Labelexpo Americas 2024: A-Z technology preview | Labels & Labeling

Labelexpo Americas 2024 promises to be a showcase of technological innovation. This year’s event is set to spotlight the latest advancements in technology that will transform the label industry with trends to be found in flexible packaging, RFID, sustainability, automation and more. This comprehensive preview is aimed to guide you through the technology and innovations on display at Lablexpo Americas 2024, on Sept 10-12 at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

3M - A B Graphic International (ABG) – Alphasonics - Aluminium Féron – Actega - Anytron - Apex International - Applied Molecules – Appvion - Armor IImak – Artience - Arrow Systems - Asahi Kasei Corporation - Ashe Converting Machinery - Astron Packaging – AstroNova - Avery Dennison - Axicon Auto ID – Beontag - Breit Technologies - Brodbeck Maschinenbau – BST - Bobst – Boingtech - Brotech (Shenzhen Brotech Digital Graphics) - Buskro - BW Converting – Canon - Cartes – Cerm - Channeled Resources Group - Chem Instruments - China Aebo Science Technology - Coatings & Adhesives - Colordyne Technologies – Color-Logic - Comexi - Cosmo Films - CTS Industries - Cyngient - Daco Solutions - Dantex Group - Darui (Ningbo Darui Automation Equipment) - Decosystems - Delta ModTech – Digimarc - Digital Print – Dilli – Dienes – Dipco – DMS – Domino - Dongguan Bengraphic Printing Equipment - Double E Group - Double H Plastics - D.P.R. Labeling – Durico - DuPont - Durst Group – Eaglewood - Edale - Elkem - eProductivity Software - EMT International - ETI Converting Equipment - EyeC - Excelitas Technologies - Fangda Packaging - Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives - First Crown Enterprises Holdings - Flexcon Company - Flexo Wash - Flint Group - Flora - Fujifilm  - General Inkjet Technology - GEW  - Ghangzhou Super Color - GIC Online - Global Vision - GMerix  - GMG Color Americas - GSE Dispensing - GTI Graphic Technology - Graphimecc Group - Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) – Grafotronic - GTI Graphic Technology - GoDEX International – Gonderflex - GPPE Automation Group - Guangzhou Xinzhu Adhesive Material - Hangzou Todaytec Digital - Harper Corporation - HB Dynamics - HB Fuller - Heidelberg / Gallus - HMJ Tech - Henkel Adhesive Technologies - Hongkong Jiuheng Group - Hontec Industries - Hybrid Software - HP - Hubei Hyf Packaging - Hybrid Software - In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) – Inkstar - Infinity ID – Innovia - Interactive Inks & Coatings - International Media Products - INX International Ink - Jennerjahn Machine - Jiangxi Zhenguan New Material - Jinda (Shanghai Jinda Packaging Materials) – iSys – Jalema - JCR Pack – JetFX - K Laser Technology - Kampf Machinery - Karlville - Klöckner Pantaplast - Kocher + Beck - Konica Minolta – Kroenert – LaserClean - Lecta - Lemorau - Lemu Group – Lombardi - Lundberg Tech – Mactac - Mark Andy - Martin Automatic - Maxcess / Rotometrics - Meech International – MicroDynamics – MoistTech – Mühlbauer - Nastar - Natural Ink - Nazdar Ink – NeuraLabel – Nilpeter - Ningbo Jingwei Systemtechnik – Nobelus – Omet - OneVision Software - Phidastien International - Polyart Group - PPG Teslin – Prati - PRI Plus – Priber – Prisco - Pulisi (Guangzhou Pulisi Technology) - QC Electronics - QSPAC Industries – Re – Retroflex - Rhyguan Machinery - Ricoh Electronics - Rigaku Technologies - Rosas Machinenbau – Rotometal – Schober - Screen Americas - Shandong Hoaco Automation Technology – Siegwerk - Smart Solve - S-One Labels & Packaging - Stock PKG – Styers - Sun Chemical - Tailored Chemical Products – Tamarack - Techkon - Tectuprint - Telstar Engineering - Tesa tape - Thwing-Albert Instrument Company - Tootech - TR Electronics - Troika Systems - Ultimate TechnoGraphics – Unilux - UPM Raflatac - UPrint Technologies - Uvitec Printing Ink – Velox – Vemax – Voyantic - Wausau Coated Products - Wilson Manufacturing Company – Wink - Wuhan Golden Laser – Xeikon - Xsys - X-Rite - Yupo Corporation - Zeller+Gmelin - Zhejiang Benyuan Plastic Paper Technology - Zhejiang GaoBao Machinery - Zhejiang Kete Machinery - Zhejiang Wanbaolong Adhesive Products manual beam press

3M Booth 1617 3M showcases a comprehensive range of products tailored for critical markets that demand reliability and durability, including the 3M Versatile Print Topcoat, offering exceptional printability and durability and is designed for various printing methods.

The booth visitors can also explore the company’s selection of solvent and solventless adhesives crafted to meet the diverse needs of OEMs and graphic converters. A team of experts is available on-site to provide application assistance and share technical knowledge of 3M’s product portfolio.

A B Graphic International (ABG)  Booth 3223 ABG showcases a range of innovations including NSU Lite, a new addition to the company’s non-stop winding range. The system is demonstrated in-line with ABG's fourth-generation Converter platform and the recently launched Vectra AutoSet turret rewinder.

Additionally, ABG promotes the flagship Digicon Series 3, including the ABG Connect workflow for automation and streamlined processes. A full beverage specification Digicon is also on display. Key technologies showcased include a DigiLite, DigiLase and shrink sleeve machinery.

Alphasonics Booth 3010, 3031, 434, 319 Alphasonics group showcases medical-grade cleaning technology designed for cleaning anilox rolls. Guided by its work cleaning surgical instruments to near-sterile levels, Alphasonics is carrying out demos throughout the show across several booths.  Also on show is the PCX system, designed for full automation of the plate cleaning process, which encompasses washing, rinsing and drying in a convenient and thorough process. Alongside this is Plaeto, a fully automated plate-loading system which can load up to 30 plates consecutively into any plate-cleaning system using patented technology. Finally, the 2024 edition of the show will introduce a new development from the company that aims to reduce water-based ink waste by more than half. While details are being kept under wraps for now, Alphasonics promises a game-changing product that will be unveiled as the show opens.

Aluminium Féron Booth 1551 Aluminium Féron, a first-time exhibitor, showcases a range of products for labels and tags, including synthetic paper Monotex for digital printing as well as substrates for durable applications such as tear resistance, high-temperature resistance, metal detectability or RFID protection. Féron's Monotex and Tritex products, showcased at the booth, can be utilized across several industries, including horticulture, construction, apparel, healthcare, leisure and tourism, logistics, chemicals, automotive and steel processing.

Actega Booth 711 Actega promotes its low-migration inks and specialty coating effects for labels and flexible packaging, along with its Signite and Ecoleaf technologies.  Ink and coatings developed for the labels and flexible packaging industry include Actexact Safeshield inks for low-migration applications, LED-UV inks and coatings, haptic and optical effect coatings and opaque whites for labels, shrink sleeves, tubes and pouches. 

‘Actega’s SafeShield Inks assure converters and brand owners of compliance with stringent regulatory requirements, regionally and globally,’ said Mell C Bishop III, vice president of flexible packaging, and global market manager for labels at Actega. ‘Ecoleaf is a mindful metallization technology in label embellishment that minimizes waste and optimizes resources. Brands can benefit from high-quality metallic finishing while reducing their environmental footprint,’ commented Paolo Grasso, sales director for Ecoleaf at Actega.

Anytron  Booth 5707 Anytron showcases the Any-Jet II Plus, the extended version of its in-line digital label press, the Any-Jet II.

This machine offers printing, laminating, laser cutting and the capability to deliver roll-to-roll labels and full-cut stickers along a conveyor. In addition to its flagship machines, Anytron also presents new applications for Any-Press, a compact CMYK+W, 13in toner printer.

Apex International Booth 1442 Apex International exhibits anilox rolls and sleeves engineered for label, package and print applications, including the GTT 2.0, developed to mitigate liquid turbulence and increase quality and performance at top press speeds. According to Apex it reduces ink spitting, mottling, pinholing, plugging and dot gain. 

The company also showcases Apex UltraCell engravings, engineered ultra shallow for greater ink release and easy cleaning, including Hex 60°, 75°, longcell, trihelical, channelox, and 45° quad. Labelexpo visitors are also invited to see Apex engravings in detail through the Veritas inspection system. 

Applied Molecules Booth 3814 The company showcases its digital technology primers and coatings for UV inkjet and toner printing, laminating adhesives for all printing technologies, release coatings and IML coatings.

Appvion Booth 702 Appvion promotes recently launched EarthChem, a sustainable direct thermal product portfolio featuring a phenol-free chemistry alongside other sustainable features.

Within this portfolio, the company launches the Résiste 165 E, specifically designed for package delivery and logistics labels. 

Armor Iimak Booth 535 The thermal transfer ribbon specialist is showcasing its entire range of products and promoting sustainability initiatives, including reducing plastic usage by developing a new generation of ribbons produced on a 4µ PET base film. This innovation results in up to 12 percent plastic reduction per roll.  The company also showcases its patented SolFree product, a 100 percent solvent-free industrial process for its thermal transfer ribbons with reduced CO2 emissions. 

Artience Booth 258 artience (formally Toyo Ink Group) showcases a wide range of printing inks, packaging materials, colorants and polymers. Toyo Ink America's Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Division's solvent and emulsion acrylic polymers represent a broad range of resins used in high-performance adhesive products for tapes, labels, decals, industrial foams, medical, graphics, as well as other end-use applications. 

Arrow Systems Booth 5703 Arrow Systems promotes the latest water-based pigment inkjet printing, along with a range of digital finishing equipment. The ArrowJet range delivers 1,600 x 1,600 DPI resolution and print speeds up to 60m/min, while using Nestlé and Swiss-compliant, water-based inks.

The ArrowJet 330R M Series, which makes its US debut, features a modular design, allowing customers to integrate a range of in-line technologies such as priming, varnish, lamination, and slitting. The company also showcases the EZCut range of digital knife-finishing equipment. The latest upgrades to the EZCut 330R+ include auto knife adjustment, roll-to-part option and auto-job change. The EZCut 350R+ also makes its debut. 

Asahi Kasei Corporation Booth 937 Asahi Kasei Corporation showcases AWP-CleanFlat and AWP-DEW flexo plates, certified Carbon Neutral products. Additionally on show is the AFP-R, which was awarded the FTA Sustainability Excellence Award in 2024. This solvent-washable plate offers a reduced environmental impact. Asahi also promotes its AWP-Loop, a wastewater recycling system based on Asahi Kasei microza technology.

Ashe Converting Machinery Booth 918 Ashe Converting Equipment demonstrates the Opal glueless turret rewinder with patented cut and transfer technology.

Booth visitors can also see the Opal ISR full 100 percent label inspection slitter rewinder and a range of converting lines with full rotary die-cutting along with the wide web range of equipment.

Astron Packaging Booth 3708 Astron Packaging showcases its pressure-sensitive labelstock brand Tackify launched by the new Coated Products Division of the company. Astron promotes Dry Feek Void, an overt brand protection technology, which leaves a dry adhesive residue in a VOID pattern on the substrate when the label is peeled off. Also on show is the Customized Void, an overt brand protection product where the conventional VOID pattern can be replaced with customized artwork and colour.  At the booth, there is also Ultra Destructible Vinyl, an overt brand protection product. Due to its' eggshell-like' face construction, it is almost impossible to scrape off from the substrate.  VeilReveal, also promoted at the show, is a covert product where a customized artwork printed on a residual face layer is revealed on the substrate upon label tampering.  Astron also showcases hybrid acrylic adhesives for challenging applications like in-line molded containers and corrugated boxes, and PCR PET Films with 40 to 8- percent PCR waste.

AstroNova Booth 5622 AstroNova and its newly acquired subsidiary, MTEX NS, showcase a range of products for the digital label printing industry. Among the highlights are the TrojanLabel T2-PRO and Atom 3 + Cutmaster.

Mike Natalizia, CTO of AstroNova, said: ‘The T2-PRO had been in active Beta trials at several customer sites since the beginning of 2024. We have now started booking orders for commercial units, and shipping to our early customers has already begun since August 2024.’ The Atom 3 paired with the Cutmaster demonstrates AstroNova’s commitment to innovation for in-house professional label printing and finishing using digital inkjet technology.

Avery Dennison Booth 119 Avery Dennison promotes a range of industry technologies based on pressure-sensitive technology including RFID and sustainable, lower carbon alternatives. Booth visitors can discover products that enable recycling or reuse and learn how they can contribute to a more sustainable future.

‘Avery Dennison is focused on addressing the key challenges facing our customers and the industry as a whole,’ said Anh Marella, vice president of marketing at Avery Dennison. ‘We are looking forward to a highly interactive booth this year that allows us to not only show solutions and products but also connect with customers and continue building relationships.’

Axicon Auto ID Booth 6011 Axicon Auto ID promotes a range of verifiers fully compliant with the international ISO/IEC standards for linear, matrix and DPM barcodes. These verifiers measure the quality of printed barcodes on all levels of product packaging.

On show is the Axicon 15000 series, a linear and 2D barcode verifier. It uses an array of LEDs and a CCD-based sensor to capture each barcode image before it is analyzed. It can verify multiple barcodes in the same field of view, whether they are 2D or linear codes. The software also includes the option to analyze captured images of direct parts marked Data Matrix and QR codes.

Beontag Booth 840 Beontag showcases its extensive portfolio of paper and film facestocks and adhesives, including specialty label materials for wine bottles, removable adhesives and linerless options. Beontag launches its new Wash-Off portfolio for PET bottles. It is the latest innovation in the company's growing category of sustainable innovations and aligns with its ongoing ESG agenda. When immersed during the PET recycling process, Wash-Off labels peel off easily, preventing contamination and allowing a second or third generation of PET to be repackaged and reused. In addition, Beontag will showcase its range of digital transformation capabilities. These include the innovative ECO tags and the range of ARC-certified products that form a key enabler of all UHF and RFID services. Ricardo Lobo, CEO of Beontag, commented: ‘At Labelexpo Americas 2024, we see a terrific opportunity to highlight Beontag’s diverse portfolio in an important market for our company. Our footprint in the United States is growing, so this feels like the right time for us to take this step. I look forward to a productive conference, making new connections and re-connecting with customers, clients, and friends as we continue to grow our customer base in the USA and beyond.’

Breit Technologies Booth 5801 The company promotes its cast and cure technology, which adds holographic and tactile elements and can be applied in transparent flood coat and spot applications.

It comes in a variety of patterns, can be customized for brand enhancement and protection and reused over five times. Breit Technologies also shows dedicated equipment for both sheet-fed and flexo presses.  

Brodbeck Maschinenbau Booth 6336 Brodbeck showcases Multi ID Core Cutter UNI 1000, a machine with the patent-pending design of a single-cutting mandrel suitable for all core diameters between 25 and 180 mm.

