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6 February 2025
FINAT news
6 February 2025
Young professionals, this is your time: Join FINAT’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) in 2025!

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!

4 February 2025
FINAT news
4 February 2025
Label Leadership—Insights from the Industry and Beyond

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.

28 January 2025
Labelexpo series news
28 January 2025
Labelexpo Mexico doubles its size for 2025

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.

23 January 2025
FINAT news
23 January 2025
Murat Sipahioglu succeeds Tony White as Chairman of Judges of the FINAT Label Competition

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.

16 January 2025
FINAT news
16 January 2025
Harnessing disruptive technologies such as AI for strategic growth in the label industry

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.

9 January 2025
FINAT news
9 January 2025
FINAT drives future growth by welcoming new Board members and extending Philippe Voet’s Presidency

FINAT, the international association for the European label industry, is pleased to announce the election of two new Board members and the extension of Philippe Voet’s term as President until mid-2026. These developments reinforce FINAT’s mission to connect, inspire, and support the label industry across its well-established community.

12 December 2024
FINAT news
12 December 2024
New project management for CELAB-Europe

CELAB-Europe (a consortium hosted by the European label industry association FINAT) has appointed Marius Tent of ViaPackaging UG in Munich, Germany as its new project management partner.

12 December 2024
Labelexpo series news
12 December 2024
Labelexpo South China 2024 breaks all records

Four years since the last event, Labelexpo South China returned stronger than ever, attracting a global audience.

5 December 2024
FINAT news
5 December 2024
The evolving landscape of sustainability in the Label Printing Industry

In the third session of the FINAT European Label Forum (ELF) 2024, presenters explored the evolving landscape of sustainability, with a focus on regulations, technology, and industry collaboration. With three diverse program items, this session provided insights into the EU's advancing directive on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD), the potential of smart packaging to reduce food waste, and readiness for the upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

3 December 2024
Labelexpo series news
3 December 2024
Labelexpo South China 2024 opens tomorrow

The latest trends in RFID, label materials, digital technology, AI technology and social media promotion to be demonstrated at the show.

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