Asia-Pacific | Labels & Labeling

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Hengze named CGS partner

16 October 2026

Label printer recognized as CGS ORIS benchmark user and strategic partner.

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People

Peacock Group unites Melbourne teams

16 October 2026

Two businesses to share new 8,000 sqm Dandenong South facility.

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Digital printing

Epson New Zealand opens new office

13 October 2026

The opening was a key part of the company's 40th anniversary celebration.

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Inks & coatings

artience and DIC set Japan’s first film recyclability protocol

07 October 2026

Standardizing deinking and debonding evaluation to advance circular economy across Japan’s supply chain.

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Plates & platemaking

Ruey Chang expands ECG

07 October 2026

Taiwanese packaging producer adds automated platemaking and new press.

Market trends

Multi-layer defense against counterfeiting

30 September 2026

As counterfeiters become more sophisticated, brands are turning to equally advanced authentication technologies to stay one step ahead.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Infigo integrates with Ultimate Impostrip

24 September 2026

The integration connects web-to-print ordering directly to automated pre-press.

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Associations, events & awards

Reflex Label+ APAC wins award at FPLMA

22 September 2026

Reflex Group celebrates its first overseas industry award seven months after launching its Australian label manufacturing operations.

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Brand owners & design

Weigang to distribute Xeikon Ecolyne in Greater China

08 September 2026

Weigang Technology has become the distributor of Xeikon’s Ecolyne dry-toner digital printing platform across Greater China.

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Installations

LabelShop invests in Screen Truepress

08 September 2026

Auckland label converter adds fast-turnaround digital capacity and expands its application range.

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UV LED packaging process inside UVER's 100-Class cleanroom

Ancillary equipment

UVER: Vertical integration in UV LED curing systems

04 September 2026

UV output doesn't stay where it's set, and a single wavelength can't cure every ink. By YongHoon Kang, CEO, UVER

Digital printing

Ultra Labels bets big on digital

02 September 2026

Australian converter has spent 15 years proving that conviction, patience and capital beat price-cutting every time.

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Brand owners & design

Finat updates Label Competition for 2027

27 August 2026

Finat has opened registration for its revamped 2027 Label Competition, with entries closing on February 12.

Market trends

Tengen eyes global expansion

27 August 2026

Tengen has expanded its retail and logistics consumables operations into new verticals as it transforms into a one-stop global operation.

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Inks & coatings

Actega invests in new production facility in China

25 August 2026

This investment builds on a technology transfer initiative between Actega's global sealants hub, Actega Artística and Actega Foshan.

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Digital printing

ePac Flexible Packaging marks tenth anniversary

20 August 2026

Digital flexible packaging network expands to 20-plus facilities across four continents.

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Digital printing

Mercury Walch installs Screen digital label press

19 August 2026

Australian commercial printer lifts label speeds from 9 to 60 m/min.

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Associations, events & awards

Label Day Qingdao concludes

18 August 2026

Event highlights featured keynote presentations covering lean management, new media marketing and global business expansion.

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Associations, events & awards

L&L to host webinar on cloud-native ERP

12 August 2026

Cloud-native Paxis platform to be demonstrated live on 3 September.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Registration opens for Loupe South China

10 August 2026

The show will take place at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from December 2-4, 2026.

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Market trends

Jet Technologies expands Vietnam operations

06 August 2026

Ho Chi Minh City facility triples workforce and adds ink lab as customer base grows 250 percent.

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Associations, events & awards

Esko plans packaging workflow webinar

06 August 2026

Free webinar recreates end-to-end packaging value chain journey.

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Sustainability

Siegwerk achieves 100 percent renewable electricity

04 August 2026

Siegwerk has announced that its global operations were 100 percent powered by renewable electricity throughout 2025.

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Associations, events & awards

Australian paper body rebrands as APPIA

04 August 2026

The name change reflects growth of fiber-based packaging across the ANZ region.

Digital printing

Gallus completes ‘digital-first’ strategic transformation

29 July 2026

With the launch of the Gallus Five at Labelexpo Europe 2025, Gallus completed its transition to a ‘digital first’ strategy.

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Conventional printing

Weigang strengthens Spanish market presence

27 July 2026

Lapeyra y Taltavull partnership delivers multiple press installations across Spain.

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Inks & coatings

Siegwerk strengthens global capabilities

24 July 2026

The company plans to invest more than 300 million Euros over the next five years.

