Greiner Packaging Wins IMDA Award for Best Use of IML

• Award-Winning Packaging: Greiner Packaging received the Best Use of IML – Traditional Aesthetic award at the 2024 IMDA competition for its innovative in-mold labeling (IML) solution. 
• Sustainability and Visual Appeal: The IML technology delivers vibrant graphics, as well as enhanced durability and recyclability. 
• Versatile Application: The award-winning cup is highly adaptable and can be applied across various product categories. 

The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) awarded Greiner Packaging the "Best Use of IML – Traditional Aesthetic" award at its 2024 competition, recognizing the company's leading role in the in-mold labeling industry. Entries were evaluated based on criteria such as overall design, complexity, integration of the in-mold element, functionality, and degree of innovation in material and process usage. This award highlights Greiner’s commitment to innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. 

The award-winning cup utilizes in-mold labeling (IML) technology, in which the label is fused directly into the container during molding. This offers several key advantages over traditional sleeved packaging:

• Superior Visual Appeal: IML provides vibrant, high-resolution graphics that stand out on the shelf, ensuring that products are visually striking and premium in their presentation.
• Durability: The label is embedded into the container, offering resistance to moisture, scratching, and wear, ensuring longevity throughout the product’s lifecycle.
• Sustainability: The use of mono-materials in IML packaging simplifies recycling by ensuring that both the container and label are made from the same material, reducing plastic waste, and contributing to a circular economy.

Greiner Packaging is dedicated to creating eco-conscious packaging solutions. Their IML technology minimizes the need for additional materials, such as glue or secondary labels, making the packaging more sustainable and enhancing its recyclability. By integrating this technology into the cup, the packaging expert ensured that consumers could enjoy their product while also making an environmentally responsible choice. 

IML technology is not only a game changer in terms of sustainability and design but also a versatile solution suitable for various product categories. Whether it’s dairy, dips, cheeses, or cereals, Greiner Packaging can help customers in these markets seamlessly launch products with IML packaging that enhances both brand presence and sustainability. The award-winning cup design showcases how Greiner can support their customers by delivering packaging solutions that meet the evolving demands of the market while staying committed to sustainability. 

The IMDA Awards honor the best innovations in in-mold technology, celebrating companies that demonstrate excellence in sustainability, functionality, and design. Winning the Best Use of IML – Traditional Aesthetic award reinforces Greiner Packaging’s leadership in delivering high-performance solutions that meet the demands of today’s environmentally conscious consumers. 

Get a look at Greiner’s sustainable IML solutions and advanced technologies at Pack Expo 2024 in Chicago. Attendees will have the chance to explore how the packaging expert is setting new standards in packaging innovation. Meet Greiner from November 3-6 at booth W-22013. For more information, visit the Pack Expo landing page.