The World Wrap Masters Europe 2025 competition, one of the most highly anticipated events in the wrapping industry, has concluded. Held at FESPA Global Print Expo at the Messe Berlin on 6 - 7 May 2025, this year's competition saw a record-breaking 30 talented competitors battling it out for the title, making it the largest and most competitive edition of the event to date.

This year’s competition featured 2 days of intensity, wrapping panels of a Volkswagen Golf. In the creative round, participants were tasked with wrapping a snow sled and a small acoustic guitar. Both items were challenging to wrap and required not only technical skill but also a unique artistic approach.


After an intense 2 days of competition, the results were finally revealed. Mike Szwacki of William Smith Academy emerged victorious, showcasing exceptional skill and innovation throughout the event.

In second place was the highly skilled Kai Torengove, whose impressive work on the creative round items earned him a spot on the podium. Taking third place was Kazuhiko Okabe.

During his interview after he was crowned as the World Wrap Masters Europe winner, Mike said “I was not expecting to win at all! I kept saying this was the last time I would compete in a World Wrap Masters competition, but I have been saying that for many years. But I probably will take a few years break after this. I did not expect to win but I cannot wait to complete in the Final because the job is not finished! I am an adrenaline junkie and I love competing in the Wrap Masters competitions. Every year when we finish the competition I love being with other competitors being part of this wrap community”.


The competition was sponsored by Epson, 3M, Arlon, Carlas and Wrapstock. These sponsors supported the competition in terms of supplying vinyl, film, tints, printing machinery, accessories, tools, and design software.
 
As Learning Partner for the event, The Wrap Institute showcased the latest innovations and techniques in vinyl wrapping and offered in-depth and educational “how to” demonstrations.
 
The World Wrap Masters Final will return from 19^th – 20^th  May 2026 at FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 at Fira Barcelona in Spain where the best car wrappers in the world will compete to be crowned the World Wrap Master of 2026. For more information on the upcoming international World Wrap Masters competition visit here.