Market trends

Hybrid variations

23 July 2026

Will automated flexo, hybrid or standalone digital be the winners as we move into an era of even shorter runs? Find out.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

China's narrow web industry redefines its future

22 July 2026

Xu Wencai shares his insights on China’s label industry, and the relationships between Loupe and the industry.

M&A

The state of private equity

21 July 2026

In the US, multiple large PE-backed companies in the label industry have gone through changes that suggest a complex market.

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Substrates & adhesives

Firsta Group upgrades to EcoVadis silver medal

20 July 2026

Film materials supplier advances sustainability rating with focus on mono-material packaging.

Sunny sees strong consumer engagement with smart packaging

Interactive technology

Smart Labels transform brand experience

20 July 2026

A package that stays silent is a package with something to hide.

Sustainability

Ocean plastics: From crisis to circularity

20 July 2026

Plastic waste has long been an issue, but with increasing regulatory pressure, converters are being forced to adapt their sustainability strategies...

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Substrates & adhesives

EcoVadis flags supply chain sustainability gap

20 July 2026

Eighty percent of tier 1 suppliers have no process for managing sustainability risks downstream.

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Flexible packaging

Amcor expands Chinese flexible packaging plant

20 July 2026

The 7,000 sqm facility and automated warehouse to be completed by July 2027.

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Substrates & adhesives

FirstaGroup launches mono-material BOPP film

14 July 2026

The new ILC-BOPP combines high oxygen and moisture barrier properties with stable printability.

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Conventional printing

Cankor Etiket expands Weigang partnership

14 July 2026

The new installation marks the converter's first investment in Weigang's flexo technology.

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Brand owners & design

Ravenwood appoints Wedderburn as Australian distributor

10 July 2026

Wedderburn Australia has joined Ravenwood Packaging's global partner network as an approved distributor and printer partner for its linerless labeling...

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Flexible packaging

QLM acquires Roastar coffee packaging assets

09 July 2026

Brisbane group gains exclusive rights to Prime Vent degassing valve technology.

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA conference program confirmed

09 July 2026

Flexible packaging and label event heads to Melbourne in August.

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Digital printing

Chiyoda Gravure installs first Screen PAC 830F

08 July 2026

Japanese converter brings water-based inkjet flexible packaging press into commercial production.

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People

Jet Technologies appoints label packaging specialist

06 July 2026

Darren Currey joins ANZ supplier with 30 years of industry experience.

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Ancillary equipment

Binbao launches 6,000-meter slitter rewinder

02 July 2026

The new equipment targets fewer splices, faster unloading and higher uptime.

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Market trends

Study forecasts fiber-based packaging lead by 2045

30 June 2026

Barrier coating advances and tightening regulation set to reshape food packaging market.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

ePS updates label converter ERP platform

29 June 2026

CommandCore 2026.2 targets skills gap with AI estimating and multilingual workflows.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

New rules of converting

29 June 2026

Bridge the data gap. Boost agility and margins with Paxis, built for independent converters.

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Sustainability

Report maps path to flexible plastic recycling

28 June 2026

Advanced mechanical recycling can deliver 30 percent recycled content for labels and shrink films.

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Substrates & adhesives

Evonik upgrades Shanghai coating equipment

26 June 2026

Five-roll UV coater enhances label and release liner testing capabilities.

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Finishing & embellishment

Xaar opens Asia Pacific HQ in Dongguan

23 June 2026

New China facility combines sales, technical service and inkjet manufacturing.

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Sustainability

SML cuts emissions 33 percent in 2025

23 June 2026

Label and RFID supplier publishes ESG report showing accelerated climate progress.

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Conventional printing

Dri Etiket adds intermittent offset press

22 June 2026

Izmir converter brings 6-color ZX-320 online in a three-day installation.

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Conventional printing

Hontec installs third press in Colombia

22 June 2026

FlexiCon-380-8C goes live at Dimatic SAS in Bogota.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

200 percent inspection for RFID labels

20 June 2026

Smartscan combines material, RFID and print image inspection for modern label productions.

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Inks & coatings

Jet Technologies to distribute Algae Black ink

18 June 2026

Living Ink partnership brings carbon-negative pigment to the Australian market.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Hybrid Software and Saueressig standardize workflow

17 June 2026

Together with Hybrid Software, the company is implementing a unified and scalable workflow infrastructure designed to ensure consistent quality.

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Associations, events & awards

L&L Label Day in Xi'an explores changing market

17 June 2026

More than 150 professionals gathered to discuss rising costs, digital transformation and the consolidation of labels with flex pack.

