Associations, events & awards

Inks & coatings

Siegwerk showcases ink and color management at Loupe India

22 October 2026

The company highlights DualCure, low-migration ink series, digital color management and circular packaging innovations.

Associations, events & awards

BW Converting prepares for Loupe India

22 October 2026

Baldwin technologies to feature at Loupe India with 100 percent inspection.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Schober features IML tech at Loupe India

21 October 2026

The company will highlight its RSM IML with Twin Spider, along with die-cutting and punching modules.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe India 2026 preview

21 October 2026

This comprehensive Loupe India preview highlights the innovation taking place across the industry and on the show floor.

Associations, events & awards

Sun Chemical previews TLMI lineup

20 October 2026

Ink maker to show low-migration UV LED and sustainable technologies.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Jesons launches Bondex at Loupe India

20 October 2026

The Bondex specialty label adhesives portfolio includes products for high-speed automated lines, filmic labels and more.

Associations, events & awards

HP gears up for Loupe India 2026

19 October 2026

The company will introduce the HP Indigo 6K+ to highlight the growing shift in India from traditional to digital printing.

Associations, events & awards

Dscoop Edge registration opens

16 October 2026

Dscoop Edge Charlotte 2027 will take place February 28-March 3 at the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina.

Associations, events & awards

Loupe India 2026 to host Women in Print Power session

16 October 2026

Sponsored by Labels & Labeling magazine, this event will bring together women leaders from the labels industry.

Associations, events & awards

Flex pack unpacked at Loupe India 2026

16 October 2026

Panel session on flexible packaging at Loupe India 2026 will feature insights from Trigon Digipack, Reckitt, Nestlé, Spectalpack and Labels &...

Associations, events & awards

Smart Packaging World Congress to return

15 October 2026

The event will take place June 17-18, 2027, in Amsterdam.

Associations, events & awards

FTA Hall of Fame nominations open

15 October 2026

The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose leadership, service and contributions have impacted FTA and the flexo industry. 

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Rotocon reports 11 machine sales at Loupe

15 October 2026

Rotocon's Loupe Americas debut brought Rotocon USA’s total machine sales to 20.

Associations, events & awards

FPA launches Brand Owner Council

14 October 2026

The council brings together brand owners, converters and suppliers to address shared challenges and advance innovation.

Associations, events & awards

Konica Minolta employees raise funds for cancer

14 October 2026

KM Ultra Walk is a 28‑mile endurance event that supports Cancer Research UK.  

Workflow, MIS & inspection

HiFlow shows AI-powered ERP

13 October 2026

ERP provider brings AI quoting and workflow tools to the TLMI Annual Meeting.

Associations, events & awards

Konica Minolta CEO attends UN forum

12 October 2026

At the 2026 UN Private Sector Forum, about 150 leaders held discussions on sustainability.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

GM Finishing launches sticker machine

At Loupe Americas 2026, GM Finishing globally launched a machine capable of both sticker and roll-to-roll label production. Speaking with L&L,...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Cerm concludes successful Loupe

09 October 2026

Its new MIS, O2, attracted interest, while AI agent Lexis was nominated for the L&L Innovation Award.

Plates & platemaking

Esko CDI Quartz XPS ecosystem wins Innovation Award

09 October 2026

The technology was recognized for combining next-generation imaging, advanced screening, LED exposure and intelligent automation.

Associations, events & awards

Print Scotland celebrates industry’s rising stars

08 October 2026

The annual awards recognize excellence across pre-press, press and post-press disciplines, alongside a Mentor of the Year category.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe India presents flex pack opportunities

08 October 2026

Andy Thomas-Emans looks at the growth of narrow/mid-web flexible packaging technology at Loupe India 2026.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

SEI Laser by Matik shows digital workflow

At Loupe Americas 2026, SEI Laser by Matik showed a digital label workflow. At the heart of the workflow was the SEI Laser Labelmaster with integrated...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Karlville exhibits seamer at Loupe Americas 2026

Raul Matos, executive vice president at Karlville, speaks with L&L at Loupe Americas 2026 about the company's shrink sleeve seamer. Matos...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

ABG debuts Galaxy GS20 Plus with PouchJet

At Loupe Americas 2026, A B Graphic International debuted in North America the Galaxy GS20 Plus with ABG's PouchJet. ABG's Mike Shannon speaks with...

