The 2024 Finalists are announced!
Take a look at our 2024 finalists below.
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2024 Digital Printer Awards Finalists
Adding value
Sponsored by Compass Business Finance
Company name: Rapidity
Job name: Max Factor Light-up box
Customer: Max Factor
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Artois CAD
Press/Printer: swissQprint Nyala 4 and Xerox Iridesse
Finishing equipment: Matrix Veloblade, Esko Konsberg, Hand finishing with LED lights
Substrate(s): G.F Smith ColorPlan Lavender
Run length: 500
Company name: Book Printing UK
Job name: Spooky Sagas Special Edition copies
Customer: Young Writers, Lynsey Evans
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: Canon 1300, Konica Minolta iFoil
Finishing equipment: Müller Martini binder
Substrate(s): 300gsm
Run length: 10
Designer: Ash Janson and Davina Hopping
Company name: Clarkeprint
Job name: Processing Catalogue
Customer: Birmingham Design Festival
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse
Finishing equipment: Horizon PUR binder, Heidelberg cylinder, Stahl folder
Substrate(s): G.F Smith Plike, Max and Cromatico
Run length: 500
Designer: Phorm
Company name: Litograf
Job name: Turbo Pre Workout
Customer: SSNC Europe
Software: Xeikon X-800, MGI software
Press/Printer: Xeikon PX-3300HD
Finishing equipment: GM-DC350 flex, MGI for tactile varnish
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni PP silver, Fedrigoni PP white, Lemmaco lamination
Run length: 15,000
Designer: SSNC
B2 digital print
Sponsored by Fujifilm
Company name: J Point +
Job name: Calligraphy Masters Crew Alphabet Limited edition prints
Customer: Calligraphy Masters
Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 10R
Finishing equipment: Scodix Ultra Pro, silk screen printing
Substrate(s): Cordenons myplike paper – black 310gsm, fluorescent pink ink, Scodix hologram foil
Run length: 20
Designer: Calligraphy Masters
Company name: Impress Print Services
Job name: Liberty and Bridgerton
Customer: Liberty, London
Software: Tharstern MIS
Press/Printer: JetPress 750HS B2 inkjet press
Substrate(s): Arena smooth extra white 200gsm and 400gsm FSC mix
Run length: 5,000
Designer: Liberty, London
Books
Sponsored by Heidelberg
Company name: CEWE
Job name: Photo Book
Customer: Various
Software: CEWE Creator software
Press/Printer: Fujifilm Jetpress
Finishing equipment: Bespoke in-house finishing machine.
Substrate(s): Chroma cardboard 350gsm
Run length: 6380 unique versions
Designer: N/A
Company name: RDW Book and Paper Conservation
Job name: The Georgian Landscape of Wentworth Castle
Customer: New Arcadian Press
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: Canon C850 and HP 7900
Finishing equipment: Müller Martini Vareo Pro binding with inline infinitrim
Substrate(s): Papago 100gsm and 270gsm
Run length: 150
Designer: PJ Eyres and D Cockcroft
Company name: Northside Graphics
Job name: Too Young To Wed
Customer: Whitenoise
Software: Enfocus Switch
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7R
Finishing equipment: Crossland guillotine, Pescha/Paul Schell drill, PEIC backing machine, PBE marking system
Substrate(s): Premier Paper GenYous 120gsm, 160gsm and 200gsm papers
Run length: 16
Designer: Whitenoise
Company name: Rapidity
Job name: M&S book
Customer: M&S
Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse
Finishing equipment: Heidelberg Platen, Scodix UV and foil case binding
Substrate(s): Brillianta Jet Black, G.F Smith Colorplan Ebony 175gsm, Symbol satin
Run length: 200
Closing the skills gap
Sponsored by Fiery
Company name: Northside Graphics
Company statement: ‘The Northside apprenticeship programme has witnessed significant growth this year. Of the 10 apprentices who joined us between September 2022 and September 2023, nine remain within the business. Since September 2023 and September 2024, a further eight have joined, with apprentices now accounting for 23% of our workforce. We believe they are very much part of the Northside Graphics future, as we continue to grow as a business.’
Company name: Bakers
Company statement: ‘We have worked closely with local schools and sixth forms to promote careers in the print industry and options for apprenticeships. Our annual apprenticeship open day welcomes prospective young people, giving them a tour around the facilities, with insights into careers at Bakers and introducing them to the ‘Bakers Way’’.
Company name: FaberExposize UK
Company statement: ‘Many wide format printers invest heavily in print infrastructure, as we do, however, our biggest difference is our people and the way we support and develop them. We encourage young people to enter the print industry, coaching and guiding them, enabling them to be the best they can. Evidence for this is two of our employees were in the Rising Star category at the 2023 UK Graphics Awards. Additionally, 70% of our workforce are women, leading our operations, marketing and finishing teams.’