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Associations, events & awards

Asahi Photoproducts earns EcoVadis silver medal

16 June 2026

The Japanese plate manufacturing site recognized in its first sustainability assessment.

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Conventional printing

Jiangmen Top Packaging adds Weigang flexo press

15 June 2026

The investment reflects a broader trend where converters are increasingly seeking highly integrated production platforms.

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Interactive technology

Survey flags counterfeit drug fears

11 June 2026

Six in 10 prescribed medication users worry their drugs may be fake.

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Associations, events & awards

Polish printers visit Screen’s HQ in Japan

10 June 2026

Eastern European printers visit Screen Graphic Arts' manufacturing facility in Kyoto, Japan.

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Associations, events & awards

Esko presents inaugural Dot Awards

07 June 2026

Brandpack Australia wins Top Dot Award from 29 entries across three screening categories.

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Market trends

AWA publishes three label market reports

03 June 2026

Pressure-sensitive, in-mold and imports impact reports released simultaneously.

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Conventional printing

Mark Andy launches SmartPress program

01 June 2026

New offering cuts press delivery time from 16 weeks to eight across three platforms.

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Associations, events & awards

Amtech Software to host customer loyalty webinar

29 May 2026

Free June session covers ordering workflows and collaboration tools for label manufacturers.

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Associations, events & awards

Pellegrino re-elected as WPO president

28 May 2026

Brazilian packaging leader begins second term from January 2027.

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Brand owners & design

Mondi links packaging to e-commerce loyalty

28 May 2026

Survey of 6,000 consumers finds that physical experience drives repeat purchases despite the AI shift.

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Substrates & adhesives

Avery Dennison receives OCC-E label certification

21 May 2026

Thermal paper labels are compatible with recycling in the corrugated box stream.

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Conventional printing

Rotas installs Weigang multifunction ZX press

20 May 2026

Spanish converter adds hot stamping, screen printing and embossing in a single offset platform.

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Market trends

AWA publishes new release liner market report

18 May 2026

The global release liner market grew 2 percent in 2025, with stronger growth forecast ahead.

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Associations, events & awards

WPO presents 2026 WorldStar Awards

18 May 2026

400 guests from 50 countries gather for packaging excellence ceremony in Düsseldorf.

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Brand owners & design

Calbee limits packaging colors amid Mideast war

13 May 2026

Japanese snack food company makes some packaging black and white due to supply chain challenges.

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Associations, events & awards

Bobst webinar to explore connected workflows

08 May 2026

Free webinar on May 20 will share insights on reducing complexities across label production

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CEO Roland Schreiner, Thomas Köberlein, and Jamie Long at the Jinshan production site that has been contributing to Schreiner Group’s international growth strategy for ten years.

Market trends

Schreiner Group marks ten years in China

08 May 2026

CEO visit reaffirms Shanghai facility's role in international growth strategy.

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Digital printing

Xeikon takes Ecolyne model global

07 May 2026

Flint Group Digital Xeikon has launched its Ecolyne subscription label press worldwide after it was first launched in Asia-Pacific in 2025.

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Market trends

Global inkjet market to reach 177bn USD

06 May 2026

Smithers’ report forecasts Asia Pacific dominance and packaging as the top growth driver.

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Associations, events & awards

L&L hosts Label Day in Xi’an

01 May 2026

More than150 professionals attended Labels & Labeling's Label Day event in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province.

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Associations, events & awards

AWA webinar tackles trade disruption

01 May 2026

Free June session covers Chinese imports and Middle East market impact.

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Substrates & adhesives

Toyochem expands Labelmelt globally

28 April 2026

Japanese bottle label adhesive enters world markets ahead of recycling mandates.

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Conventional printing

Rotocon named Rotocontrol service partner

28 April 2026

German operation to cover service and spare parts outside North America.

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Interactive technology

SML Group receives SBTi validation

28 April 2026

Label and RFID specialist receives climate commitment verification alongside product awards.

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA 2026 print awards deadline imminent

28 April 2026

Hours remain to submit entries as the Australian association confirms August conference dates.

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Finishing & embellishment

Rhyguan celebrates 15th anniversary in China

27 April 2026

Chinese finishing equipment manufacturer reaches 5,600 global installations at milestone celebration.

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Conventional printing

Spande breaks ground for new Shanghai HQ

20 April 2026

The company invests 38.8m USD for its new headquarters in Maqiao Town.

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Plates & platemaking

Heaford partners with AGS in Australia

20 April 2026

Heaford caters to the evolving flexo market in Australia.

