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People

Actega names two managers

13 October 2026

Specialty coatings supplier adds commercial and technical roles in North America.

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,…

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People

Cartes appoints Huijsing

08 October 2026

Strategic consultant to target Benelux and Northern Europe growth.

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Finishing & embellishment

Grafivedras installs Hontec label finisher

08 October 2026

The newly installed MPX350 is specifically configured for the production of high-quality wine labels.

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…

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Finishing & embellishment

Ashe sells Diamond duplex slitter at Loupe Americas 2026

07 October 2026

Ashe’s 65in (1.65m) Diamond slitter sold to US converter.

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Finishing & embellishment

ABG reports strong sales at Loupe Americas 2026

07 October 2026

The stand's scale attracted consistently high visitor numbers, with particular attention on ABG’s growing FlexPack proposition and PouchJet.

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…

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Digital printing

Probeco expands digital capacity

24 September 2026

Danish manufacturer adds second HP Indigo 6K+ and ABG finishing equipment.

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.

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Finishing & embellishment

Konica Minolta introduces Embellishment Forge

22 September 2026

New platform enables designers to create print-ready digital embellishment projects from standard PDFs.

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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.

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Finishing & embellishment

Tomex installs Hontec digital embellishment system

22 September 2026

Polish converter adds digital spot varnish and foiling for short-run premium label production.

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Finishing & embellishment

ProLabel invests in GM finisher at Loupe

17 September 2026

Miami-based converter chooses GM DC350Mini

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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.

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Ashe Converting Equipment's 65in (1.65m) Diamond duplex slitter

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.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

LemuGroup runs four live demos across two booths

16 September 2026

Digital embellishment, RFID converting and inspection slitter rewinder on show in Chicago.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

KTI shows MTR turret rewinder at Loupe

16 September 2026

Automated core loading and roll closure systems on show at Chicago exhibition.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

DPR brings Leo digital finishing system to Loupe

16 September 2026

The Leo digital finishing system offers label converters flexible and cost-effective equipment for short and medium production runs.

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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.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Lemorau brings finishing range to Loupe Americas

16 September 2026

Smart-L Premium compact digital finisher leads four-machine showcase in Chicago.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

BW Papersystems brings RFID converter to Loupe

16 September 2026

SpeedLiner X delivers 25 percent higher output for smart label production.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Breit Technologies showcases cast and cure in Chicago

16 September 2026

Embossing process delivers holographic and high-gloss effects without new equipment.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

ETI Converting promotes coating workflow

16 September 2026

The company promotes the Cohesio in-line system and the LinerO linerless platform at Loupe Americas in booth 718.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Prati brings Saturn and Digi Compact to Loupe

15 September 2026

Modular slitter rewinder and compact digital finishing line on show at booth 3529.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Ashe Converting exhibits Diamond slitter

Ashe Converting Equipment sales director Matthew Godbold explains why the company brought its 65in Diamond duplex slitter to Loupe Americas 2026.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Vemax expands portfolio for Loupe Americas debut

15 September 2026

Digital printing, embellishment and turret rewinders added to converting equipment range at booth 440.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Graph-Tech demos eZ-Inkjet 65x

14 September 2026

Visitors can see the new printer printing tags on the RFIDRunner.

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Finishing & embellishment

Colordyne and Fiery streamline embellishment

14 September 2026

The two companies have integrated Fiery Impress Digital Front End (DFE) with the Xaar Versatex Printbar.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Screen to showcase Color-Logic system at Loupe

09 September 2026

Color-Logic metallic system and Visualis3R preview run live on Truepress Label 350UV SAI S at booth 3535.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Loupe Americas 2026 preview

07 September 2026

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

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Jos Kabouw in conversation with Rubén Masayi González Uyeda, a well-known Mexican entrepreneur and business leader, owner of Uyeda Industrial de México S.A. de C.V., and President of the Jalisco Food Industry Chamber.

Finishing & embellishment

Label industry has complexity problem

04 September 2026

The label industry doesn't have a technology problem. It has a complexity problem, writes Jos Kabouw, global sales manager at GM Finishing

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M&A

ABG establishes flexible packaging center in Girona

03 September 2026

A B Graphic International (ABG) has rebranded Enprom Solutions as ABG Girona.

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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.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

KTI and Maxcess demo integrated finishing at Loupe

01 September 2026

MTR turret rewinder, SmartSlit automated slitting and ZC butt splicer run live at booth 840.

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John Hopkins, Scott Obermuller and James Emmerson

Finishing & embellishment

Superfast Labels expands with GM

28 August 2026

Superfast Labels has installed four GM finishing machines in the past two years.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

Vemax to debut VRTA turret rewinders at Loupe Americas

28 August 2026

The four-model series combines continuous rewinding with automated core loading, roll closure and glue-free operation.

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Dies & tooling

Graphic Technic Prints invests in second Rhyguan machine

26 August 2026

The deal is facilitated by Flexo Image Graphics, Rhyguan's distributor in India.

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Finishing & embellishment

Flash4 invests in ABG Digicon finishing system

18 August 2026

The equipment will operate alongside Flash4’s HP Indigo V12 digital press.

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Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

DIS demos dSpark embellishment at Loupe

17 August 2026

Jetsci digital foil and spot UV press makes US debut at booth 737.

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People

Chris Wilhelm joins EMT International

17 August 2026

Chris Wilhelm joins as strategic accounts director from Tecnau with 25 years of production print experience.

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Sustainability

Kurz publishes 2025 sustainability report

14 August 2026

Hot stamping specialist runs German sites on 100 percent renewable electricity.

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