North America | Labels & Labeling

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People

Apex names Harvey commercial VP

20 October 2026

Veteran of 26 years to lead global commercial strategy.

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Associations, events & awards

Sun Chemical previews TLMI lineup

20 October 2026

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

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Digital printing

Fujifilm partners with ePac Flexible Packaging

19 October 2026

ePac will install Fujifilm J Press FP790 machines across its facilities, starting with its Phoenix, Arizona facility.

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M&A

Q360 acquires Flexo Factor

19 October 2026

Flexo supplier adds anilox cleaning specialist to its pressroom offering.

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HP Indigo 200K at Dscoop Edge Rockies 2026

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.

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Flexible packaging

W&H introduces Oneflex CI flexo press

16 October 2026

Windmöller & Hölscher has launched Oneflex, a modular CI flexo press for flexible packaging.

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Conventional printing

NY Label & Box Works invests in Edale press

15 October 2026

The FL4p will be New York Label & Box Works’ third Edale press.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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People

MPI names Lingo CEO

14 October 2026

Longtime insider succeeds retiring Randy Kocher at MPI Label Systems.

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Digital printing

RRD expands HP agreement

14 October 2026

Fifteen HP digital presses will be deployed through 2029.

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People

Avery Dennison appoints Sheirbon

13 October 2026

HP executive to lead Solutions Group from November 3.

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Workflow, MIS & inspection

HiFlow shows AI-powered ERP

13 October 2026

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

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People

Vetaphone expands Americas support

13 October 2026

Surface treatment specialist adds technical support for Americas customers.

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People

Actega names two managers

13 October 2026

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

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People

Anderson & Vreeland appoints Hugo Simard

13 October 2026

Simard brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role as technical sales representative.

L-R: Joe Schorr, director of operations; Gopi Vemavaram, head of direct-to-object operations; Andrew Boyd, president; and Gareth Boyd, director of finance, in front of the Velox machine

Market trends

Blue Label Packaging expands with direct-can printing

13 October 2026

The Ohio converter invested in a Velox digital inkjet direct-can printing machine to meet the evolving needs of the beer industry.

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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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.

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People

MCC appoints Max Just

09 October 2026

As chief digital and information officer, Just will digital, information technology and data strategy.

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Conventional printing

Heidelberg opens Print Media Center Americas

09 October 2026

The purpose-built facility in Georgia features a showroom and training center.

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Installations

MCC expands Founders site

08 October 2026

In-mold labeling specialist adds capacity and technology at the Ohio plant.

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The surprise visit from Mark Andrews Jr., a member of the founding family, gave everyone a real boost for the company's 80th anniversary.

Conventional printing

Mark Andy shows productivity at Loupe

08 October 2026

Press maker marks 80th anniversary with live demonstrations at Loupe Americas 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...

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New products

DNP launches new thermal transfer ribbons

07 October 2026

The ribbons are designed for healthcare, laboratory and food processing environments.

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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.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

HiFlow Solutions AI agent builds a label estimate live

At the HiFlow booth at Loupe Americas 2026 in Chicago, a robot running HiFlow's AI agent builds a label job estimate live on the show floor.

Workflow, MIS & inspection

HiFlow Solutions at Loupe Americas

Alfonso Hernandez, vice president of sales at HiFlow Solutions explains how it uses AI tools to help printers work more productively.

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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.

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Substrates & adhesives

CRG receives environmental certifications

05 October 2026

The Maratech facility in Marathon, Wisconsin, has achieved the ISO 14001:2015 certification for environmental management.

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

L&L catch up with Siegwerk at Loupe Americas

Siegwerk GM Todd Blumsack discusses the products on display at Loupe Americas, the latest industry trends and its win of the L&L sustainability...

Loupe (Formerly Labelexpo)

L&L catch up with Sun Chemical and Mark Andy at Loupe Americas

Mark Andy CEO, Duane Pekar, and vice president of Sun Chemical, Dennis Sweet, discuss current trends in the industry, their latest products, and the...

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