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Market trends

Smithers forecasts inkjet market to 134.6bn USD

20 April 2026

New report projects strong growth across graphics, packaging and industrial segments to 2031.

Conventional printing

Test. Validate. Move forward with confidence with Bobst

Run trials, validate solutions and reduce risk before production.

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Plates & platemaking

Miraclon names Dereli Grafik global channel partner

16 April 2026

Turkish distributor wins top award for Flexcel Solutions growth in 2025.

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Global pressure-sensitive RFID label market by region. Source: AWA

Market trends

AWA publishes first RFID smart label report

16 April 2026

New study maps global market size, technology split and regional growth forecasts.

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Conventional printing

Alliance Printing installs second Weigang press

15 April 2026

Converter builds a production environment for short-run label work.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Loftware launches supplier labeling network

15 April 2026

New network replaces fragmented supplier coordination with unified digital labeling infrastructure.

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Associations, events & awards

AWA webinar tackles trade and supply chain disruption

14 April 2026

June session to address Chinese imports and the Middle East conflict’s impact on label markets.

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L-R: Erik Blomjous (YellowPrint), Giovanni Perego (European business development director at Brotech Europe), Ramon Lee (founder and director of Brotech), Nicole Wang (chief commercial officer of Brotech)

Finishing & embellishment

YellowPrint named Brotech Benelux distributor

12 April 2026

New company to represent finishing specialist across Benelux label market.

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA 2026 print awards deadline approaches

08 April 2026

Final call for entries as the Australian association also confirms August conference dates.

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Market trends

AWA expands packaging market intelligence

07 April 2026

Dutch research firm broadens advisory services across films, coatings and converting sectors.

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Conventional printing

Jetrix completes Weigang training in China

07 April 2026

Mexican distributor deepens flexo service capabilities three years after partnership launch.

Interactive technology

Digital Product Passport becomes a business advantage

06 April 2026

By 2030, every product sold in the EU will carry a digital passport. For label converters, it’s a 1.7 billion USD market opportunity.

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Substrates & adhesives

Certainty in labeling

06 April 2026

How wet glue label paper supports compliance, wash-off and stability in beverage bottling. This article is sponsored by Sappi.

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Finishing & embellishment

Lemorau appoints UMS Australasia as distributor

02 April 2026

Portuguese machinery specialist targets Australia and New Zealand label markets.

People

Ghosted to engaged: AI-powered sales follow-up

01 April 2026

AI helps sales teams break through buyer noise, reengage lapsed prospects and personalize follow-up at scale.

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Finishing & embellishment

PrintLounge installs first Jet iQ in New Zealand

31 March 2026

Auckland printer becomes first in the country to adopt digital embellishment system.

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Substrates & adhesives

Shenzhen JF Bio Products PSA earns certification

31 March 2026

Balk has become the first adhesive product to receive BPI's Commercial and Home Certification.

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Conventional printing

Yiqi Printing Supply Chain adds Weigang offset press

30 March 2026

The investment reflects increasing demand among logistics and supply chain companies.

Associations, events & awards

Andy Thomas-Emans: China transformed

30 March 2026

Labelexpo Asia 2025 saw innovative technology launches and revealed the opportunities and challenges facing converters and suppliers.

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Interactive technology

Avery Dennison named most innovative

25 March 2026

Optica portfolio recognized for transforming apparel supply chain visibility and sustainability.

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Market trends

Flexo and gravure worth 358.5bn USD

25 March 2026

Smithers report forecasts diverging growth trajectories as digital competition intensifies.

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Conventional printing

Chagay Plus installs Hontec flexo press

25 March 2026

The converter's second Hontec press comes with combination configuration.

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Inks & coatings

Flint Group raises packaging ink prices

24 March 2026

The Middle East conflict drives up raw material, logistics and energy costs across the supply chain.

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Associations, events & awards

WPO to host WorldStar Awards and board meeting at Interpack

24 March 2026

Global packaging body brings 54 member organizations to Düsseldorf for a week of meetings and a ceremony.

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L-R: Paul Bentham, managing director of PDQ Labels and Darryl Wilson, print and finishing product manager at Jet Technologies.

Digital printing

PDQ Labels installs second Screen press

19 March 2026

Australian converter doubles digital output capacity as SKU proliferation drives shift from flexo.

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Multi-Colour Corporation Americas won the offset litho category for its Freakshow Petite Petit wine label

Associations, events & awards

L9 World Label Competition names 2025 best of the best

19 March 2026

Five category winners were selected by an international judging panel ahead of Labelexpo Europe.