Once the desired cutting length and quantities are keyed in and the parent tubes fed in, the machine cuts and discharges cores without additional setup. 

BST Booth 837 BST North America exhibits its TubeScan 100 percent print inspection system developed for a wide range of applications. The TubeScan Dynamic Job Change technology developed in collaboration with Hybrid Software, which is also on show, works with customers’ pre-press software to efficiently manage digital workflow. 

Bobst  Booth 5601 Bobst showcases Digital Master 340 demonstrating its all-in-one label production concept with printing, finishing, die-cutting and quality control in a single pass. It features Accucheck, a proprietary in-line inspection and calibration system that comes with digital automation on all print and finishing modules, controlled via a single interface with cloud connectivity.

Accucheck has been updated with automatic quality inspection setup and job queue synchronization. Calibration improvements include a new color uniformity feature and advanced color-to-color registration.  Bobst experts are also discussing oneECG, an extended color gamut technology developed for in-line flexo presses offering savings, sustainability benefits and improved color consistency. At Labelexpo, visitors can also experience Bobst Connect demonstrations showcasing the latest features, including a major update to the equipment monitoring capabilities providing detailed data insights, performance management KPIs and job inspection reports.

Boingtech Booth 5112 Boingtech showcases its RFID manufacturing know-how and innovative design expertise by promoting its wide range of standard and customized RFID products, such as inlays, labels and tags. For customers focused on sustainability,

Boingtech prepared paper-only (PET-free) inlays and labels. The company also showcases RFID technology for difficult environments such as metal or wash-resistant applications.

Brotech (Shenzhen Brotech Digital Graphics) Booth 5603 Brotech promotes a full range of converting, finishing and hybrid digital and finishing products for the label and flexible packaging industry, especially digitally printed labels.

The company showcases Brotech SDF Plus, which features a new modular and platform-based design. One of the SDF Plus machines demonstrates high-speed processing over 300 cuts per minute, while the other showcases digital embellishment processes. The digital embellishment unit can be applied to digital white, digital metal, and digital varnish, providing customers with more diverse and higher-quality production options. The company also promotes Brotech SMS Shrink Sleeve Label Finishing System, specifically used for seaming PVC, PET, PE, POF and other color-printed shrink film materials into roll-shaped packaging materials.

Buskro Booth 6412 Buskro launches of two new products at Labelexpo Americas 2024.   The first is the new DLP 1085 digital label press, featuring a 4.25-inch color printhead, automated maintenance station and RFID unit, designed for variable and short run label printing. It offers print at speeds of up to 1m/s and produces over 60,000 labels per hour.   Additionally, Buskro introduces the Titan wide print 11.75-inch CMYK Aqueous printhead, suitable for printing high-quality graphics and variable content on corrugate and packaging materials. It offers print at resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 DPI and production speeds of 0.6m/s. The Titan uses eco-friendly water-based inks.  

BW Converting Booth 842 BW Converting promotes Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC) and Baldwin Technology products. PCMC spotlights the ION hybrid press and Meridian Elite, a laser anilox roll cleaner developed to provide optimal print performance with no water, heat, chemicals or air supply required. 

PCMC also showcases the Fusion press series, which incorporates energy and time-saving features like automatic drum cleaning and impression setting, reducing downtime and the ELS Max advanced in-line inkjet printing product designed for fast changeover, reduction of waste and quick setup time.  Also on show is Baldwin's new PQV 4.0 process-optimization tool, which has been developed to enhance the inspection process with its automated, intuitive user experience. It reduces the risk of human error and improves accuracy. PQV 4.0 can detect errors and faults with micrometer precision and provides a detailed report for correcting the mistakes. At Labelexpo, Baldwin presents the Corona SlimLine surface treatment, which bonds ink onto plastics, making it suitable for label printing and narrow web applications. The compact system provides power, electrode settings, and comfortable and ergonomic handling, operation and cleaning. The company also highlight the new Baldwin Unity LED curing system, designed for various presses and finishing equipment, which maximizes performance while reducing power consumption by up to 60 percent compared to traditional curing methods.

Canon Booth 5803 Canon displays a diverse portfolio, including desktop printers and high-production presses. Among the highlights is the North American preview of the LabelStream LS2000 five-color inkjet digital label press. It will be available to the US in the second half of 2025, and features many newly developed Canon technologies, such as high-density aqueous ink, printhead, advanced fixing system and various automation features designed to support efficient production.

The company will also be promoting the LX-P5510, LX-D5500, and LX-P1300 dye and pigment-based inkjet desktop printers developed to meet the needs of on-demand in-house printed labels. The Colorado M-series roll-fed printer, a modular 64-inch roll-to-roll printer with optional UVgel white ink, will also be available in the booth. This printer will showcase a wide range of label printing applications. ‘We are excited to show our diverse portfolio of offerings serving the label converting market implementing our inkjet innovations to support the digitization in this segment and Labelexpo is a great opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities,’ said Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida, executive vice president and general manager, Canon USA. ‘We look forward to the North American preview of the upcoming LabelStream LS2000 digital press showcasing its ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and versatile label production.’

Cartes Booth 5403 Cartes shows the Gemini Series GE363WJL machine combined with Jet D-Screen, a semi-rotary flexo and a laser converting system for no tooling operation.

Also on show is the GT365HFSRH model, a part of GT36O portfolio set up with the hot stamping and embossing units, a semi-rotary flexo unit, a silk screen unit, a semi-rotary die-cutting unit and the labels-on-label and cut-off window systems. The company promotes its latest entry-level, compact GE261L Star Line Finally laser converting machine.

Cerm Booth 437Cerm launches its AI-powered Scheduling Optimizer. Powered by AI algorithms, it streamlines long-term planning while allowing planners to focus on short-term adjustments tailored to specific production needs. According to the Cerm, the product will improve efficiency, reduce costs and prepare businesses for the future of production management. The attendees can see the live demonstration of the Scheduling Optimizer during Cerm studio sessions, led by Peter Heyse, director of product development at Cerm. The sessions will provide insights into how the AI-driven Scheduling Optimizer can support the scheduling process. During the live demonstrations, attendees can see how the tool helps in production planning by handling long-term scheduling and allowing planners to focus on a 'frozen window' of short-term tasks, adjusted to pre-defined parameters. The AI capabilities of the product enable it to adapt to a wide range of production scenarios, ensuring that print shops can tackle any challenge with greater ease and accuracy. Sebastiaan Hermans, marketing manager at Cerm, said: ‘Whether you’re handling complex production schedules, short-run orders, or high-end finishing, our Scheduling Optimizer delivers the most efficient and effective schedule tailored to your business’s unique needs.’

Channeled Resources Group Booth 1211 Channeled Resources Group showcases a diverse inventory of blank labels, including commodity-sized blank labels for thermal transfer and direct thermal applications. 

The company also promotes its pressure-sensitive roll label materials, including the Channeled Choice line and Channeled Value line, which boasts a B-grade label stock and setup materials. 

Chem Instruments Booth 5723 The company promotes advanced adhesive testing products tailored for the label and adhesive industry., developed to optimize adhesive processes, ensure product performance and achieve superior results. The company also sample preparation instruments and accessories, such as roll downs, laminators and coaters. 

China Aebo Science Technology  Booth 157 Aebo promotes its low-cost, standard and premium wax-based bar code ribbons. The company maintains an inventory of slit ribbons and jumbo rolls at its Charlotte, NC distribution center. A team of specialists is available at the booth to guide visitors through its portfolio.

Coatings & Adhesives Booth 3722  The company promotes a full range of coatings and adhesives as well as polymer production for specialized applications. Products that meet the latest regulatory requirements for UV and dual-cure coatings and adhesives for multi-layer labels, shrink sleeves, and others are just a few technologies featured on display.  

Colordyne Technologies Booth 5923 Inkjet printing technology specialist launches the Flex Digital Solution developed in partnership with Oldham Group and Grafotronic. The new technology integrates the precision and flexibility of digital printing with the reliability of traditional flexographic printing and converting. It offers efficiency, modularity and quality, designed specifically for narrow-web label and packaging providers.

Color-Logic  Partner booths The company and its partners showcase new technologies designed to elevate the quality and impact of label production. Attendees at Labelexpo Americas 2024 can see how the Color-Logic advanced metallic color system and special effects can transform labels into extraordinary visual experiences.  By visiting Color-Logic partners at the event, label printers can gain insights into the latest industry trends, including enhanced print quality using metallic colors and special effects to produce stunning visual effects, adding a premium touch to labels. The company showcases how innovative technology, such as new presses, integrates with the Color-Logic process metallic color system to produce print embellishments with just one pass. Labelexpo visitors can learn about technologies that enhance label aesthetics and streamline production processes, reducing waste and improving ROI. Color-Logic press manufacturer partners at Labelexpo Americas 2024 provide samples that demonstrate print embellishment production in a fraction of the time associated with manual or post-press methods.  

Comexi Booth 3614 Comexi presents its labeling industry technologies, including offset printing with a central impression cylinder, which adapts to the time-to-market concept and offers reduced costs and environmental impact with the solventless EB offset inks.

Cosmo Films Booth 130 The company presents various products, including pressure-sensitive facestock films, shrink sleeve label films, shrink wraparound labels, and IML label films. These films are designed for multiple applications and ensure good print quality and durability. The company also displays its high-barrier label films, high gloss films, matte-coated films, and PVC-free films for graphic applications. On show is also a range of Cosmo synthetic paper (CSP), an alternative to traditional paper in commercial printing, tags and labels, retail and packaging, identification and credentials and outdoor applications.   Sandeep Dutta, president of overseas operations at Cosmo Films, said: ‘Labelexpo Americas provides a platform for showcasing innovation and fostering industry connections. Our presence here highlights Cosmo Films' commitment to the Americas market where we have a strong presence with local warehousing and distribution and continue to innovate to meet evolving market demands. We're excited to present our focused product portfolio to the North American market, demonstrating our expertise in labels, synthetic paper, lamination, and packaging solutions.’

CTS Industries Booth 1316 Celebrating its 44th anniversary, CTS Industries promotes the Pro-Lite HD laser engraved ceramic anilox roller developed to offer ease of care and cleaning. Expanding on achievements with EZ View Pro engraving specs, it helps operators view details such as LPI, BCM, and Serial ID. Also on show is the RollerTec servicing narrow web rubber rollers from 35 to 85 durometer. 

Cyngient Cyngient will highlight the ‘art of embellishment’ and coatings for prime and shrink sleeve labeling, featuring a full portfolio of specialty products. Offerings include primers, raised coatings, soft touch finishing, glitter effects, glow-in-the-dark inks and a comprehensive range of fluorescents, among many others. Andrew Wasserman, managing partner at Cyngient, commented: ‘We’re thrilled to be exhibiting once again at Labelexpo Americas. Our team of experts is ready to welcome printers and converters, as well as brand owners, to learn about our customer-centric approach and how we help raise the bar when it comes to printing innovation. Imageworx and Cyngient’s advanced, problem-solving technology — in partnership with OEM press and finishing equipment manufacturers — is truly leading the industry.’ Through Cyngient’s partnership with Imageworx, the companies work closely together to develop products, leveraging Imageworx’s demo and preparation center in Levittown, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. Imageworx will feature its prototyping capabilities at Labelexpo Americas. With its knowledge of pre-press and print technologies, coupled with its equipment, Imageworx can produce label and shrink sleeve prototypes and production samples that can accurately be reproduced by a client's end printer. Jeff Toepfer, president of Imageworx, explained: ‘Our advanced capabilities allow clients to produce production quality prototypes that will seamlessly transition to the printing process of their choice. This includes art creation, pre-press, flexographic printing, screen printing, digital proofing, color matching, cold foil, hot stamping, embossing, front and back side printing, shrink finishing, along with semi and rotary die-cutting, all available on a wide range of materials. Label and packaging printers are encouraged to stop by the booth, as demonstration samples are available for inspection throughout show.’

Daco Solutions Booth 934 Daco Solutions, along with its agent Flexo Export, exhibits a Daco PLD-430M semi-automatic turret rewinder. The machine features a web with of 17in, a 40in unwind with roll lift, a laminating station, two die-cut to register rotary die stations, auto-set slitting, and a three spindle semi-automatic turret rewinder with roll closure. 

Dantex Group Booth 6129 Dantex Group presents its PicoJet 1200 digital inkjet technology. PicoJet models are available as either reel-to-reel or as a hybrid press with in-line finishing capabilities, including flexo, die-cut, cold foil, lamination, edge trim, back scoring and rotary or shear slitting. 

The Dantex team is on hand to promote the extensive range of plate processing and cleaning equipment, letterpress and flexo plate materials along with tapes and sleeves.

Darui (Ningbo Darui Automation Equipment) Booth 6045 Darui showcases its range of digital label technologies, including digital printers, digital die-cutters, and laser die-cutters.

Decosystems Booth 3540 Decosystems showcases Sentinel, an inspection technology developed for the label industry in different versions: silver, palladium, gold and platinum. Sentinel includes 100 percent print inspection control, color control, 2D and 3D code reading and grading and variable data verification. The optional Sentinel Workflow enables linking the printing machine and rewinder flow to save waste and keep the production under control. The company also demonstrates its ScanDiff2 proof software matching and discovering all pre-press problems early in the work cycle.  On show is also the MultiLabel machine developed for pharmaceutical labels and equipped with automatic tension control, label/meter/diameter counter and Sentinel print inspection system. Lastly, DECO_GPR (Global Production Report) also promoted at the stand is a software that keeps all production data accessible from a computer or smart device.

Delta ModTech  Booth 5415 Delta ModTech runs two RFID tag insertion demonstrations. The first, presented as part the RFID Experience, and the second is at its booth. Both processes feature Delta ModTech’s patented Island Transfer module and the Delta Crusader platform and RFID tags inserted on pre-printed, die-cut labels.

Delta’s Island Transfer process can provide a low-risk technology for introducing RFID tags and antennas in label production.

Digimarc Booth 5702 Digimarc promotes its digital watermarking technologies already have been deployed at scale for the identification and the authentication of physical and digital items, including a notable example the partnership with a consortium of the world’s central banks. 

Digital Print Booth 6511 Digital Print introduces the M7, a 13in variable system operating at speeds over 800 feet a minute with a resolution of up to 600 DPI, printing variable barcodes, text and graphics.

The M7 is designed for efficiency and precision, optimizing ink usage and minimizing downtime. The M7 13in system offers user-friendly operation and maintenance. The system can print widths of over 26in and be configured to print duplex jobs. It also comes in a double-bar configuration that can run twice the speed and resolution of a standard single-bar system. 

Dilli Booth 5929 Dilli unveils Neo Picasso Plus, a digital UV inkjet label press capable of printing at 600 x 1,200 DPI with width of up to 330mm. It is capable of full-color variable data printing and offers integrated UV LED curing system. At the company’s booth, Neo Picasso Plus is equipped with an optional jumbo winder module for handling larger roll diameters to produce extended print runs and high-volume jobs.

