QLM Label Makers

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In categories like specialty coffee, craft spirits and small-batch releases, packaging often carries more than product information.

It carries origin, people, and stories.
Texture, illustration and founder narratives are becoming tools to express that identity.

Sometimes the most memorable packaging simply feels… human.

See how brands are doing it: https://qlmgroup.com/ms/2026-hottest-trend-5-the-return-of-human-touch-in-design/

𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞.

Designers use it to test visual directions. Marketers use it to imagine campaigns before products even exist. For brand owners planning a launch or refresh, it changes how quickly ideas can move from concept to something tangible.

The most interesting part isn’t the images. It’s what happens to the creative process.

Learn to make use of AI: https://qlmgroup.com/ms/2026-hottest-trend-4-ai-from-tool-to-creative-partner/

In 2026, packaging trends seem to be taking two very different directions: Some are getting shinier than ever, while others are becoming almost invisible.

Both approaches are getting more attention on retail shelves. But which one works better for your brand?

Read this article to find the best fit 👉🏻https://qlmgroup.com/ms/2026-hottest-trend-3-shine-for-attention-show-for-trust/

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬?

Olive oil that looks nothing like olive oil, gin packaged in something you wouldn’t normally expect.

It feels wrong… and that’s exactly why people notice a product.

Welcome to the age of chaos packaging!

See how your brand can stop consumers at shelf: https://qlmgroup.com/ms/2026-hottest-trend-6-when-brands-break-the-rules/

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭

Not every label and packaging trend in 2026 is loud. In fact, some of the most interesting ones are the opposite.

Pantone's Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is inspiring labels that feel calm, confident and quietly premium. When every pack on the shelf is shouting, the quiet ones often win.

See how to use Cloud Dancer for your packaging 👉 https://qlmgroup.com/ms/colour-of-the-year-2026-cloud-dancer-pantone-11-4201-2/

The Fire Horse trend isn’t entirely about the horse

Instead of simply printing the zodiac symbol on a label, some brands are translating the Fire Horse spirit into movement, energy and bold visual composition.

Seasonal packaging can do more than celebrate a holiday. Sometimes, it creates a whole new reason to buy.

See how brands are doing it 👉🏻 https://qlmgroup.com/ms/2026-hottest-trend-2-year-of-the-horse/

QLM Label Makers Malaysia WINS Gold & Bronze Medals at the Conference and Asian Packaging Excellence Awards in Pattaya, Thailand - Print Innovation Asia.

The QLM Label Makers Group won a total of 7 Medals:
WINNER: Embellishment: QLM Group Vietnam: Hoang Ha Label Co. Ltd
WINNER: Digital Labels - 6 Colours: QLM Label Makers Malaysia
SILVER: Digital Labels - 6 Colours: QLM Vietnam: Hoàng Hà Label Co.
SILVER: Labels - Letterpress: QLM Vietnam: Hoàng Hà Label Co
SILVER: Food Pouches: QLM Vietnam: Hoàng Hà Label Co.
SILVER: Non Pressure Sensitive: QLM Vietnam: Hoàng Hà Label Co.
BRONZE: Embellishment: QLM Label Makers Malaysia

What an incredible way to finish off the year at the Conference and Asian Packaging Excellence Awards in Pattaya, Thailand - organised by Paul Callaghan and Print Innovation Asia. We were proudly represented by Khoa Dang Tan and Mr Minh (Flexibles Lead).

These labels reflect the hard work and dedication of many of our stakeholders in the QLM Group. Thank You to our team in Malaysia - headed by General Manager: Julianah Liau. Thank you to our partners: HP, Rieckermann, Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials, UPM Raflatac and our Design Agency: Thirsty Fox & Luke Le.

We also truly thank our customers for partnering with us to bring their labels and packaging ALIVE. Now it is time to finalise our deliveries for the end of 2025 and prepare for the New Year (including the Lunar New Year in February: It is the Year of the Horse - so saddle up and let's get riding!

We are honoured to announce that this week Julianah Liau was promoted to the role of General Manager QLM Malaysia.

Julianah has worked with QLM for the last 10 years, developing her professional skills, embracing QLM CARES values and bringing the local knowledge and understanding required to manage a company.

Julianah understands that leadership means asking as many questions as it does provinding answers and I am sure that over time she will reach out to some of you to bounce an idea or seek advice. Please join us in welcoming Julianah to this role

— with Simon Pugh and Julianah Liau at QLM Label Makers Malaysia.

An incredible night for the QLM Malaysia team at the Asian Print Awards, winning 4 awards including:
GOLD Medal: Design
GOLD Medal: Digital Limited Editions: Pearl of Asia Gin
SILVER Medal: Digital Gold, Silver & Special Colours
SILVER Medal: Digital Labels

We are especially proud our team for this result in a year when our factory moved and their collaboration with QLM Cambodia.

Hosted by the team at Print innovation Asia and attended by MD Simon Pugh and Socheata Sun, the QLM Label Makers Group won a total of 6 Awards including: 2 GOLD Medals, 3 SILVER Medals and 1 BRONZE Medal. Congratulations to our teams and clients from QLM Label Makers Malaysia, QLM Label Makers and QLM Label Makers - Hà Label Co., Hoang Ha Label Co. Ltd.

QLM Vietnam - Hoang Ha Label Co. Ltd:
SILVER: Self-Promotional Printing
BRONZE Medal: Digital Labels

This is a wonderful acknowledgement of the expertise of our teams in production, design and sales & administration. A big thank you to the organisers and sponsors of the event along with the teams that support us across the group: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, HP, Rieckermann and the Currie Group.