Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 returns to Bangkok

The three-day event bought together printers/converters, brand owners, label and package printing technicians, buyers and design specialists. Delegates from 84 countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, India, Singapore and Vietnam made-up the 7,448 strong visitors. The show also received support from the Thai Innovative Printing Trade Association (TINPA).

Over 170 suppliers showcased their latest technologies.

Key highlights of the show included a Digital Embellishment Trail with the likes of Kurz, Grafotronic, Epson and Domino offering samples and talks to visitors about variable embellishment.

Konica Minolta unveiled its AccurioLabel 400 5-color digital label press. Durst showcased its Tau RSC E 330 5c, an entry-level introduction to Durst’s Tau RSC technology. Flora also presented its J-330S, a compact 5-color digital UV inkjet machine with Epson print heads; and Malaysian manufacturer Sen Label showcased a high-speed full servo intermittent UV flexo and UV LED letterpress.

Richard Quirk, Event Manager, Labelexpo Southeast Asia said: 'We are delighted with the response we have received from exhibitors and visitors alike. After five years away we found a market that was eager to engage with the latest technologies. Over 70% of exhibitors re-confirmed their space for the 2025 edition with many significantly increasing the size of their stands.'

Marcus Greenbrook, Director, International Sales, GEW added: 'It was great to be back at the first Labelexpo Southeast Asia since 2018…we had visitors from all over Southeast Asia, including several from Australia, and the flow of visitors was very high on the first two days. GEW and Press Systems have already signed up for the next show in 2025.'

Mongkol Piannapitham, President of Thai Innovative Printing Trade Association (TINPA) said: 'Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 was an important and valuable platform for the industry to reconnect, share valuable knowledge and expertise, to take business forward and to introduce the latest innovations to the leading manufacturers in the region.

'TINPA embraced the opportunity of the 2023 event to stage their technical seminar, TINPA print Awards and to meet once again with Asia's print professionals.'

Jade Grace, Portfolio Director, Labelexpo added: 'Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 was our third successful show in the last six months, which illustrates the post-pandemic resurgence of the label and package printing industry. We look forward now to Labelexpo Mexico 2023 in April and Labelexpo Europe 2023 in September.'

Labelexpo Southeast Asia returns 8-10 May 2025.