Diamond Packaging Wins Best of Show in 23rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition

Diamond Packaging 2016 Calendar

Diamond Packaging won six awards, including Best of Show, in the 23rd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects. Awards were announced at the FSEA National Conference in Orlando, FL on April 4, 2016.

The competition recognizes creativity and superior execution of designs that reflect positively on the industry as a whole. Entries are judged by a panel of industry experts on several criteria including design, execution, and level of difficulty.

Diamond won Best of Show as well as Gold Leaf and Bronze Leaf awards in the “Calendar” and “Self Promotion” categories, respectively, for its three-month corporate calendar, a popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers. This year’s 2016 calendar marks the 25th anniversary of a long-standing company tradition. The grandfather clock theme, with its inner mechanisms perfectly balanced, was chosen to represent the collaborative and precise nature of Diamond’s work. more

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Harry Voss, Former CEO, President, and Owner of Diamond Packaging, Dies at 78

Harry Voss

Diamond Packaging is deeply saddened to announce that Harry Voss, former CEO, president, and owner of the company, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

Harry joined Diamond in 1965 and was a powerful force in the packaging industry for over 40 years.

In 1973, he bought controlling interest of Diamond, and led its transformation from a company with 13 employees and $750,000 in sales to a global industry leader providing packaging products and services to Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

Harry’s fundamental business values: “Give the customer what he wants, when he wants it, made of the highest quality necessary, and charge what it is worth – nothing more and nothing less. That way he will be back tomorrow and you will be there to service him again.”

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Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA) Welcomes New Partner in South Korea

The Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA) announces
partnership with Samwon Printing in South Korea.

The Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA) today announced that they have added a new partner by reaching an agreement with Samwon Printing in South Korea. GPA representatives convened from all over the world last month to evaluate which of several potential partners in Asia best complement the GPA’s packaging network in terms of management philosophy, technical capabilities, and markets served.

“With Samwon Printing we found a perfect fit within the GPA world,” said Hans-Christian Bestehorn, GPA spokesman and CEO of the rlc | packaging group, a GPA charter member. “Their willingness to share information as well their productivity orientation and technology park is a great benchmark for the Asian packaging market.”

Samwon Printing is a leading supplier of folding cartons in South Korea, with key clients ranging from food and beverage to the fashion and beauty industries. The company was founded by Mr. JC Won in 1983 and is known for its speedy lead time while maintaining global standards in quality. Samwon achieves this by following its strict philosophy of clean environmental practices and transparent management. The company has also had the distinction of receiving a ‘Medal of Honor’ from the Korean Government, the first ever given to a printing company in Korea. more

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Diamond Packaging Installs State-of-the-Art Cold Foiling System

Diamond recently invested in the latest cold foiling technology to cost-effectively deliver inline metallic and holographic effects.

The video was produced to demonstrate our new capabilities with the state-of-the-art Compact Foilers CF1000PM cold foil module mounted on a Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 105 offset press.

For more information on how we can transform your packaging visit http://www.diamondpackaging.com.

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Diamond Packaging Unveils its 2016 Calendar

Diamond Packaging 2016 Calendar

Diamond Packaging has unveiled its 2016 calendar, the 25th anniversary of a long-standing company tradition.

The grandfather clock design, with its inner mechanisms precisely balanced, was chosen to represent the collaborative and precise nature of Diamond's work.

The calendar design features multi-color UV printing, UV gloss spot coating, cold foiling, multi-level embossing, and intricate die cutting. The decorative foil accents were achieved using state-of-the-art cold foiling technology to cost-effectively deliver inline metallic and holographic effects. more

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Diamond Wins Six Awards in 72nd Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition

Elizabeth Arden's 5th Avenue NYC Premiere
folding carton won a Gold Award

Diamond Packaging won six awards in the 72nd annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the industry’s premier showcase for all that is new and outstanding in paperboard packaging design and technology. Awards were presented last month at the PPC Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Indianapolis, IN.

Diamond won a Gold Award for Elizabeth Arden's 5th Avenue NYC Premiere carton. The packaging features metallized polyester board and intricate foil stamping and embossing accents. The brilliant, mirror-like finish of the substrate makes it a perfect choice for conveying the stunning graphics.

The carton was converted utilizing metallized polyester board and offset printed with purple, dense black, and opaque white inks, in-line with DiamondTouch soft touch coating. The overall DiamondTouch soft touch coating provides an appealing tactile quality that promotes consumer interaction. The high gloss foil stamped and embossed accents on the front and rear panels add distinction and reinforce 5th Avenue as a luxury brand. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins Three Awards in 29th Annual Excellence Awards Competition

Elizabeth Arden's Green Tea Cucumber folding carton

Diamond Packaging won three awards in the 29th annual packagePRINTING Excellence Awards, the industry's only competition recognizing the highest level of printing quality and technical achievement across the full range of packaging segments – tags and labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and corrugated cartons. 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 First Place in the “Sustainability – Folding Cartons” category for its 2015 corporate calendar, a long-standing company tradition and popular promotional item given to customers and suppliers. The stained leaded glass-themed calendar transforms the old world craftsmanship of a hand-drawn design by infusing it with modern finishing touches.