Company name: Solopress
Company statement: ‘At Solopress we recognise the skills gap as a significant threat. Faced with a growing exodus of experienced individuals through retirement, we have developed the Learning Management System (LMS) to formalise the way training was administered. The system records every training session completed by each colleague and tracks the equipment they are trained to use. A huge advantage of having an online solution is instant accessibility. This makes gaps in training easy to identify and address. For example, if a colleague moves departments, we can call up their records and assign the relevant training promptly and accurately.’
Creative use of substrates
Sponsored by Antalis
Company name: Superfast Labels
Job name: Pangbournian Spirit
Customer: Hawkridge Distillers
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Press/Printer: Epson Surepress L-6034VWR
Finishing equipment: GM DC330 Mini
Substrate(s): Herma PP clear gloss, gloss white and silver
Run length: 750
Designer: Hawkridge
Company name: The Label Makers
Job name: Vodka Martini Cocktail
Customer: M&S
Software: Esko/Cerm
Press/Printer: A B Graphic International Digicon
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon gold hot foil
Substrate(s): Avery Dennison Violet Velvet
Run length: N/A
Designer: N/A
Company name: Chapel Press
Job name: Call Super Booklet
Customer: One House
Software: Kodak Prinergy Connect Pro and Adobe Acrobat Pro
Press/Printer: Konica Minolta Accurio Press C12000
Finishing equipment: MBO B26, Polar Mohr N115, Singer binder
Substrate(s): Fedrigoni Tintoretto Gesso 250gsm and 1400gsm
Run length: 60
Designer: Joseph Seaton
Company name: Northside Graphics
Job name: Salio by Wetherbys
Customer: Pierce Printellect
Software: Enfocus Switch
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7R
Finishing equipment: Duplo 6000 booklet maker, Morgana Autocreaser PRO33, Polar 78XS Guillotine, Heidelberg Platen
Substrate(s): G.F Smith Colorplan 300gsm and Fedrigoni Tinteretto Gesso 140gsm
Run length: 100
Designer: Pierce Printellect
Designed for digital print and finishing
Sponsor IFS
Company name: Rapidity
Job name: Lavo menu
Customer: Lavo
Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse, four colour plus gold
Finishing equipment: Leather laminate and digital gold foiling on Vivid Matrix digital laminator
Substrate(s): G.F Smith Peregrine Majestic
Run length: 250
Company name: IPW1
Job name: Wahaca Reimagined
Customer: Wahaca
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Fiery RIP, Xerox Iridesse production press software
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse, six colour
Finishing equipment: Creasematic 150, Vivid Matrix MX-530P Omniflow, Polar Mohr guillotine, Morgana C6000 die-cutter
Substrate(s): Context 350gsm Birch, Cairn Straw ivory 350gsm and Antalis Olin 170gsm
Run length: 3000 menus, 500 A5 flyers, 20,000 A7 flyers, 10,000 bill holders
Company name: F.E.Burman
Job name: Fedrigoni 366 2024
Customer: Fedrigoni
Software: HP Mosaic and Spark
Press/printer: HP Indigo 12000, four colour plus one gamut extending special
Finishing equipment: Outsourced to Diamond Print Finishers
Substrate(s): A variety of Fedrigoni papers, pre-treated for HP Indigo
Run length: 89,621 sheets
Designer: TM Studio
Company name: The Label Makers
Job name: Honey Vodka Liqueur
Customer: M&S
Software: Esko/Cerm
Press/printer: Durst Tau 330 RSC
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): Silver PP
Digitally-printed labels and packaging
Sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Finance
Company name: MCC Label Paarl
Job name: Women of the World
Customer: Aaldering Wines
Software: Esko
Press/Printer: HP W6800
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon
Substrate(s): UPM Raflatac clear
Run length: 5000
Designer: In House
Company name: Label World
Job name: Killarney Irish Gin
Customer: Killarney Brewing Company
Software: Adobe Illustrator and Xeikon X-800
Press/Printer: Xeikon 3500 QBIC
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon 3
Substrate(s): Fasson Martele blanc
Designer: Greenhouse
Company name: J Point +
Job name: Madri Promo beer box
Customer: J Point +
Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 10R
Finishing equipment: Scodix Ultra Pro
Substrate(s): Digital UV varnish
Run length: 300
Designer: J Point +
Company name: Eco Flexibles
Job name: Mission Nutrition
Customer: Whitworths
