This year five of the finalists are made of Metsä Board’s premium lightweight paperboard. The winners will be announced on 19th September.
Baked goods specialist Pladis Global sought a way to premiumise the packaging of its McVitie’s Victoria Chocolate Creations biscuit selection. The result is a vibrant and engaging package that has the appearance of being gift-wrapped. The combination of curved edges, an interesting opening feature, and machine compatibility means this pack offers aesthetic and operational benefits. The packaging, made of MetsäBoard Classic FBB 250 gsm, was converted by Graphic Packaging International.
Winner of both ScanStar 2023 and WorldStar 2024, the holographic Arctic Blue Gin Northern lights premium sales pack is a game-changer with its cutting-edge technology and innovative design. The skills and collaboration between the pre-media, printers and hot stampers/embossers from two separate companies made the extremely complex process possible and easy-to-repeat in the future - even in a small batch. The packaging, made of MetsäBoard Prime FBB Bright 380 gsm, was converted by Grano Oy.
Anthon Berg’s Easter Celebration gift box offers a delightful assortment of confectioneries in a shape resembling a classic Easter egg. The box is elegantly designed, featuring vibrant colours, smooth finishing techniques and hot foil accents, enhancing its appeal as a luxurious treat. The Anthon Berg Celebration box is a sophisticated departure from the ordinary gift solution, standing out with its distinctive shape and joyful colours. The packaging, made of MetsäBoard Classic FBB 250 gsm, was converted by Van Genechten Packaging.
The Kyrö Whisky packaging project consists of a series of four folding carton boxes for Finnish Rye Whisky. The packaging features embellishments such as soft touch varnish and gold hot foil. When all four boxes are assembled together, they spell out the brand name Kyrö, making the product stand out on the shelf. Made of MetsäBoard Prime FBB Bright 380 gsm, the packaging was converted by Van Genechten Packaging.
This cover kit concept, developed by Alzamora Group for OCB, was created to provide a reusable combination kit that eliminates the use of plastic bags. The mono-material package protects the content and offers compact design that facilitates storage and transport. The packaging, made of MetsäBoard Prime FBB Bright 170 and 235 gsm was converted by Alzamora Group.
The wide range of different packaging solutions nominated for this year's awards shows very clearly the versatility of Metsä Board's folding boxboard grades. Lightweight paperboards can offer the advantages of heavier grades in terms of stiffness and thickness while using less raw materials for the same application. At the same time the smooth surface further allows for excellent print results and demanding finishes to ensure attractive brand designs.
The European Carton Excellence Awards have become a symbol of excellence and innovation in the world of packaging.