The Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) revealed the honorees in the 25th Annual FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition during the FSEA•IADD Joint Conference, held April 11-13 in Franklin, Tennessee. Gold, silver and bronze winners in 38 categories were recognized at an awards reception held during the event.
Nearly 300 entries were received from around the world, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Denmark and China. Judged on design, execution and level of difficulty, the competition assesses submissions utilizing specialty finishing techniques from foil stamping and embossing to specialty coating, film laminating, laser cutting, diecutting, cold foil application and more. With a commitment to gaining visibility for the processes and those companies that execute the decorative enhancements, the competition celebrates the quality, added value, shelf presence, security and brand recognition that these finishing processes lend to the printed sheet.
Most Difficult Use of Foil and Embossing – Miscellaneous
Glade Spring Sales Kit
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil): Kurz Transfer Products
Suppliers (Foil/Embossing Dies): Metal Magic
Best Use of Foil and Embossing – Calendar (Industry Supplier)
Kurz 2018 Calendar
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil): Kurz Transfer Products
Suppliers (Foil/Embossing Dies): h+m USA
Suppliers (Machinery): BOBST, Kluge
Paper Stock: Neenah UV Ultra II (cover), 24pt. Carolina C1S
Most Creative Use of Embossing
Accent Opaque Promotional Kit
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil): Kurz Transfer Products
Suppliers (Machinery): BOBST
Paper Stock: International Paper Company – Accent Opaque 120# cover
Best Use of Foil and Embossing – Self Promotion
Chicken Box
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil): Kurz Transfer Products and API Group
Suppliers (Foil/Embossing Dies): Metal Magic
Suppliers (Machinery): BOBST
Paper Stock: 19.9pt Invercote Creato C2S Silk Cover
Thank You Book
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil): Kurz Transfer Products
Suppliers (Foil/Embossing Dies): Metal Magic
Suppliers (Machinery): Kluge
Paper Stock: Independent Fiber
Happy Holidays Card
LPI – Letterhead Press (New Berlin, WI)
Suppliers (Foil/Embossing Dies): Metal Magic
Suppliers (Machinery): Kluge