We are Asteria

We are determined to make a difference for businesses of all sizes as well as global corporations all over Europe, keeping a fresh eye on labels and packaging, striving to innovate and become a sustainable frontrunner of the industry by 2030.

CEO Ives Declerck

WHO ARE WE

Asteria, founded in 1985 as a Belgian family business, has grown under CEO Ives Declerck into the international Asteria Group, with over 40 plants across Europe. Each facility offers unique expertise and serves a diverse clientele. The group is known for its flexibility and fast delivery, catering to both local businesses and global corporations. Asteria aims to become the leading local partner in the European label and packaging market and a sustainability leader by 2030, currently providing sustainable alternatives for 90% of its labels.

Ives Declerck

Chief Executive Officer

Tim Clockaerts

Chief Commercial Officer

Charlotte Van Uytsel

Chief Sustainability Officer

Beate Zipser

HR Director Germany

Manon van der Linden

Managing Director Netherlands

Our Heritage

Accent, how it all began

Asteria didn’t start as a group, but as a family-owned business, Accent, founded in 1985 in Heule, Belgium. The label company was steered to remarkable growth over the past two decades by CEO Ives Declerck.

It reads like a fairy tale, Accent’s growth story under the leadership of CEO Ives Declerck. In five years, the label specialist from Gullegem evolved into the Asteria Group, which now has 40 companies, from Estonia to Spain.

Asteria in Numbers

No1

European label specialist

Founded in 1985, Asteria has almost half a century of experience to rely on, proving their worth as a European Label Specialist.

+16K

Local customers

Nowadays Asteria fullfills orders for over 16.000 customers, in a variety of markets, each with their own needs and demands.

+20B

Labels printed yearly

With over 20B labels printed and now a sustainable alternative for 90% of its labels, Asteria can be considered a front-runner.

40

Local sites in Europe

With over 40 European plants, from Estonia to Spain, Asteria is a local specialist delivering solutions perfectly suited to local market needs.

CEO, Ives Declerck

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Our mission

We start every day early, driven by our entrepreneurial spirit to make a difference. We show respect for our planet, and above all, we care for our customers and people so they can excel in what they do.

WHY PICK ASTERIA

Precision

We uphlod a commitment to precision in every aspect of our printing process, ensuring accurate and high quality results.

Resourcefulness

From natural to financial resources, we are constantly seeking Innovative solutions to maximize efficiecy in our operations

Intelligence

We leverage our knowledge, expertise, and industry insights to make informed decisions and deliver smart solutions to our clients.

Nurture

We foster growth, development, and well-being, both within the company and in relationships with customers and suppliers.

Teamwork

We encourage collaboration and collective problem-solving and go great lenghts to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Asteria night star

WE THINK BEFORE WE PRINT

From how we produce our products, to how we run our plants, to how we cherish the well-being of our employees, an honest sustainability approach demands a smarter way of working.

Our Certifications*

PS 9000-2016

Locations with this certification:

Label Craft

GS1

Locations with this certification:

Accent Etiketten

Logo Etiketten

IFS Packaging

Locations with this certification:

Coreti

Etygraf

BRCGS New Logo

Locations with this certification:

Accent Etiketten

ATB Systemetiketten

Berkshire Labels

Blana

Compliance Labelling Solutions

Coreti

CS Labels

Dejonghe Labels & Packaging

Eticoll

Etygraf

DPG New Logo

Locations with this certification:

Accent Etiketten

Mobo Etiketten

Imprim'vert New Logo

Locations with this certification:

Digilinck

Stickem

fssc-22000-logo-png_seeklogo-518599

Locations with this certification:

ERO-ETIKETT GmbH

Grafiket

ISO 9001 New Logo 2

Locations with this certification:

ATB Systemetiketten

Barthel

Berkshire Labels

Coreti

CS Labels

Data Print

D.E.S

Digilinck

Eprint

ERO-ETIKETT GmbH

ISO 22000

Locations with this certification:

Robifa

ISO 14001:2015 New Logo

Locations with this certification:

ATB Systemetiketten

Barthel

Berkshire Labels

Coreti

CS Labels

Data Print

D.E.S

Estonian Label House

Evert Etiketten GmbH

Kien Label

* For accurate information regarding which certificates each site holds, please refer to the respective site’s dedicated page.

Our Awards

A word from our people

We want you!

At Asteria, over 1,700 employees aim to make printing as smooth as possible for our loyal customers. We are growing and expanding quickly, so we are always looking for new talent in the 10 countries across Europe where our plants are located.

Want to do what you love? Join us in a dynamic environment and shape the future of labelling. 

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CEO, Ives Declerck

Accent was the seed of what would later grow into Asteria Group— built on humble beginnings fueled by resilience, innovation, and strategic foresight Our acquisitions have empowered us to consistently set new standards in our industry. But our journey is about more than growth. By 2030, we are committed to becoming a sustainable frontrunner, reshaping the future of packaging to build a better, more sustainable world.

Today, Asteria Group leads the packaging industry, empowered by acquisitions that allow us to consistently set new standards. But our story is not just about growth. By 2030, we are committed to becoming a sustainable frontrunner, reshaping the future of packaging to build a better, more sustainable world.

“We don’t want to say no to customers. Our customer-centric approach, fast deadline time, top quality, flexibility, and technical solutions are the key drivers for a fast-growing Asteria Group.”

CCO, Tim Clockaerts​

As Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Tim is driven by a passion for delivering cutting-edge solutions and outstanding service in the labelling and packaging industry. At Asteria, we stand out through five key pillars: offering truly personalised service, maintaining the perfect price-quality balance, providing diverse technologies tailored to our customer’s needs, driving innovation with a focus on sustainability, and ensuring industry-specific certifications. Together, across all our entities, we’re shaping the future of packaging with purpose, excellence, and a commitment to making a real difference for our clients.

“Being an international organisation has changed our commercial approach. It brings more value for all of our customers”

CSO, Charlotte Van Uytsel​

Asteria’s Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is a role that reflects our deep commitment to sustainability and driving real change. Charlotte leads our efforts to tackle environmental challenges through collaboration across the supply chain, delivering greener solutions for our customers. Under her guidance, we’re reducing energy use, minimising waste, optimising processes, and preparing for future sustainability legislation like CSRD. We’re transforming sustainability into action, creating a lasting impact for our industry and the planet.

“Sustainability is all about collaboration, and getting all supply chains involved in our journey, I truly believe if we work closely together with all our stakeholders we can create a bigger impact”

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