Diamond won Second Place in the “Sustainability – Folding Cartons” and “Folding Cartons – Offset” categories for Elizabeth Arden’s Green Tea Cucumber carton. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins Award for Taylor Swift Folding Carton

Taylor Swift Incredible Things folding carton

Printing Impressions magazine, producer of the annual Gold Ink Awards, announced that Diamond Packaging won recognition in the 28th annual Gold Ink Awards competition, the industry's most prestigious print competition. Winners were chosen from more than 1,000 entries submitted in 50 different categories. Entries were judged on print quality, technical difficulty, and overall visual effect.

Diamond won a Silver Award in the “Folding Cartons” category for Elizabeth Arden’s Taylor Swift Incredible Things carton.

The carton was converted utilizing Neenah Paper Royal Sundance Brilliant White Felt paperboard and offset printed with seven colors, in-line with UV matte coating. more

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First U.S. Installation of Compact Foilers CF1000PM Cold Foil Module Enhances Diamond's Extensive Specialty Finishing Capabilities

L'Oreal's Men Expert Hydra Energetic
folding carton features cold foil stamping

Diamond Packaging is featured in the September/October 2015 issue of Folding Carton Industry magazine.

The article, titled “Diamond Installs First CF1000PM", explores how the first U.S. installation of the new CF1000PM (press mounted) cold foil module from Compact Foilers is enhancing the company’s extensive specialty finishing capabilities.

The module is well aligned with Diamond's focus on higher-end, award-winning folding cartons and sustainable packaging solutions. The company already has extensive converting and specialty finishing capabilities, including specialty UV coatings, embossing, hot foil stamping, and cast and cure. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins Six Awards in 2015 Annual Premier Print Awards Competition

Taylor Swift Incredible Things folding carton

Diamond Packaging won six awards in the 2015 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 are judged on color, registration, degree of difficulty, and the overall look and design that makes it an effective and graphically appealing piece. Of the more than 2,400 entries received, Diamond’s work was chosen as that which exemplifies the highest standards in the printing industry.

Diamond won an Award of Recognition in the “Cartons and Containers” category for Five Star Fragrance Company’s Vicky Tiel Paris 21 Bonaparte gift set carton. The packaging imparts a sense of luxury and reflects the essence of the famed Paris-based American couturier. more

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Diamond Packaging Featured in Beauty Packaging Magazine

Vicky Tiel Paris 21 Bonaparte Gift Set

Diamond is featured in the July/August 2015 issue of Beauty Packaging magazine. The article, titled “Out of the Box Designs for Folding Cartons", explores how brands, designers, and suppliers are working together to create innovative looks for folding cartons.

The article also highlights Diamond's printing and converting techniques used in the production of Five Star Fragrance's Vicky Tiel Paris 21 Bonaparte gift set.

The QuikSet™ carton was converted utilizing FSC-certified metallized polyester board and offset printed with transparent gold, purple, brown, dense black, and opaque white inks, in-line with UV matte and UV high gloss coating. The UV matte coating on the lid provides a striking contrast to the high gloss purple (21 Bonaparte) and gold (text, logo, stripes) accents surrounding it. Exquisite multi-level embossing adds distinction and reinforces 21 Bonaparte as a premium brand. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins Five Awards in 22nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition

White Diamonds Gift Set (Mother's Day 2015)

Diamond Packaging won five awards in the 22nd Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition, the industry's premier showcase for foil stamping, embossing, and other specialty effects. Awards were announced at the FSEA/IADD Odyssey in Schaumburg, IL.

The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) sponsors the competition, which recognizes creativity and superior execution of designs that reflect positively on the industry as a whole. Entries are judged on several criteria including design, execution, and level of difficulty. Winning an award is a mark of excellence in the packaging field and recognition of superior achievement.

Competing against hundreds of entries from around the country, Diamond earned recognition by winning two Gold Leaf awards, two Silver Leaf awards, and one Bronze Leaf award. more

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Global Packaging Alliance Holds Annual Meeting in Germany

Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA)
Holds Annual Meeting in Germany

Increasingly shorter product cycles and reaction times are creating more challenges for globally harmonized packaging management. Members of the Global Packaging Alliance® (GPA) addressed this and other issues during their annual meeting held in Hanover, Germany and hosted by rlc | packaging. Representatives from the global consortium of independent, medium-sized packaging manufacturers convened from all over the world to discuss viable solutions to current packaging requirements.

