The UK Packaging Division of DS Smith is celebrating after its latest award run saw the company take home five awards and three highly commended accolades.
The first award haul took place at the prestigious Starpack Awards. DS Smith won two Gold awards, plus Silver and Bronze during the evening.
DS Smith was then shortlisted for 15 awards, highly commended for three entries and won the ‘Supply Chain Solution of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards, now in its tenth year.
Both ceremonies recognised the Toolspec’s Shipper for CNH Tractor Components for being convenient to use, with side doors to allow packing from both sides. The pack picked up Gold at the Starpack Awards and ‘Supply Chain Solution of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards. The judges were very complimentary of the corrugated packaging and supply cycle specialist’s entry, citing efficiency, use of space and waste reduction as key elements of success.
The Starpack Gold award for Rawr Chocolate’s CocoVi retail ready display pack was also commended for its impactful shelf presence and premium feel. Working closely with the customer, DS Smith’s winning solution included a change to the orientation of the product in the pack and a clever integrated tilting device. The innovative shelf unit allows for more product variants to be displayed on the shelf and ensures the product is always visible to shoppers.
The Starpack Silver and Bronze awards were presented to packs for Glazing Vision and Ashridge Trees respectively, both packs prove that well designed packaging can eliminate transit damage to products, whilst also reducing packing time.
Tony Foster, UK Sales and Marketing Director for DS Smith, said: “All these awards and nominations demonstrate the talent of our designers and our commitment to our customers in helping them to increase sales, reduce costs and manage risk.
“Our continued award success is enabled through early engagement with customers at the primary pack development stage - or sooner. We take a very systematic approach to deliver the right solution for our customers, this leads to tangible results.
“This latest award success reflects DS Smith’s determination to constantly innovate and create solutions for our customers and the packaging industry.”