Dienes Booth 1308 Dienes Corporation showcases the new Pick & Place automatic positioning system for score cut applications. The new positioning system has been developed as a market-entry product for accurate and fast positioning of score-cut knife holders. It can be designed as a retrofit product or integrated into newly designed processing lines.

Dipco Booth 1201 Dipco celebrates its 40th anniversary by showcasing Quick Change ink pan liners and catch trays to all segments of flexo, flexible packaging and digital print.

The company highlights ink pan liner technology advances for the latest generation of narrow web in-line and hybrid presses. The company expands its portfolio for digital finishing with open-fountain pan liners for CEI, GM, ABG, and Mark Andy coating stations. Products on display also include catch tray liners for flexible packaging and laminating operations. 

DMS Booth 950 DMS presents its latest innovations in hot stamping and foil-saving technology, including the FV-Series Hot Stamping System. The company also showcases its foil handling technologies, auxiliary UW/RW unit and a turn bar unit equipped with air bars.

Domino Booth 5821 Domino demonstrates the N730i offering 1,200 DPI Bitstar printhead technology and print speeds of up to 230 fpm (70m/min). It is configurable up to seven colors (CMYKOVW) and covering 92 percent of the Pantone range and prints white at 76 percent opacity at speed. The optional pre-digital flexo priming station can optimize print quality on difficult media types; the optional post-digital flexo station can be used for varnishing, brand spot color or flood white for shrink sleeve applications. 

The company also showcases the N610i, a 600 DPI machine available in up to seven colors (CMYKOVW) with 72 percent white opacity, able to print from 164ft/min (50m/min) to 230 ft/min (70m/min) offering a Pantone range of 92 percent.  Finally, the company launches the new Domino K300, which offers print speeds of up to 410 fpm (125m/min) at 600 DPI, or 820 fpm (250m/min) at 300 DPI. The K300 is suitable for VDP unique codes, 2D, or QR codes that require a print width of 2.1in (54.1mm) with one print station, or 4.26in (108.2mm) with two print stations.  Domino K600i and K300 are integrated on a Mark Andy Pro Series flexo press. Lake Image Systems, a Domino Group Company, vision inspection systems are shown at all Domino digital printing stations.

Dongguan Bengraphic Printing Equipment Booth 5736 Bengraphic promotes two flexo presses: the IP, developed as an entry-level label converting equipment, and the F8, which can process film and folding carton paper with a maximum printing width of 650mm. 

Double E Group Booth 1341 Double E Group features a wide array of products engineered to boost the safety and efficiency of labeling operations. The company showcases its popular differential air shafts, cantilever strip and leaf shafts, as well as small diameter shafts. Double E also launches a new core cutter offering enhanced flexibility and economy.

Double H Plastics Booth 947 Double H showcases plastic cores for the paper and label converting industry. These cores provide crush resistance, minimize dust contamination, resist moisture, and withstand tough operational requirements. 

D.P.R. Labeling Booth 5922 D.P.R. Labeling showcases Taurus system, a laser cutting and laminating machine eliminating the need for pre-die cut labels and die tools. It offers high-speed digital cutting, waste removal and a cutting management software.

The Aries system, also on show at the booth, is a semi-rotary label finishing machine that combines laminating, die-cutting, waste removal, slitting and rewinding in a single pass. It features a touchscreen PC interface and a flexible magnetic die plate.  The UV Varnish Module, compatible with Taurus and Aries, adds a protective layer to labels, enhancing durability against UV rays, moisture, and abrasion. 

DuPont Booth 1329 DuPont has been gearing up to feature next-generation portfolios at Labelexpo Americas. The company focuses on innovation, sustainability, performance and quality. Cyrel Flexographic Solutions displays the DuPont Cyrel Fast 1000 TD solvent-free flexographic plate processor designed to offer productivity, quality and lower environmental footprint. It features a compact footprint, high productivity and improved user interface. Cyrel also features the Esko XPS Crystal exposure unit, which utilizes the latest UV LED technology to maximize the consistent, high-quality performance of the Cyrel flexographic plates.  Additionally, attendees can experience Cyrel University, an online, on-demand training platform designed to reduce errors in the plate-room. The courses are entirely digital and allow users to get up to speed, accelerating their learning process. ‘I am thrilled to join Cyrel Flexographic Solutions as we participate in Labelexpo Americas 2024, one of the biggest events in the label and package printing industry,’ said Nolan Dzielak, North America commercial leader at Cyrel Flexographic Solutions. ‘We look forward to showcasing our latest solutions that cater to the tag and label and mid-web flexible packaging markets, and Cyrel University, our unique, online training platform for new hires and industry veterans alike.’ From the DuPont Tyvek side, in addition to showcasing the Tyvek material, visitors can experience the wide range of applications for Tyvek-based tags and labels. The company promotes its strength and resistance to water, chemical and tearing, as well as its ability to withstand extreme temperatures and environment conditions.

Durico Booth 1515 Durico showcases a wide range of direct thermal film, including Phenol-free options that are safer for human health but also have lower environmental impact. Durico’s DT film products are designed to be highly resistant to harsh environments, such as exposure to heat, humidity, hot water, solvent, alcohol, oil and tallow. The company also features its Translucent DT film that boasts enhanced transparency with a frosted look for see-through food labels.  Also presented are durable Inkjet PP films BS5609 and GHS compliant, and Inkjet DuPont Tyvek suitable for use with color inkjet printing systems.

Durst Group Booth 3123 Durst North America showcases KJet, a new hybrid press making its American debut, alongside Durst Tau RSCi, and Durst’s software. KJet combines Omet's dual servo flexo printing units with Durst's RSCi inkjet technology. Modules for finishing and further processing, such as cold foil stamping or die-cutting units, can be integrated into the KJet, offering flexibility and a broad application portfolio. 

The company also runs demonstrations of the Durst Tau RSCi, designed for an industrial level of productivity. Available in printing widths of 330, 420 or 510mm, the press offers printing speeds up to 100m/min and can be equipped with the double white feature. Durst Software & Solutions round out the booth lineup showcasing the software ecosystem ranging from web shops and online graphic editors to comprehensive workflow and analytics and ERP/MIS systems. ‘We are at the next evolution of the label industry,’ commented Steve Lynn, director of labels and packaging at Durst North America. ‘Durst has always been on the revolutionary side of the industry, leading the way through innovation and advanced solutions. We are shaping the future with the technology we are showing here at Labelexpo. We have paired the fastest printers, offering the highest quality and productivity on the market, with next-level intelligence technology, and we really look forward to sharing that with everyone at Labelexpo.’

Eaglewood Booth 945 Eaglewood Technologies introduces the latest narrow web technologies for anilox roll and parts cleaning, including the Sitexco L20 anilox cleaner. Based on the award-winning Sitexco laser technology, it is designed for the label printers and produces cleaned aniloxes without water, chemicals, media or consumables.  

The Nanovis Bella, also promoted at the show, provides a cleaning for HP Indigo parts with the Bella DC-1300 model able to automatically wash the BIDs on HP Indigo assets without consumables and VOC's. 

Edale Booth 5803 Edale exhibits alongside Canon USA. One of the highlights of the Edale range is the FL5 single-pass carton production line, offering multiple in-line embellishments and traditional flatbed finishing alongside high levels of process automation.Another standout product is Edale’s FL3 flexographic label press, engineered with automation designed to reduce waste and minimize the need for highly skilled operators. It offers high productivity and a customizable setup for premium-quality label production. 

Darren Pickford, sales director at Edale, commented: ‘We're thrilled to be invited to Labelexpo Americas 2024 alongside Canon USA, where the theme for this year’s event is “Spring into Action” with a pinball motif. It's fitting, as we know many packaging and label converters feel like they're pinballing around the press market, trying to find the perfect solution. ‘As “The Carton and Label Press People”, we understand these companies' challenges and pressures. That's why we customize our world-class press technology. Our customers don’t adapt to our class-leading machines; we build them to suit our customers' specific needs. We're here to help converters stop the pinball effect and find their ideal press solution.’ Maggie Reed, US sales manager at Edale, added: ‘Labelexpo Americas is the perfect platform to meet with converters and illuminate how Edale's flexographic press solutions for label and carton production complement Canon's digital solutions. For example, our unique FL5 single-pass carton production line opens doors to the high-potential, sustainable carton market, providing new growth opportunities for businesses in the packaging industry. ‘For label makers seeking improved efficiencies and consistent print quality, our FL3’s high productivity and customizable setup make it the perfect solution for efficient and high-end label production. On the booth, we’ll be booking demos of the latest Edale technology, certainly not to be missed. We're excited to engage with expo visitors to share how our flexo-focused technology can help converters ‘spring into action’ and capture new market segments.’

Elkem Booth 1029 Elkem Silicones showcases its Silcolease, a range of release coatings for nonstick, inert and heat-resistant release liners for papers and film coatings. They offer unique properties utilizing silicone polymer technology and custom additives. These fluid systems allow easy coating and excellent spreading performance and are rapidly transformed into ‘dry-cured’ surfaces via heat or UV light-curing processes. 

eProductivity Software booth 1417  eProductivity Software (ePS) showcases the rearchitected Radius ERP and ePS Packaging Suite, featuring intuitive workflows, advanced integrations and automation with leading technology partners like HP Indigo PrintOS and Esko Automation Engine.  Key highlights include full digital workflow automation and real-time visibility and traceability for packaging converters, resulting in increased revenue and profits. Visitors can experience how ePS’ products can transform packaging operations, improve traceability, reduce costs and increase profitability.

EMT International Booth 136 EMT International presents Rotocontrol portfolio of finishing machines in inspection and rewinding configurations, which can be fitted with numerous modules such as integrated vision inspection, semi-automatic turrets, multiple slitting, counting and product detection technologies.

The BL-Series on show is equipped with the Longford International OS700X triple motor surge feeder or a Kraus Joker booklet feeder. The company also promotes the Rotocontrol DT 2.0 modular hybrid digital finishing line, compatible with all major digital printing presses. It integrates flexo and inkjet printing, die-cutting unit, inspection, register control and offers a range of options for the processing and finishing of digitally preprinted rolls. Also featured is EMT International’s Chameleon web finishing technology and auxiliary processing products for the inkjet market.

ETI Converting Equipment  Booth 817 The company runs live demonstrations of its flagship Cohesio narrow-web converting, printing and coating equipment, showcasing its flexo printing, silicone coating, adhesive coating/laminating and die-cutting capabilities. Attendees can see the transformation from raw materials to finished labels in real-time. ETI also demonstrates how vertically integrating silicone and adhesive coating can create various labels from start to finish, catering to all end-use segments.

ETI also partnered with Martin Automatic and Lemu Group to showcase integration of Martin Automatic’s MBS butt splicers for nonstop web automation, Lemu Group’s GTU turret rewinder and UltraCompact end-of-line automation equipment with Cohesio machine. This collaboration highlights how these technologies provide unique customization options.

EyeC Booth 1535 The Chicago-based company showcases its range of technologies and latest developments with live demonstrations, focusing on the new EyeC ProofRunner options for AI-based defect classification and the improved EyeC Proofiler DT series. EyeC also promotes its new in-line inspection system The ProofRunner Highlight using the partnership we have with Prati to demonstrate the speed and capabilities of the ProofRunner as well as the abilities of the rewinder.  Two more ProofRunners can be seen in the Rotoflex and Vemax booths. This in-line inspection system guarantees fast and precise 100 percent print inspection for labels and flexible packaging with web widths of up to 1,700 mm.  Brand new options for the entire EyeC ProofRunner, presented for the first time, demonstrate the power of AI-based defect classification. Thanks to precise defect classification based on the image content, relevant defects can be identified more clearly and brought to the operator's attention. Another highlight at the booth is the improved EyeC Proofiler DT series. In addition to technical improvements for optimized speed, handling, and ease of maintenance, the scanner-based inspection.

Excelitas promotes a wide range of UV LED curing products designed to address the most demanding needs of printers and converters in label and packaging applications. The booth showcase will include Phoseon Nexus One UV LED curing systems with an expanded UV LED curing platform for flexographic printing, the Nexus One water-cooled products are now available in six sizes: 300mm, 375mm, 450mm, 525mm, 600mm and 675mm.  According to the company, the new systems deliver 38 percent more energy with 90 Watts per 25mm LED array segment.  To complement the water-cooled systems, Nexus ONE air-cooled products are available in the same sizes up to 600mm. With high-power LEDs and advanced patented technology, these products deliver high energy density and fast, uniform curing in labels and packaging applications. Nexus One also features real-time remote monitoring capabilities for Industry 4.0. The company also promotes the Phoseon FireJet air-cooled system, which is aimed primarily at UV inkjet wide-format systems. It can cure small, medium, and grand-format digital printing systems at the highest speeds. It is suitable for many large single-pass UV inkjet and wood coating applications.  Also on show is Phoseon FireLine water-cooled system designed for various web/conveyor-based UV curing applications. Its architecture is engineered to make the systems scalable and built up to 2 meters long.

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives (FSA) Booth 3101 The company showcases an expanded North American portfolio across four core categories: wine and spirits, food and beverage, home and personal care and pharmaceuticals. Catering to diverse applications, FSA offers materials for food and beverage segment that adhere to a variety of substrates, including challenging ones. FSA provides products utilizing polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester films and coated paper. For home and personal care, FSA provides a broad array of face materials and adhesives tailored to nearly every application. The company’s expertise enables it to recommend the best material combinations for labeling containers, packaging, and open-and-close needs, ensuring optimal performance and aesthetics. For pharmaceuticals segment, FSA delivers products for applications ranging from small-diameter and OTC containers to hanging labels, cryogenic labels, multilayer constructions, and booklets. Its materials meet stringent certifications and operating procedures to withstand demanding conditions and assure patient safety.

First Crown Enterprises Holdings  Booth 3721 Crownflex showcases its plate-making equipment, printing equipment and printing consumables, including the new High-Quality Flat Top Dot Dry flexographic platemaking system, digital thermal flexographic plates, ultra photon exposure machine, dry cleaning flexographic and UDI ultra-high-accuracy digital laser imager.

Flexcon Company Booth 1311 Flexcon features products enabling recycling, reducing waste, including removable, conformable, and post-consumer waste labels.  Flexcon’s sustainability expert Dan Riendeau shares insights on what drives consumer demand for sustainability and actionable steps brands and converters can take to become more profitable and sustainable on the Innovation Stage on the first day of the show.

Flexo Wash Booth 511 Flexo Wash demonstrates a wide range of its cleaning technologies and offers a special discount for booth visitors. Attendees can witness the power of Flexo Wash's Plate Washer and LaserX Anilox Cleaning Machine in action. Demonstrations are held at various times throughout each day of the expo.

The company also offers an exclusive discount on all Flexo Wash cleaning systems for Labelexpo attendees. This limited-time offer allows industry professionals to make strategic capital investments. ‘As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, we’re offering this special discount to help our customers invest in the latest technology that will enhance their productivity and performance,’ said Patrick Potter, president of Flexo Wash. In addition to live demonstrations, Flexo Wash experts will be available for one-on-one meetings to discuss the company's latest plate and anilox cleaning solutions advancements.

