Contact Originators, a leading name in print prepress services for the corrugated, flexible packaging and label sectors, has once again demonstrated its industry leadership by winning both the Supplier of the Year and Repro Company of the Year awards at the prestigious FIAUK Awards 2024. This marks an incredible fifth consecutive year the company has been honoured with these accolades, solidifying its reputation as a leading force in the flexographic industry.
The awards were announced during the FIAUK Annual Awards Gala Dinner, held at the iconic Hotel Titanic in Liverpool. The event, known as the premier celebration of excellence in flexographic printing, brought together the industry’s brightest stars to recognise outstanding achievements in print quality, efficiency, innovation, technical development, and sustainability.
Steve Mulcahy, CEO of Contact Originators, expressed his gratitude: “Winning Supplier of the Year and Repro Company of the Year for the fifth year in a row is a brilliant testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team. From the flexo plates we manufacture to the prepress technologies that we pioneer; we are proud to be bold innovators in the flexo field. This consistent recognition by our peers and partners is incredibly humbling and serves as an endorsement of our culture of excellence.”
The Supplier of the Year award, voted for by printers and customer partners, acknowledges Contact Originators’ commitment to delivering market-leading flexo plates and prepress services. The Repro Company of the Year award, judged by an independent panel of experts, highlights the company’s exceptional contributions to the UK flexographic supply chain, and its class-leading expertise in prepress.
This year’s gala was a vibrant celebration, featuring celebrity guests, entertainment, and ample opportunities for industry networking. It was an evening to honour the best in the business and to showcase the remarkable talents within the flexographic community.
Steve Mulcahy added, “Our success in these highly competitive categories is a reflection of the high standards we maintain. Our relentless pursuit of innovation is what makes a mark, and our service level is what keeps our customers coming back. A huge thanks goes to our talented team, who are the beating heart of Contact, and are why we’re honoured at events like the FIAUK Awards.”
Contact Originators’ continued success at the FIAUK Awards further galvanises its role as a leader in the flexographic industry, driven by a team of skilled packaging professionals dedicated to advancing print prepress technology and delivering exceptional service to printing and packaging clients.