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‘Through FINAT I
became convinced of
the Kaizen philosophy.
I started an alliance
with 4 historical
competitors, I
changed the level of
relationship with the biggest suppliers, and
in the end, it helped me to create the
conditions for a healthy future for the
company. That is what FINAT has been for
me, and that’s why I enjoy volunteering for
the association, in order to pay back it for
what I received. Last but not least, I have
found extraordinary friends.”
Andrea Vimercati, Pilot Italia, Italy
‘I see my activities in
FINAT as a means to
draw a bridge to the
national associations
(including my own
German association
VskE) and the label
printer community of the whole world. It
helps to get the right visions in the label
industry and have many doors opened for
you. Personally, I value the work and
friendship in the FINAT Board and
committees. It´s a multipurpose
enrichment for myself and my company.’
Thomas Hagmaier, Hagmaier Etiketten,
Germany
‘For those who would
like to look beyond the
limits of their own
business and get to
know the world of
labels, it would be
worthwhile to join
FINAT. FINAT is a platform for meeting
colleagues and later for working together
with friends from different countries on the
solution of common problems. I know my
company has benefited from what the
association has offered so far.”
Helmut Schreiner, Schreiner Group
GmbH & Co KG
‘I feel proud to be a
member of an
international
association like
FINAT which works
for the development
of the self-adhesive
label industry.’
Gururaj Ballarwad, Managing Partner,
Wintek Flexo Prints, India
‘For us it’s very
important to get
international
information of the
label market, the
developments of the
label-business in
general, of the suppliers and a feeling for
A
SURVEY
OF
QUOTES
HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR
FINAT MEMBERSHIP
The label industry is continuously evolving and challenged by the need to innovate and adapt to new business
models, be it national or global. This requires label companies to remain up to date about new developments and
to establish and expand their international network. FINAT is there to link the label community, both along the
value chain and at an international scale. This Yearbook as well as the FINAT website offer comprehensive
information about the benefits of membership, but what do members think? A survey of quotes and feedback
from the FINAT ‘in-crowd’ obtained over the years.
‘Our team members
at the Recycling
Group all have the
same vision. We want
to make a real, and
practical contribution,
so that FINAT
members can really drive sustainability and
recycling at all levels of the label industry,
for the benefit of the environment and for
the continuing visibility of self-adhesive
labels.’
Calvin Frost, Channeled Resources,
USA
‘Unquestionably, the
strongest benefit of
FINAT membership is
networking across the
whole label
community on neutral
ground. And that
includes true, old-fashioned analogue
networking at congresses, seminars and
committee meetings.’
Jakob Landberg, Nilpeter, Denmark
‘Our YMC members
are passionate about
their work, and
passion is infectious in
young businesses, just
as it is in life.’
Nicola Motetta,
Euroadhesiv, Italy
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FINAT YEARBOOK
2013
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