OREANDA-NEWS. Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) was recognized at the 2016 International Metal Decorators Association (IMDA) annual conference for two metal packaging designs in the "Excellence in Quality" awards competition.

Two Ball specialty tin designs were recognized at the International Metal Decorators Association's 2016 conference for superior digitally printed graphics and design.

Both of the winning tins submitted by Ball were recognized for superior digitally printed graphics and design. The Kentucky Speedway popcorn tin won an award of excellence, while the Beach Blocks tin won best of category for digital printing. These awards mark Ball's eighth consecutive year winning an IMDA Excellence in Quality award.

The IMDA's annual competition is judged by graphic art professionals and recognizes companies worldwide that offer dynamic, high quality metal decorated pieces. Each entry is evaluated on printing quality, degree of difficulty, coating finish appearance, registration and required technical expertise.

"It is always an honor to be recognized by the IMDA for superior metal packaging design and printing," said Pete Sheehan, business manager, custom and specialty, Ball Food and Aerosol Packaging. "As strategic partners to our customers, we realize the important role appealing graphic design plays for shelf presence and product sales. This award reaffirms our graphics are top of the line and can meet the demands of a competitive market for our customers."

About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, food and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 18,700 people worldwide and pro forma 2015 net sales were $11.0 billion.