Flint Group Booth 6419 Flint Group presents its products designed to minimize energy use, reduce waste and support packaging circularity. The range available at the booth includes Evolution de-inking primer and caustic-resistant Overprint Varnish (OPV), which enhance sustainability in packaging by improving material yield during the PET bottle recycling process.  The company also promotes the dual-curing EkoCure ink series, which eases the transition from UV mercury to UV LED curing and Ultra Clear Dual Cure Coatings, which can cure under UV LED lamps and UV lamps containing mercury. Anna Niewiadomska, marketing manager at Flint Group, said: ‘Labelexpo Americas is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the label printing sector. With the need for efficiency in printing becoming clearer every year, we are pleased to highlight our solutions designed to help converters simplify their operations. Importantly, we are excited to share details about our latest innovations addressing sustainability, recycling, and regulatory concerns.’

Flora (Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital Equipment Co) Booth 5699 Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital Equipment Co launches the Flora J-350 P8 HD UV inkjet label press. It prints at a resolution of up to 1,200x1,200 DPI at speeds of up to 100m/min (328ft/min), supporting a CMYK+W+O/V color configuration and media range is between 0.04-0.35mm on coated paper, synthetic paper or films. 

The Flora J-350 P8 HD is equipped with a closed-loop tension control system, web cleaner and corona treater and has a maximum roll capacity up to 1,000mm.  The press can be optionally configured with flexo, cold foil, varnishing and laminating modules. The J-350 P8 HD boasts a compact design, covering an area of only about 14sqm. 

Fujifilm  Booth 3623 Fujifilm Flexographic Packaging showcases sustainable technologies and its efforts toward more efficient product design for both analog and digital to lower CO2 carbon emissions. Fujifilm’s products for the packaging industry deliver sustainable and responsible manufactured goods without compromising quality. To demonstrate these efforts, Fujifilm recently launched its new award-winning J Press FP790 water-based inkjet digital flexible packaging press. Fujifilm Integrated Inkjet Solutions presents the 46kUV Printbar System UV printbar for label imprinting adding variable data capabilities, including high-quality text and codes, at speeds up to 500 feet a minute (152m/min) at 1,200 x 600 DPI. 

The 46kUV features the Samba printhead and is available in 13-, 17-, and 20-in print widths.  Another product on show is the DE1024 digital embellishment system able to add gloss or tactile effects to existing analog or digital print production. 

General Inkjet Technology Booth 5621 The company presents its recently launched Label Modular 330HD with 1,200 x 1,200 DPI printhead for label printing with up to 9-color channels and printing speed of up to 70m/min. Its modular design allows for several optional equipment configurations including coating, printing, varnishing, foil-stamping and cold-stamping.

GEW  Booth 3500 and 3608 GEW launches two new high-performance LED products. The new AeroLED2 delivers an increased power level, when compared to the original AeroLED model, for faster printing across more applications. It is also now available for wider web widths, to cater for more presses in the narrow web market. It can be interchanged with GEW’s Arc lamp systems and maintains the centralized fan cooling architecture.

The second new product, LeoLED2, introduces two power level options to the water-cooled system. The regular power option offers modest gains over the original LeoLED while maintaining backward compatibility, while the high-power option, delivers significant increases in UV irradiance and dose over its predecessor for extreme curing challenges in the packaging market.

Ghangzhou Super Color Booth 5618 The company promotes its UV flexo inks, including products for self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeves and tubes, low-migration inks, low-halogen inks and lightfast inks. On show are also UV varnishes, primers and adhesives. 

GIC Online Booth 3709 GIC Online features converting lines for RFID and adhesive labels. Taginnov range supports the RFID tag manufacturing process. GIC provides tailor made products that adapt to the type of inlay of the customer (mono or multi lane integration) and offers productivity and control in line with one step to produce RFID tags.

The Tag insect 250 controls the inlay in the integrality, position of the inlay inside the label, frequency test, encoding a roll of label with 100 percent control. Taginnov Speed Etiq can integrate wet RFID inside a label. 

Global Vision Booth 1621 GlobalVision features its products and services for proofreading, quality assurance and requirements for regulated industries with capabilities including braille height inspection, print inspection, text inspection, barcode inspection, Cloud PDF and Proof inspection, large-format scanners for full press sheet inspection, and counting systems for inserts, cartons, and vials. 

GMerix  Booth 3542 The company showcases its services and products beyond standard coating, offering a unique blend of expertise, innovation and customer-focused collaboration for pilot projects, short-runs and high-volume productions. GMerix specializes in manufacturing premium labelstock materials, providing innovation and material versatility.

GMG Color Americas (GMG)  Booth 359 Alongside the comprehensive GMG portfolio of products, such as the GMG ColorProof digital proofing system and GMG ColorServer, a fully automated tool for conversion to any output color space, Labelexpo Americas 2024 can see four key technologies in the spotlight. ColorFarm, distributed by GMG, is a production cockpit for GMG technologies which streamlines processes, integrates preflighting, and centralizes information management between GMG software. With its easy job quoting and production control, ColorFarm adds cost-saving potential to industrial digital printing. Also on show is the GMG ColorProof designed specifically for HP Indigo. It delivers predictability and cost-effective proofs, freeing up press capacity and enabling integration of proofing without disrupting press schedules. The company also promotes Proofing Calculator Tool, which demonstrates cost savings possible with GMG ColorProof for HP Indigo; and GMG ColorPlugin for Adobe Illustrator, offering a vector conversion.  Kelly Gorra, marketing manager at GMG Color Americas, commented: ‘Every year, Labelexpo Americas brings together all corners of the label and package printing industry. It’s an opportunity to see the latest technologies in action, so it’s no surprise that GMG Color Americas has plenty to show. The global GMG Color business is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, so we will demonstrate why our platforms are still, after all this time, the gold standard. ‘The pressure for fast and efficient printing has never been greater, so our customers are looking for every tool at their disposal. At booth #359, we’ll be demonstrating updates to some of our most popular color management and proofing platforms, as well as some exciting new additions to our lineup. Each one is designed around real day-to-day needs, helping printers drive maximum value in a market that demands nothing less than the best, every time.’

GSE Dispensing Booth 751 GSE introduces the redesign of its software program, GSE Advanced reporting. The new version automatically sends reports from the dispensing machine, giving businesses deeper insights into ink consumption.  In the fourth quarter of 2024, GSE will introduce a service to upgrade its global installed base of Colorsat ink dispensing systems and Ink manager software to Windows 11. The initiative will ensure GSE’s customers benefit from the enhanced security and performance of the latest Windows operating system.  With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in 2025, this upgrade will protect GSE ink dispensing equipment and software from emerging cybersecurity threats, while optimizing system performance. Maarten Hummelen, GSE marketing director, said: ‘Automating ink-related processes is vital for addressing the needs for quality assurance, sustainability, and adaptability in an increasingly complex package print supply chain. At Labelexpo Americas, we invite printers to explore how our integrated software and dispensing systems can streamline workflows and drive competitiveness in today's challenging business environment.’ GSE experts will be available at the booth of the company’s North American distributor, UPrint Technologies. 

Graphimecc Group Booth 5212 The company will showcase its expertise in automated machines for serialization, precision converting and mass encoding of RFID smart labels. It presents a new generation of entry-level converting and encoding products. The latest generation of Graphimecc systems uses patented technology that is now tailored for entry-level productivity requirements without sacrificing automation, usability and certified zero error production output.

Graphimecc RFID memory map editor (allowing RFID memory management by a standard machine operator), dual-technology RFID products (both UHF and NFC chip management in a single pass) and full networking capabilities make this new generation of systems a backbone of RFID converting and encoding.

Grafisk Maskinfabrik (GM) Booth 6111 GM showcases the DC350Flex+ Premium finishing line with high-speed die-cutting. It features semi-rotary varnishing, die-cutting and can be configured with a high-speed single anvil (HSSA). It runs at up to 80m/min (or 130m/min when fitted with full rotary die-cutting). The modular design allows converters to choose from multiple configurations, adding options such as digital embellishment, laser cutting, hot foil, and even integration with third-party technologies. 

Visitors can also experience the GM DC350Mini compact and DC350Nano ultra-compact label finishers, as well as the HF350 Hot foil unit, the LC350 Laser finisher, the LR250+ Label rewinder, and the CC160/200 Core cutter. CEO Uffe Nielsen, said: ‘Labelexpo remains the premier show for label and flexible packaging innovation, which is why GM can always be found right in the thick of it, sharing our finishing experience and expertise with converters aiming to accelerate opportunities. The 2024 Americas edition promises to be another excellent occasion for demonstrating our latest machines, including our flagship DC350Flex+ Premium line.’

Grafotronic Booth 911 Grafotronic showcases four machines, including its flagship DCL2 in two different configurations and two versions of the CF2, a compact machine that can be extended in the future. The exhibition includes the CF2 in a HAPTIC configuration, equipped with a flatbed screen printing and a hot stamping module. The ultra-high stamping pressure can be controlled through the electronic pressure control allowing each corner of the counter pressure plate to be individually adjusted. The module extends dwell time and enables multi-stroke foiling and embossing, as well as single foil and complex multifoil designs.

Grafotronic also introduces Infinity, an automatic turret designed for producing a wide range of labels, including those printed on delicate, heat-sensitive substrates or using heat-sensitive ink. It features numerous automatic changeover capabilities, such as a glueless start for clean label separation from the core, roll closure with printed labels, automatic core positioning and finished roll ejection. Additionally, Grafotronic presents the Boon-Tech suite of efficiency-enhancing auxiliary machines, including a slitter/rewinder, fan-folding equipment, core cutter and label cutter.

GTI Graphic Technology Booth 5600 GTI presents its new D50 LED product portfolio, including desktop systems, floor stand models, large format viewing systems and press console viewing stations. The LED lamps used in these products have a CRI that is greater than 98, are environmentally friendly, offer compliance to ISO 3664:2009 for 7,500 hours of use, are EU RoHS compliant, require no warm-up time, and are available in lengths of 24in, 36in, 48in, and 60in.

GoDEX International Booth 1620 GoDEX unveils its thermal printing technologies, which integrate with popular printer languages such as EZPL, GEPL, GZPL, GDPL and come with free label and tag design software that supports database integration. GoDEX’s showcase is headlined by the GX4600i, a 600 DPI thermal printer boasting a 5in video touchscreen LCD with built-in video-assisted guidance, as well as one-touch calibration button.

Gonderflex Booth 6421,6886 Gonderflex showcases its GFXL 3000 finisher in the show’s dedicated FlexPack Factory area. The finisher is a versatile multi-process mid-web finishing platform for flexible packaging, shrink sleeve, labels and even folding carton. Live demonstrations show in-line thermal lamination, flexo printing and varnish, digital embellishment by JetFX, cold foil, cast and cure and slitting.

This machine is designed to combine all the processes required to finish rolls of digitally printed 30in wide web. Also, on display at the stand is the R330 digital finishing machine for labels with flexo printing and semi-rotary die cutting along a GFSRE-1300 compact label slitting machine.

GPPE Automation Group Booth 1241 The manufacturer promotes roll converting and packaging products, including  fully automatic thermal roll slitting, fully automatic self-adhesive slitting, flexographic, and digital printing machines. The company mainly serves thermal paper, POS, ATM, thermal stickers, logistics bills, labels and other printing, printing and slitting processing enterprises.

Guangzhou Xinzhu Adhesive Material Booth 1400 The company promotes a diverse range of high-quality jumbo rolls, including paper labels, such as direct thermal ECO/TOP, semi-gloss, woodfree, and fluorescent paper. Also on show are film materials and inkjet materials.

Hangzou Todaytec Digital Booth 1239 Todaytec shows several products, including the TDW136, enhanced wax ribbon with strong scratch resistance and high sensitivity. Also on show is the TDM209 general wax-resin ribbon with high printing performance, low printing temperature, high printing blackness, strong scratch resistance, and high-resolution printing.  As a cost-effective general wax-resin ribbon alternative the company promotes the TDM242, which can print well on various substrates at low printing temperatures. Besides its excellent scratch resistance and high blackness, it also offers small characters and fine-line printing.  Lastly the team discusses the benefits of the TDR345, high-performance cost-effective resin ribbon offering high printing blackness, media adaptability and alcohol resistance.

Harper Corporation Booth 812 Harper introduces its new patent-pending Xtreme Channeled Application Technology (XCAT). The XCAT engraving has a combination of consistent pocket structures that create a channel flow, acting like a closed cell channel without ink sag. It also makes the anilox easier to clean and can reduce or eliminate scoring by allowing particles to pass-through rather than being trapped behind the blade. The XCAT has been designed to maintain the optimization in artwork running on traditional 60-degree engravings and is suitable for ink spitting, ghosting, scoring, foaming, ink re-solubility at high speeds, maintaining plate angles and speed.

HB Dynamics Booth 3639 HB Dynamics focuses on coatings, including digital print primers, functional top coats and adhesives (both pressure sensitive and heat seal). Materials in its portfolio include polypropylene, polyethylene, polyester, polycarbonate, styrene, ABS, acrylic and PVC. Its lamination products include but are not limited to plastic films, fabrics, foils and adhesives.

HB Fuller Booth 941 H.B. Fuller shows its microsphere PSA, Gel-Tac that enables the creation of ultra-removable and highly repositionable products. Gel-Tac utilizes water-based acrylic and pressure-sensitive microsphere technology for linerless self-wound label applications. The company also presents its Swift melt Earthic 9010E, a near-carbon-neutral hot melt adhesive made from a high percentage of fossil-free and sustainable raw materials. This versatile adhesive is ideal for labelstock applications and is ISCC+ certified, ensuring full supply chain transparency.

Heidelberg / Gallus Booth 3523 Heidelberg and Gallus showcase an ecosystem of technologies designed to drive down the total cost of ownership, reduce reliance on skilled labor and future-proof businesses. Gallus unveils the latest Gallus One 17in digital inkjet label press, featuring an extended color gamut at 230ft/min, and a brand-new ‘system to compose’. Gallus machines now boost adaptability, modularity and versatility with the ability to retrofit the existing equipment or modify it into new configurations by integrating the Labelmaster modules. 

The booth visitors can also learn more about Prinect, the workflow streamlining digital production, and explore the latest advancements in the Screeny technology used to embellish and enhance labels. Heidelberg is also showcasing material handling tools from its partner Dotec, including pneumatic roll handling systems and a range of products from Double E Group enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.

HMJ Tech Booth 3706 HMJ Tech shows its automated ink dispenser A200. Developed as a compact and cost-effective machine it can improve ink room efficiencies. The company also displays its newly developed line of semi-automated and manual dispensing systems.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies Booth 455 The manufacturer of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings highlights how it is instrumental in driving sustainability in the packaging industry. Henkel demonstrates how the manufacture of sustainable products can be put into practice with its portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives.  Henkel’s selection of hotmelt, water-based, UV and solvent-based acrylic adhesives offer high-quality bonding for PSA tapes, labels, and graphics that are compliant with TLMI test protocol RCA LRP-2 for post-consumer recycling processes.  Two label adhesives, Technomelt 4144 RE and PS 9625 RE, are among the featured products. These are part of the RE range, which encompasses adhesives and coatings designed for recycling.  Technomelt 4144 RE is used for general-purpose labels and tapes. It shows good adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including recycled corrugated board and low-density polyethylene, as well as curved surfaces.  Technomelt PS 9625 RE is suitable for removable and linerless labels due to its repositionability and low viscosity.  Both adhesives are approved for food packaging by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Directive 175.105.

