Packaging Association of Canada Recognizes Best in Class Packaging at
Annual Leadership Awards
MeadWestvaco Corp. (NYSE:MWV) recently received the Gold Award in the
Paperboard category from the Packaging Association of Canada (PAC) for
the Molson Carling Lager pack. MWV prints the package for Molson,
Canada’s oldest brewer, at its Ajax, Ontario, facility. The awards were
announced at PAC’s annual Leadership Awards in Ontario on April 22.
“Great things do come in great packages at Molson,” says Molson’s Chief
Brewing Officer, Daniel Pelland. “Not only must our packaging transport,
protect and keep our beer secure, but it also plays an important role in
creating a great brand-consumer relationship.”
MWV prints the award-winning 12-pack with 16oz cans (473mL) package on
its CNK® Carrier Kote®. Carrier
Kote is an industry leading solution, ideal for the beverage
industry because of its wet strength and structural integrity. The
package was printed using the flexography process, giving the finished
package the eye-catching graphic quality that makes it stand out on
store shelves.
“We are thrilled that Molson was recognized for its packaging and that
MWV had a critical part in ensuring they meet their objectives on both
protecting the product and promoting their brand,” said Bill Wagner,
marketing manager, MWV Beverage.
About MWV
MeadWestvaco Corporation (NYSE:MWV), provides packaging solutions to
many of the world’s most-admired brands in the healthcare, personal and
beauty care, food, beverage, media and entertainment, and home and
garden industries. The company's businesses include Consumer & Office
Products, Specialty Chemicals, and the Community Development and Land
Management Group, which sustainably manages the company’s land holdings
to support its operations, and to provide for conservation, recreation
and development opportunities. With 22,000 employees worldwide, MWV
operates in 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 nations.
MWV manages all of its forestlands in accordance with internationally
recognized forest certification standards, and has been named to the Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index for the fifth consecutive year. For
more information, please visit www.mwv.com.
About Molson
With roots dating back to 1786 and a time-honoured tradition of brewing
quality beers, Molson is proud to be the nation’s pre-eminent brewer.
The Company proudly offers some of the most popular brands in Canada
with an award-winning brand portfolio that includes Molson Canadian,
Coors Light, Molson Export, Molson Dry and Rickard's. Molson Canada also
partners with other leading brewers to offer such global brands as
Heineken, Corona, Miller Genuine Draft, Foster’s Lager and Tiger. Molson
employs 3,000 Canadians, operates six breweries, including the boutique
brewery Creemore, and invests in communities from coast to coast through
its various charitable initiatives and sports and entertainment
sponsorships. Molson Canada is part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company.
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MWV
Alison von Puschendorf, +1 804-327-7284
mediainquiries@mwv.com
or
Molson
Adam
Moffat, +1 416-679-7557
Adam.moffat@molson.com
