WINNERS of the inaugural Labels & Labeling Global Awards have been announced at a ceremony in Barcelona, held as part of Labelexpo Europe 2025.
The awards recognise outstanding achievements across three categories and were judged by a panel of industry leaders and experts.
LemuGroup received The Innovation Award in recognition of its UltraCompact system end-of-line automation technology. Dutch supplier Bio4life was crowned the Sustainability Award winner for its home compostable pressure-sensitive adhesive. The Converter of the Year Award recognised UK-based family-owned OPM Group for its heritage and contribution to the label industry and expansion in flexible packaging technology.
In addition to the winners, the shortlist included Esko for its Print Clone AI colour matching tool and Mark Andy for its Digital Series HD High-Speed 1200 press in the innovation category. For the sustainability award, the shortlist included Elkem for its recycled release liner silicones; and Polish converter Masterpress, for its development of magnetisable inks for shrink sleeves with Magnomer. Shortlisted nominees for Converter of the Year included Masterpress and Schreiner Group.
Chelsea McDougall, editor of Labels & Labeling, said, “The selection process for this year’s label award was particularly challenging, as the shortlisted companies all demonstrated remarkable innovation and excellence. However, each of the winners’ achievements not only sets new benchmarks in the industry but should also inspire others to push the boundaries of what’s possible. The winners represent the best of the best in their field, and the recognition is well deserved.”