‘Our approach to sustainability is to create more value in the industry while reducing our environmental footprint. As well as helping our customers to become more sustainable, we aim to continuously improve our own product portfolio. Our goal is to use our technologies to help solve current and future global environmental and social challenges,’ said Ky Flamini, commercial business and sales director for tapes and labels in North America at Henkel.  

Hongkong Jiuheng Group Booth 3619 Jiuheng Group shows waybill, thermal label, packing label, document envelope, courier plastic bags and woven bags. 

HP  Booth 3226 HP exhibits an HP Indigo 200K digital press with an add-on slitter allowing converters to print PS labels, slit on the press and convert off-line. The company also promotes the HP Indigo 6K digital press. The HP Indigo fleet is part of an end-to-end approach including the Digital Pouch Factory and ABG non-stop winding and converting equipment. 

Also on show is the HP PrintOS software suite, which helps converters automate the entire production line and produce high volumes. The adjoining station on the HP stand promote the PrintOS Spot Master, showcasing how to reach spot colors and streamline the print process. HP also promotes XR Services, security and brand protection, sustainability with the CO2 calculator, and an extensive customer application showcase.

Hubei Hyf Packaging Booth 3541 A shrink film manufacturer promotes and launches new products to meet the market demand for sustainable development. The product range has an annual output of 60,000 metric tons: PETG shrink film, RPETG shrink film and CPET shrink film.

Hontec Industries Booth 5820 The company showcases FlexiCon, a modular, servo-driven press available in 350 web width. It supports up to 12 colors and features cold foil, delam/relam, lamination, glue killing, double-side printing and more. It operates at up to 150m/min speeds and is compatible with different substrates, from 12-micron films to 350GSM papers. It is suitable for short and long-runs. One of the exciting features is the Industry 4.0 connectivity, with fully automatic operation facilitated by EtherCat motion control from Beckhoff, ensuring high-accuracy registration.  Hontec also promotes LS-350, a laser die-cuter that does not require any tooling. It features a Luxinar laser head, and operates in-line with a flexo unit for cold foil, register printing, lamination, a semi-rotary die-cutter for long runs.  

Hybrid Software Booth 3015 Hybrid Software showcases MyCloudFlow SaaS Workflow, a 100 percent cloud-based technology based on CloudFlow, offering access through a secure environment, strong data protection and immutable backups.  Also on show is the enhanced CloudFlow’s ProofScope tool with a 3D approval system using iC3D technology for visualizing labels and embellishments on 3D shapes. Also showcasing Capture3D for precise artwork distortion on shrink sleeves and metal packaging.  Moreover, Hybrid Software promotes MyPackz SaaS PDF Job Editor, a cloud-based application offering packaging pre-press tools in a hosted SaaS model for improved efficiency, quality, and reduced error rates.  Also at the booth the team discusses SmartDFE Digital Front End, AI-accelerated RIP, Xitron’s Navigator DFE and Flexo Suite.

‘All Hybrid Software companies have one common mission: we are the heartbeat of industrial printing and packaging, whether flexo, offset or digital printing,’ said Mike Agness, Hybrid Software executive vice president for Americas at Hybrid Software. ‘For example, we are the only company that can drive any digital press with technology developed 100 percent in-house. This includes all the tasks required to manufacture print, from file preflighting and ink estimation, to pre-press workflow and layout, to all facets of color management, RIPping files to a digital printer, overseeing inkjet printhead performance, to analyzing and reporting to networked MIS/ERP solutions. Yet, just as important as our technology is that we care, on a very local level, about our customers’ successes.’

In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) Booth 6646 The team at IMDA booth helps to find specific member experts and the resources needed in in-mold label production. Visitors also can learn about the benefits of IMDA membership, including significant discount programs with Grainger and FedEx and the HelpLinks email service for troubleshooting and technical questions. ‘The In-Mold Decorating Association just returned home from exhibiting at NPE2024, where we saw extensive visitor interest in in-mold technologies,’ said Dianna Brodine, IMDA executive director. ‘In-mold labeling was on display in many of the booths, showcasing IML as a recyclable, durable decorating and labeling option that can add critical information to medical devices, enhance the shelf presence of consumer goods, and increase brand security in markets such as packaging and electronics. We’re excited to talk with Labelexpo Americas attendees about how use of IML, IMD and IME are expanding in the US and around the world – and IMDA has the expert members to help make every project succeed.’

Inkstar Booth 256 Inkstar showcases a wide range of thermal transfer ribbons, including wax, wax and resin, resin, TTO ribbon, wash care resin, card and a full range of color ribbons such as red, blue, yellow, green, white and grey. The company also promotes its metallic color ribbons.

Infinity ID Booth 127 Infinity promotes its integrated IOT software, developed to optimize and simplify the value chain’s operations and processes. Based on RFID technology, it offers modular products for every sector: a suite of products that connect every item and communicate with management systems.

Innovia Booth 1221 Innovia Films showcases its latest portfolio, including sustainable filmic materials, label and packaging films with recycled content and barrier functions as well as PVC-free graphic arts films made from polypropylene. Some highlights are sustainable and functional BOPP label materials for pressure-sensitive, wraparound and in-mold labels, along with Rayofloat shrink sleeve film specifically developed to support the recycling of PET, HDPE and PP bottles and containers.

‘As the industry-leading filmic label solution provider for all major decorations technologies, we have been working on materials that not only follow the principle of reduce, re-use and recycle but also support recycling of the finished package, while at the same time providing the right barrier functions needed to prevent food waste,’ commented Jon Knight, vice president and general manager for Americas at Innovia Films. Innovia present its Rayoface CPE and WPE, thinner printable label films with a reduced carbon footprint and the Rayoface JBD, a semi-solid film with enhanced yield and opacity compared with solid white films. Rayoart PVC-free graphic films, also promoted by the company at the show, lower the environmental impact of self-adhesive graphics. They are based on biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP), a type of plastic with clear sustainability advantages that is inherently more recyclable than PVC. These films suit most short and intermediate indoor and outdoor applications and offer a product performance comparable to PVC-based graphic films. 

Interactive Inks & Coatings Booth 1603 Interactive Inks & Coatings showcases its fully customizable UV adhesives line, tailored for diverse applications, including lamination, PSAs, glass release and wallpaper release products. The company’s water-based flexo inks and coatings offer sustainable and high-quality printing alternatives, while its UV inks and coatings provide exceptional durability and performance. The company also promotes specialized 3D resins as part of its growing UV production capabilities. 

International Media Products Booth 436 International Media Products showcases its full range of Made in the USA plug-and-play thermal transfer ribbons, including general-purpose wax, premium wax, wax/resin, near-edge TTO for flexible packaging and full resin specialty formulations.  At the booth, the ‘TTR experts’ are on hand to show how to promote a brand identity to increase ribbon sales and profits while protecting the business.  

INX International Ink Booth 129 INX International shows a trio of products including its Genesis washable, INXFlex Contour and VerifyInk inks. Genesis is a sustainable and recycle-friendly ink system that meets or exceeds the PET-CG-02 Critical Guidance Protocol for washable ink recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications, making it easier to recycle plastic films. Genesis curable primer makes INXFlex Contour inks washable as well. This UV and LED dual cure flexographic ink system eliminates post-shrink adhesion loss and ink flaking. VerifyInk is a covert taggant technology that can be printed on paper, flexible packaging and shrink labels to combat marketplace counterfeiting using time-sensitive logistics, authentication, supply chain monitoring, and data-rich customer engagement features with unique smartphone readable codes on their products. ‘We are excited every time Labelexpo returns to the Chicago area. Many new developments have taken place, and interest in sustainable products has grown strongly since the show was held here two years ago,’ said Schouten. ‘More industry people are embracing it, as well as with product personalization. There is also a developing trend towards shorter runs and product differentiation, and our solutions address all of these needs.’

Jennerjahn Machine Booth 1247 The company promotes its range of slitter rewinders designed to convert liner-less print and stick POS rolls. These advanced machines streamline the production process by slitting and rewinding large rolls of label material into smaller, ready-to-use POS rolls. The liner-less technology utilized in these machines eliminates the need for traditional release liners, reducing waste and costs while enhancing productivity. Some common applications include retail receipts, food and beverage labels, pharmacy and healthcare, logistics and shipping, event ticketing, hospitality and food service.  Jennerjahn Machine can also integrate and design downstream automated packaging solutions that include robotics, palletizing, bar-coding, labeling, RFID technology and more.  

Jiangxi Zhenguan New Material Booth 5426 The company promotes its entire portfolio of paper, film, glue, silicon coating, anti-leakage coating, slitting, printing, and die-cutting products, widely used in various label fields such as daily chemicals, food and beverage, transportation and logistics and pharmaceuticals.

Jinda (Shanghai Jinda Packaging Materials) Booth 1429 Jinda promotes a wide range of its label materials, developed for multiple end-user markets, including cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, logistics, electronics, new energy just to list a few.  At Labelexpo Jinda is focusing on materials with FSC and GRS certifications, including recyclable, degradable and compostable materials.

iSys Booth 6023 iSys promotes Horizon, its latest toner-based label press printing at speeds up to 55ft/min for short run production on a variety of die-cut, kiss-cut or roll substrates. Designed for in-house production, it is capable of printing 4,000 labels in less than 20 minutes. 

Jalema Booth 3705 Jalema promotes space saving Grafi-System filing systems based on the unique single point suspension used to store files laterally from a profile. Developed especially for the graphics industry, the systems can save you up to 45 percent of space when compared to traditional systems, such as filing cabinets.  With the Grafi-System indexing, locating, removing and replacing materials can be accomplished quickly and efficiently. 

JCR Pack Booth 459 JCR Pack showcases a range of materials developed for flexible packaging and label converters, such as shrink films, barrier materials, adhesive tapes and stretch film, zippers and biorented nylon.

JetFX Booth 3134 JetFx will promote digital embellishments on a number of machines throughout the show, including its newly launched Solo Fusion, 13in wide print bar, and Solo FlexPack 30in wide bring  that’s specially formulated for eBeam and UV inkjet coating for full FDA compliance. The Solo Fusion will be at the JetFx booth and at JetFx partners. Gonderflex will showcase the Solo Flexpack (in Flex Pack @ Labelexpo in Hall F), GM will have a Solo Flexpack; Prati will demonstrate the Solo 13in, A B Graphic will demonstrate JetFx inkjet heads. 

K Laser Technology  Booth 3205 Holographic and metalized printing material supplier promotes its newest product samples and discusses specialty print technologies. The company showcases metallic and holographic embellishment technologies for the cold foil application including the exclusive and unique Fresnel lens patterns. Highlighted this year is the holographic embellishment for the growing shrink sleeve label market.  Attendees can also visit OEM partners Brotech (Booth #5603), JetFX (Booth #3134), and Gonderflex (booth # 6421 and #6886) to view K Laser Technology’s metallic and holographic embellishments in production during their finishing equipment demonstrations.

Kampf Machinery Booth 1047 Kampf and Atlas showcase their range of slitting and rewinding products, services and digital technologies for label applications. Kampf features the Unicon spindle machine and Unislit CS station machine. The visitors can also explore the joint machine portfolio, including the Kampf ConSlitter and the Atlas TitanSlitter series.

Karlville  Booth 6882  Karlville Converting and Karlville Swiss have partnered to showcase their post-print flexible packaging machinery for pouch production, lamination, and slitting, in collaboration with HP Indigo. Karlville presents its compact pouch machine, the KS-SUP-400-D, which is engineered for ease of use even for those without extensive expertise. This machine is ideal for short to medium runs and is designed for digital and conventional printing.  It accommodates standard materials and mono-material structures while offering low power consumption, minimal waste, reduced maintenance costs and quick setup. Demonstrations of this machine will take place continuously over the three days of the event. Karlville also promotes a range of machines and comprehensive technologies, including the Karlville Converting Compact Thermal Laminator, designed for surface print applications. It utilizes a Protect-all MET PET in conjunction with Nobelus Soft Touch thermal laminate. Also on show will be the Karlville Swiss Compact D Model pouch machine, which facilitates rapid changes for standup pouches using Charter MDO PE Mono Material. The company is also participating in the new feature area, Flexpack@Labelexpo, which gives attendees a chance to see live demonstrations of innovative, flexible packaging equipment.

Klöckner Pantaplast Booth 3128 Klöckner Pentaplast features its SmartCycle range of heat shrink sleeve label films, including SmartCycle Plus, manufactured with up to 30 percent PCR, boasting a high shrink rate and offering a virgin-grade performance while meeting environmental goals. Also on show is the SmartCycle Pro line recyclable heat shrink sleeve label film, featuring a 30 percent PCR. It meets the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) standards for recyclability in the RIC 1 stream, ensuring both bottles and labels are recyclable together.  Additionally, the company showcases SmartCycle shrink sleeve label films that are recyclable in the RIC 1 stream. Jeff Cole, director of marketing and communications at Klöckner Pentaplast, said: ‘These products reflect our dedication to delivering high-performance, eco-friendly heat shrink sleeve label solutions that support recycling and reduces environmental impacts. “Investing In Better” is more than just our company slogan, it is a sentiment to our commitment in offering truly sustainable solutions to our valued customers today and beyond.’

Kocher + Beck Booth 3209 The company highlights GapMaster EM (Electronic Move), the servo-driven adjustable anvil system offering adjustments by a rotary dial and digital input with haptic feedback for the operator. The system allows adjustment steps as small as 0.25 of a micron, and it is on display for the first time, showing the ability to use one HMI control system to operate two GapMasters simultaneously. A selection of K+B flexible dies and precision-engineered magnetic and print cylinders are also on show, along with samples of TecScreen Printing Plates. Additionally Kocher+Beck highlights its advancements in die-cutting with a new Industry 4.0-ready digital KMS Pressure Gauge System, equipped with a variety of sensors and offering higher stability under load changes. 

Konica Minolta  Booth 5645 Konica Minolta promotes a range of digital label presses for any production run, including the latest AccurioLabel 400 offering CMYK and a new fifth station white dry-toner for true white applications. This press is capable of production speeds of up to 131ft/min and resolution equivalent to 3,600 x 2,400 DPI. Also on show is the AccurioLabel 230 digital toner press developed for shorter runs and more customization. It offers printing speeds of 77ft/min, simple user interface and integrated software packages allow operators to quickly learn and operate the press.