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(L–R): Peter Lin, chairman of IUV; Mark Daws, director of labels and packaging in ANZ at Currie Group; Lydia Jin, regional sales manager for Asia Pacific and North Africa at IUV.

Ancillary equipment

Currie Group partners with IUV for ANZ market

18 March 2026

Australian distributor adds UV and LED curing portfolio for print and converting customers.

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Conventional printing

Hyde moves to new facility in Guangzhou

12 March 2026

The Chinese flexographic press manufacturer's new plant spans 12,000 sqm and employs more than 60 staff.

Market trends

China: Growth amid challenges

04 March 2026

China’s label converting industry continues to grow, but faces significant challenges, including overcapacity and a volatile global market.

Market trends

Asia Pacific: Global powerhouse

04 March 2026

The region leads in innovation in sustainable materials and in the adoption of digital printing.

Market trends

Global packaging trends that moved the market in 2025

04 March 2026

In 2025, packaging and label design were heavily influenced by global regulations, sustainability and digital innovation.

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M&A

Scantrust acquires Trust Codes

17 February 2026

Scantrust has expanded into New Zealand and Australia through acquisition.

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia 2025 review

09 February 2026

The eleventh edition of Labelexpo Asia closed with 450 exhibitors and 14 percent visitor growth over the last show.

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L-R: Budi Dermawan, Teh Chiau Khuang, Tom Cavalco and Tham Zee Cheng.

People

Mark Andy expands Asian team

09 February 2026

Press manufacturer bolsters sales and service across key markets.

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Finishing & embellishment

Advanced inkjet drives embellishment shift

03 February 2026

Jet Technologies director outlines how high-viscosity jetting is reshaping label and packaging production.

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Market trends

Cohesion Labels celebrates 100 years

02 February 2026

For more than a century, the business has evolved alongside its customers, adapting to changing technologies, industries, and market conditions.

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Installations

Reflex Labels installs Xaar Versatex Printbar

29 January 2026

Xaar printbar powers premium label embellishment in Adelaide greenfield site.

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Conventional printing

Jiangtian Technology lists on Beijing Stock Exchange

28 January 2026

The company is the first Chinese label converter to be listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange.

Digital printing

Dongding builds flexible service with digital printing

26 January 2026

Moving from sheet-fed to web-fed flexo and digital printing, Dongding is deepening its digital transformation journey.

Zhang Peng of Flora and Tian Xuping, founder of Xinma

Digital printing

Xinma transforms with Flora

23 January 2026

Having started its digital journey in 2021, Xinma is now planning its fourth press investment.

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Ryan Barrett, head of sales APAC for Edale

Folding cartons

Edale appoints Indonesian distributor

22 January 2026

Canon-owned press manufacturer partners with PT Samafitro for Southeast Asian expansion.

Indolabel positioned itself as one of Indonesia’s leading label converters and a driving force in the Southeast Asian market

Conventional printing

Indonesian converter’s bold flexo investment pays off

21 January 2026

Five Omet iFlex presses position Indolabel as one of the leading manufacturers in Southeast Asia.

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Conventional printing

AllenPack installs Omet press

19 January 2026

Taiwanese packaging specialist strengthens shrink-sleeve production capabilities with KFlex K4 530.

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA opens 2026 Print Awards

18 January 2026

Entries from Australia and New Zealand are accepted for the packaging competition until May 1.

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Substrates & adhesives

UPM Adhesive Materials launches new product line at Labelexpo Asia

15 January 2026

During the show, UPM presented its comprehensive label product portfolio at the stand, launching a new ‘value’ brand called UPM Intercoat.

Digital printing

Xeikon launches Ecolyne subscription press at Labelexpo Asia 2025

At Labelexpo China, Andy Thomas-Emans speaks with Pepin Dinandt, CEO of Flint Group, as well as Walter Benz, president of Xeikon and Hans Gerinckx,...

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA opens apprentice nominations

13 January 2026

The award recognizes emerging talent in flexographic printing across Australasia.

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Conventional printing

Everfast Labels installs Hontec FlexicCon 350 press

13 January 2026

The press is equipped with eight flexo printing units and two in-line die-cutting stations.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

EyeC appoints distribution partner for China

12 January 2026

Beijing Transwest Automation is EyeC's exclusive distribution partner for the Chinese market.

