Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Diamond Packaging Introduces its Music-Themed 2020 Corporate Calendar

Diamond Packaging's 2020 Calendar features cold foiling,
embossing, and debossing
Diamond Packaging today announced the debut of its 2020 corporate calendar, a popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers. The calendar showcases many of Diamond’s capabilities, including multi-color UV printing, cold foiling, UV gloss spot coating, multi-level embossing, debossing, and intricate die cutting.

The 2020 “Making Music” calendar, which was conceptualized, planned, and produced by the entire Diamond team, pays tribute to the electric guitar – an American icon. The inspiration was a Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic® Hollow Body guitar with Bigsby® vibrato tailpiece, gold hardware, pearl Hump Block inlays, and a walnut stain finish..

Read the press release.

Learn more about the 2020 Diamond Calendar production details.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in Paperboard Packaging Competition

Sui Dreams in Purple by Anna Sui packaging features
FSC-certified Ecological Fibers Flexpack Lumina board.

Diamond Packaging won three awards in the 76th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the premier competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging. Awards were presented last month at the PPC 2019 Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Minneapolis, MN.

The competition, sponsored by the Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC) and judged by a jury of packaging professionals, industry experts, and professors, is a celebration of the industry and its creative potential. It is also an affirmation of paperboard as the clear and intelligent choice for packaging in today’s eco-conscious world.

Diamond won an Excellence Award in the “Cosmetics” category for Inter Parfums’ Sui Dreams in Purple by Anna Sui packaging, which utilized FSC-certified Ecological Fibers Flexpack Lumina Pearlescent paperboard.

Diamond also won Excellence Awards in the “Pharmaceutical/Healthcare” category for Iovate's Hydroxycut Ultra Lean packaging featuring cold foil and embossing, and Procter & Gamble’s Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional White packaging featuring a unique trapezoid design.

All of Diamond’s winning entries were designed utilizing recyclable paperboards and manufactured using 100% clean, renewable wind energy, in a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) facility.

Read the PPC Awards press release.

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Monday, October 14, 2019

Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards in Gold Ink Awards Competition

Splintek's Ultra-Comfort Dental Guard packaging
features cold foil and UV gloss spot coating.
Diamond Packaging won five awards in Printing Impressions magazine’s 32nd annual Gold Ink Awards competition, the industry's most prestigious print competition. Winners were chosen from nearly 600 entries submitted in 47 different categories. Entries were judged on print quality, technical difficulty, and overall visual effect.

Diamond won Bronze Awards in the “Folding Cartons” and "Calendars" categories, respectively, for Splintek’s SleepRight Ultra-Comfort Dental Guard packaging, and for Diamond's 2019 corporate calendar.

Diamond won Pewter Awards in the "Folding Cartons" category for Inter Parfums’ Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid packaging, Parlux Fragrances' Tommy Bahama Island Life packaging, and Procter & Gamble’s Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional White packaging.

All of Diamond’s winning entries were designed utilizing recyclable paperboards and manufactured using 100% clean, renewable wind energy, in a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) facility.

Read the Gold Ink Awards press release.

Contact Diamond to request free folding carton samples.

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Diamond Packaging Wins Four Awards in 2019 Excellence Awards Competition


Inter Parfums' Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid folding carton
won three awards.
Diamond Packaging won four awards in the 33rd annual Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards, the industry's only competition recognizing the highest level of printing quality and technical achievement across the full range of packaging segments – labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, shrink sleeves, corrugated packaging, and displays. Winners were chosen from hundreds of entries submitted in over 40 different categories. Entries were judged on print quality, functionality, and secondary converting and finishing attributes.

Diamond won three awards for Inter Parfums’ Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid packaging, including First Place in the “Folding Cartons – Offset” category, Second Place in the “Sustainability – Folding Cartons” category, and Third Place overall in Best of Show..

Diamond won First Place in the “Specialty – Technical Achievement” category for its 2019 corporate calendar, a popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers..

Read the Excellence Awards press release.

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Wednesday, September 04, 2019

Diamond's Packaging Selected as Packaging Impressions' Package of the Week

Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid folding carton has been
selected as "Package of the Week"
Diamond's packaging for Inter Parfums Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid has been selected as Packaging Impressions magazine's "Package of the Week".

The folding cartons were converted utilizing FSC-certified Iggesund Invercote G paperboard, cold foiled, and offset printed with seven PMS and custom color inks, in-line with DiamondTouch and UV gloss spot coating.

The overall DiamondTouch soft touch coating adds an appealing tactile quality that promotes consumer interaction. The UV gloss spot coating is tightly registered to the embossed accents and provides a striking contrast to the overall matte finish surrounding it.

Overprinting transparent champagne rose gold ink over cold foil creates shimmering metallic effects on the panels and perimeter of the carton. The custom turquoise ombré design seamlessly transitions from dark to light, creating a luxurious gradient background for the gloss and embossed accents. Multi-level embossing (mermaid, shells, seahorses, starfish, plants) add dimension and contribute to a unique visual and tactile presentation.

