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different solutions to produce / to handle
labels. The international environment of
FINAT allows us to get in contact with label
converters all around Europe or the world
and to talk about the developments and
problems/challenges of these companies.
The active work in the committees and the
Board is a challenge, especially to do
business in a foreign language. It has the
additional advantage to first hand
information from the label business, and to
influence the future developments of FINAT
and the total branch in a positive direction.’
Frank Neumann, Managing Director,
GundlachLogo – Logo Etiketten,
Germany
‘Our reason for joining
FINAT back in 1997 is
to showcase our work
in the annual label
competitions and this
provides us a great
motivation for
constant improvement of our products.
Having other award winners as
benchmarks only further drives us to be
more creative and innovative. We also
appreciate the FINAT Test Methods which
we are using as our “bible”.. Finally, FINAT
has an comprehensive list of suppliers of
various supplies/materials which we can
rely on. The services of those who are
behind FINAT are also exemplary and we
are more than glad to be a member and we
continue to support this prestigious
organisation.’
Otania Tiu, Kimbells Pack, Philippines
‘Being a member of
FINAT gives us
high-value knowledge
understanding of the
label market and
companies. It is a fast
and easy way to be
connected to European and global trends
and innovations. So networking is a key
value of FINAT. Moreover we also have free
access to education and training modules
such as the FINAT Technical Handbook or
developments, and
keep in contact with
them all. The
association represents
the interests of the
industry, has a
tremendous
knowledge pool and constantly updates
information relating to the latest industry
trends and regulations. In addition FINAT
sets industry standards and guidelines as
well as educational programmes which help
companies to improve their own and their
customers’ businesses. All in all FINAT
supports us in following our slogan
“Success and security for the label printer”
and helps us to guarantee that our
customers obtain the right equipment and
service from the right partner’
Ferdinand Rüesch, Gallus Ferd. Rüesch,
Switzerland
‘FINAT was – and still
is- a valuable
international
networking platform
to exchange views
between converters,
material suppliers and
machine manufacturers. Important
information was shared, which became a
holistic support for the improvement of
new complex technologies and the supply
chain’
Johannes Michael Wareka, Marzek
Group, Austria
‘Being a FINAT
Member gives us the
opportunity to
achieve a high level of
contacts on an
international scale.
FINAT is the platform
for networking, especially to newcomers in
the industry. From my own experience, I
can safely say that the benefits from active
participation in FINAT exceed by far the
time and cost you put into it. I would say:
get as much as you can from FINAT - it is at
your service!’
Iban Cid, Germark, Spain
the Educational Handbook, which are used
quite often.’
Francesc Egea, IPE Innovaciones para
Etiquetajes SL, Spain.
‘The main target for
FINAT is promoting
the interest of its
members, but the real
personal benefit is the
chance to widen one’s
horizon. It’s like an
MBA on the job. You get what you invest.’
Kurt Walker, Bandfix AG, Switzerland
‘To satisfy the need for
information about the
labeling industry and
in order to establish
contacts with other
companies around the
globe, Arca joined
FINAT in the late seventies. Since that time
their expectations of the affiliation have
continued to be met in many ways. We
were able to increase the number of our
contacts. We got to know many companies
in our field around the world and acquired
important knowledge from each and every
one of them.’
Riccardo Fadiga, Arca Etichette S.p.A,
Italy
‘The primary reason
for any company to
join FINAT is to help
unite the industry. I
believe the standards
of FINAT are
necessary in
developing the trade of business in an
efficient and modern manner. FINAT
facilitates the networking in the industry,
especially between small and large
companies.’
Magnus Olsson, Scan-Figus, Sweden
‘A reason for the company affiliating to
FINAT is that it offers an ideal networking
platform where one can meet all the major
players in the labelling industry, exchange
ideas and thoughts about future
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