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo rebrands as Loupe

12 January 2026

The first show under the new event branding will be Loupe Americas 2026.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Da Gang Li receives Label Industry China Awards 2025 Achievement Award

Da Gang Li, group vice president at CCL Industries Greater China receives the Label Industry China Awards 2025 Achievement Award.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Hontec showcases folding carton application at Labelexpo Asia

CEO of Hontec speaks about new strategic expansion opportunities for label printers that could bring new income streams by diversifying production

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Haoge showcases anti-counterfeiting technology in Shanghai

Zoe Zhang, international sales supervisor and design director at Haoge Anti-Counterfeiting Technology, showcases the latest products at Labelexpo...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Weigang showcases five machines at Labelexpo Asia 2025

  Aegan He, marketing director at Weigang Technology, discusses the latest lineup of printing machines on display at Labelexpo Asia 2025 in...

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People

Miraclon appoints Asia Pacific service manager

07 January 2026

Ramalingam to lead regional service organization from Singapore.

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Interactive technology

Labels target food waste reduction

06 January 2026

Avery Dennison research highlights intelligent labels' role in supply chain visibility.

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Associations, events & awards

FPLMA Conference returns

06 January 2026

Australia's premier print and packaging event sets 2026 dates at MCEC.

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People

IUV appoints European support specialist

04 January 2026

Chinese UV-curing technology provider strengthens its European presence with a new technical support role.

Sustainability

Digital watermarks prove their worth in real-world trials

22 December 2025

HolyGrail 2.0’s latest industrial trials demonstrate the technology’s readiness for commercial deployment across European recycling facilities.

Finishing & embellishment

Reynders pioneers recyclable metallic labels

19 December 2025

Family-owned Reynders adopts Actega technology to meet sustainability demands.

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Interactive technology

Identiv opens Thailand manufacturing facility

18 December 2025

The RFID and BLE IoT manufacturer establishes a multicomponent manufacturing capability.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Labelexpo Asia 2025 reports visitor growth

16 December 2025

Over 30,560 visitors came from 114 countries and the show occupied 40,000sqm of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

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People

Reproflex3 appoints India business head

15 December 2025

Aditya Pangikal to lead expansion across Indian and Southeast Asian markets.

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Conventional printing

Brotech showcases AI flexo press

15 December 2025

The FFX530 platform received quotation requests from more than 100 converters in Shanghai.

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Associations, events & awards

Wanjie India sells six machines

15 December 2025

The Indian subsidiary reported equipment orders from converters in Gujarat and Maharashtra in Shanghai.

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Associations, events & awards

Packnology signs partnerships at Labelexpo

15 December 2025

The Indian distributor announced the Hochen collaboration and reported equipment orders in Shanghai.

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Associations, events & awards

FIG reports orders at Labelexpo Asia 2025

15 December 2025

Indian distributor exhibited equipment from Rhyguan, Luster and IUV in Shanghai.

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Substrates & adhesives

Fedrigoni launches customer portal

15 December 2025

The platform provides 24/7 access to self-adhesive materials catalog and technical data.

Hybrid Software’s SmartDFE enhances connectivity with MIS and ERP platforms, streamlining operations for faster turnaround and increased automation

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Software suppliers tackle industry’s perfect storm

15 December 2025

Workflow integration separates market leaders from struggling converters, with automation shifting from optional to essential.

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Associations, events & awards

Asahi Kasei wins TSMC packaging award

11 December 2025

The company is recognized for its development of photosensitive dielectric technology.

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Bob Zhang, OEM sales manager for Asia Pacific, receives the Label Industry China Award for Innovation – Technology.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

SmartDFE wins Label Industry China Award

09 December 2025

Hybrid Software's intelligent digital front end receives third major accolade in 2025.

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New products

Aldus Tronics launches linerless labeler

08 December 2025

The M360+ machine targets Australia, New Zealand and the US markets.

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Conventional printing

Mark Andy hosts South Korean event

08 December 2025

The Performance Series P7 flexo press was showcased at Phil-Tech's open house.

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Digital printing

Xeikon unveils subscription-model press at Labelexpo Asia

08 December 2025

Entry-level digital press available through a subscription model in the Asia-Pacific market.

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Associations, events & awards

Label Industry China Awards 2025 winners unveiled at Labelexpo Asia 2025

04 December 2025

The accolades recognize outstanding achievements across the categories of Innovation, Sustainability, Converter of the Year, Media Impact of the Year...

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Associations, events & awards

Li Dagang wins China Label Industry Achievement award

04 December 2025

Dagang’s career trajectory is closely intertwined with the development of China's self-adhesive label industry.

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Conventional printing

Rachna orders Wanjie press at Labelexpo Asia

03 December 2025

India-based converter orders a 6-color intermittent offset machine for packaging expansion.