Associations, events & awards

Print UV opens award nominations

05 October 2026

There will be just two Ullee Awards, one celebrating an individual and one celebrating an innovation.

Associations, events & awards

AWA to host linerless event in Chicago

05 October 2026

The AWA International Linerless Label Conference & Exhibition takes place November 19-20.

Associations, events & awards

YPIPP urges industry action on UK vocational GCSEs

05 October 2026

The news comes in the wake of a significant review into youth unemployment.

Associations, events & awards

2026 Recoup Award Winners announced

05 October 2026

The awards celebrated the achievements, innovation and collaboration across the plastics value chain in reuse, recycling and resource...

Associations, events & awards

Finat Printer-to-Printer Seminar 2026

05 October 2026

Seminar designed to encourage open discussion, peer learning and the exchange of real-world experiences. 

Associations, events & awards

AWA sleeve conference returns

01 October 2026

Chicago event covers sleeve label market trends and sustainability.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Avery Dennison talks with L&L at Loupe Americas

L&L catches up with Abbey Monnot, vice president of marketing at Avery Dennison, on the products it brought to Loupe Americas, how sustainability...

Associations, events & awards

FPA opens awards entries

30 September 2026

Flexible packaging awards accept entries through November 12.

Associations, events & awards

FTA announces inaugural Rising 20 Class

30 September 2026

The program recognizes professionals aged 35 and younger who are making an impact in the industry.

Associations, events & awards

Girls Who Print opens call for speakers

30 September 2026

The 14th Annual Girls Who Print Day Conference will take place online November 12.

Plates & platemaking

DuPont Cyrel wins IFCA award for flexo

30 September 2026

Joint entry with Shree Plast Industries recognized for integrated technology combining DuPont Cyrel Easy ESXR plates and Esko Quartz technology.

Associations, events & awards

Eco Flexibles achieves top BRCGS grade

29 September 2026

Flexible packaging specialist upgraded to AA+ after unannounced audit.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe Americas 2026 sets new benchmark

28 September 2026

First show under Loupe banner draws nearly 12,000 attendees, with 86 percent directly involved in purchasing decisions.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Delta ModTech exhibits Edge Laser Technology

At Loupe Americas 2026, Delta ModTech showcased a new, vision-driven laser cutting system. The machine uses a camera to automatically identify and die...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Gonderflex shows flex pack finishing technology

At Loupe Americas 2026, Gonderflex exhibited a 30in wide flexible packaging finishing machine. Thomas Gonder, sales and marketing manager at...

Associations, events & awards

Siegwerk and Enplater Group receive L&L Sustainability Award

24 September 2026

Industry recognition highlights successful collaboration in advancing recyclable flexible packaging solutions. 

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

David Totten on label and flex pack convergence

David Totten is the director of innovation at Nosco, where he focuses on the development of flexible packaging materials. This year, at Loupe...

Associations, events & awards

Intergraf and FTA Europe announce event

23 September 2026

Shaping the Future with Packaging 2027 will take place in Brussels in February.

Associations, events & awards

AWA linerless conference heads to Chicago

23 September 2026

Two-day event covers automation, direct thermal innovation and 2030 materials outlook.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Nilpeter demonstrates embellishment add-ons

At Loupe Americas 2026, Nilpeter partnered with Kurz, Pantec and other industry partners to showcase a label production process.

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.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Cartes showcases machinery at Loupe

22 September 2026

The company brought a GT365WHFSR from the GT360 Series, a Gemini GE363WJ2L and a Gemini GE361L Star laser die-cutting unit.

Associations, events & awards

Siegwerk receives L&L sustainability award

Siegwerk received the sustainability award for the Supplier category for the high-barrier mono-layer polypropylene pouch it developed with Enplater.

Associations, events & awards

L&L names Steinhauser Converter of the Year

The judges praised the Kentucky-based converter’s ability to adapt across successive generations while also highlighting president Tara Halpin’s...