Konica Minolta’s new JETvarnish 3D Web 400, also promoted at the stand, is a 100 percent web-fed digital embellishment technology integrating spot UV varnish, hot foil stamping and variable data printing in a single pass.  The company also showcases various technologies for color management and workflow automation, plus advanced technology for digital converting and finishing. ‘At Konica Minolta, we offer a range of digital label presses for any size production run to help our customers expand their businesses into the profitable market of full-color label production and packaging,’ said Frank Mallozzi, president of IPP at Konica Minolta. ‘As indicated by its fast acceleration into the label market with the AccurioLabel 230, the AccurioLabel 400 is expected to provide another perfect opportunity to strengthen client relationships by helping them grow their businesses.’

Kroenert Booth 3606 Kroenert features coating and laminating technologies for web-like materials such as paper, foil, film, cardboard and non-woven. The company promotes high-performance systems with web widths of up to 3,300 mm, coating thicknesses of more than 1 mm to a minimum of 100 nanometres and processing speeds of up to 1,600m/min.

LaserClean Booth 2017 The company launches ALCS800 machine, equipped with the latest laser cleaning technology for narrow and mid-web and showcases its three decades of experience in sustainable, high-quality anilox cleaning. Laserclean's booth 2017 will feature the new ALCS800 machine, equipped with the latest laser cleaning technology for narrow and mid-web. This machine offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional anilox cleaning methods, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.  ‘At Laserclean, we understand the importance of sustainability in today's world,’ said Martin de Wit, CEO of Laserclean. ‘Our laser cleaning solutions not only improve efficiency and quality but also align with companies goals to become more green while providing the highest print quality.’

Lecta Booth 251 Lecta showcases a wide range of products, including environment-friendly, recyclable functional papers, based on natural, renewable resources that support a circular economy. Its range of facestock and release liner products for the pressure-sensitive label market includes one-side coated Creaset, cast-coated Eurokote, release liner Linerset, metallized Metalvac, thermal Termax, and new ‘Recy’ papers made from recycled fibers. 

‘We are excited to present our innovative solutions to the North American label and packaging community at Labelexpo Americas 2024,’ says Alain Villemure, vice president of sales of Lecta North America. ‘Our paper solutions are designed to meet the demanding requirements of industry applications, and we are confident that they will provide our customers with the quality and performance they need to succeed.’

Lemorau Booth 3615 Lemorau showcases Smart-L Premium compact machine featuring a flexo unit in semi-rotary mode allowing an extra color or varnish. Lemorau also promotes MEBR+ with its modular configuration for the optional equipment such as embellishment and other modules to meet specific production requirements and can be upgraded with new automation feature. 

The company also showcases MICR, an inspection slitter rewinder featuring variable data printing, video inspection for quality control, precision slitting and rewinding. In the auxiliary equipment range the company features a CTA1500 producing cores of various sizes in automatic mode; an ER400/1500 that enhances safety and efficiency in handling heavy rolls; and RA, which rewinds labels for distribution or further processing.

Lemu Group Booth 832 Lemu Group shows a complete finishing line with Martin Automatic and ETI Converting. Each module of the finishing technology will be settled in its respective stand. At the LemuGroup stand, the company will shows the GTU rewinder connected with the UltraCompact system, for packing the rolls and palletize the boxes to a fully automatic process. The web path would go over the aisle from one stand to the other until it reaches the LemuGroup stand. LemuGroup also shows the LI 220 RFID smart label inserter, equipped with the delam-relam system for an accurate insertion of the smart labels.

Lombardi Booth 6649 Lombardi partners with Rotatek to showcase their technological advancements and collaborative spirit.  Visitors at the stand can see a fully digitalized Invicta press with its digital twin model introduced in collaboration with Siemens. Lombardi demonstrates how the integration between hardware and software, offers advantages in label design, material usage and operator training through virtual environments, all with zero waste. By sharing its space with Rotatek, Lombardi also promotes the combined flexo-offset technology, underscoring its commitment to developing versatile presses meeting diverse industry needs.

Lundberg Tech Booth 815 Lundberg Tech showcases MatrixCompactor 200, a waste-capturing system designed specifically for label matrix handling. This system helps to reduce the use of virgin materials and lower the CO2 footprint associated with the transport of waste. Additionally, it minimizes the unnecessary disposal of paper cores and alleviates the physical strain on press operators by reducing heavy lifting requirements.

Mactac Booth 143 The company showcases new, vibrant Vivid chrome film labels developed for improved printability and barrier resistance to moisture and oil migration to prevent label staining. The range has been developed to offer a premium chrome look. Mactac partnered with Fortis Solutions Group for a live demo applying Vivid film labels at its booth. On show is also the new direct thermal portfolio without bisphenols developed to comply with regulations limiting exposure to bisphenols, including the new logistics grade direct thermal material, MacScript 2 prescription grade and non-top coated grade.

‘Our improved Vivid chrome polypropylene prime film is a robust product that is perfect for use in the food packaging, beverage, health and beauty sectors,’ said Kim Hensley, senior marketing manager at Mactac North America. ‘With our film coating and finishing assets, we can create an eye-catching, premium chrome look without the cost of foil stamping or metallic printing inks.’ ‘Mactac’s new direct thermal portfolio without bisphenols allows variable information label suppliers to meet the changing bisphenols regulations,’ added Kathy Magyar, senior marketing manager at Mactac North America. ‘Our expanding portfolio includes a new logistics grade with excellent environmental resistance, prescription grade and non-top-coated grade for short-term applications.’ ‘Mactac is bigger, stronger, more flexible and versatile than ever, and a key partner to the PSA industry,’ commented Dalia Naamani-Goldman, vice president of sales and marketing at Mactac North America. ‘At Labelexpo we are pleased to showcase how we are partnering with customers by expanding the breadth and depth of our portfolio, technical expertise, innovation, and service capabilities based on our recent acquisitions.’

Mark Andy Booth 319 and 424 Mark Andy exhibits five printing presses, off-line finishing systems and products designed to drive progress in the narrow web industry.  Highlights include the Domino iQ-R digital engine integrated with the Mark Andy 2200 flexo press, the Digital Pro MAX, the Digital Series HD, and the new P Series S9 for the label and flexible packaging markets.  Additionally, the Mark Andy Pro Series press is also showcased in the Domino booth (5821). Adjacent booth 424 features the Rotoflex VLI-700, optimized for running unsupported films at the high speeds, and the Rotoflex VSI-330.

Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP), supplying the offset, flexo, digital, and letterpress industries, will introduce a new line of branded products.  Duane Pekar, CEO of Mark Andy, said: ‘We live and breathe this industry, which we hope is evident in our strong presence and display of smart, innovative solutions at Labelexpo Americas 2024. Our commitment to advancing print technology is exemplified by our ongoing partnerships with Domino and Konica Minolta, and our continued development of best-in-class products. We look forward to showcasing how Mark Andy’s solutions can drive efficiency, quality, and profitability for our customers.’

Martin Automatic  Booth 811 Martin Automatic brings automated reality to life’ at an exhibition for the first time. It combines its machines with Lemu and ETI's complementary technology to manufacture a real-time label production job. This concept demonstrates that converters can use three separate companies yet still have a perfectly integrated line for everyday production. Gavin Rittmeyer, vice president of sales and marketing at Martin Automatic, said: ‘We are truly excited about the prospect of bringing a real-life job to Labelexpo and showing how combining technology can be a risk-free investment where the integration is safe and secure. We see this as a holistic approach to production going forward that will allow end-users to focus on individual business models.’ The equipment on show will include an MBS butt splicer rated at 800 ft/min (245 m/min) on web widths to 26 in (660mm) and maximum roll diameter of 40 in (1016mm).  But to feed the ETI line for manufacturing label stock, Martin is supplying a second MBS for dual web feed into the ETI laminator. The second splicer has a reduced running-direction footprint with an integrated 90-degree micropore turnbar. ‘The fact that there is no specific customer for the line on the booth shows the clear commitment of all three companies to the industry and its future development. But we are indebted to Channeled Resources, a premier label converter in the Midwest USA, whose job we will be producing live at the expo, for their trust and belief in what integrated automation can offer,’ added Rittmeyer.

Maxcess displays its broad portfolio of automated products for better, faster, and smarter web operation. Labelexpo visitors can discover the latest innovations in die-cutting, web guiding, tension control, vision inspection, performance rolls, slitting, winding and more.  Maxcess’s product highlights include RotoMetrics' new flexible die portfolio, re-engineered with automated manufacturing processes for enhanced precision and reliability, and chrome coating processes that double lifespan and durability.      RotoMetrics intelligent adjustable anvils will also be on show in Rosemont. They offer the reliability of AccuAdjust and can be upgraded for added RotoAdjust enhancements like job recall and OI interface to fully automated RotoScan, coming in 2025. The company also showcases Fife guiding systems, which, thanks to the new Fife SmartDrive Actuator and GuideLine Digital Sensor, provide technology for maintaining precise web alignment for optimal converting results.  Also available at the booth are Webex tension control products with advanced Magpowr. These products allow press operators to effectively monitor and control web tension to ensure consistent material handling and reduce waste and scrap.  Maxcess also promotes VisionMax, a vision system that offers 100 percent print and surface inspection to optimize productivity, minimize return risks, and reduce waste.  The company's booth also features the new Tidland SmartSlit, RD AutoScore, and Control Series Class 1 Knifeholders, which offer ease of use automation to minimize operator error and reduce waste.  Lastly, the company showcases performance and precision rolls engineered to make presses run at peak performance. 

Meech International Booth 3600 Meech International promotes a range of static control, compressed air technology, and web cleaning systems, including AC Shockless Ionizing Bars, Ionizing Air Blowers, Ionizing Air Curtains, Guns and Nozzles, Pulsed DC Equipment for long range neutralization without the use of air, Static Generators and Static Measuring Devices.  The company also showcases the latest Hyperion SmartControl Touch, designed to meet the needs of modern automated industries and the growth of Industry 4.0.

MicroDynamics Booth 1345 MicroDynamics showcases live demos of the Veritas and MicroScan3 anilox inspection systems. With +/- 1 percent repeatability and scans in less than 10 seconds, users can inspect a wide variety of engraving depths, shapes, and sizes, quickly and accurately. Attendees can also view the newly released wide field mode which doubles the field of view to inspect a wider range of rolls, without the risks or downtime of lens changes. 

MoistTech Booth 456 MoistTech promotes moisture measurement sensors, providing an accurate and reliable near-infrared system, increasing efficiency, quality control and consistency while eliminating rework, waste and human error from time consuming lab methods provides instant ROI.  MoistTech's equipment is designed to be a plug-and-play operation with minimal setup and installation, zero yearly maintenance, no drifting over time or need for re-calibration. Near-infrared technology incorporated throughout the production process can greatly improve quality. 

Mühlbauer Booth 6406 Mühlbauer showcases its Entry Level Package featuring two powerful machines. The IL 30000 offers a small footprint and high speeds delamination and relamination and can also function as an applicator. The PL light R2R, also promoted at the show can handle multiple jobs within a single batch. 

Nastar Booth 1249 The company introduces linerless pressure-sensitive in sheeted form. TwoFer recyclable Twin Signage and Graphics feature two signs, no liner and adhesive top to bottom on both sheets. Applications include retail signage and in-store graphics. TwoFer Twin paper-based, back-to-back pressure-sensitive signs feature a combination of strong, polymer-enhanced face tock and an aggressive, removable adhesive. This allows the signage to adhere to almost any surface, even in chilled environments, and be removed easily when desired.

Natural Ink Booth 1420 Natural Ink showcases a dual-cure ink series suitable for the LED transition. The inks cure under both light spectrums, LED and mercury lamps, allowing for a smooth transition to LED. The company also promotes its entire portfolio for all applications, including film, shrink sleeves, special effect OPVs, sensitive applications, wraparound labels, etc. 

Nazdar Ink Booth 1245 Nazdar Ink Technologies presents its diverse range of inks developed for narrow-web printing applications. The company launches the W181 series water-based inks that offer bio and renewable resource benefits, and the new 68500 LED flexo series, offering improved economics of the dual cure product.

NeuraLabel Booth 6407 NeuraLabel Printing Solutions showcases its advanced label printing products, including Callisto, a label printer featuring a permanent HP PageWide printhead and durable pigment inks. Integrated with intelligent job management systems compatible with industry-standard software, it enhances operational efficiency and job control. 

Nilpeter Booth 6523 For the first time in the USA, Nilpeter showcases the newest version of the FA-17 flexo press. This updated model comes with several design and feature enhancements that make it a standout in modern printing. As part of Nilpeter’s flagship FA-Line, the FA-17 is known for its versatility and ability to meet the evolving needs of today’s printers. Also making its US debut is the FA-26, a press designed for value-added short-run flexible packaging and labels. Whether you’re printing pouches, shrink sleeves, labels, or other packaging materials, the FA-26 offers exceptional in-line printing capabilities.  Nilpeter also promotes its Digital Shadow technology. This innovative tool offers a complete digital twin of a physical press, capturing essential data on usage, performance, and maintenance. Use it to track, measure, and optimize your printing operations, or as a powerful training tool to enhance skills and efficiency. Nilpeter’s Vsion solution on show at the booth is a high-speed register system designed to maintain precise color registration, even when working with ultra-flexible materials. It ensures consistent quality during both acceleration and deceleration, making it an ideal companion for the FA-26 and other FA-Line machines.

Ningbo Jingwei Systemtechnik Booth 3136 The company showcases its R-Cutter series, an all-in-one technology for label cutting designed to meet the diverse needs of modern businesses, leveraging smart technology for quick setup and integration into existing workflows. With advanced material handling capabilities, the R-Cutter series ensures smooth processing, maximizing production uptime.

Nobelus Booth 3622 Nobelus showcases how tactile finishes can elevate prime labels in any market through unsupported films and wet lamination. Featured films include Karess Film, a velvety, luxurious soft finish ideal for high-end brands, and FineGrit Film, a rugged, durable finish with the feel of fine-grain sandpaper. Nobelus teamed up with Applied Molecules and GM, to bring attendees the DC330Mini compact finishing system from GM used to process labels in the booth throughout the show, allowing visitors to see and feel the premium haptic labels as they are finished. ‘Through our collaboration with GM, Nobelus hopes to introduce label converters to a finishing method that opens up cost saving opportunities through higher margins and greater market opportunities. We are eager to consult with converters on how they can optimize these solutions to grow their business,’ said Angie Mohni, vice president of marketing at Nobelus.

‘This year, Nobelus is sharing how our specialty tactile films can elevate premium brands with highly decorated label laminations. These special effects greatly enhance the consumer experience and help drive sales in all sorts of promising markets that might otherwise be inaccessible to label converters,’ said Dragan Nikolic, manager of business development at Nobelus.

Omet Booth 3125 Omet promotes its entire range of label and packaging printing machines, also taking attendees on a virtual tour of the Omet production headquarters.

Omet Americas also announces the opening of its latest Innovation Center in Mount Prospect, Illinois, featuring Omet KFlex 17in flexo press, which integrates an in-line RFID antenna insertion system from Tamarack. Additionally, to promote environmental sustainability, the press is equipped with a full LED UV system, reducing power consumption by over 60 percent.

