We are 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:
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 Sante Conselvan, President of 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
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 and discover the program!