Associations, events & awards

AVT receives the L&L Innovation award for its Helios module

The technology enables converters to inspect clear varnish during high-speed production, addressing an application that can be difficult for operators...

Associations, events & awards

AVT wins L&L Innovation Award

16 September 2026

Helios Varnish Inspection Module takes third Labels & Labeling award for the company.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

GM shows finishing and converting range at Loupe

16 September 2026

The technology on display includes the DC350Flex, the DC350Flex Basic, the DC350Mini, the RS350 sheeter and more.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Ashe exhibits wide-web slitter at Loupe

16 September 2026

Ashe’s 65in (1.65m) Diamond duplex slitter is the widest it has ever brought to a Loupe/Labelexpo show.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Inx shows inks and adhesives at Loupe

16 September 2026

Featured products will include nitrocellulose-free inks, low-migration technologies and products designed to enhance recyclability.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Global Label Awards celebrate industry achievements

The winners of the Labels & Labeling Global Label Awards were announced during the opening day of Loupe Americas. Steinhauser was named...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Brook + Whittle wins Sustainability, Converter Award

Brook + Whittle received the Sustainability, Converter Award during the L&L Global Awards ceremony for its GreenLabel BlockOut recyclable...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Screen brings TruePress to Loupe

16 September 2026

The Truepress Label 350UV SAI S is producing rolls that will be finished on a GM DC350 machine.

Associations, events & awards

Flint Group showcases largest-ever presence at Loupe

16 September 2026

The company will present inks, coatings and digital print technology at the show.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Maxcess to bring new technology to Loupe

16 September 2026

The new technology includes Magpowr Maxtrac control system and Componex plasma coatings.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Domino features digital retrofit technology at Loupe

16 September 2026

At Loupe Americas 2026, the company runs live equipment demonstrations, Sunrise DFE presentations and label samples.

Conventional printing

Heidelberg, Gallus return to Loupe

16 September 2026

Since April 1, the company has installed Gallus RCS, Gallus Labelmaster, Gallus One and Gallus Five presses in the US.

Digital printing

Bobst showcases Digital Master 340 at Loupe

16 September 2026

Integrated production workflows across labels, flexible packaging and folding carton take center stage in Chicago.

Inks & coatings

Siegwerk to exhibit at Loupe Americas

16 September 2026

The company will exhibit its latest products, compatible with modern label applications.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Avery Dennison launches AD Fusion at Loupe

16 September 2026

RFID inlay program removes capital barriers for label converters at booth 119.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Nilpeter to bring FA-17 to Loupe

16 September 2026

Nilpeter will partner with Kurz and other industry suppliers to demonstrate a label production workflow.

Associations, events & awards

Cartes gears up for Loupe Americas 2026

16 September 2026

A key focus will be Cartes’ digital embellishment technology, including the Jet D-Screen system.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

DuPont features Cyrel ReNew plates at Loupe

16 September 2026

New Cyrel Easy ESXR and Cyrel Easy Fast EFXR plates extend its ReNew portfolio across solvent and thermal platemaking workflows.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

AVT launches AutoEdit AI and Mark Andy alliance

16 September 2026

Post-inspection defect classification and closed-loop register control debut at Loupe Americas.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

FLAG offers new member discount at Loupe

16 September 2026

New members who join during Loupe Americas receive 20 percent off the FLAG New Member Initiation Fee.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Heaford showcases platemounting tech at Loupe

16 September 2026

The company highlights platemounters for narrow web labels, as well as for mid- and wide-web flexible packaging.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

CRG showcase material sourcing expertise at Loupe

16 September 2026

CRG highlights how its sourcing model helps converters get materials while keeping costs under control.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Cerm launches O2 MIS and Lexis AI agent

16 September 2026

Cloud MIS platform and AI order processing tool debut at booth 3419 in Chicago.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

EyeC shows cloud-based inspection at Loupe

16 September 2026

EyeC highlights its new EyeC Proofiler Graphic Connect, the ProofRunner options for AI-based defect classification and the EyeC Proofiler DT...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

