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 | Company | Market |
| ALUCART SPA | Italy | INTERFLEX GROUP SUNDERLAND | UK |
| BASTIN-PACK NV | Benelux | LYSIPACK | France |
| BRJ EMBALLAGE | France | MINOVA LABELS S.R.L. | Italy |
| CALHEIROS EMBALAGENS, S.A. | Spain | MOINPLAST | Spain |
| CODIMARC | Spain | OERLEMANS PLASTICS | Benelux |
| COVERIS GAINSBOROUGH | UK | OPTIMUM GROUP B.V. | Benelux |
| DS SMITH PACKAGING ROUEN | France | PLÁSTICOS FRANCÉS, S.A.U. | Spain |
| DS SMITH PACKAGING SAVOIE | France | ROBERTS MART & CO LTD | UK |
| EAST RIDING SACKS LTD | UK | SAICA PACKAGING LIVINGSTON | UK |
| EKAFLEX | Italy | SCATOLIFICIO POZZI SRL | Italy |
| ENTECO | Spain | SCATOLIFICO CERIANA SRL | Italy |
| EUROFLEX | Benelux | SIFA SPA | Italy |
| FLEX PACKAGING AL SPA | Italy | SLEEVER INTERNATIONAL | France |
| GASCOGNE SACS | France | SMURFIT KAPPA CRP PRE-PRINT | UK |
| GRAFICAS VARIAS | Spain | SUEDPACK-GROOTEGAST | Benelux |
| IMPRIMERIE DE L’EPERON | France | 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.”
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