Contact Originators has received a global excellence award in recognition of its work on a complex corrugated post-print project with Smurfit Westrock.
The company was named winner in the Corrugated Spark (HD and/or Pixel+) screening technology category at a supplier event hosted on 4th June. The award recognised work completed by Contact Originators and its customer Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale on the Hozelock Auto Reel Mobile project.
Combining their respective prepress and print expertise, the two companies successfully translated a lithographic design into high-quality flexo post-print, maintaining fine highlight detail and colour consistency on a challenging coated EB doublewall substrate. The project demonstrated the value of integrating technologically advanced prepress and print expertise to help brand owners achieve the desired visual impact on shelf while benefiting from the efficiencies of corrugated flexographic production.
Steve Mulcahy, CEO, Contact Originators, said, “This award reflects the strength of the longstanding relationship between Contact Originators and Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale, and what can be achieved when pre-press and print teams are aligned from the outset of a project. The Hozelock Auto Reel Mobile project presented a complex challenge, requiring the successful conversion of a lithographic design to post-print corrugated production without compromising quality. Through technical expertise, open communication and a shared commitment to achieving the best possible result, we were able to deliver an outcome that met the customer’s expectations while demonstrating what modern flexographic print can achieve.”
He concluded, “Our success in driving innovation also comes from working with technology partners to develop new plate and processing technologies, as well as digital software solutions that improve productivity and efficiency. We’re absolutely delighted to have beaten competition from companies all around the world to be recognised with this award.”
