Label Market Intelligence Drives Competitive Edge BY GREG KISHBAUGH
FINAT Label Competition Evolves For 2027 For more than 45 years, the FINAT Label Competition has celebrated the best in self-adhesive labels, recognising outstanding achievements in design, printing, converting and innovation. As the label and narrow-web converting industry continues to evolve, so too does the competition. For the 2027 edition, FINAT is
When a market changes as fast as labels and package printing, having the right intelligence isn’t a luxury, it’s a competitive edge. Corey Rear- don, AWA Alexander Watson Associates President & CEO, has dedicat-
introducing a number of updates designed to better reflect today’s technologies, appli- cations and the people behind them. The re- vised structure will also make the competition clearer and more intuitive for entrants and judges alike. FINAT invites label printers worldwide, whether members or non-members, to se- lect their finest work and submit their entries by February 12, 2027. Entrants are advised to read the updated competition guidelines carefully and familiarize themselves with the revised categories and entry procedures. The winners will be revealed and honored on May 19, 2027 in Warsaw, Poland. Siegwerk, X-Rite Pantone Introduce FastMatch Cloud Siegwerk, global provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and la- bels, has announced the availability of COL- ORWERK FastMatch Cloud, its next-genera- tion, cloud-based color management solution
ed 27 years helping the label and package printing industry to acquire insight. As the Label Market Intelligence Ambassador at LOUPE Amer-
icas 2026, he shares the top trends impacting the industry in the next five years, how to make the most of LOUPE Americas 2026 and an effective piece of advice to industry newcomers.
Reardon : AWA Alexander Watson Associates is an international Market Intelligence & Business In- sight Services company whose specialization and expertise in the specialty paper, film, packaging, coating, and converting sector extends over many years and provides a unique database of information and knowledge capital. Our specific subject-matter expertise in pressure-sensitive materi- als, labeling & product decoration, release liner and flexible packaging materials enables AWA to understand, assess and analyze and to pro- Corey Reardon
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