Karlville Invests in Education and Future Shrink Sleeve Leaders

Students from the Graphic Communications Program of the Sonoco Institure at Clemson University are working on the FFTA Phoenix Challenge, an annual competition between 21 colleges and universities that compete for degrees in Graphic Communications. Clemson student's have been preparing their project for the competition using Karlville's K1 Seaming machine. This machine, ideal for digital and small flexographic printers, will help students achieve high quality shrink sleeve labels for the challenge.

"Karville is committed to education. We belive in the preparation of future shrink sleeve leaders through machinery investments in key programs like Clemson" explains Raul Matos, VP Sales and Marketing, Karlville Development.

 

The name of the 5 students who will be participating in the competition are: Ashley Robinson, Nicole Meares, Drew Mcwhorter, David Stokes and Bradley Gasque. Each student is working on one shrink sleeve project for the pacakging of golf balls.

The Phoenix Challenge Problem for 2010-2011 will receive proposals for custom branding of narrow web flexographically printed labels and/or packaging to be used for promotional and other types of items associated with the annual Phoenix Challenge fund-raising golf tournament.

"The goal of the challenge is to get tomorrow's packaging leaders to think differently and creatively while solving packaging problems"says Dr. Nona Woolbright, Graduate Coordinator, Graphic Commnunications, Clemson University. The main goal of the challenge is to force students to utilize both internal resources as well as external resources to solve the problem and expand their knowledge base. The FTTA challenge will also give students exposure to the flexographic industry, by giving them the opportunity to present their solution in front of other teams, industry professionals, and a panel of industry judges.

Thoughts of the Future of Packaging

"For the future of the packaging industry I think that with the rapid advances in technology the possibility for innovation is endless. New creative designs are essential for the survival of new products. My motivation is to constantly be on the lookout for new ideas that are differnet and eye catching. I like breaking the mold and creating exciting new ideas". Drew McWhorter-

" I hope to see more innovative and environmentally friendly packaging in the future. Also, more packaging that not only serves its initial purpose, but provides a unique useful solution to a related product or situation if up cycled. Helping to make peoples lives better motivates me to work harder and pursue my goals".Ashley Robinson-

"I'd like to see more functional uses of packaging on consumer shelves that do more than just contain the product. My motivation is simplistic, but innovative design".Nichole G. Meares-

For more information about the program and students, contact Dr. Nona Woolbright, Graduate Coordinator, Associate Professor Graphic Communications,Clemson University at nwoolbr@clemson.edu.

Source: www.karlville.com