Next Finat YMC Summit to take place in Hungary

Formed in 2008, Finat’s YMC has met regularly in various locations across Europe with members who are both converters and suppliers actively working in the label industry. The group aims to highlight issues for young managerial talent and to share ideas and experiences for the advancement of these professionals, the businesses they represent and the industry at large. Finat YMC has seen increased attendance at every event and subsequent membership growth year-on-year.

In addition to planning its next summit, Finat YMC has reorganized its board, with three members standing down due to other commitments, and three to remain. This has seen Pawandeep Sahni (Weldon Celloplast), Nicola Motetta (Euroadhesiv) and Francesc Egea (IPE) step down, although they will continue to attend events and remain active members of the group.

The Finat YMC board now consists of three core members: Dana Kilarska (Purgina), who is chairman and treasurer; Rainer Ulrich (Ulrich Etiketten), responsible for program management; and Chris Jones (Alphasonics), the newest member of the Finat YMC board and who is dealing with the group’s marketing.

‘We’d like to thank the three outgoing board members who have contributed greatly to the group and our progress as a forum,’ Kilarska said. ‘Our recent growth can be attributed to their dedication and energy. We are very much looking forward to working with Chris, who brings enthusiasm and passion to the role and who I am sure will help drive us forward into the future in his role as our marketing guru.’

Jones has been attending Finat YMC events since 2013, and has been keen to increase his involvement. ‘What I found at that first meeting were like-minded people who share my passion for the label industry and its ongoing development. I’m looking forward to contributing to our industry in a positive way, flying the flag for young people in labels and packaging, and opening our wonderful group to more people.’

The new Finat YMC board held its first meeting at Labelexpo Europe 2015, where Budapest was chosen as the location for its third summit. Finat YMC has previously hosted events in Vienna, (2011, YMC Summit), Berlin (YMC Global Congress), Warsaw (YMC Summit) and Bratislava (YMC Global Congress), plus further meetings in Paris and Barcelona. The group also organized an exchange program with Indian label manufacturers during Labelexpo India 2014.

‘We have found our hands-on approach to these events to be very well-received by our members,’ added Kilarska. ‘Our goal is to make 2016’s session better than ever and to work hard to attract even more attendees. Our members are young, eager to learn, and are selflessly working to advance the industry. These sessions are a key contributor to helping them do that through education and networking. The bar is already high, but we think we can raise it even further.’