FMS shows web tension and guiding at Loupe

16 September 2026

FMS USA showcases web tension measurement, control and web guiding technology.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Youhua brings PS materials at Loupe

15 September 2026

The company is showcasing a range of materials for recyclability, thermal transfer printing, wine branding and more.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Nazdar highlights ink range at Loupe

15 September 2026

Nazdar features its UV/LED-curable (Hybrid), UV-curable and water-based ink technologies.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Schobertechnologies showcases IML and die-cutting range

15 September 2026

RSM IML MX 410 is running live alongside rotary die cutting and punching modules at the Chicago show.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

IST launches swap4cure at Loupe

15 September 2026

The system combines UV, LED UV and thermal curing on a single platform.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Kongskilde shows waste handling at Loupe

15 September 2026

The company demonstrates its Cub Compact Unit, an automated label waste handling machine.

M&A

Durst Group to acquire MPS

15 September 2026

MPS will become part of the Durst Group on January 1, 2027.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

ADA exhibits RFID technology at Loupe

15 September 2026

The company showcases its RF-500 and A-200 machines for RFID labels.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

GMG spotlights technology at Loupe

15 September 2026

The company spotlights its direct-to-substrate proofing and real-time color correction technology.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Innovia shows films at Loupe Americas

15 September 2026

The company is demonstrating RayoFloat and RayoFloat White, both of which improve recyclability. 

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Eaglewood Technologies shows anilox tech

15 September 2026

The company is showing its laser anilox cleaning technology and integrated automated microscope system.

Finishing & embellishment

GM and Ikonlabel advance RFID

15 September 2026

The two companies developed a DC350Flex RFID line that combines chip insertion and backside printing.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Wausau introduces new wash-away adhesive

15 September 2026

The new WA-669 wash-away adhesive for glass packaging will debut at Loupe Americas 2026.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

TEG Technologies unveils new identity

15 September 2026

The company present its Sitexco developments, alongside its new corporate identity, at Loupe Americas 2026.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Sistrade debuts at Loupe Americas

15 September 2026

MIS/ERP software provider showcases AI analytics platform Sistrade Atlas in Chicago.

Associations, events & awards

Loupe makes American debut

Loupe Global managing director, Jade Grace, discusses the rebranded show, the thinking behind it, and its reception in the industry.

Inks & coatings

Stahl launches metallic coatings portfolio

14 September 2026

The Senoprint portfolio provides a recyclable alternative to traditional foil stamping.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

X-Rite launches eXact 2 Basic

14 September 2026

X-Rite Pantone demonstrates how its new eXact 2 Basic spectrophotometer fits into an integrated color workflow at Loupe Americas 2026.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe Americas 2026 prepares to open its doors

14 September 2026

The first event under the new Loupe banner takes place on September 15–17 in Chicago.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Zeller+Gmelin brings Nuvaflex inks to Loupe

14 September 2026

The Nuvaflex inks are designed for labels, IML, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves and low-surface-energy substrates.

Associations, events & awards

ElitePlus++ concludes 13th Speciality Films & Flexible Packaging summit

14 September 2026

The recently concluded summit highlighted India’s rapidly evolving flexible packaging sector and underlined the key issues currently challenging the...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Cerm to demo Tempo at Loupe

11 September 2026

Tempo is a browser-based tool that prioritizes and optimizes production schedules.

Associations, events & awards

Alliance to End Plastic Waste publishes progress report

11 September 2026

378,000 tons of unmanaged plastic waste reduced since 2019 as flexible plastics program advances.

Associations, events & awards

IMDA announces 2026 in-mold decoration award winners

10 September 2026

MCC Global IML, KURZ and Pura Group among honorees at Houston ceremony.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

Cerm launches Lexis AI agent

09 September 2026

Cerm will publicly launch the cloud-based AI agent at Loupe Americas 2026.

Associations, events & awards

Esko Unboxing Live returns in October

09 September 2026

Free virtual summit offers dedicated tracks for brand owners and converters on October 13-14.

Associations, events & awards

FTA opens board nominations

07 September 2026

Two supplier positions available in first election under unified FTA structure.