Software: Hybrid Software DFE and solutions, Global Graphics Harlequin Direct
Press/Printer: Fujifilm Jetpress FP790
Finishing equipment: Ashe Diamond slitter, Nordmeccania Simplex SL, Karlville Swiss KS-SUP-400-D
Substrate(s): Various
Run length: Various
Designer: Whitworth/Eco Flexibles
Finishing and embellishment
Sponsored by Vivid Laminating Technologies
Company name: MCC Label Paarl
Job name: Dinare Malbec
Customer: Vinified Consulting
Software: Esko
Press/Printer: HP W6800
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon 3
Substrate(s): Antique white
Run length: 1000
Company name: Dayfold Group
Job name: House of Assets Box and Booklet
Customer: Cuco Creative
Software: Adobe Creative Suite and Heidelberg Cockpit/Signa Station
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7000
Finishing equipment: Kluge foiling machine
Substrate(s): G.F Smith Colorplan Ebony 270gsm and White Frost 135gsm
Run length: 150
Designer: Cuco Creative
Company name: J Point+
Job name: Maca Challenge Manicure Cards
Customer: Maca Challenge
Software: Adobe Creative Suite
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 10R
Finishing equipment: Scodix Ultra Pro
Substrate(s): Digital UV varnish
Run length: 600
Designer: Maca Challenge
Company name: Harkwell
Job name: Green Man Whiskey
Customer: Hive Mind Mead & Brew Co
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Esko, Cerm, GMG Color Management
Press/Printer: HP 6k
Finishing equipment: A B Graphic International Digicon 3
Substrate(s): Antique cream
Run length: 1500
Designer: Kit Newel
Inkjet in direct mail
Sponsored by Canon
Company name: Integrity Connect
Job name: Hospiscare Summer Raffle
Customer: Hospiscare
Software: Quadient Inspire
Press/Printer: Canon Colour Stream 6700 continuous inket
Finishing equipment: Pitney Bowes MSE
Substrate(s): 90gsm offset
Run length: 10,000
Designer: Mrs Smith
Company name: Data Mail Solutions
Job name: Sky SOS Regionalised Direct Mailing
Customer: Sky UK
Software: Adobe InDesign, Xerox XMPie, PrismaSYNC
Press/Printer: Canon iX3200
Finishing equipment: Hunkeler folder/gluer
Substrate(s): 250gsm silk
Run length: 6650
Designer: Sky Creative
Company name: Go Inspire Group
Job name: Sky Winback Letter & Double Window
Customer: Sky UK
Software: Bespoke internal data processing software (Go Inspire UTMS), Adobe, Quadient
Press/Printer: HP T490
Finishing equipment: BOWE Fusion
Substrate(s): 115gsm smooth, silk and silk coated
Run length: 215,000
Designer: Sky Creative
Innovation
Sponsored by: Landa
Company name: Prosign Print and Display
Job name: Canon – The World Unseen Exhibition
Customer: Antalis
Software: Adobe Photoshop – PRISMAelevate XL
Press/Printer: Canon Arizona
Finishing equipment: Zünd G3
Substrate(s): 3mm Printbond, 5mm greencast acrylic
Run length: 1
Designer: Prosign
Company name: VGL
Job name: De Vere Tactile reception display maps
Customer: De Vere Hotels
Software: Adobe Illustrator and Lory RIP
Press/Printer: swissQprint Kudu UV printer
Finishing equipment: Kongsberg flatbed cutter, laser
Substrate(s): PVC free foam
Run length: Hotel rollout
Designer: VGL
Company name: Moss UK Group
Job name: Blenheim Palace Icons of British Fashion
Customer: Blenheim Palace
Software: Bespoke built software LIFT and Switch
Press/Printer: Durst Plus UV, Colorado, swissQprint (rigid media and vinyl) P5 Tex
Finishing equipment: FIAB Welder, Seal Pro 65 laminator, CWT table, Zünd G3 and Stitch
Substrate(s): Various
Run length: 300 square metres, over 30 mixed media jobs
Marketing collateral
Sponsored by EBB
Company name: 4 Creative Solutions
Job name: Summer Surprise Box
Customer: 4 Creative Solutions
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Press/Printer: Konica Minolta AccurioPress C6085 and Sawgrass Sublimation Printer
Finishing equipment: Vivid Veloblade Volta, Vivid Matrix, Fastbind Casemaker and Xpres mug press
Substrate(s): SAM UK limited MC gloss 80gsm Supertack sheets, Denmaur Amadeus DigiSilk 300gsm silk, Vivid Boss digital soft touch laminate and silver glitter foil
Run length: 50
Designer: Emma Marriott and Daniel Pretot
Company name: Resource
Job name: Olympic Pack
Customer: Resource
Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Inspire Designer
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7900 with special effects
Finishing equipment: Stahl folder, Heidelberg Cylinder
Substrate(s): Mirri board, Image Indigo, Fasson adhesive paper
Run length: 300
Designer: Resource
Company name: KNP
Job name: Keen As Mustard
