Europe’s flexo stars step into the spotlight
FTA Europe announces the companies shortlisted for the Diamond Awards 2026
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.
The Diamond Awards bring together the very best of the European flexo community, recognising outstanding print quality and the skill, teamwork and continuous improvement that sit behind every exceptional result. Being shortlisted is a significant achievement in itself, placing each company among Europe’s standout flexographic printers and converters.
The winners will be celebrated at the Diamond Awards Dinner on Thursday 29 October 2026 at the Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza in Barcelona, where the industry will gather for an evening dedicated to achievement, progress and shared pride in flexo.
Shortlisted companies
FTA Europe congratulates the following companies on reaching the 2026 shortlist:
| Company | Market |
|---|---|
| ALUCART SPA | Italy |
| BASTIN-PACK NV | Benelux |
| BRJ EMBALLAGE | France |
| CALHEIROS EMBALAGENS, S.A. | Spain |
| CODIMARC | Spain |
| COVERIS GAINSBOROUGH | UK |
| DS SMITH PACKAGING ROUEN | France |
| DS SMITH PACKAGING SAVOIE | France |
| EAST RIDING SACKS LTD | UK |
| EKAFLEX | Italy |
| ENTECO | Spain |
| EUROFLEX | Benelux |
| FLEX PACKAGING AL SPA | Italy |
| GASCOGNE SACS | France |
| GRAFICAS VARIAS | Spain |
| IMPRIMERIE DE L’EPERON | France |
| INTERFLEX GROUP SUNDERLAND | UK |
| LYSIPACK | France |
| MINOVA LABELS S.R.L. | Italy |
| MOINPLAST | Spain |
| OERLEMANS PLASTICS | Benelux |
| OPTIMUM GROUP B.V. | Benelux |
| PLÁSTICOS FRANCÉS, S.A.U. | Spain |
| ROBERTS MART & CO LTD | UK |
| SAICA PACKAGING LIVINGSTON | UK |
| SCATOLIFICIO POZZI SRL | Italy |
| SCATOLIFICIO CERIANA SRL | Italy |
| SIFA SPA | Italy |
| SLEEVER INTERNATIONAL | France |
| SMURFIT KAPPA CRP PRE-PRINT | UK |
| SUEDPACK-GROOTEGAST | Benelux |
| TOPPAZZINI SPA | Italy |
A milestone moment for European flexo
The 2026 shortlist reflects the breadth and strength of flexographic expertise across Europe, with companies from Italy, Benelux, France, Spain and the UK represented. From labels and flexible packaging to corrugated and specialist applications, the shortlist highlights the ambition, precision and collaborative spirit that continue to move the sector forward.
“The Diamond Awards are a moment for the entire flexo community to celebrate excellence,” said FTA Europe. “Every shortlisted company has earned recognition for work that demonstrates skill, dedication and the industry’s drive to keep raising standards. We look forward to celebrating with them in Barcelona.”
Event details
| Event | FTA Europe Diamond Awards 2026 |
| Date | Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Venue | Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza |
| Location | Barcelona |
Notes to editors
FTA Europe represents and supports the European flexographic printing industry through its national member associations. The FTA Europe Diamond Awards recognise outstanding achievements in flexographic print and bring together printers, converters, suppliers and industry partners from across Europe.
Media enquiries: FTA Europe | info@fta-europe.eu
See the press release in .pdf here.