s Food and Global Tobacco sectors received 14 awards in areas such as folding cartons, flexible packaging and label printing. Alcan Packaging facilities in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom were recognised for printing excellence in lamination, paperboard, sleeves and tubes, non-PSA labels and wraps, as well as for their innovation, specialty packaging, and technical achievements.

The PAC presented Alcan Packaging with four awards for excellence in marketing and packaging products. The Canadian Packaging Consumers’ Voice Award and a gold award in the Brand Marketing – Rejuvenation category were presented for the Mars Petcare U.S. Inc. Whole Meals petfood bags. Silver awards in the Flexible Packaging category were presented for the Rothman’s Benson & Hedges Gauloises carton and Dannon Light & Fit yoghurt lidding.