FTA awards Coveris best in class European printer status

The FTA Diamond Flexo Award went to Coveris’ flagship UK Food & Consumer division in the ‘Flexo Print on Paper - Narrow Web’ category.

FTA Europe was founded in 2015, and acts as the umbrella organisation for European flexographic organisations, including the UK’s European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA). The FTA Diamond Flexo Awards, introduced to the industry on Thursday 2^nd June 2016 during Drupa in Düsseldorf, showcase outstanding examples of flexographic print in Europe.

Coveris’ winning entry, manufactured at a dedicated label site in Spalding, Lincolnshire, is an eye-catching linerless label produced for Asda’s ‘The Butcher’s Selection’ Venison Steak with Basil & Garlic Butter. It features a complex blend of process and spot colors, striking design and originally won at the EFIA Print Awards in March. The label was automatically entered in the FTA Flexo Diamond Awards to compete against other award winners from across Europe.

Michael Marshall, operations director (Labels Division) at Coveris, commented, ‘We strive to deliver best in class print quality utilising market leading technology, expert color management and operational excellence. The award of Diamond First is a major accolade to receive in the highly competitive European flexographic industry and a reflection of the rigorous processes implemented in our labels business to deliver exceptional quality flexographic print. We consistently aim to raise standards at all stages of the manufacturing process, and this award provides the ultimate in industry recognition.’

Coveris celebrated a further five awards at the recent EFIA awards in March, including Student of the Year and silver and bronze awards for ‘Flexo Print on Paper - Narrow Web’ to achieve a clean sweep of awards for the category.