FINAT and Tarsus renew Labelexpo Partnership

At The European Label Summit, part of the Labelexpo Global Series, held in Prague, Tarsus and FINAT renewed their Labelexpo partnership agreement.  The agreement, to become effective on 1 January 2005, extends the partnership till 2011, and links FINAT to all Labelexpo events in Europe and South East Asia, including another four editions of the leading label exhibition, Labelexpo Europe.

According to the agreement, Tarsus and FINAT will work together to promote Labelexpo.  Initiatives will include creating a joint Labelexpo Advisory Board as a ‘sounding board’ to evaluate each edition of the shows and review forthcoming editions.

Douglas Emslie, managing director, Tarsus, said, ‘We are delighted that our mutually beneficial partnership with FINAT has been extended for another six years.  We are proud of our links with FINAT and look forward to continuing to work together.’

Roger Pellow, Labelexpo managing director, said, ‘The relationship between Labelexpo and FINAT is an important one and it is good news for the industry that the partnership between us has been extended.  Labelexpo and FINAT work exceptionally well together, and we both believe in, and are keen to work towards, strengthening the label industry.  I would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners at FINAT for their support thus far, and am very excited at the prospect of the next six years together.’

Fritz Beglinger of Pago AG, Switzerland, FINAT President, said, ‘Labelexpo and FINAT have a common history. With strong roots in the European self-adhesive label industry, both Labelexpo and FINAT have developed a prominent international presence. Our mutual brands have been well established in the relevant labeling sectors and regions. We believe that the attributes associated with the FINAT brand such as independence, quality, professionalism, dedication and industry credibility make our association the natural partner for the leading trade show in our regions.’