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Australia & New Zealand's Flexible Packaging & Label Industry Association

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🔗 CALL FOR ENTRIES - 2026 Print Awards

Closing 1 May 2026

🔗 CALL FOR SPEAKERS - 2026 Forum (27-28 Aug)

Closing 1 May 2026

🔗 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2026 Apprentice Of The Year

Closing 30 May 2026

SAVE THE DATE: 27&28 Aug 2026 - FPLMA Conference

Our Major Sponsors

We gratefully acknowledge our 25+ sponsors, with special recognition to our long-standing Patron and Platinum partners.

PATRON SPONSOR

The Collie Print Trust logo - FPLMA Patron Sponsor supporting Australian printing and packaging education

PLATINUM SPONSOR

DIC Color & Comfort logo - Printing inks manufacturer and long-standing FPLMA Platinum Sponsor
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FPLMA Print Awards

Past Winners & Gala Ball Photos

Why Enter the FPLMA Print Awards?

Print Awards celebrate excellence in the packaging industry, spotlighting exceptional creativity, innovation, and technical prowess. In today's competitive market, these accolades offer a unique platform to showcase your best work and stand out from the crowd.

The Business Case for Entering

Winning an FPLMA Print Award delivers real business results:
  • Boosts credibility and industry reputation
  • Attracts new clients and partnerships
  • Enhances visibility across Asia-Pacific
  • Demonstrates your commitment to quality and innovation
  • Can open doors to new business opportunities

Award Categories

The FPLMA Print Awards span diverse categories, reflecting the multifaceted nature of the packaging industry: 
  • Flexographic
  • Offset
  • Letterpress
  • Gravure
  • Digital
  • Combination
  • Booklets
  • Screen
  • Innovation.
By offering such a wide range of categories, FPLMA ensures that excellence is recognised across the entire spectrum of packaging production—from traditional craftsmanship to cutting-edge technologies.

The Value of Award Participation

Participating in FPLMA's award competition is an invaluable experience that challenges you to push boundaries and strive for excellence. The value extends beyond winning — it's about elevating your standards, gaining industry recognition, and demonstrating your commitment to quality and innovation in print and packaging.

Why Participate?

Benefits of participating include:
  • Benchmarking your work against industry leaders
  • Internal reflection and process improvement
  • Exposure to new partnerships and collaborations
  • Networking with the best in the industry
  • Learning from peers and industry experts
The process of preparing award submissions often leads to internal growth, as teams analyse their work with a critical eye. In essence, engaging with the FPLMA Print Awards is not just about winning—it's about being part of a community dedicated to elevating the standards of the packaging industry as a whole.
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FPLMA Apprentice Of The Year

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Recognise Rising Talent

The FPLMA Apprentice of the Year Award celebrates exceptional emerging talent across Australia and New Zealand in the printing and packaging industry. This prestigious accolade recognises dedication, skill and innovation demonstrated by these future leaders of our industry.

Award Benefits and Career Opportunities

  • Winner announced at the prestigious FPLMA Gala Ball, delivering instant industry-wide recognition
  • Featured prominently on the FPLMA website with photo, name, and company profile
  • Direct networking access to senior industry leaders, executives, and potential employers
  • ​Trip to the United States, including:
    • Airfares and accomodation
    • Attendance at the FTA Forum and Print Awards as FPLMA representative
  • VIP tour of the Print Awards Platinum Sponsor's manufacturing facility
  • Ongoing industry connections that extend beyond the award year

Who Should Apply?

Final year apprentices in flexographic printing demonstrating:
  • Technical Excellence – Outstanding skill and craftsmanship
  • Innovation – Creative problem-solving and fresh approaches
  • Dedication – Commitment to learning and professional growth
  • Industry Impact – Contributions that advance workplace practices

Why Nominate Your Apprentice?

Nominating an apprentice showcases your company's commitment to developing future industry leaders. Recognition benefits both the apprentice and your organisation through enhanced reputation, improved staff retention, and stronger industry standing.

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FPLMA Sponsors

FPLMA gratefully acknowledges our sponsors for their generous support.
Your partnership powers our awards, conferences and industry programs across Australia and New Zealand.
Thank you for helping elevate standards in packaging and printing.
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PATRON

Patron Sponsor - The Collie Print Trust

PLATINUM

platinum sponsor - D.I.C. color and comfort logo

GOLD

gold sponsor - visual connections logo
gold sponsor - Windmöller & Hölscher logo
Maxcess Logo

CORPORATE

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martogg
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MacDermid
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XYS
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UMS
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Kirk Group
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RollsPack
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BW Converting
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Wilmar
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Flint Group
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Epson Australia
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Amcor
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Graphics Packaging International
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SOMA
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AGS
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DuPont
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TESA
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COMEXI
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VISY
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IDG
independant design & graphics logo
GAMA
gama international logo
Currie Group
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Efficient Anilox Care
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Uteco
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ESKO
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GMS Pacific
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Catalyst
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FPLMA Leadership Council

Our Mission

FPLMA dedicates itself to the growth and development of the printing and packaging industry across Asia Pacific. Our core mission is to provide comprehensive technical information that empowers professionals in the field. We strive to be the leading resource for the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices in flexographic printing, ensuring that our members stay at the forefront of industry innovations.

A key aspect of our mission is the creation and maintenance of a vibrant Technical Conference for the exchange of ideas and solutions, and spotlight exceptional achievements in the printing and packaging industry through print awards and apprentice of the year award. We recognise that some of the most innovative breakthroughs come from collaborative efforts and shared experiences. Our technical conference serves as a platform where industry professionals worldwide can connect, discuss challenges, share successes, and collectively brainstorm solutions to common issues. This collaborative environment fosters creativity, problem-solving, and the cross-pollination of ideas that drive the industry forward both on a local and global basis.

By focusing on technical information dissemination, training, and idea exchange, we aim to contribute significantly to the advancement of the flexographic printing industry across Asia Pacific and beyond. Our efforts are geared towards enhancing the quality of print production, improving efficiency, and promoting sustainable practices within the industry. Through our mission, we aspire to elevate the standards of flexographic printing in the region, ensuring that it remains competitive and innovative on the global stage.
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  • 2026 FORUM & AWARDS
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    • Speaker Brief Entry
    • Apprentice Of The Year – Nominations & Eligibility
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