For its 60th edition, the Cadrat d’Or competition is rewarding 3 printing companies for their work. Two tied for first place: Manufacture d’Histoires Deux-Ponts and Technic-Plus-Impression (TPI). A third “Coup de Coeur” prize was exceptionally awarded this year. A 2016 edition rich in awards.

What is the Cadrat d’Or?

The Cadrat d’Or is a prize awarded to the most innovative and creative French printing works. To take part, each printer simply has to submit 2 or 3 industrial works for sale, together with an entry form. A panel of judges will then award the prize to the best printer in France . The main members of the jury are Véronique Pivat, chairman, and Pascal Lenoir, chairman of the ITAB. No fewer than 24 entries were submitted to the jury for this 60th competition. The results were announced on 19 May at the Ecole Militaire in Paris. The Compagnie des chefs de fabrication de l’imprimerie awarded prizes to no fewer than 3 printing works. Two tied for first place . A third was singled out for the “Coup de Coeur” award it received from the members of the jury.

Who are the winners of the 3 Cadrat d’Or awards?

The Cadrat d’Or for creativity and innovation in publishing

The winner of this prize is La Manufacture d’Histoires Deux-Ponts. Based in Bresson, not far from Grenoble, this printing works was rewarded for the quality and creativity of the work it submitted. Already a winner in 2008, this is the second time that this printing works has been awarded a Cadrat d’Or for its work.

The Cadrat d’Or for creativity and innovation in communications

Taking part in the competition for the first time, Technic-Plus-Impression (TPI ), based in Betton near Rennes, tied for first place. The company won the Cadrat d’Or for creativity and innovation in communications. This award is a guarantee of quality and excellence for this printing company.

The Cadrat d’Or “Jury’s Digital Favourite

Already a Cadrat d’Or winner in 2010, the E-Center digital printing works in Malakoff (Ile-de-France) has received a “digital favourite” award for its work. It’s an encouraging prize for this innovative printing company, and one that will enable it to continue on its path towards new technologies.

A prestigious event attended by a host of celebrities

The celebrations for this 60th edition took place in the presence of some 230 personalities. Personalities from the world of graphic design and the arts, CCFI companions and representatives of the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and the Digital Economy. The latter, mainly Benjamin Leperchey, deputy director of health industries and consumer goods, was keen to highlight French know-how and the quality of the works presented. He congratulated the participants on their ability to adapt to a constantly evolving industry.

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