Hamilton-Schades Triumphs at the Flexotech Awards  

Schades Group, 31 October 2024

  • Hamilton-Schades have won the Flexotech Award in the Labels – Printed on Film Substrates category, for Tesco Finest Smooth Brussels Paté labels
  • The award-winning design used eco-friendly and innovative technology, including a six-color MPS press, Flint LED inks for sustainability, and durable UPM Raflatac materials

    • Hamilton-Schades is delighted to announce our victory at the Flexotech Awards, where we secured the top spot in the Labels – Printed on Film Substrates category. Our award-winning entry, the Hamilton Adhesive Labels for Tesco Finest Smooth Brussels Paté, proudly solidifies our commitment to quality and attention to detail in label printing. 

    About the winning entry

    To achieve an award-winning result, we used: 

    • A MPS EFA430 press to achieve a vibrant, six-colour design that perfectly complements the elegant branding of Tesco Finest 
      • Sandon 1200×3.0 Process anilox rollers to ensure exceptional ink transfer 
        • Flint LED inks not only provide vivid colour, but also align with our sustainability goals by reducing energy consumption during production 
          • UPM Raflatac PP50 Solid White substrate to ensure durability 
            • Fujifilm Flenex water-wash plates, to contribute to an eco-friendly approach in our platemaking process 
              • 3M backing tape and ABG finishing equipment, an extension of our commitment to quality, resulting in labels that not only look stunning but also perform exceptionally in real-world conditions. 

                • The Flexotech Awards

                The Flexotech Awards celebrate the best in flexographic printing across various categories, showcasing innovation and excellence within the industry.  

                We’re incredibly proud to show off our team’s expertise which secured us this win in such a central category, proving our knowledge and position as an industry leader. 

                We owe a huge thank you to our talented team, our partners, and especially to Tesco for entrusting us with their branding needs.  

                Jack Hugill, Managing Director of Schades Group, said about the win: “We are honoured to receive the FlexoTech award for our Hamilton-Schades Labels for Tesco Finest Smooth Brussels Paté, exemplifying our commitment to quality and innovation. Thank you to our dedicated team and partners for making this possible.”

                We’re committed to further elevating our standards and delivering exceptional products that make a difference – and we won’t stop here! 

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