After an ‘overwhelming’ number of entries, the winner of Ball & Doggett’s MetaWrap – Are YOU Australia’s Greatest Wrapper? competition is Coopers Camo Truck by Killer Image from Glendenning in Sydney, NSW.
“After receiving an overwhelming number of submissions from across the country, judges – Matt Horne (Wrap Studio), Dan Sefton (Metamark) and our very own Steve Warn, National Manager - SAV & Heat Transfer had a tough time selecting the winner. However, after careful consideration, the winner of the Ball & Doggett, MetaWrap – "Are You Australia’s Greatest Wrapper?" competition is Coopers Camo Truck by Killer Image from Glendenning, NSW,” said Ball & Doggett, Australia's largest distributor of printable materials, press consumables and wide format printing equipment.
Joel Goff, Killer Image; James Merhab, Ball & Doggett“I am shocked and amazed to have won,” said Killer Image managing director Joel Goff. “There are so many talented people in this industry and it is nice to be recognised for our work.”
Metamark’s Dan Sefton said: “The winner impressed us with their exceptional design and attention to detail. Their solution demonstrated a high level of creativity, innovation, and technical expertise, which not only met but exceeded our expectations. They put a great deal of effort into perfecting every aspect of their work.”
Judge Matt Horne: “Killer Image stood out for their exceptional technical wrapping skills, which were clearly demonstrated across the full truck wrap and the challenges met for the inner footstep.”
Steve Warn added: “The winning Wrapper stood out for its combination of creativity and practicality. The design and use of colour was both bold and cohesive, creating a visually stunning display. Overall, this installation was a true standout and a deserving winner."
Killer Image will receive a trip for two people to FESPA Munich in Germany, including return airfares from their nearest capital city, accommodation and breakfast, AUD$1000 spending money and entrance into FESPA Global Print Expo next month as guests of Metamark UK. The prize is valued at $7500.
“The judges would like to give a special mention to the businesses listed (no order) for their entries in this competition. Although they did not win, their impressive achievements and standout installation truly wowed the judges. We commend these businesses for their hard work and dedication, and we look forward to seeing their continued success in the future:
Dizzi Decalz with project ‘Finish Him!’
EB Graphics with project ‘Bearey #46 Glamour Street Stock’
YBI FX with project ‘The Angry Carrot - Junior Dragster Race Team Branding’
YBI FX with project ‘Dog House Ski Race Boat’
CRG Designs Pty Ltd with project ‘Laser Thing SS Wagon’
Browns Graphix with project ‘Dental Room Chair Wrap’
Grafico Group with project ‘The Motley Hotel.’
"We were thrilled to see the level of creativity and skill displayed in the entries we received," said Rob Brussolo, general manager - Sign, Display & Digital at Ball & Doggett. "It was clear that each entry was created with care and attention to detail, and we are so grateful to everyone who participated in the competition."
The MetaWrap – Are YOU Australia’s Greatest Wrapper competition presented by Ball & Doggett was created to celebrate all parts of wrapping including design, print and installation, and was open to all registered print, sign and display businesses.
