Esko presents inaugural Dot Awards

Esko has presented the inaugural Dot Awards at Esko World 2026 in New Orleans, recognizing excellence and innovation in flexographic print production across Spark, Crystal and Quartz screening technology categories. The first edition attracted 29 entries from printers worldwide, judged on technical print quality, degree of difficulty and Esko ecosystem excellence.

The Top Dot Award, the highest honor in the competition, went to Brandpack of Australia for its Spud Lite Potatoes flexible packaging project, selected from all category winners for exceptional contrast, color strength, realistic product imagery and precise control across highlight and solid-tone areas.

In the Spark category, UVBIZ of India won the UV web award for Holland Park Chocolate Eclairs, Alpha Clicheria of Brazil won the solvent web award for Flor de Ypê moisturizing bar soap produced at 300 m/min, and Contact Originators of the UK won the corrugated award for Hozelock Auto Reel Mobile. In the Crystal category, OVELAR of Spain won the UV web award for Ambi Pur Active Cleaner and Clicheart of Brazil won the solvent web award for MultiStar Premium Dog Food. In the Quartz category, Zincopar of Italy won the water web award for Brainrot Collectible Trading Card Packaging and Brandpack of Australia won the solvent web award for Connoisseur Cookies and Cream Ice Cream.

'The standard of entries in this inaugural year has been exceptional,' said Eddy Fadel, Esko GM Flexo. 'From extended color gamut printing and high-speed flexible packaging production to advanced corrugated applications and complex multilayer substrates, the winning entries demonstrated how innovation and craftsmanship continue to raise industry standards.'