Kevin Kempf is the 2015 World Wrap King

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced that “Psycho Hurricane” by Kevin Kempf, car wrap installer at PG Nola, of New Orleans, LA, was named the King of the Wrap World in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge at the 2015 SEMA Show, on November 4, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kempf competed against other installers from 25 countries to earn the title of King of the Wrap World 2015.

“It’s such an honor to be chosen as the King of the Wrap World. We worked so hard on Psycho Hurricane and are thrilled to be recognized as the winner,” said Kempf. “The car has been seen all over the world and has been on the cover of magazines, but being crowned the ultimate winner and King of the Wrap World is one of the industry’s highest honors.”

Kempf used Avery Dennison Conform Chrome Silver and Black in addition to DOL 1370 luster overlaminate and HV 1200 black reflective film to complete his entry in the Challenge. The vinyl car wrap design also garnered attention at the goldRush Rally 7, which visited seven cities from San Diego to Miami in June.

Regional winners

Kevin was the winner selected between seven vehicle graphics installers from around the world, who were named the Regional Wrap Kings. See below the other six regional winners:

A panel of seven industry judges chose the King of the Wrap World as well as regional kings. The 2015 Challenge judges included Ryan Friedlinghaus, Eric Ide, Markus-Marcel Knoch, Myles Kovacs, Justin Pate, Adrian Rope, and Molly Waters. They evaluated 173 total submissions based on criteria of visual transformation, quality and skill level of installation, overall public look and appeal, and uniqueness of the design. Over $25,000 in prizes was given away to participants and voters.