Schreiner Group has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovative functional marking solutions by securing two prestigious awards at the FINAT Label Competition 2026. The company was recognized for a highly transparent pharmaceutical seal with integrated digital authentication from Schreiner MediPharm, which earned the overall Group Winner title in the Innovation category, and for an RFID-based hybrid label for vehicle identification developed by Schreiner PrinTrust.
The FINAT Awards are among the most prestigious recognitions in the European label industry, honoring outstanding achievements in label innovation and application. The 2026 winners were announced during the European Label Forum in Seville, where Schreiner Group celebrated success across two distinct business units.
Innovation Across Diverse Markets
Commenting on the achievement, CEO Roland Schreiner said:
"These awards reaffirm our commitment to developing innovative functional labels. The fact that both winning solutions incorporate advanced digital capabilities highlights our ability to create future-ready products. I am especially pleased that the awards recognize innovations from different business units, demonstrating both the technological breadth of our portfolio and our strength across multiple industries."
Enhancing Patient Safety Through Digital Authentication
The award-winning solution from Schreiner MediPharm addresses increasing demands for counterfeit protection and traceability within the pharmaceutical supply chain. The transparent seal combines overt security features with a smartphone-readable covert authentication structure, enabling both analog and digital verification of product authenticity.
Any tampering attempt destroys the covert security feature, making unauthorized interference immediately visible and helping identify counterfeit products at an early stage. The judging panel praised the solution's combination of first-opening indication, digital authentication capabilities, and sustainable material usage, recognizing it with two awards in the Innovation category, including the overall Group Winner distinction.
RFID Hybrid Label for Secure Vehicle Identification
Schreiner PrinTrust received recognition in the Marketing/End Uses – Security category for its "3rd License Plate RFID Hybrid" Label. The solution integrates advanced optical security features with UHF and NFC RFID technologies, enabling both visual and automated digital vehicle identification across varying distances.
Designed with tamper-proof construction, the label can serve as an official third license plate, supporting enhanced vehicle tracking and traffic safety. The jury highlighted its effective combination of security printing, digital functionality, and practical real-world application.
Driving Value Through Functional Innovation
The awards further reinforce Schreiner Group's position as a trusted innovation partner for advanced marking and identification solutions.
Dr. Jens Vor der Brüggen, Head of Technology and Innovation Management at Schreiner Group, stated:
"Our goal is to develop solutions that deliver tangible functional and economic benefits to our customers. These award-winning products demonstrate how the integration of functional materials, security technologies, and digital capabilities can create solutions that extend far beyond traditional labels."
By earning recognition across multiple categories, Schreiner Group continues to showcase its expertise in developing intelligent, secure, and digitally enabled labeling solutions for highly regulated and technology-driven industries.