OneVision Software Booth 5802 OneVision Software showcases the 2-in-1 Label Automation Suite combining production planning with print file optimization. Via the intuitive user interface, digital printers can control and monitor the label production with all steps mapped transparently in the software as a digital job bag. The modular structure of the software enables individual configuration – tailored to specific requirements. 

Phidastien International Booth 1215 Phidastien International promotes its UV curing and drying technologies, including an air-cooled arc UV from seven inches up to 84 inches wide, with 200 Watts per inch to 600 Watts per inch, UV curing under an inert atmosphere (Nitrogen), a high-power LED curing system up to 10 feet long, hybrid power supplies and cassette technology that allows the change from LED to arc lamp at the touch of a button. The company is also showcasing its new recirculating high-velocity hot air-drying system and Pulse Mode technology, allowing to double the peak power of a conventional arc UV curing system. 

Polyart Group Booth 439 Polyart Group launches two sustainable substrates. r-Polyart, is claimed to be the first synthetic paper made of 30 percent post-consumer recycled material. It looks and prints like 100 percent virgin material and has the same mechanical properties but a lower carbon footprint.  Fiberskin Tag is an innovative tear- and water-resistant 100 percent paper that is recyclable, biodegradable and compostable. It is suitable for food contact and printable by thermal transfer for sustainable tags, wristbands, and water-resistant labels. The company is also presenting its Polyart Inkjet and Polyart Laser ranges for digital printing, and promotes extended portfolio of specialty papers and films, including Satinex, Fluolux, Fiberskin, Ultrametal for prime and specialty labels, and durable tags.

PPG Teslin Booth 5619 PPG showcases Teslin, a synthetic material offering durability and performance in challenging environments. Teslin is available in five standard types: general purpose permanent, ultimate bond, general purpose removable, BS 5609-certified for marine conditions, and two pharmaceutical grades: tight mandrel and low-energy and sterilization applications. Teslin is compatible with various print technologies, including digital inkjet, laser and thermal transfer. It offers adhesion even under extreme conditions, is flexible and conformable to different packaging shapes.

Prati Booth 3529 Prati displays Digi Compact, a converting and finishing line for self-adhesive labels and digitally printed flexible packaging, with JetFx digital embellishment unit. This machine can combine analog and digital technology on a wide range of materials from 12-350 microns and after capturing the audience at drupa by converting, in a roll-to-stack configuration, the ‘Messages from the Prati Galaxy’ into Prati philosophical cards, is now ready to show the overseas audience with a different configuration.  

It is exhibited with a cutting unit and a rewinder and will be able to perform the converting of self-adhesive material from roll-to-roll for the rewinding of large rolls and subsequent finishing passage on the control table (Q/C machine), as well as roll-to-roll finishing in a single pass. Furthermore, the rewinding shafts, from 25.4-152mm in diameter, will be interchangeable. This configuration also includes a cutting module for the division of tracks and/or the removal of side trims.  In addition to being ergonomic and compact, it is characterized by a reduced paper passage and with a view to environmental sustainability, ensures a reduction of waste during the set-up phase. Simple to use by the operator, it has several functions managed directly autonomously by the machine. As for flexibility, Digi Compact is also a multitasking machine as it allows many types of processing (roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet and roll-to-stack) all-in-one.

PRI Plus Booth 810 PRI Plus promotes its adhesives, including the brand new foamLoch - suitable for all open-cell foam applications. The company is also unveiling its new line of label constructions featuring UV acrylic adhesives.

Priber Booth 3806 Priber promotes the SQ Label software suite for efficient and reliable barcode and label printing, enhancing operational efficiency across various sectors. It features specialized tools for cable and wire marking, double-sided printing and an integrated product catalog.

Prisco Booth 841 Prisco features its full portfolio, including solvents, costings and adhesives, including the Green Clean and Blue Wave solvents are designed to tackle tough cleaning challenges in flexo printing. Additionally, Prisco developed a LED coating which cures to a hard finish and minimizes the yellowing typically associated with such processes.

Pulisi (Guangzhou Pulisi Technology) Booth 3220 The manufacturer promotes the UV inkjet digital printing multifunctional machine DPIM-330F, which supports wide-format printing from 220mm to 520mm. It features optional functions, including pre-flexo printing, flexo cold stamping, customized spot color printing (violet, orange, green), digital cold foil or digital varnish, a slitting function, a laminating function, and a defect quality management system. 

QC Electronics Booth 6509 QC Electronics shows its corona treaters. The company eliminates the possibility of carbon tracking and implements automatic air gap adjustment in its web treaters. The company promotes its Advantage Bare Roll (ceramic electrode) and TNT Touch N’ Treat (metal electrode).

QSPAC Industries Booth 1021 QSPAC Industries presents the complete product line of self-wound over-lamination. New products include soft touch, holographic, security, biodegradable, thermal transfer, and release coated.

Re Booth 1428 Re USA promotes ReVision Net, an integrated web viewing and control system. From a single control point, with up to two touch displays, operators have access to any number of ultra-compact, high-quality cameras. The system offers a large field of view and captures still details with 16 times zoom even at high web speeds.  Re also showcases web guiding and tension control systems featuring load cells, pneumatic and electromagnetic powder brakes, safety chucks, pneumatic air shafts and friction shafts.

Retroflex Booth 5701 Retroflex features printing and coating equipment for the flexible packaging, paper, tissue, envelope and paperboard markets, including the T-Series, S-Series, K-Series and Fox-Series. Models are available with gears or full servo drives with servo deck positioning, on-press anilox and plate sleeve change capabilities. Presses are available for retrofit to existing lines or as part of a complete Retroflex line with a wide variety of optional features.  

Rhyguan Machinery  Booth 329 Rhyguan Machinery introduces the Top-Plus series label converting and finishing machine, which connects with digital presses, enabling spot varnish and semi-rotary die-cutting. It is equipped with fully automatic knife positioning system and features a wide range of optional equipment such as corona treatment, IML die-cutting, dual rewinds or a semi-automatic turret rewind and sheeting capabilities. Top-Plus series machines can achieve semi-rotary die-cutting speeds of up to 90m/min.

Ricoh Electronics Booth 921 Ricoh Electronics showcases the new DT Tight Mandrel designed for labels that must adhere securely to small-diameter surfaces. Additionally, Ricoh presents its expanded Linerless DT product portfolio, which eliminates traditional liner waste and enhances operational efficiency.  Another highlight is Ricoh’s Clear DT product range offering transparent labeling, suitable for applications where product visibility and aesthetics are crucial. Kamesh Shah, division manager- thermal technical division, said: ‘Our team is thrilled to showcase our latest technological advancements at Labelexpo Americas. We invite you to explore our all-new Tight Mandrel product, sustainable linerless portfolio, and unique clear direct thermal solutions. These innovations reflect our commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.’ Dylan Uboldi, division manager- sales and marketing, added: ‘At Ricoh Electronics, we’re dedicated to not only delivering top-tier thermal printing products but also providing exceptional customer service. We invite you to visit booth 921 to discover our latest product innovations. Our team is here to discuss how our solutions can meet your specific needs and support your business growth. Experience our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction firsthand.’         Zack Kupperbusch, marketing manager, said: ‘We are pleased to invite you to visit us at booth 921 at Labelexpo Americas. Whether you are interested in our latest product innovations or seeking information about our comprehensive product lineup, we look forward to demonstrating our commitment to supporting the growth of your labeling operations.’

Rigaku Technologies Booth 458 The company exhibits EDXRF (energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence) analysis instruments for silicone coaters, providing non-destructive coating or composition analysis for web applications. The NEX LS, also promoted at the booth, offers continuous, in-line silicone coat weight profiling without halting production. This compact scanning measurement system provides valuable information about the coating’s properties or the product’s composition.  The company also promotes the NEX QC Series spectrometers that do not require helium or a special sample cup for Si determination. 

Rosas Machinenbau Booth 6515 Rosas Maschinenbau demonstrates its Leopard 300 bidirectional tabletop rewinder featuring an advanced RFID HF and UHF tag serialization module with code verifier and backside serialization and TIJ printer for numbering and coding. This technology encodes and verifies RFID tags at high speeds. The company also promotes the Gazelle II digital printer with unwind diameter of 650mm (25in), web widths from 40-330mm (1.5-13in), print width up to 200mm (8in), corona treatment, a flexo primer station, and an LED UV curing unit. It’s also built with a pre-installed interface for a fully automatic 100 percent inspection module, quick release of tension axles for simple reel change installations and removals, and advanced web tension control. Rosas also demonstrates its Gazelle II integrated with the eZ-ColorJet 100, a 160 FPM 4-inch-wide 4-color process industrial inkjet printer from US-based Graph-Tech for imprinting a variety of labels.

‘Rosas has specialized in customized RFID decoding and encoding solutions for many years, including high-frequency, ultra-high frequency, and near-field communication with read/write and database synchronization in combination with optical vision systems. We look forward to meeting printers at Labelexpo Americas to discuss how we can assist them with customized solutions in RFID label converting and serialization,’ said David Rosas Wolf, managing partner of Rosas Maschinenbau. ‘With this new solution, we offer a powerful full suite for RFID label serialization and testing. Rosas has specialized in customized RFID decoding and encoding solutions for many years including high-frequency, ultra-high frequency, and near-field communication with read/write and database synchronization in combination with optical vision systems. We welcome the opportunity to work with printers for customized solutions in RFID label converting and serialization.’

Rotometal Booth 717 Rotometal showcases AluLite Magnetic Cylinders manufactured from aerospace-grade aluminum, offering a 50 percent weight reduction, translating into time savings and improved ergonomics. The company also shows Antifriction Print Cylinders and introduces rotoSleeves range of lightweight printing sleeves.  ‘Say goodbye to tedious tape removal,’ said Tim Markos, regional sales manager for USA. ‘Our Antifriction cylinders undergo a unique surface treatment that allows tape to be peeled off in one piece, with no residue. This innovative technology minimizes downtime of your press.’

Schober Booth 6623 The company showcases high-performance finishing technologies for in-mold labels, folding cartons and technical products. Schobertechnologies also promotes high-quality rotary cutting, creasing and punching equipment, rotary die-cutting and stacking machine RSM for in-mold labels.

Screen Americas Booth 6423 Screen Americas promotes its Truepress Label 350UV SAI Series, which prints CMYK plus white, orange and blue inks. The press’ white ink is suitable for metallic and transparent substrates used in the beverage industry and the press’ optional low migration ink complies with food safety regulations. The SAI Series also allows label manufacturers to produce industrial labels that can withstand extreme conditions with the ability to print on vinyl, polyester, film and BOPP.

Shandong Hoaco Automation Technology Booth 1411 Hoaco promotes motion-controlled die-cutting, web converting and packaging systems, including its flagship multi-station rotary die-cutting machines developed for several markets, including electronics, medical, cosmetics, printing, packaging and automotive.

Siegwerk Booth 845 The company marks 200th anniversary by showcasing a comprehensive range of products and services, including the FastMatch Cloud, a cloud-based color management system, and APR-certified inks for sustainable recycling. Siegwerk also promotes Nutriflex Orbis DC inks for UV/LED printing in the food, pharma, cosmetic, and tobacco industries; Apex for basic stick and shine coating; and Sicura DGT for digital printing technologies. The company’s team is available to discuss LED, shrink, food packaging, circular economy, sustainable technologies and ink trends.

The company has also partnered with Multi-Plastics and Tripack, have collaborated to unveil a new APR-approved, fully recyclable shrink sleeve water bottle project for the English Mountain Spring Water Company. Multi-Plastics, a key contributor to the project, provided its Envirocycle 30 percent post-consumer recyclate PET shrink sleeve film essential for the structural integrity of the bottle. Siegwerk's Cirkit de-inking primer, combined with Sicura Orbis ink technology, to wash off in combination with deinking primer, was instrumental in ensuring the bottle's recyclability. Tripack's expertise in application technology enabled the integration of PET shrink sleeves onto PET bottles, establishing sustainable packaging that prioritizes efficiency and eco-consciousness.

Smart Solve Booth 1815 SmartSolve promotes certified, bio-based, facestock, pouchstock and labelstock, including water-soluble ‘dissolvable’ labels that rinse entirely with water. SmartSolve showcases two distinct label technologies: 3pt pressure-sensitive and 4pt direct thermal pressure-sensitive. Both leverage a trade-secret dissolvable pressure-sensitive adhesive. This feature allows for improved tack adhesion and a 12-month shelf life.

‘We are thrilled to be the first paper-based water-soluble label to receive APR Design Recognition. This is truly just the beginning of an exciting journey for SmartSolve in our vision to make packaging no longer trash,’ said Alex Abbott, SmartSolve chief revenue officer.   ‘SmartSolve water-soluble “dissolvable” label technology is the perfect solution for any temporary labeling application. These pressure-sensitive materials rinse off entirely with water and are safe for drains, according to the same assessment used to certify toilet paper,’ added Ashleigh Hotz, SmartSolve director of sales and marketing. ‘Leaving no adhesive residue behind, our label stock dissolves easily and completely in 30 seconds in any water temperature.’

S-One Labels & Packaging Booth 1353 The company presents a wide range of products including flexible packaging films from eco-friendly options to conventional films. On the stand there are also primers, including Michelman in-line and off-line primers and water-based varnishes. Visitors can also see a range of overprint varnishes and coatings helping to achieve superior finish and protection for printed materials with its premium OPVs, including water-based, UV, LED, and eBeam varnishes and topcoats.

Stock PKG Booth 3611 StockPKG Films showcases its range of plastic films. It also provides film slitting and laminating services.

Styers Booth 200 Styers Equipment Company promotes new and used printing press equipment and accessories. It also showcases its range of services, such as equipment financing, appraisals, and repairs. The company assists national and international customers with buying and selling pre-press, press and finishing equipment. 

Sun Chemical Booth 831 Sun Chemical showcases SunEco portfolio, guided by the '5Rs' framework: reuse, reduce, renew, recycle and redesign. Highlighted technologies include SolarFlex CRCL inks for increased recyclability in labeling, high-adhesion SolarFlex UV flexo inks, SunCure Mono-web Coatings for reduced carbon footprint, SunVisto AquaGreen renewable inks, and MX12 Ink Dispensing Technology for precise, waste-minimizing color mixing. Also featured are energy-efficient UV-LED inks, SunEvo digital technologies. ‘Labelexpo is a tremendous venue for Sun Chemical to not only showcase the sustainable solutions we have created for the label and flexible packaging sectors, but also to underscore our dedication to fostering a circular economy,’ said Dennis Sweet, vice president of NWTL at Sun Chemical. ‘Our commitment to recyclability has recently been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). Two of our innovative products were recently recognized for meeting or exceeding the voluntary requirements for APR Design for Recyclability Recognition. It is another example showing our commitment to bring impactful and meaningful sustainable solutions to the market that benefit the whole packaging industry and our planet.’

Tailored Chemical Products Booth 1552 Tailored Chemical Products showcases various adhesives for paper converting, film or foil laminating, woodworking, case and carton construction, tapes and label applications, and everything in between. After 47 years of operating as Tailored Chemical Products, the company rebrands itself as Tailored Adhesives.  

