Pictured left to right: Mark Hawkins, GM at Smurfit Westrock Markham Vale, John Millington, Paul Mitchell, Jake Roberts – Sandon Global, Justin Moorhouse - Presenter
Sandon Global has been named Gold Supplier of the Year 2026, receiving the prestigious industry accolade at the Flexographic Industry Association UK (FIA UK) Print Awards held on 11 June in Liverpool.
The honour is particularly significant for the British anilox manufacturer as it is determined by votes from printers across the UK flexographic industry, who assess suppliers against criteria established by the FIA UK Board.
Securing the Gold Supplier of the Year title for a second consecutive year reflects the continued confidence that printers place in Sandon Global and its commitment to supporting print performance, quality and innovation. The achievement is especially important for the entire Sandon Global team following a challenging period for the business over the past 18 months.
Jake Roberts, Sales Director of Sandon Global, said, "To be recognised once again by the printers we are privileged to serve is both humbling and deeply rewarding. Receiving this award for the second year running means a tremendous amount to everyone at Sandon Global, particularly given the challenges we have worked through as a business in recent months. Knowing that this acknowledgement comes directly from the people who use and rely on our anilox solutions every day makes it especially meaningful."
"This honour belongs to our whole team and reflects the trust and loyalty our customers place in us. We would like to sincerely thank everyone who took the time to vote and for the confidence they continue to show in Sandon Global. Warm congratulations to our print customers who were also recognised for excellence in flexographic printing at this year's gala dinner."
Jake added, "While we are proud of this recognition, our focus remains firmly on the future. We are committed to continuing our work alongside customers, OEM partners and industry co-suppliers to drive standards forward, support innovation and contribute to the long-term success of the flexographic printing industry."
The FIA UK Print Awards celebrate excellence across the flexographic sector, recognising outstanding achievement among printers, suppliers and industry partners from the UK and overseas.