The IMDA proudly presents the winners of the 2026 IMDA Awards
The In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) has announced the honorees in the annual competition recognizing industry-leading applications in in-mold labeling (IML), in-mold decorating (IMD) and in-mold electronics (IME). The winners of the 2026 IMDA Awards Competition were revealed at the Plastic Product Decorating Summit on September 4 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with entries judged based on overall design and complexity; integration of the in-mold element into the part or package; functionality; and innovation in the use of materials and processes.
2026
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Winner
Best Use of In-Mold Decorating (IMD) – Design Achievement
Rear Light Concept
Submitted By: KURZ
Brand Owner: KURZ
Product Molder: KURZ
Automation Partner: ams OSRAM; Röhm; Zechmayer; Engel; Baier; Votteler
Winner
Best Use of In-Mold Decorating (IMD) – Technical Achievement
NOTIFIER Alarm Panel
Submitted By: InMold Solutions
Brand Owner: Honeywell
Product Molder: InMold Solutions
Label Printer: East West Manufacturing
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: Sabic
Honorable Mention
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Blow Mold – Package or Container
Gemini Refined Sunflower Oil 15 Ltr
Submitted By: Ajanta Print Arts
Brand Owner: Cargill India Private Limited
Product Molder: M/S. Organic Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Label Printer: Ajanta Print Arts
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: YUPO
Winner
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Blow Mold – Package or Container
McCarthy Toyota Silver Cooler Box
Submitted By: Ren-Flex Packaging
Brand Owner: Toyota Hatfield
Product Molder: Penflex
Label Printer: Ren-Flex Packaging
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: DM & Proslit
Automation Partner: HP, Schober
Honorable Mention
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Injection Mold –
Package or Container – Design Achievement
electroVit Activlab Pharma
Submitted By: MCC Global IML
Brand Owner: Unipro Sp. z o.o.
Product Molder: MM Produkt Polska sp. z o.o.
Label Printer: MCC Global IML
Winner
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Injection Mold –
Package or Container – Design Achievement
Daisy Cottage Cheese
Submitted by: MCC Global IML
Brand Owner: Daisy Brand
Label Printer: MCC Global IML
Honorable Mention
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Injection Mold –
Package or Container – Technical Achievement
MONTEGO 1Kg & 3Kg
Submitted By: Ren-Flex Packaging
Brand Owner: Montego Pet Nutrition (Pty) Ltd.
Product Molder: Classic Injection Moulding
Label Printer: Ren-Flex Packaging
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: DM White Orange Peel
Effect BOPP 60 micron Film
Automation Partners: Schober, DG Press
Winner
Best Use of In-Mold Labeling, Injection Mold –
Package or Container – Technical Achievement
1ltr Ultra Lightweight Pail (TE)
Submitted By: BRINK Moulds & Automation
Product Molder: YES PAC – Packaging Solutions
Label Printer: MCC Global IML
Automation Partner: BRINK Moulds & Automation
Winner
Innovative Use in an In-Mold Decorated Product or Part – Innovative Application
LeciTrailer – Truck Mudguard
Submitted by: 4Labels
Brand Owner: LeciTrailer S.A.
Product Molder: Domar S.p.a.
Label Printer: 4Labels
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: Propyplast S.a.s.
Winner
Innovative Use in an In-Mold Decorated Product or Part – Innovative Application
Front IQ Light Concept
Submitted By: KURZ
Brand Owner: KURZ
Product Molder: KURZ
Automation Partners: KraussMaffei; Schöfer; COVESTRO, Sabic, Rühl Puromer; SP3; Swarovski Mobility
Winner
Innovative Use in an In-Mold Labeled Package
or Container – Innovative Application
Mulino Bianco Bag Clip
Submitted By: 4Labels
Brand Owner: Barilla G. e R. F. lli S.p.A.
Product Molder: C.t.p. S.r.l.
Label Printer: 4Labels IML Durable S.r.l.
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: Polyopt GmbH
Winner
Innovative Use in an In-Mold Labeled Package
or Container – Innovative Design
Ajanta Print Arts Opti Finish Series
Submitted By: Ajanta Print Arts
Brand Owner: Ajanta Print Arts
Product Molder: Kavitha Poly Pack
Label Printer: Ajanta Print Arts
Label Substrate/Film Supplier: Void, Solid, Metallic/Treofan
Winner
Innovative Use in an In-Mold Labeled Package or Container – Technical Achievement
MultiPail
Submitted By: MCC Global IML
Brand Owner: Edge Concepts, LLC
Product Molder: M&M Industries
Label Printer: MCC Global IML
Automation Partner: BECK
Honorable Mention
Best Use in a Packaging Application
of a Prototype Product or In-House Promotion
Sip in Style with Exquisite Cup
Submitted By: Pura Group
Label Printer: Pura Group
Winner
Best Use in a Packaging Application
of a Prototype Product or In-House Promotion
Rockstar Cup
Submitted By: Churchill
Brand Owner: iPB, Churchill Container
Product Molder: Churchill Container
Label Printer: iPB
Honorable Mention
Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes –
Design Achievement
6 oz IML TRIM Cup
Submitted By: StackTeck Systems
Product Molder: StackTeck Systems
Label Printer: MCC
Automation Partner: StackTeck Systems
Winner
Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes – Design Achievement
MARS Galaxy Jewels Package
Submitted By: iPB Printing
Brand Owner: MARS
Packaging Producer: Yespac
Label Printer: iPB Printing
Automation Partner: BRINK Moulds & Automation
Honorable Mention
Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes – Technical Achievement
IML Thinwall Packaging
Submitted By: MICOAN Manufacturing LLC
Brand Owner: Wayne Liu
Product Molder: KEBO
Label Printer: Micoan Manufacturing
Automation Partner: Pages
Winner
Sustainable Use of In-Mold Processes – Technical Achievement
K-Show 500ml Container (TE) with ICM Technology
Submitted By: BRINK Moulds & Automation
Label Printer: MCC Global IML
Automation Partner: BRINK Moulds & Automation
2026 Ronald B. Schultz Judges’ Choice Award
Sip in Style with Exquisite Cup
Submitted By: Pura Group
Label Printer: Pura Group