Mentor, Ohio, October 9, 2017 – Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that 12 vehicle graphics installers from around the world were named the Regional Wrap Kings in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge featuring Avery Dennison® Supreme Wrapping™ Films, Conform Chrome and digital Supercast vinyl wrap films.
The following vehicle graphics installers were named Regional Wrap Kings:
North America East - Cosmic Norma by Designer Wraps
North America Midwest - Saleen Mustang “The Peacemaker” by Graphix Gurus
North America Central - Because ‘Merica! by PG NOLA
North America South - DUAIV Masterpiece by MetroWrapz
North America West - Sauce C10 by UnderWraps
North America Canada - Embossed Flex by Graphiki Inc.
Europe North - Polizei Rusty Design by WrapStyle Denmark
Europe Central - Sturmtochter by stoerwerk: designwerkstatt
Europe South - Crazy GTR Liberty Walk by DC Covering
Eastern Europe & MENA - Seat Cupra Bloody Design by Wrapstyle Zlín, s.r.o.
North Asia - Camo Flage the ROOCAT by Type B Custom Decal
Australia & New Zealand - Lei’d Low by Exotic Graphix
“I’m really proud to take home a regional crown for the third year in a row, especially with the way installers have raised the bar every single year,” said Kevin Kempf, owner of PG NOLA. “If I’m able to bring the title of Continent Winner and King of the Wrap World back to my shop against this incredible field, it will be a truly special achievement.”
“I’ve been honored to be one of the judges for the Wrap Like a King Contest since it began and, without a question, this year was the hardest to choose a regional winner. There are so many unique and out of the box wraps that push car wraps to new levels,” said Justin Pate, world-renowned vehicle wrap installer. “I can’t imagine how hard it will be to cast my vote for the winner. It’s super exciting to be part of this.”
A panel of international industry judges chose 12 Wrap Kings from North America, Europe, North Asia and Australia/New Zealand out of 159 total entries. The 2017 Challenge judges include Justin Pate, co-owner of The Wrap Institute; Molly Waters, senior technical specialist, Avery Dennison; Myles Kovacs, co-founder of DUB Magazine; Peter Wright, technical marketing manager, Avery Dennison; Jun Kinoshita, sales manager, Avery Dennison; Stefan Ude, owner of Ude FolierungsKonzepte; Anders Prates, co-owner of WTP Dekor; and Jurriaan de Vries, technical services and support manager, Avery Dennison. The regional winners will go on to compete for the title of Continental Wrap King, to be awarded October 16, 2017. Continent winners will then be judged for the ultimate “King of the Wrap World” title at the 2017 SEMA Show, October 31 - November 3, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“For our fifth year of the Challenge, we were blown away by the planning and technique that went into creating each of the region-winning vehicle wraps,” says Jeff Losch, North America marketing director at Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions. “All of the entries are a great reminder of the dedication and creativity of wrap installers around the globe. The judges will have a difficult decision picking the overall king.”
Each Regional Wrap King won an initial prize package valued at close to $2,000. The prize pack includes passes to the SEMA show, a Regional Wrap King trophy and, a large banner stand display, two free rolls of Supreme Wrapping Film and social media exposure. The $3,200 prize pack for continent winners includes personalized Wrap Like a King swag, $500 in gift vouchers, a 67” Race Ramp and a variety of promotional and marketing tools for the winner’s wrap shop.
The 2017 King of the Wrap World grand prize winner will be announced on Wednesday, November 1 at the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. The King of the Wrap World extended prize package is valued at almost $5,000.
The eight professional judges evaluated the 159 total submissions based on the following criteria: visual transformation (difference between the before and after pictures submitted), quality and skill level of installation, overall public look and appeal and uniqueness of the design.
Wrap installers can learn more about Supreme Wrapping Film, digital Supercast films, official rules, judges and prize information via www.wraplikeaking.com.
