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AWARDS: European Carton Excellence Award, Pro Carton Young Designers Award and Pro Carton Student Video Award

Cartons on tour

25 February 2014

The award winning cartons of the Pro Carton/ECMA Award feature the best cartons on the market in the categories Carton of the Year, sustainability, innovation and eight different product categories. Since 2011 the award winners tour Europe - and the number of stops is growing. If you would like to utilise the roadshow, you are welcome at Pro Carton.

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The Wow Factor: Presentation of the 17. Pro Carton/ECMA Awards

25 September 2013

The Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2013 was a tremendous success. The interest in new ideas in the field of cartonboard and cartons has increased considerably, as demonstrated by the entries: nearly one third of the entries were new to the competition – never before had there been that many newcomers to the Award. The Awards were presented on 19. September 2013 at the ECMA Congress in Dubrovnik. Carton of the Year was awarded to the Twinkle Box champagne packaging by Van Genechten.

Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2013

22 August 2013

The 17. Pro Carton/ECMA Award has been an outstanding success: The interest in new ideas in the fields of cartonboard and cartons has increased significantly, as indicated by the growing number of entries: nearly a third of companies have participated for the first time – we have never had that many newcomers for our Award. On 19 September, the award winners will be presented at the ECMA Congress in Dubrovnik. Who are your favourites?

Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2013 – the finalists!

17 August 2013

The 17. Pro Carton/ECMA Award has been an outstanding success: The interest in new ideas in the fields of cartonboard and cartons has increased significantly, as indicated by the growing number of entries: nearly a third of companies have participated for the first time – we have never had that many newcomers for our Award. On 19 September, the award winners will be presented at the ECMA Congress in Dubrovnik. Who are your favourites?

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Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2013: record participation!

2 July 2013

The jury of the Pro Carton/ECMA Awards met recently and first impressions were very positive: with 49 companies and over 100 entries from 11 countries, more companies than ever before have participated, and not only from the carton industry, but the entire Packaging Supply Chain – 14 of which were absolute newcomers! In August, the finalists will be presented here on the E-news and the Pro Carton website. The prizes will be awarded on 19. September as part of the ECMA Congress in Dubrovnik.

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Structures that pay dividends

2 April 2013

Structural design is not only useful for the presentation of premium products. It can improve both the usability of the packaging as well as its sustainability. ”Consumers are grateful when they see that someone has taken their needs seriously“, says Olaf Barski of Barski Design. Pro Carton interviewed him.

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Call for entries: Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2013

27 February 2013

There is hardly a better opportunity for demonstrating the innovative power and creativity of cartons than the Pro Carton/ECMA Award, Europe's most significant award for carton packaging. All partners of the Supply Chain – cartonboard and carton industry, designers, brand owners and the trade – are cordially invited to participate, final date for entries is 6. June 2013.

Cartons on tour

22 February 2013

The award winning cartons of the Pro Carton/ECMA Award feature the best cartons on the market in the categories Carton of the Year, sustainability, innovation and eight different product categories. Since 2011 the award winners tour Europe - and the number of stops is growing. If you would like to utilise the roadshow, you are welcome at Pro Carton.

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Young and vibrant: Pro Carton Design Awards 2012

14 January 2013

The relaunch of the International Pro Carton Design Award after a break of four years proved highly successful. Nearly 70 entries from eight European countries showed significantly higher professionalism and fantastic, well-thought out concepts. The winners were two customer-oriented projects: "Pocket Aid", an innovative packaging for plasters, and "Cupholder" for use in cars.

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Innovation and more: presentation of the 15. Pro Carton/ECMA Award

14 January 2013

A variety of innovations were the winners at the Pro Carton/ECMA Awards 2011 as part of the festive "Award Party“ of the International Pro Carton Congress in Düsseldorf. Three trends dominated: carton in place of other materials, packaging as a product and packaging on the Internet.

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Strategic packaging with Packvertising

30 October 2012

"Packaging needs to act as an advertising spot on the shelf, we therefore speak of Packvertising. 80 per cent of products in supermarkets are not supported by TV, posters or ads in terms of communication. This is where packaging has to provide the relevant and distinguishing rewards", says Dr. Christian Scheier, Managing Director, decode Marketingberatung. Pro Carton interviewed him.

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The finalists of the Pro Carton/ECMA Award 2012!

27 September 2012

We can already present the finalists of the 16. Pro Carton/ECMA Awards. This year was the first time that entries were not limited to members of Pro Carton but were open to everyone in the supply chain – designers, manufacturers, the trade and brand owners. As a result, the finalists include prominent participants such as the brand "Yes. Naturally" Green Packaging (REWE) and designers such as Bandke Consulting or the Agency Bamberg. The winners will be presented on 20 September at the ECMA-Congress in Copenhagen. Do you have a favourite?

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