Watch the video below.

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

DIamond's Packaging Selected as "Package of the Week"

Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid
Inter Parfums' Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid folding carton
was selected as "Package of the Week"
Diamond's packaging has been selected as Packaging Impressions' "Package of the Week" (POW!).

This week's POW! episode features a spectacular folding carton produced by Diamond Packaging for Inter Parfums’ Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid fragrance.

The package received three awards in the 2019 Packaging Impressions Excellence Awards competition, including third place in Best of Show voting, as well as first place in the Folding Cartons: Offset category and second place in the Sustainability: Folding Cartons category.

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

Diamond Packaging Wins Four Awards in 2019 Premier Print Awards Competition

Diamond Packaging won four awards in the 2019 Premier Print Awards, the world’s most prestigious international print competition. Printing Industries of America (PIA) hosts the competition, which recognizes the creation and production of superior print communications. Entries were judged on color, registration, degree of difficulty, and the overall look and design that make an effective and graphically appealing piece.

Diamond won Awards of Recognition in the “Calendars” and “Embossing/Debossing" categories for its 2019 corporate calendar, a popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers.

Diamond won Certificates of Merit in the “Embossing/Debossing” and “Cartons, Containers, Boxes, and Totes” categories for Inter Parfums’ Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid packaging.

Read the Premier Print Awards press release.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Diamond Packaging Awarded Gold in 2019 EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Assessment

Diamond Packaging has been awarded an EcoVadis Gold
rating for the third consecutive year.
Diamond Packaging has been awarded a Gold rating for the third consecutive year, based on its most recent EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment in April 2019. The company’s score classifies Diamond’s overall CSR performance as “Advanced” and places it in the top 1% of all companies evaluated by EcoVadis.

EcoVadis operates the first collaborative platform providing Supplier Sustainability Ratings for global supply chains. EcoVadis was founded with the belief that global businesses can make a huge positive impact on improving environmental and social practices globally, through their supply chains.

The EcoVadis methodology is at the core of its CSR analysis system, covering 21 criteria across four themes of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

Diamond ranked highest in the Environment category, which comprises both operational factors (e.g., energy consumption, waste management) and product stewardship (e.g., product end-of-life, customer health and safety issues).

Diamond reported on its industry-leading greenbox sustainability initiative to research, design, and implement packaging solutions that are innovative and more sustainable. The core of the initiative – designs, materials, and methods – represents a comprehensive approach to packaging that minimizes environmental impact throughout the supply chain.

Read the EcoVadis press release.

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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Diamond Packaging Wins Seven Awards in 26th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition

P&G's Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional White
folding cartons won Gold Leaf and Silver Leaf Awards

Diamond Packaging won seven awards in the 26th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects. Awards were announced earlier this month at the 2019 Odyssey Expo in Atlanta, GA.

The competition celebrates the quality, added value, shelf presence, security, and brand recognition that specialty finishing processes lend to the printed sheet. Entries are judged by a panel of industry experts on several criteria including design, execution, and level of difficulty.

Diamond won Gold Leaf and Silver Leaf Awards for P&G's Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional White packaging, and for its 2019 corporate calendar.

Diamond won Silver Leaf awards for Inter Parfums' Anna Sui Fantasia Mermaid and Iovate's Hydoxycut Organic packaging.

Diamond won a Bronze Leaf award for Parlux Fragrances' Tommy Bahama Island Life packaging.

All of Diamond's winning entries were designed utilizing recyclable or recycled paperboards, and manufactured 100% clean, renewable wind energy, in a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) facility.

Read the FSEA Awards press release.

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Thursday, January 03, 2019

Diamond Packaging Debuts its 2019 Corporate Calendar Featuring NFC Smart Tag Technology

Diamond's 2019 Calendar features cold foiling, ECG
offset printing, embossing, and NFC smart tags
Diamond Packaging today announced the debut of its 2019 corporate calendar, a popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers. It’s also the company’s first to feature NFC smart tag technology, which enables brands to connect directly with consumers.

The “Making Waves” calendar, which was conceptualized, planned, and produced by the entire Diamond team, originates from a beautiful, hand-drawn pencil drawing. The calendar features Extended Color Gamut (ECG) seven-color process printing, cold foiling, UV gloss spot coating, DiamondGlitter and DiamondReticulate specialty coatings, multi-level embossing, debossing, intricate die cutting, and NFC tagging.

“The calendar demonstrates Diamond’s cutting-edge approach to package design,” said Dennis Bacchetta, director of marketing of Diamond Packaging. “We set out to create a colorful, beautifully-decorated structural and ornamental piece — one that users will want to interact with all year long. We also wanted to showcase the type of decorative effects that can cost-effectively elevate our customers’ brands, including cold foiling and smart tagging.”

All of the components utilized recyclable paperboards, and were manufactured using 100% clean, renewable wind energy and produced in a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) facility.

Read the 2019 calendar press release.

Contact Diamond to request a free 2019 calendar.

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