Flexible packaging

Constantia and Evonik win German Packaging Award

03 September 2026

Deinking technology for flexible plastic packaging recognized in sustainability category.

Associations, events & awards

FTA adds digital awards category

03 September 2026

New digital and multiprocess entries are now open for the 2027 program at a flat USD 95 member fee.

Associations, events & awards

Bakers donates over 1 million GBP to charities

03 September 2026

Brentwood label manufacturer surpasses milestone after 15 years of charitable giving.

Associations, events & awards

Tectuprint to host open house events in Barcelona

02 September 2026

Label and flexible packaging converters invited to separate appointment-based demonstration weeks.

Associations, events & awards

Recoup Awards 2026 shortlist revealed

01 September 2026

The winners will be announced at The Recoup Awards Ceremony & Networking Dinner on September 30.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe Q&A: Corey Reardon

31 August 2026

Loupe Americas 2026 conducts a Q&A with Corey Reardon of AWA Alexander Watson Associates.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Konica Minolta to demo machinery at Loupe

28 August 2026

The company will exhibit its AccurioLabel 400 press and its JetVarnish 3D Web 400 machine.

Associations, events & awards

Rotocon wins African Excellence Award

28 August 2026

The company was named Best Label Printing & Converting Equipment Partner 2026 - South Africa by MEA Markets.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe Americas 2026 expands technology focus

27 August 2026

The show has broadened to reflect the ongoing convergence of labels, short-run flexible packaging and in-line folding carton converting.

Associations, events & awards

Girls Who Print releases report

25 August 2026

The report identifies 10 insights centered on mentorship, technology, leadership and more that women see across print.

Associations, events & awards

Bobst and Co-ëfficiënt host open house

23 August 2026

Operations-focused event targets OEE, waste and ECG printing on 17-18 November.

Associations, events & awards

Industry perspectives on managing cost and supply chain disruption

L&L's Akanksha Meena shared perspectives on managing costs and supply chain disruptions during the AWA seminar.

Associations, events & awards

Pressure-sensitive and release liner trade and impact of Chinese imports

Panoval Asia CEO Wilco Van Zwieten discusses pressure-sensitive and release liner trade and Chinese import impacts, followed by a Q&A with AWA CEO...

Associations, events & awards

Impact of overseas imports on North America and Europe 2026

AWA consultant Alfredo Gasca shared findings on how overseas imports impact North American and European markets.

Associations, events & awards

AWA Assessment on impact on inputs due to Middle East conflict

AWA’s Catalina Steenbakkers Galindo shares a data-driven look at how Middle East conflicts are driving up energy, chemical, and material costs.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

UV Pro to show curing systems at Loupe

19 August 2026

UV Ray’s distribution partner will showcase its hybrid curing systems and air-cooled MaxLED technology.

Associations, events & awards

ElitePlus hosts 13th films and flex pack summit

19 August 2026

The event takes place from August 26-27, 2026 at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. 

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.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Conversource highlights portfolio at Loupe

17 August 2026

The company offers plate-mounting tapes, doctor blades, tint sleeves and splicing and specialty tapes.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Fedrigoni to show materials at Loupe

17 August 2026

The portfolio includes thinner-gauge BOPP options, colored and blockout adhesives, recycled-content papers and more.

Associations, events & awards

CRG to present at AWA seminar

17 August 2026

The AWA Release Liner Seminar will take place September 14, ahead of Loupe Americas 2026.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Wikoff introduces new water-based inks

17 August 2026

The company also showcases UV-LED inks, bolt-on digital imaging technology and Asahi technology.

Associations, events & awards

FTA Mexico launches training program in Spanish

14 August 2026

FTA Mexico’s president Martin Maldonado believes the training and certification program can help professionalize the country’s flexo industry. 

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.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe workshop to feature panel of women leaders

12 August 2026

The panelists bring decades of experience across a range of backgrounds

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe ambassador: Cartons advance sustainability

11 August 2026

Loupe Americas folding carton ambassador Steven Haedrich speaks about folding carton diversification.

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.

Associations, events & awards

Phoenix Challenge golf outing returns

06 August 2026

Annual fundraiser returns to Monroe, North Carolina on September 23.