Contrary to a narrative in some parts of labels industry that Labelexpo Europe 2023 will lose its sheen, the show was a huge success proving its importance.

Now that the dust of Labelexpo Europe is slowly settling, and now that three quarters of FINAT’s 65th birth year 2023 are almost behind us, preparations for FINAT’s programme in 2024 are already underway.

The first edition of Labelexpo Europe since 2019 has closed on a high note, with a total of 637 exhibitors taking part in the show, which took place between 11-14 September at Brussels Expo in Belgium.

The forthcoming 20th edition of Label Summit Latin America returns to Colombia in March 2024 and will take place in Bogotá for the first time.

Last night, the winners of the Label Industry Global Awards 2023 were announced during the first evening of Labelexpo Europe at Brussels Expo.

FINAT, the European label association, presents a new initiative designed to give guidance to the label industry on the growing market demand for Product Carbon Footprint data. The initiative is part of FINAT’s ‘Four Pillar’ programme designed to increase the association’s agility in the areas of community networking, knowledge, collaboration and industry advocacy. The Product Carbon Footprint leaflet and video are part of several new releases to be presented at Labelexpo Europe.

From September 11-14, 2023, Dow (NYSE: DOW) will be on-site at booth #7E41 (hall 7) during Labelexpo Europe 2023 to highlight its portfolio of next-generation silicone release coatings, acrylics, hot melt and silicone adhesives that are enabling label performance in a circular economy.

Momentum is building for the first edition of Labelexpo Europe since 2019, with the world’s largest label and packaging printing show set to open its doors at Brussels Expo on September 11-14.

Andy Thomas-Emans looks at the latest developments in digitization and automation for converting and finishing systems at Labelexpo Europe 2023.

In view of environmental concerns among citizens, consumers, producers and legislators, the impact of Environmental Social and Governance criteria on business behaviour is growing. There is a growing demand for objective criteria to measure the environmental impact of labels and packaging products and processes, and to provide data to customers and stakeholders.