UK Packaging Awards 2008 shortlist

The two have been named as contenders for the award on the shortlist, published today ahead of the awards ceremony which is due to take place on 3 November.

A host of other industry players including Linpac, Ardagh Glass, Chesapeake, Crown Speciality Packaging Europe and Smurfit Kappa are up for awards, which will be presented at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane.

Last year’s Packaging Company of the Year, DS Smith Speciality Packaging, will not retain its title but is in contention for a host of other awards.

The shortlist was created following a day of judging by a panel of 14 packaging buyers and industry experts.

To book your places for the awards, contact David Felice on 020 8267 4017 or david.felice@haymarket.com.

Here is the UK Packaging Awards 2008 shortlist:

Packaging Company of the Year
Benson Group
Staeger Clear Packaging

Environmental Company of the Year
Sponsored by Ardagh Glass
DS Smith Speciality Packaging – Cornwall
Linpac Group

Corrugated Packaging Award
DS Smith Speciality Packaging – Cornwall
DS Smith Speciality Packaging – Cornwall
DS Smith Packaging – Lockerbie
DS Smith Tri-Wall
Smurfit Kappa

Glass Packaging Award
Allied Glass Containers
Webb Scarlett deVlam
Metal Packaging Award
Sponsored by Corus Group
Crown Speciality Packaging Europe
Crown Speciality Packaging Europe
Honey Creative

Labelling Award
Chesapeake Branded Packaging
Multilables
NSD International

Cartonboard Packaging Award
Sponsored by Stehlin Hostag
Beamglow
Benson Group
Chesapeake Branded Packaging
DS Smith Cartons

Best Packaging of a New Product
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals
Webb Scarlett deVlam

Sustainable Pack Award
Sponsored by DuPont Teijin Films
2 Sisters Food Group
Ardagh Glass
DS Smith Speciality Packaging – Cornwall

Innovation of the Year
Crown Food Europe
Webb Scarlett deVlam

Best Re-Packaging of a Brand
Drink Works
H.J.Heinz Company

Retail-Ready Packaging
DS Smith – Bristol
DS Smith – Bristol
DS Smith Packaging – Chesterfield
DS Smith Packaging – Devizes
Smurfit Kappa Corby
Smurfit Kappa Corby

Supply Chain Solution Award
DS Smith Packaging – Chesterfield
DS Smith Speciality Packaging – Cornwall
DS Smith Packaging – West Yorkshire

Awards to be announced on the night

Design Company of the Year
Sponsored by Sun Chemical Packaging

Supplier of the Year
Sponsored by Pro2Pac

Consumer Convenience Award
Sponsored by DS Smith

Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Sponsored by Mercury Search and Selection

Readers’ Choice Brand Client of the Year

Readers’ Choice Retail Client of the Year

Readers’ Choice Pack of the Year

SME of the Year