Registration for the 16th edition of Labelexpo
Americas, the region’s leading trade show for the label and package printing
industry, is now open. Set to take place once again at the Donald E. Stephens
Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, from 25-27 September, this unmissable
event promises an exciting range of features including a packed two-day
conference schedule, an Ecovillage and, for the very first time, an Automation
Arena.
Part of the hugely successful Labelexpo Global
Series since 1989, the biennial Labelexpo Americas has become established as
the region’s major industry platform for print professionals, brand owners,
label and packaging designers and associated graphic industry suppliers. The
key focus of the 2018 edition – “Explore Your Future” – will be future
technology and environmental issues in the sector. The 2018 show is again
strongly supported and endorsed by the trade bodies TLMI, ACOBAN, AIMCAL,
AIPIA, FTA and FSEA.
Spread across five exhibitions halls, well over 400
exhibitors will be taking part over the three days, including AB Graphic, Avery
Dennison, Bobst, Domino, Durst, Epson, Esko, ETI, Flint Group, Fujifilm, HP,
Karlville Development, Mark Andy, MPS, Nilpeter, Omet, RotoMetrics, Screen USA
and Xeikon.
Running alongside the exhibition and making its
debut – not only at Labelexpo Americas 2018 but also for the first time in the
Americas – is the Automation Arena, a demonstration of two automated press
lines for conventional (shrink sleeve) and digital (label) production, covering
job creation right through to pre-press, printing, finishing and invoicing.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to experience first-hand how
the future of label and package printing will evolve over the next decade.
Another key feature of Labelexpo Americas 2018 will
be the TLMI Ecovillage, designed to raise awareness of environmental issues in
the sector. Back for the first time since 2012, and sponsored by Convergen
Fuels and Channeled Resources Group, the latest products tackling this
important issue will be on display. Additionally, the waste matrix collected
from the live press demonstrations over the course of the show will be brought
to the TLMI Ecovillage and baled into Convergen Fuel pellets, which have a
lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels. There will also be a daily session
tackling the big myths surrounding sustainable packaging and current issues of
interest to converters.
As in previous years, back by popular demand and in
keeping with consumer trends that are currently influencing the market, the
2018 edition offers a packed educational conference program with 12 sessions
and three expert-led master classes run in association with the Label Academy.
These will cover: 1) shrink sleeve technology, markets and applications; 2)
inks, coatings and varnishes, their application in modern narrow web converting
operations and legislation; and 3) management information systems (MIS) and
workflow automation.
Tasha Ventimiglia, Labelexpo Americas event
director, commented: "The theme for this edition of the show is
“Explore Your Future”. This is a fast-moving industry that’s full of tremendous
innovation and with one eye on the future, so it felt right to reflect that in
building what we believe is our most exciting and relevant show schedule yet.
We will be seeking to empower the buyers attending the show through live
demonstrations, the TLMI Ecovillage and expert-led master classes tackling the
industry’s most pressing issues.
"We are especially excited to be bringing the
Automation Arena to Labelexpo Americas for the very first time. This is
something we introduced at our Labelexpo Europe last year and it’s a unique
opportunity for attendees to see first-hand how the future of the industry will
look, enabling them to keep one step ahead. We are very much looking forward to
meeting with exhibitors and visitors over the course of the show, and would
encourage early booking registration – especially for the conference sessions –
to avoid disappointment."
Also taking place on the evening of 25 September,
is the prestigious annual Label Industry Global Awards, which recognizes key
achievements in the label and package printing sector. The four award
categories cover innovation, sustainability and individual pioneering
contribution to the industry. For more information visit www.labelawards.com.
An early bird booking discount for Labelexpo
Americas is available until 14 September, with expo-only passes costing $60
($80 thereafter) and single session conference sessions at $204 ($255
thereafter). Full conference sessions for both days cost $588 ($735 after 14
September). Further discounts are available for members of TLMI, ACOBAN,
AIMCAL, AIPIA, FTA and FSEA.
To register, and to book accommodation for
Labelexpo Americas 2018, visit www.labelexpo-americas.com
