Spande to showcase flagship lines at Labelexpo Europe

Flexo press manufacturer Spande has secured nearly 1,000 sqm of booth space for Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona, representing the largest exhibition area, to showcase three flagship press lines.

'This exhibition represents Spande's largest investment in its history of participating in Labelexpo. Seizing this opportunity, we aim to showcase our innovative flexo printing technologies and robust product portfolio to global users,' commented Ye Keqin, chairman of Spande.

At Booth 3E101 and 1070, the Chinese manufacturer will display three flagship press lines: the S7 flexo press, S5 flexo press and AC mid-wide web production line with 800mm width capability.

The S7, now in its fifth generation, features eight servo systems per printing unit alongside fully automatic pressure setting and intelligent visual registration systems. Available in four web widths ranging from 370mm to 670mm, the press targets premium label and flexible packaging applications. Spande will demonstrate a 450mm-width S7 configuration with 8-color flexo printing units, dual die-cutting units, full LED UV and hot air-drying systems, highlighting its one-touch quick changeover capabilities.

The S5 addresses mid-range market demands with a fully independent drive system and printing cylinders that require no additional gears. A 12-color S5 line will showcase popular processes, including lamination and cold foil, to demonstrate high-speed production capabilities.

The AC series roll-to-roll printing line operates at maximum speeds of 250 m/min across web widths of 700mm and 800mm. Each flexo printing station incorporates nine servo motors and handles substrates ranging from 12 to 800 microns, including paper, PE, OPP, PPC, PVC, plastic film, carton, self-adhesive materials and aluminum-coated materials.

The AC series supports both roll-to-roll and roll-to-final-package workflows through comprehensive in-line finishing technologies that combine embossing, creasing, die-cutting, stripping, inspection, sorting and stacking processes.

Spande has launched a mid-term strategic investment plan targeting a fivefold production capacity increase within three years and comprehensive global market expansion. The company expects to complete a new 25,000 sqm headquarters integrating research and development, assembly and office facilities by mid-2026.