Great Northern Packaging – Oshkosh, a leader in engineered packaging solutions, received six awards, including a Gold Award and five Excellence Awards, in the Carton Competition held by the Paperboard Packaging Council on October 8, 2015.
Our gold-winning package was the “Titleist 2 Dozen Promo Kit.” The package’s heavy duty construction held multiple components, such as two dozen golf balls and various promotional items. The goals of the project was to give the buyer a high perceived value, and extend brand visibility.
Other entries from our Great Northern Packaging – Oshkosh location that were recognized included Excellence Awards for the following packages: Petco Fancy Feast Shopper Promo Tray, Fly-Over 12 Pack Sampler, Macaroni & Cheese Cups – Club Store 8 Pack, Jack Links 5 Pack, and the Griffon Vault – Premium Vodka in a Box.
“Winning these awards gives GNC the opportunity to not only present but also educate potential customers and packaging professionals about our creative design opportunities, innovative board solutions and superior printing capabilities,” stated Mike Schliesmann, Great Northern Sr. VP/Business Unit Manager. “We have been very successful in providing high impact graphics and engineered packaging solutions using these laminated board combinations, for Club Store items and/or products that may need specific compression strength characteristics throughout the supply chain.”
Administered and hosted by the Paperboard Packaging Council and judged by a jury of packaging professionals, industry experts, and professors, this is the leading competition for carton manufacturers involved in the concept, design, print, performance, and shelf appeal of paperboard packaging.
Our Oshkosh location delivers the high quality print characteristics brands need to stand out in the marketplace, as well as the structural performance required to survive the rigors of supply chain. Our product is available in a variety of different product formats that allow maximum visual impact for undeniable retail presence. It is especially suited for club stores, providing the protection and versatility your brands require to meet their performance goals.