GLBC Triumphs at 2024 Box Olympics
VANCOUVER, B.C., September 12, 2024 — Great Little Box Company Ltd./ Ideon Packaging (GLBC) announced today that it has won 2 Gold Medals, 1 Bronze Medal, and an Honourable Mention at the 2024 Box Manufacturing Olympics held during the SuperCorrExpo® 2024.
The competition was open to all TAPPI and AICC members from around the globe who produce corrugated, rigid box and folding cartons, as well as their suppliers. Judges evaluated entries on a number of levels, including design, quality, graphic excellence, technical difficulty, and innovative application, among others.
In the Folding Carton Category, GLBC won Gold in the Retail Food & Beverage & Alcohol Packaging division for Monzo Lamborghini Kids Pack. This innovative design mimics an iconic car of the era: the Lamborghini Countach. The car is a vessel for the kid’s meal, and structurally, there was a delicate balance between honoring the intricate lines of this iconic car and having ease of assembly.
In the Corrugated Printing – Flexo Print on Combined Board – Line/Screen Combination category GLBC won a Gold Medal with the Northam Beverages – Hey Y’all 3L Party Pouch. This print pushed the limits of Flexo print while holding a tight registration through the run and ensuring the eye-catching graphics met the customer’s expectations.
In the category of Corrugated Combined – Digital Printing – Containers & Displays category, GLBC won a bronze medal for the Bad Tattoo Brewing 24pk Advent Beer Box. This unique package, which showed off 24 of the customer’s products with eye-catching print, helped drive a very successful campaign for the holiday season and sold out before Christmas.
Finally, GLBC’s case stacker & can shelf display for Sleeman’s won an honorable mention in the Corrugated Structure – Floor Displays- with a Product category. This display’s design was able to show off multiple full cans of beverages alongside individual cans by utilizing a case stacker base and a beverage-style clip-in shelf for support. It serves as a versatile solution for showcasing eight different brands.
About TAPPI
TAPPI is a professional organization that brings together individuals and companies from around the world who work in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and converting industries.
Established in 1915, TAPPI provides a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and collaborate on technical advancements and solutions. The association organizes conferences, trade shows and technical sessions for the corrugated packaging industry. Additionally, TAPPI offers a variety of resources including publications, standards, technical papers and educational programs to support professional development and innovation in the field. By fostering a community of experts and facilitating knowledge exchange, TAPPI plays a crucial role in advancing the global pulp, paper, and packaging industries.
About AICC
AICC, established in 1974, advocates for the business interests of members in the independent sector of the corrugated, folding carton, and rigid box industries.
AICC has grown from a small gathering of 90 attendees representing 54 companies to the largest organization of corporate members in the corrugated and paperboard industries, providing a platform for independent packaging manufacturers across diverse segments. AICC emphasizes education, technology, and nurturing emerging leaders, offering over 60 online courses and a special Emerging Leaders program for member companies. Governed by an active Board of Directors and committee structure, AICC continues to be a vital resource and advocate, ensuring competitiveness and fostering long-term relationships within the industry.
About Great Little Box Company/ Ideon Packaging
Great Little Box Company Ltd./Ideon Packaging (GLBC) began operations in 1982 in British Columbia, Canada and currently operates from its headquarters in Richmond, BC with additional offices in Victoria, BC, Kelowna, BC and Everett, Washington, as well as a satellite office in Alberta. GLBC is an award-winning manufacturer of label and packaging solutions, specializing in corrugated boxes, custom displays, digital print and packaging, labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, protective packaging, and the distribution of shipping supplies. For more information, please visit www.glbc.com.
Contacts
Great Little Box Company/Ideon Packaging (GLBC)
Natisha Mathews, 778-372-5964
VP marketing
Source: westerngrocer.com