Envases paint can wins MPMA award

Envases Liverpool has won the MPMA’s Best in Metal Award 2021 for a specially designed container for Lick Home paint cans.

Lick Home, a designer paint company based in London, asked Envases to supply a 2.5 litre rectangular container for its high end, specialist paints. An extra-large aperture and screw cap exceeding those currently available was required; Lick Home also wanted to source production locally rather than outside the UK.

Envases Liverpool used an existing drum specification for a 78mm opening and cap which the company then combined with a can body to create a container that delivered on size and functionality for pouring and application direct from the can.

Along with distinctive shape and specialised graphics, including a sense locator for accurate application of colour labels, the project was also delivered to a short timetable.

“This is an exciting and innovative new direction for paint cans,’’ said Robert Fell, director and chief executive, MPMA.

“The pouring aperture with its extra wide neck enables the paint to be easily transferred to an application vessel, such as a roller tray, while the screw cap provides an easy-to-use closure to help maintain any unused paint. The rectangular shape enables efficient stacking and transportation, helping to manage costs and energy usage. Plus, the fresh and appealing graphics help the brand stand out in a crowded marketplace – a very worthy winner.’’

The Best in Metal trophy was presented by MPMA chairman, Aidan Ruddock, to Geoff Courtney, head of sales UK & Ireland, Envases Liverpool, at the MPMA’s annual Council meeting on 24 November. The winner is selected by MPMA from shortlisted finalists in the association’s sponsored metal’s category of the UK Packaging Awards.

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