The L9 World Label Association (WLA) is proud to present the winners of the Best of the Best awards which were judged by an international panel of judges just before Labelexpo Chicago 2024. Once the main WLA judging had been completed the winning labels are judged again in the following main printing process classes: Flexography, Letterpress, Offset Litho, Combination Printing and Digital Printing.

I’m excited to invite you to the FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2025, taking place 21–23 May 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This annual gathering is where the label industry comes together to connect, learn, and shape the future. The momentum we have created over the past years is stronger than ever. Now, it’s time to build on that foundation, empowering the industry to navigate today’s challenges while preparing for the future. Our European Label Forum is designed to equip label professionals with the insights, strategies, and connections they need to stay resilient, innovative, and competitive.

Labelexpo Global Series has announced registration is now open for Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025, the region’s largest dedicated show for the label and package printing industry.

The FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2025 is officially open for registration! Taking place from 21-23 May 2025 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, this premier event for the European label industry will bring together label printers, suppliers, brand owners, and industry experts for three days of insights, innovation, and networking.

The year 2025 is now fully underway. This blog comes at a time of mixed emotions. After a recovery in 2024 (+15% in labelstock demand) following a sharp decline in 2023 (-25%), the market remains fragile. After a strong reversal in the first six months of 2024, the second half of the year saw a slowdown of the recovery, ending the year at a modest 4.3% year-on-year growth in Q4. Consumer confidence in Europe is weak, while producer sentiment is more stable but fluctuating between northwest and southern Europe due to differentiated economic fundamentals. Overall, for 2025, a modest growth of between 1-1.5% for Europe is expected.

The label industry is evolving rapidly, and the next generation of professionals is at the forefront of this transformation. Are you a young professional eager to grow, learn, and build valuable connections? Then FINAT’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is the place to be!

The FINAT European Label Forum 2024's Session 5 centered on "Label Leadership," providing an in-depth exploration of effective leadership strategies within the label industry. The session featured a panel discussion with label industry leaders and a closing keynote by Olympic gold medalist and coach Tim Foster. Both segments offered invaluable lessons for leadership, team dynamics, and adaptability in a fast-evolving world.

Labelexpo Global Series has announced registration is now open for Labelexpo Mexico 2025, the region’s largest dedicated show for the label and package printing industry. The 2025 edition takes place between 1 – 3 April 2025 at Expo Guadalajara.

FINAT, the international association for the European label industry, is pleased to announce that Murat Sipahioglu has taken over the responsibilities as jury chairman of the annual FINAT Label Competition. This competition recognises and highlights the advantages and uses of self-adhesive labels and flexible packaging as an effective marketing, promotional or identification tool.

The FINAT European Label Forum 2024 delved deep into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in Session 4, addressing both the opportunities and challenges this disruptive technology poses to the label industry. Presented by Katie King and Dieter Tschemernjak, this session offered a comprehensive exploration of AI’s role in driving innovation, improving operational efficiencies, and maintaining competitive advantage.