Europe’s flexo stars step into the spotlight
FTA Europe is delighted to announce the companies shortlisted for the FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2026 – a glittering celebration of technical excellence, creativity and innovation in flexographic printing.
Barcelona, Spain – 29 October 2026
PRESS RELEASE
16 APRIL 2025
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
The European printed packaging market is projected to grow to €114.6 billion by 2029, with an annual growth rate of 1.9%. Flexographic printing, the dominant process in Europe, will grow steadily at 1.4%, increasing from €44.0 billion in 2024 to €47.2 billion in 2029. Overall, packaging remains a resilient, growing sector—especially in food and e-commerce—with increasing importance placed on sustainability, automation, and regulatory compliance.
PRESS RELEASE
29 JANUARY 2025
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe and Intergraf, in partnership with Smithers, are pleased to invite professionals from the European packaging and printing sector to register for the Shaping the Future with Packaging conference, taking place on 10 & 11 April in Brussels, Belgium, at the Sheraton Hotel Brussels Airport.
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24 OCTOBER 2024
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Intergraf and FTA Europe announce Shaping the Future with Packaging conference in partnership with Smithers
Intergraf and FTA Europe, in partnership with Smithers, are excited to announce the upcoming conference in the Shaping the Future series: Shaping the Future with Packaging. This exclusive event will take place in Brussels on Thursday 10 April (afternoon) and Friday 11 April (morning), 2025 and is a must-attend for professionals in the European packaging sector.
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20 JUNE 2024
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe honors winners across 16 categories at 2024 Diamond Awards
On May 30, 2024, FTA Europe hosted the sixth edition of the Diamond Awards in Düsseldorf, Germany, during the renowned drupa trade fair. The Diamond Awards celebrate excellence in flexography printing by recognising the best flexo products in Europe. These awards not only honour top achievements but also bring the flexo community together.
PRESS RELEASE
12 MARCH 2024
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe is delighted to reveal the nominees for the FTA Diamond Awards 2024, a distinguished European flexographic event showcasing the exceptional works of the continent’s top printers. The finalists, representing outstanding companies, have successfully secured their positions to compete across 16 flexo print categories in this prestigious competition.
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29 FEBRUARY 2024
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe is excited to open the registrations for its flagship event, the FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2024, taking place in Düsseldorf on May 30, 2024, during the renowned Drupa exhibition.
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10 JANUARY 2024
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe is pleased to unveil the full lineup of Gold Sponsors for the upcoming Diamond Awards 2024, an event set to take place on May 30, 2024, during Drupa in Düsseldorf, Germany.
PRESS RELEASE
4 OCTOBER 2023
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
FTA Europe is pleased to announce Uteco as Diamond Sponsor and unveil the first Gold and Silver Sponsors for the upcoming Diamond Awards 2024, an event set to take place on May 30, 2024, during Drupa in Düsseldorf, Germany.