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15 October 2026

IMDPA award for Zephyrhills bottle and Decorator of the Year

By Trivium Communications
IMDPA award for Zephyrhills bottle and Decorator of the Year
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Trivium Packaging recognized by IMDPA for Best of Category in Aerosol & Bottles for Zephyrhills bottle and Decorator of the Year
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Trivium has been recognized by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) with two honors for excellence in metal packaging decoration and craftsmanship.

Award Acceptance

Trivium received Best of Category, "Aerosol & Bottles” in the 2026 Excellence in Quality Awards for its aluminum bottle produced for Primo Brands' Zephyrhills water. We also received the Decorator of the Year award, which recognizes Mark Donegan, Graphics Technician, for his exceptional skill, technical precision, creativity, and contributions to metal decorating.

Excellence in Quality: Best of Category in Aerosol & Bottles

The IMDPA Excellence in Quality Awards recognize technical excellence in metal packaging decoration and manufacturing. Submissions are evaluated on factors including print quality, technical difficulty, coating finishes, registration, and the accuracy of the decorating process. Judges include an unbiased panel of graphic arts professionals, including those with experience in metal decorating.

Produced at Trivium's Youngstown, Ohio, facility, the Zephyrhills bottle was one of six designs created for Primo Brands' MLB All-Star collection, alongside Arrowhead, Deer Park, Ice Mountain, Ozarka, and Poland Spring. The 66 x 264 mm Zephyrhills aluminum bottle features a full 360-degree design that captures the region's character, culture, and visual identity.

The design showcases the technical possibilities of metal decoration through complex, tight registration graphics that use the raw aluminum substrate as an intentional design element. Metallic knockouts create shimmer, depth, and texture, while transparent inks build layered gradients, and opaque spot colors provide crisp contrast and brand fidelity. The result is a vibrant, premium package that combines regional artwork, advanced print execution, and the distinctive qualities of aluminum.

Decorator of the Year: Mark Donegan

Trivium's second IMDPA recognition honors Mark Donegan, Graphics Technician, as Decorator of the Year. The award recognizes individuals in the metal decorating industry for exceptional competency and craftsmanship. Nominees are evaluated on technical precision, creativity, problem-solving skills, innovation, and their contributions as team members beyond their standard responsibilities.

Mark D Award Acceptance

Donegan's recognition marks the second win for Trivium in this category, highlighting the technical expertise and craftsmanship required to deliver consistent, high-quality metal decoration, and the important role skilled professionals play in translating complex designs into finished metal containers.

Together, the two honors recognize both the technical excellence of Trivium's metal packaging and the people whose expertise drives quality throughout the decorating process.

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