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requirements;
• FINAT Label Printer Forum (provides an open platform where
label printers meet to discuss and benchmark common
management problems and solutions);
• Labelexpo (these shows organised by Tarsus are biennial
exhibitions providing a showcase for new label machinery,
products and technology and offering a one-stop-shop for
companies to do business to network and to learn about the
latest news on products, markets opportunities and innovations.
Many FINAT members regard networking as one of the
main benefits of the FINAT membership. Join us and
discover what your experience will be.
EDUCATION
The self-adhesive label sector continues to expand with new
technologies, materials and external influences bringing about a
diversity of exciting new innovations and formats. Keeping pace
with accelerating change is a challenge for everyone in the
industry. Education and training is critical in order to stimulate
future growth and development In the global business community
of today.
It is FINAT’s role to raise awareness about the latest developments
and versatility of the self-adhesive label and has therefore
commissioned a range of training modules from 4impression
Training that can be used by members to brief their sales forces
and, via them, existing and potential users of self-adhesive.
4impression are also able to provide tailor-made trainings for your
company.
INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY
Apart from networking at events, FINAT offers other possibilities
to profile your company.
If you are a label printer, you can enter the prestigious annual label
competition which showcases and awards the best in self-adhesive
label printing.
If you are a supplier, you may opt to increase your exposure by:
• Advertising in our magazine (print or online)
• Sponsoring the annual congress or technical seminar and
exhibiting your products
FINAT is your vehicle for networking & visibility. Make
use of it.
WWW.FINAT.COM
This leaflet is just the tip of the ice-berg of what FINAT can mean
for your company. Our website will give you more specific details
and even a sneak preview of what our association is all about. For
FINAT members on the other hand, the website is the source of
information, the library to download documents and the place to
be to engage in an active conversation with the labelling
community.
HOW FINAT WORKS FOR YOU
FINAT’s structure covers all interests of self-adhesives from its
elected Board representing the industry’s
sectors and geographical spread through to opportunities for
individual members to meet and exchange views in committee
meetings.
• Board (together with the secretariat responsible for the overall
management of the association);
• Marketing Committee (responsible for all issues relating to
media and communication, the organisation of the annual
Congress, the International Label Competition, the worldwide
marketing of FINAT membership, products and services, and for
the overall promotion and advertising of self-adhesive labels and
labelling);
• Membership Committee (communicates the benefits of FINAT
in the printing community and further along the supply chain);
• Technical Committee (sets industry standards and provides
professional expertise focused on the processes and materials
used in the manufacture of self-adhesive label stock);
• Label Printer Forum (a platform to discuss and benchmark
common management problems and solutions);
• Young Managers Club (for managers under the age of 40, helps
develop emerging management talent).
Help shape the future of FINAT by bringing in
your knowledge and expertise in one of FINAT’s active
committees.
NETWORKING AT EVENTS
The following events are the perfect opportunity to network with
your peers:
• FINAT Annual congress (a 2 days’ event, usually held in
association with the principal meeting of the national label
association of the host country, to inform and educate delegates
on a broad range of topics (management & marketing trends);
• FINAT Technical Seminar (biennial one and half day sessions to
update technical and operational directors in the self-adhesive
label industry on the latest status with regard to legislation,
materials science, converting technology as well as application
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FINAT YEARBOOK
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