Tamarack Booth 112 Tamarack Products presents its RFID inlay insertion equipment, offering versatile configurations as a standalone system or integrated with a flexo press. Designed to cater to a broad spectrum of production needs, from low to very high volumes, the equipment inserts all types of wet and dry inlays at high speeds with exceptional accuracy. The Tamarack system allows label converters to grow as their volumes increase by adding lanes and other specialty modules. The equipment's modular design enhances flexibility, enabling optimized production for unique products that may require top or bottom lamination, hot melt applications, multiple die-cut stations, and variable data printing. Beyond insertion, the equipment includes an advanced inspection module that ensures quality and can encode, if required, post-insertion.

Techkon Booth 5800  Techkon presents a wide range of its products in Rosemont, including the latest release of ChromaQA, an intuitive cloud-based software that implements color quality management. This allows for finding color problems earlier and saving money. ChromaQA converts color measurements into clear, precise and actionable feedback for press operators and ink technicians. The company also runs live presentations of its SpectroVision 3-in-1 in-line web viewer and barcode grader. Also on show is SpectroDens, an all-purpose, modern measurement device for every application from pre-press to print. 

Tectuprint Booth 1424 This year’s edition marks the second participation in Labelexpo Americas 2024 for the Italian company, which promotes a wide range of finishing equipment, die-cutters, cutters, robinators, coil elevators, punching units, perforators, stackers, rewinders, unwinders and roll lifters. 

Telstar Engineering Booth 403 Telstar Engineering showcases over thirty years of experience in creating unique decorating and converting applications, custom engineering, and manufacturing and installing a wide range of label press retrofits. It utilizes its specialized CadToGo Onsite Engineering for minimal downtime at installation. 

Tesa tape Booth 939 Tesa showcases Softprint plate-mounting tapes and a full assortment of splicing and process tapes. 

Thwing-Albert Instrument Company  Booth 3603 Celebrating its 125th anniversary, the company showcases its expertise in materials testing instrumentation, often used as laboratory equipment to measure the physical properties of adhesives, labels, paper and packaging to attribute peel strength, ecoefficiency of friction, thickness and many other characteristics. The company shows the VantageNX Universal Testing System for various tests, the FP-2260 Friction/Peel tester for COF and peel strength, and the ProGage Touch Thickness Tester for precision thickness measurement. All can be paired with MAP4 Testing Software for advanced data analysis.

Tootech Booth 357 Korean company showcases a device that prints barcodes using a laser without consumables such as ribbons, thus not requiring any maintenance costs. The laser prints on the middle layer of the label after passing through the label's surface without causing damage.

TR Electronics Booth 1046 The company demonstrates advanced measuring and positioning technologies specifically designed to optimize label manufacturing operations. They ensure precise label detection and positioning, even at high belt speeds. TR Electronics products are calibrated for a wide range of label materials, including paper, metallic, transparent, and both thin and thick labels. 

Troika Systems Booth 254 Troika Systems presents its AniCAM HD Plus and discusses key topics such as functional, 3D accurate anilox measurement, the importance of precision roll, cylinder and plate inspection, as well as sustainability goals. Troika’s 3D scanning microscopes measure anilox and gravure cylinder volumes, as well as flexographic plate dot, and by recording the data into the inventory management software, enables improvements of internal processes.  

Ultimate TechnoGraphics Booth 5204 Ultimate Tech showcases how to optimize label production by automatically ganging and planning label runs with automation. This is key when handling a high level of short-run jobs and important to tie in finishing - automating from end to end. The company partners with GMG Color to launch a centralized, and flexible workflow that empowers label converters to focus on growth while delivering exceptional color-accurate results. By integrating GMG Color’s color management products, printers can ensure that labels, production and color work in harmony.

Unilux Booth 3003 Unilux features the new UniPrint monitoring system giving operators the ability to correct defects through touch-screen controls and providing access to features like split-screen and programmable web positions. Labelexpo visitors can also see the latest innovations in stroboscopic inspection and how it can reduce waste and maintain quality.

UPM Raflatac Booth 515 UPM Raflatac showcases its new portfolio of UPM Raflatac Carbon Action plastic labels. These labeling materials combine multiple circular economy Rs: reduced, recycled, or renewable materials that enable recycling or reuse. These labels are expected to replace traditional fossil-based options without compromising quality or performance. In addition, UPM Raflatac showcases: UPM Raflatac Forest Film, a unique 100 percent wood-based plastic face material that’s ISCC PLUS-certified bio-circular on a mass-balance basis; UPM Raflatac Ocean Action, the ISCC Plus-certified label material designed to combat ocean-bound plastic pollution; UPM Raflatac RAFNXT+, a labeling material verified by the Carbon Trust to reduce carbon footprint and help mitigate climate change.

Finally, UPM Raflatac spotlights the RafCycle Partner Program enabling converters to offer to their customers’ label release liner collection and recycling services. Anna Hunt, senior manager of marketing and communications at UPM Raflatac, said: ‘Label material choice can have a significant impact on packaging sustainability. At UPM Raflatac, we provide innovative solutions that can directly contribute to reducing carbon footprint and enhancing circularity. We’re committed to empowering our customers and brands to take concrete steps towards a low carbon circular economy.’

UPrint Technologies Booth 751 The company launches Strobox, a new product developed by award-winning AI specialist NoLix. The device automates comparing an original PDF design with the actual printed output, ensuring quality control. At the heart of this innovation is an advanced AI engine capable of non-boundary self-learning, which means the system continuously improves and adapts without predefined limits. This allows the technology to detect defects in 15 different classes, ranging from color inconsistencies and mis-registration to subtle print anomalies that might otherwise go unnoticed. The system’s ability to learn and evolve with each print run ensures that defect detection becomes increasingly precise and reliable. ‘The Strobox represents a significant leap forward in quality assurance,’ said Edward Scheppink, CEO of UPrint Technologies. ‘By automating the comparison process and detecting defects with unmatched precision, we’re empowering our customers to achieve the highest standards of print quality, regardless of the complexity of the job.’

Uvitec Printing Ink Booth 1645 UVitec Printing Ink presents its UV/LED curable flexographic and rotary screen inks, coatings and adhesives uniquely formulated for shrink label applications. The range includes over printable or controlled COF high opacity white inks, gloss clears, scuff-resistant mattes, high build gloss and matte tactile, soft touch and sandy textures, cold foil adhesives, glitters, pearlescence, and additional specialties. All products are Benzophenone and PFOA-free, with formulations available for Reach, Nestle and CA Prop 65 Compliance. The company also showcases a full range of UV/LED PSA’s and release coatings for ECL’s, IRC’s and other constructions.

Velox Booth 1530 Velox presents its IDS-NC 500 for digital printing directly on necked beverage cans, running at up to 500 cans per minute. This machine provides label converters with a way to expand their offering with a sustainable alternative that eliminates shrink sleeve and label plastics and allows can recyclability. It is suitable for small-to-medium production runs and craft beverage brands.  

Velox’s technology of proprietary inks and system architecture was specifically developed for the mass production of direct-to-shape applications. It features a wide color gamut, photorealistic imagery, opaque selective white, matte and gloss finish, smooth gradients and end-to-end decoration with no seam or overlap. 

Vemax Booth 430 Vemax launches the Compact Inspection Rewinder VSM-250 and the inspection slitter rewinder VRR TA V-380. The VSM-250, developed for inspecting digital prints, offers a compact design and dual inspection capability, ensuring 100 percent quality control. The VRR TA V-380, on the other hand, differentiates itself with its dual capability, with a turret and full-size rewinder shaft in the same machine.

Voyantic Booth 3804 Voyantic promotes test and quality inspection systems for high-speed Rain RFID and NFC label converting lines and processing machines. The company showcases the Voyantic Tagsurance 3 critical for ensuring the quality and performance of every RFID label on the production line while giving real-time visibility into the machine operation. The modular and scalable system is easy to integrate into an extensive range of machine types.

Wausau Coated Products Booth 1447 The company promotes pressure-sensitive adhesive label materials, custom-engineered coating equipment for quick changeovers and flexible coating technologies. They offer top coating options like flexo, indigo, aqueous inkjet, and other digital. Wausau Coated serves various application segments, including wine, beer, and spirits labels, food and beverage labels and safety labels. 

Wilson Manufacturing Company Booth 1229 Wilson Manufacturing features its expanded line of accessories, including the Cylinder Inspection Tool, which accurately measures the undercut in magnetic cylinders and assesses cylinder surfaces for wear and irregularities. The company’s newly designed magnetic-base bearer wipers will also highlighted. 

Wink Booth 427 Wink showcases its latest advancements in die-cutting technology under the theme ‘The Art of Die-Cutting’. The company unveils the latest developments in SuperCut flexible dies, including advanced coatings like MCR MicroChrome and Non-Stick Premium, and optimized cutting angles designed for various label applications. 

Wink also presents the latest advancements in its SmartGap system, including the newly developed SmartGap Advance, which serves as the basic version of the system. This version can be easily upgraded to the digital SmartGap Touch. The exhibited product portfolio is complemented by the entiree range of Wink cylinders, including OptiMag magnetic cylinders and PowerCut solid dies.

Wuhan Golden Laser Booth 5429 The company showcases its high-speed laser die-cutting machines, including the LC350, a fully digital and automated laser die-cutting and finishing system with roll-to-roll, roll-to-sheet and roll-to-part applications offering a maximum web width of 13.7in, a web diameter of 23.6in, and an operating speed of up to 120m/min. On show is also the LC230 die-cutter developed for digital short-run finishing, offering zero pattern changeover time and no tooling costs. It operates with a maximum web of 9in, roll diameters of up to 15.7in and operating speeds of up to 60m/min. 

Xeikon Booth 6419 Xeikon promotes fleXflow, its stand-up pouch production process developed to offer minimal setup and turnaround times for short runs while enabling full variable data printing, powered by the X-800 digital front end. The company also discusses its PX3300HD, The Panther, designed to produce high-quality, durable labels at 1,200 DPI. Also showcased is the LX3000, The Lion, which uses Cruise Control System and artificial intelligence to monitor and adjust production settings at speeds of up to 138 feet a minute. Additionally, attendees can learn about Xeikon’s TX500 press, which uses Titon toner to facilitate printing on food-safe, flexible packaging, on paper substrates, resistant to temperatures and solvents without requiring a varnish.  The Xeikon team also promotes new collaboration with Kurz, offering opportunity to integrate digital metal hot-stamping in-line.

Xsys Booth 929 Xsys partners with Anderson & Vreeland to demonstrate its platemaking and pressroom products. The company runs live demos of the ThermoFlexX 30 imager and nyloflex Xpress Thermal Processor, key elements in Xsys’ platemaking system, including the nyloflex thermal printing plate portfolio, developer rolls and waste recovery program.  The latest software developments—ThermoFlexX EcoFill and Catena ProServX—are also showcased; both were developed to improve efficiency and sustainability. EcoFill is a software feature for ThermoFlexX imagers that reduces washout solvent usage by targeting non-image areas. Catena ProServX is a cloud-based, real-time equipment monitoring tool for proactive maintenance and superior quality control.  Xsys also discusses the capabilities and roadmap of its rotec line of sleeves and adapters, which is being further expanded with the new rotec eco family of sleeves. ‘Xsys will have a strong presence at Labelexpo in Chicago, where we will demonstrate our advanced solutions for the flexo tag and label market alongside our long-term partner, Anderson & Vreeland,’ said Eric Gibbs, director of sales in North America. ‘From printing plates, imagers, and processors to dedicated software, sleeves and adapters, Xsys covers the whole pre-press process with products that can make a real difference. Anderson & Vreeland’s comprehensive regional coverage and systems-based approach to flexo printing perfectly complement our offering, helping us to deliver even greater value to our customers in North America.’

X-Rite  Booth 335 X-Rite Incorporated showcases its latest color measurement, color specification, and quality control technology for the print, packaging, and labeling industries at Labelexpo Americas. Attendees can learn how connected X-Rite products streamline the design, pre-press, formulation, and production workflow to save time, reduce material and operational costs, and deliver unmatched print quality. ‘At Labelexpo Americas, X-Rite and Esko are teaming up to demonstrate how our integrated digital color and workflow solutions accelerate production with precise, consistent color in an automated and cloud-based process,’ said Jon-Michael McCartney, director of print and packaging at X-Rite. In booth 335 visitors can see end-to-end color management solutions for a connected label and packaging workflow, including the eXact 2 handheld spectrophotometer with the ability to measure color across various substrates, including flexible film and paper while also verifying customer standards. X-Rite also promotes ColorCert, a suite compatible with Esko WebCenter, AVT’s SpectraLab, and eXact 2. It offers printers an overall view of print quality and colour performance in a single number score to confirm compliance with brand specifications. Labelexpo attendees can also see PantoneLive, a digital color libraries to create, manage, and share achievable color standards across printing technologies and substrates.

Yupo Corporation Booth 567 Yupo launches its next-generation in-mold labeling technology CleanSort, which can be fully detached from the bottle or container during the recycling process, allowing for the bottle to be recycled back to the polymer form. This technology allows brands to be more sustainable and for recycling reclaimers to be more profitable. The available substrates include HDPE, PP and PET resins. Substrates also work for blow or injection-molded applications.

Zeller+Gmelin Booth 1015 Zeller+Gmelin exhibits eco-friendly inks, including its high-performance Nuvaflex energy-curable ink series, and the new EarthPrint UV recycle primer. The Nuvaflex 17 series is formulated for shelf stability and complete curing under LED systems. The new EarthPrint product line is designed to combat raw materials shortages and product recyclability through enhanced wash-off capabilities.  All inks are formulated for high-quality color, opacity, adhesion, and optimized performance in a single pass. 

Zhejiang Benyuan Plastic Paper Technology Booth 1409 The company promotes a range of products covering all self-adhesive papers, self-adhesive books cover film, sticky notes, thermal transfer labels, barcode labels, direct thermal labels, scale labels for supermarkets, shipping labels for E-commerce, logistics labels, waybill labels, A4 labels for inkjet and laser printer, pricing label and more. Thanks to its unique hot melt and water-based adhesive formulation and advanced online coating, these products feature excellent adhesion and anti-aging properties for various applications. The products are safe, user-friendly and environmentally friendly.

Zhejiang GaoBao Machinery  Booth 6640 Gaobao Machinery showcases its slitting/rewinding machine and sheet cutting machine for processing paper, adhesive paper, plastic film, aluminum foil, non-woven fabric and other reel materials.

Zhejiang Kete Machinery Booth 932 The company promotes wine capsule making machines (12–spindle main head) for making wine bottle capsules, polylamamite capsules, gas capsules, and champagne capsules in different sizes and thicknesses. Its latest machine operates at speeds up to 180 capsules/min. 

Zhejiang Wanbaolong Advesive Products Booth 1547 The company promotes its pressure-sensitive adhesive products and hot stamping foils, including glossy paper, art-coated paper, wood-free paper, terylene paper, kraft paper, aluminum foil, transparent PET, white PVC, synthetic paper, glassine paper and more.

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