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Inks & coatings

Wacker opens silane technology center

02 December 2025

German chemical company strengthens specialties business in China with 2,300 sqm facility in Jining.

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Digital printing

Xeikon launches Ecolyne subscription press

01 December 2025

The new product targets the Asia-Pacific market with a capacity-based digital label service.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

AVT to show latest in print inspection at Labelexpo Asia 2025

28 November 2025

See the AVT technology in action on Brotech printing and finishing equipment at Stand N40 in Hall 3 of Labelexpo Asia 2025.

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Digital printing

Durst opens South Korean customer center

25 November 2025

The new 1,500 sqm facility in Gwangju combines technology, training and production.

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Digital printing

Flint Group to spotlight sustainable technology at Labelexpo Asia

24 November 2025

Flint Group and Xeikon will showcase their portfolio of inks, coatings and digital technology.

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Gourav Ropy and FIG team at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

FIG prepares for Labelexpo Asia

24 November 2025

Flexo Image Graphics to showcase three principals at the Shanghai show.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Wanjie India readies for Labelexpo Asia

23 November 2025

Bipin Offset subsidiary to showcase intermittent and flexo presses in Shanghai.

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Finishing & embellishment

Vinsak refocuses on in-house manufacturing

20 November 2025

The group expands production facilities in Mumbai and Barcelona.

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People

Actega appoints Rajiv Singh in Asia

20 November 2025

Specialty chemicals supplier targets regional growth through localized market approach.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Innovation, education and connections take center stage at Labelexpo Asia

19 November 2025

Labelexpo Asia 2025 takes place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC) between December 2 - 5.

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Substrates & adhesives

UPM shows adhesive materials at Labelexpo Asia 2025

19 November 2025

Labelexpo Asia 2025 is taking place in Shanghai on December 2-5.

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Finishing & embellishment

Packnology participates in Labelexpo Asia 2025

18 November 2025

Company's representatives will be present at its principals' stands at the show.

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Wan Long and Nilpeter celebrate the partnership at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona

Conventional printing

Wan Long buys first Nilpeter FA-17 in Taiwan

18 November 2025

Through a new local partnership with Chimeng, Nilpeter is set to strengthen its local support and expand its presence in the Taiwanese market.

Shrinkflex is committed to sustaining labor standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics

Conventional printing

Shrinkflex embraces flexo to capture SME growth

18 November 2025

Thai label giant adds Nilpeter FA-22 press as it targets small and medium enterprises with a cost-effective printing approach.

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Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Asia 2025 technology preview

18 November 2025

Labelexpo Asia 2025 will be hosted Dec 2-5 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Yolanda Wang, Honggan Packaging owner Chen Weifgang and Jenny Wang from Labelexpo in front of the HP Indigo 200K press

Digital printing

Honggan Packaging chooses HP for flex pack growth

17 November 2025

Chinese converter has invested in an HP Indigo 200K and multiple pouch-making machines to drive growth in its short-run flexible packaging business

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Labelexpo Europe 2025: Show floor sales

16 November 2025

Labelexpo Europe 2025 proved once again to be a platform for business, as a significant number of orders were signed and initiated on the show...

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Market trends

Digital packaging print to reach 36.9 billion USD

16 November 2025

Flexible packaging and corrugated driving growth through 2030, Smithers finds.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

Color-Logic launches multilingual training

16 November 2025

The new program supports printers in 133 languages across global markets.

GIP and Spande hybrid press- Label Modular 330 HD

Conventional printing

AP Label invests in Spande

14 November 2025

This latest hybrid investment allows a leading Chinese label converter to off er fast response and innovation to its brand customers.

Digital printing

Colink installs first Domino N730i in China

12 November 2025

Leading anti-counterfeit specialist Colink has added to its digital capabilities with its first UV inkjet press from Domino.

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Ancillary equipment

Sandon Global strengthens Asian market commitment

04 November 2025

UK-based anilox manufacturer targets growth in India and across the wider region ahead of a trade agreement.

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Flexible packaging

Mainetti opens Vietnam facility for flexible packaging production

03 November 2025

The new factory in Hung Yen Province will produce 360 million bags annually.

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Plates & platemaking

Asahi hosts AWP Days 2025 showcasing Revo Ecosystem

28 October 2025

Global flexographic leaders gather in Japan to witness water-washable platemaking technology.

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Brand owners & design

MPS files for creditor protection

27 October 2025

Several MPS Dutch entities file for provisional payment suspensions.

