Trivium Packaging bags IMDPA Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles

Trivium Packaging, the $3.1 billion global supplier of metal packaging, has been honoured by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) for its ongoing innovation in metal packaging design. At this year's Annual Conference, the company received an Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles, produced by Trivium Argentina.

These bottles feature a 59×225 ROPP 38 Pacific Round aluminium design, containing 8-10 per cent recycled content. Manufactured in a facility certified with ISO 50001 for energy efficiency and ISO 14001 for environmental management, the production also utilises approximately 80 per cent of green energy.

The can's graphics proudly display a green rabbit dressed in formal attire, with the design printed directly onto the metal bottle using a dry offset process, ensuring high-quality imagery without the need for secondary labels. According to the legend of Conejo Verde, the green rabbit is a tireless explorer of extraordinary terroirs, searching for unique soil characteristics ideal for cultivating grapes while remaining committed to nurturing nature and promoting organic fruit treatment. This elegantly decorated aluminium bottle perfectly blends the brand's unique story, delicious wine, convenience, portability, and sustainability.

Greg Bortner, Lithography Specialist at Trivium Packaging's Youngstown, Ohio plant, has been honoured as "Decorator of the Year" for his outstanding craftsmanship and technical expertise in metal packaging. This award not only highlights his technical skills but also acknowledges his leadership and creativity. Throughout his time at Trivium Packaging, Greg has exemplified the company's core values of passion, teamwork, and excellence.

Trivium's recognition by the IMDPA for its innovative packaging design reinforces a key message: sustainability and quality or aesthetics are not mutually exclusive. Instead, sustainability offers a fresh canvas for creativity to thrive. The IMDPA awards are judged by an impartial panel of graphic arts professionals, including experts with experience in metal decorating.