Finat has announced the 46th edition of the Finat Label Competition, aimed at self-adhesive label and narrow web flexible packaging printers. Entries can be submitted until 12 February 2026 with a possible extension to 20 February.
DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions showcased the Cyrel FAST 1000 TD at Labelexpo Europe in Barcelona, aligning with the 25th anniversary of its thermal platemaking system. The company emphasized productivity gains and reduced environmental impact in flexo plate processing.
Henkel will present recycling-oriented adhesives, coatings and testing services aligned with EU PPWR at the Sustainability in Packaging conference in Barcelona and the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Utrecht.
Coveris received four distinctions at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including Packaging Company of the Year. The jury also recognised its MonoFlex PaperFeel developments and Amberley Labels' work for Aureus Vita.
Amberley Labels, the Coveris Group’s luxury labelling division, will launch an expanded luxury packaging offer at London Packaging Week 2025. The portfolio adds cartons, rigid and spiral-wound formats, bagasse-based options and smart technologies to complement its premium labels.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Ravenwood Packaging have formed a strategic cooperation focused on hotmelt pressure-sensitive adhesives for linerless labelling. The alliance will be highlighted at Label Expo 2025 on stands 4C56 and 5A52.
Celab Europe will showcase practical pathways for collecting and recycling release liner and matrix waste at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, supporting circularity in the self-adhesive label industry.
ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup will run a fully integrated, live label production line at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, covering coating, converting and end-of-line automation. Visitors will see a real job produced under show-floor conditions, from dual-web input to palletized rolls.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 will open at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona with more than 650 exhibitors and an expanded scope covering label production and outer packaging embellishment. The program emphasizes technology, education, sustainability and community initiatives.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 will debut at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, with its largest edition to date and a strengthened education and networking program. The new Pulse Arena and Label Academy master classes will address sustainability, PPWR, diversification into flexible packaging and folding cartons, and AI.
Finat will exhibit at Labelexpo Europe 2025, held 16–19 September at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, inviting industry stakeholders to stand 4E49 to discuss technology, regulation and market trends, and to review current workstreams and resources.
Henkel has launched the Technomelt EM 335 RE hot melt adhesive for labeling PET bottles. The alkali-dispersible adhesive is up to 98% removable, operates at 110–140°C, and is Petcycle-approved, helping achieve cleaner PET flakes and meet PPWR recycled-content requirements.