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Digital printing

Cwl Group adds HP Indigo 200K

24 October 2025

The new HP Indigo 200K will double Cwl’s capacity, handling both long and short-run custom orders.

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Digital printing

HP and Syntax open Digital Innovation Center in China

22 October 2025

The center will enhance support for the region’s label and flexible packaging industries.

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Conventional printing

Al Nakheel invests in 8-color FlexiCon press

19 October 2025

UAE printer adds IML capability with new flexo installation.

Substrates & adhesives

Youhua New Material exhibits at Labelexpo Europe 2025

Youhua New Material's director of foreign trade, William Mark, introduces the company at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona and discusses the...

Conventional printing

Weigang showcases its latest machines at Labelexpo Europe

Weigang's international sales director, Spring Xu, speaks about the machines the company exhibited at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona. She also...

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Ancillary equipment

GEW appoints CS Graphics as exclusive ANZ distributor

15 October 2025

Management buyout secures GEW distribution partnership in Australia and New Zealand.

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Conventional printing

KYMC and parters host first water-based flexo open house in Taiwan

07 October 2025

Hosted by KYMC with partners Asahi Photoproducts, Dainichiseika and SINWA, visitors saw a complete water-based flexo for sustainable package...

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Installations

Runtianzhi debuts Flora Orca 350 at Labelexpo Europe

30 September 2025

Chinese manufacturer secures multiple orders for digital label printer on opening day.

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Archroma's Center of Innovation in India with balloons inside

Substrates & adhesives

Archroma strengthens global presence with three new centers

29 September 2025

The three Global Centers of Innovation are in Mumbai, India; Prat, Spain; and Charlotte, North Carolina, US.

Digital printing

Flora's latest label press impresses Labelexpo Europe visitors

Sunny Yu, vice general manager of Flora discussed warm welcome teh companys latest label press received at Labelexpo Europe 2025.

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Finishing & embellishment

Hontec sells 20 machines at Labelexpo Europe 2025

28 September 2025

The company showcased the latest label converting equipment to global industry leaders.

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Conventional printing

Brotech launches AI-powered flexo press

28 September 2025

The FF-X530 debuts at Labelexpo Europe 2025 with advanced automation.

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Conventional printing

Wave TPS installs Hontec FlexiCon350-10C+1D press

28 September 2025

Seoul-based label converter expands capabilities with new flexographic technology.

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Conventional printing

Rhyguan secures over 30 finishing equipment orders at Labelexpo Europe

19 September 2025

Chinese specialist debuts RF-330 flexo press at 6th show attendance.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Qianrun secures press sale and distribution deals at Labelexpo Europe debut

19 September 2025

Chinese supplier partners with VBA and Imagraf for Southern European expansion.

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Conventional printing

Wanjie secures three offset press orders at Labelexpo Europe

19 September 2025

Chinese supplier highlights versatility with WJPS Advanced 350 showcase.

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L-R: Jiraporn Tongtem, product manager at BJC; Peter Woods, zone business director for labels at Bobst; Paiboon Chutimapongrut, vice president of BJC; Nigel Tracey, head of sales of business unit printing and converting at Bobst

Conventional printing

Bobst partners with BJC Graphics to distribute label technology in Thailand

13 September 2025

Exclusive distribution agreement targets Thai label market expansion.

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Interactive technology

SML Group sells Clarity software to Omegro

12 September 2025

This move allows the company to focus on other areas, such as labels and RFID.

Jiang Herun, the founder and chairman of Kaidun Printing with Hongsheng SFLEX 450B press.

Conventional printing

New media and labels drive growth at Kaidun Printing

12 September 2025

Kaidun Printing is using short video channels to reach new customers and grow its business as it invests in automated flexo technology.

Conventional printing

Chinese flexo specialist looks to Labelexpo Europe

11 September 2025

Spande has built on 15 years’ experience of high-end decoration and press manufacture to showcase its automated flexo technologies at Labelexpo Europe...

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M&A

CS Graphics launches following Aldus management buyout

11 September 2025

New specialist distributor targets ANZ label and packaging market.

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Conventional printing

Hontec installs FlexiCon350 press at Vilsen Group

08 September 2025

Advanced 10-color flexographic press enhances Vilsen Group's cosmetics packaging capabilities.

Market trends

Japanese market sees growth despite global headwinds

05 September 2025

Each year, The Label Shimbun analyzes a broad range of proprietary data for its annual survey of the Japanese label market. Here is a summary of its...

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