Customer: KNP
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: Xerox Iridesse
Finishing equipment: Vivid Veloblade and Vivid Matrix
Substrate(s): 250gsm gloss, 300gsm silk, 350gsm silk, 400gsm silk, 270gsm multi-loft, black digital foil, Biolam silver and gold
Run length: 250
Designer: Glazier
Company name: Healeys Print Group
Job name: Elevate
Customer: Healeys Print Group
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: HP Indigo 7k, Konica Minolta AccurioShine 3600
Finishing equipment: Horizon 480, industrial sewing equipment
Substrate(s): G.F Smith Colorplan, various
Run length: 250
Sustainability
Sponsored by: Denmaur
Company name: Eight Group
Company statement: ‘We are an independent print and marketing services company, proudly carbon neutral and B Corp certified. From letterbox to inbox, we simplify the marketing needs of our customers, enabling us to offer unique sustainable solutions and industry experts, delivering exceptional results. In house, we also looked at our own corporate brochure, taking the page count from 44 to 16, switching to a lighter 160gsm stock, which slashed the carbon footprint from 493.8g to 174.5g per item.’
Company name: Impress Print Services
Company statement: ‘For 35 years, being environmentally conscious has been an integral part of the Impress Print Services as a business. We continue to grow, innovate and develop our print solutions. It was an honour to receive the BPIF Environmental Seal of Excellence, which means we are meeting the highest standards in environmental performance in the print industry.’
Company name: Midland Regional Printers
Company statement: ‘We have successfully calculated our carbon footprint in collaboration with the Eight Versa, an environmental consultancy. After submitting all energy usage and carbon footprint data, we have now obtained certification (verified by Natural Carbon Solutions). Now we understand our carbon impact, we are working on identifying areas of high impact, as well as opportunities and strategic actions to reduce our carbon footprint.’
Company name: Precision Card Services
Company statement: ‘At Precision Card Services our mission statement is to improve, innovate and inspire. Through years of R&D work we have created a product range that provides an environmental solution to meet our customer’s sustainability needs. We have developed our PVC-R substrate, made from 100% recyclable PVC, offering the same print standards and durability as standard PVC, however, our eco-degradable option is designed to decompose at a faster rate than traditional PVC while maintaining high performance.’
Wide and super-wide format
Job name: Major League Baseball Live Experience
Customer: Offset Workshop
Software: Adobe Illustrator, Caldera
Press/Printer: swissQprint Nyala flatbed 4
Finishing equipment: Printed edge-to-edge, no finishing equipment
Substrate(s): OSB wooden boards
Run length: 100 boards
Designer: Becca Kelly
Company name: Impress Print Services
Job name: Achieving Consistency and Efficiency, Incorporate Design, Alliance Healthcare
Customer: Alliance Healthcare
Software: Tharstern MIS, Kodak Prinergy Workflow
Press/Printer: HP R1000 latex large format printer, Revoria PC1120S SRA3+ to 1.2m
Finishing equipment: Summa F Series F1612 cutter
Substrate(s): Forex white 5mm, Eco Board 4mm, FSC Mix fully recyclable
Run length: 6000
Designer: Incorporate Design
Company name: VGL
Job name: The Overhead – Wimbledon
Customer: Hallmark Outdoors
Software: Adobe InDesign
Press/Printer: Durst 512
Finishing equipment: Neschen 1600 laminator
Substrate(s): Conta Vision and WW100 brickwork film
Run length: 450 square metres
Designer: M&C Saatchi
Company name: FaberExposize UK
Job name: Genghis Kahn Exhibition
Customer: Nomad Exhibitions
Software: Adobe Illustrator
Press/Printer: Agfa Jeti Tauro and Agfa Avinci DX
Finishing equipment: Zünd, sewing machines
Substrate(s): Foamex, Airtex wallpaper, Silicon edge
Designer: Stephen Goldthorpe
“I am thrilled that we have won this year’s Sustainability Award, then, again being announced as the overall winner of the ‘Supreme award’! This was truly amazing and a complete shock.”
Michael Kille, managing director, Impress Print Services
“Industry recognition is a tremendous accolade for our company who work hard to deliver the best textile print on demand service in the world.”
Oliver Mustoe-Playfair, director, Prinfab
Supreme award sponsor
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