“Swiftness is becoming increasingly important in our industry. Worldwide rollouts of new products need to be faster, secure, and standardized. Globally harmonized packaging management is the key,” explained Hans-Christian Bestehorn, GPA spokesman and CEO of the rlc | packaging group. “The goal is to supply packaging that reliably meets high-quality standards, offers unique added value, and is produced in accordance with the strictest safety regulations.” more

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Diamond Packaging Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Diamond Packaging Celebrates Earth Day 2015

Diamond Packaging celebrated Earth Day by participating in Seneca Park Zoo's "Party for the Planet" on April 18, 2015.

Diamond employees helped 150 children plant trees as part of the TICCIT (“Trees into Cartons, Cartons into Trees”) program, an outreach and educational program for school-aged children held every year at the end of April to honor Earth Day and highlight the renewability and sustainability of paper and paperboard packaging. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins the Green and Gold in 2014 PPC Competition

John Varvatos Artisan Acqua

Dr. Diana Twede, Judge and Professor of Packaging, Michigan State University, comments on Elizabeth Arden's John Varvatos Artisan Acqua folding carton, which won a Gold Award and an Eco Gold Award in the 71st annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition.

The packaging features tightly registered offset printing with intricate embossing accents, creating a singular presentation that resurrects the lost art of craftsmanship, but with a modern edge. watch video

 

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Diamond Packaging Recognized as Leading Supplier for Corporate Action on Climate Change

Diamond Packaging awarded with position on the
CDP Supplier Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014

Diamond Packaging has been awarded with a position on the CDP Supplier Climate Performance Leadership Index 2014 for its actions to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the business risks of climate change.

The index, which is included within a new report reviewing the environmental sustainability of global supply chains, presents 121 suppliers identified as demonstrating a superior approach to climate change mitigation. It has been produced by CDP, the international NGO that drives sustainable economies, at the request of 66 multinational purchasers who work with CDP to better understand and manage the environmental impacts of their supply chains and have a procurement spend of US$1.3 trillion. more

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Diamond Packaging Wins 2014 P&G External Business Partner Excellence Award

Diamond Packaging Wins 2014
P&G External Business Partner Excellence Award

Diamond Packaging was recognized by Procter & Gamble as one of its top performing external business partners during an event at P&G's headquarters on January 8, 2015.

Diamond won the P&G External Business Partner Excellence Award for the sixth time in the last seven years for consistently performing at high levels as determined by broad-based quantitative and qualitative evaluations from P&G employees throughout the supply chain. Less than 0.1% of P&G's more than 75,000 global suppliers received this distinction for consistent high performance. more

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Diamond Packaging Recognized As One of North America’s Leading Printing Companies

Diamond Packaging recognized by Printing
Impressions as one of North America's
leading printing companies.

Diamond Packaging has been recognized as one of North America's leading printing companies following a recent survey compiled by Printing Impressions magazine. Diamond was ranked #100 based on sales in the most recent fiscal year.  

Printing Impressions, America's most influential and widely read publication for commercial printers, serves the $170 billion commercial printing industry. Now in its 31st year, the Printing Impressions 400 provides the industry's most comprehensive listing of the leading printing companies in the United States and Canada ranked by annual sales volume. more

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Diamond Wins 10 Awards in 71st Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition

Crest3D White Luxe Whitestrips® folding carton

Diamond Packaging won 10 awards in the 71st annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, the industry’s premier showcase for all that is new and outstanding in paperboard packaging design and technology. Awards were presented last month at the PPC Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference in Atlanta, GA.

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 received recognition by winning four Gold Awards and six Excellence Awards. The total represents the highest number of awards Diamond has ever won in this competition. more

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What is Energy-from-Waste (EfW) ?

Energy-from-Waste (EfW) video

Zero manufacturing waste to landfill is defined by Diamond Packaging as 100% landfill waste diversion through a combination of recycling and energy recovery solutions. In Diamond’s case it accounts for all waste related to the manufacture of folding cartons, including paperboard, plastic, metal, industrial waste, and regulated waste, with the exception of construction and demolition (CD) waste.

To achieve zero manufacturing waste to landfill status, Diamond’s two manufacturing facilities reduced their overall waste streams and increased recycling rates to approximately 98 percent. All remaining waste is sent for fuels blending or to Covanta Energy for Energy-from-Waste (EfW), eliminating the need for landfill disposal.

What is Energy-from-Waste (EfW)?

This video, produced by the ASME Energy Forum and Covanta Energy, uses colorful drawings, diagrams and step-by-step explanations to explain the EfW process.

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