More space for world’s premier label show

Labelexpo Europe 2007, taking place on 26-29 September, is the world’s premier label industry event and is expected to attract over 23,000 visitors to Brussels from all over the world. With the ongoing growth of the label industry, more companies are exhibiting this year and an additional hall will make the show even larger than in 2005. With exhibitor space nearly 90 per cent sold, six halls will be packed with international suppliers unveiling their new machinery and innovations on this special global stage.

With the global label industry continuing to grow steadily at a rate of 5-7 per cent each year, Labelexpo Europe provides the opportunity for manufacturers to showcase their latest innovations and launch new products to a worldwide audience of decision-makers.

The show is expected to welcome over 500 companies to Brussels, including major global suppliers such as: Nilpeter, Mark Andy, Avery Dennison, Gallus, UPM Raflatac, Omet, Gidue, HP, Sun Chemical, Rotometrics, Rotoflex and Zeller Gmelin. The latest technological developments will be on display at the show, including: new digital printing systems; RFID options open to the market; value added inks helping to protect brands; and new direct flexo plate engravings, to name a few.

Roger Pellow, Labelexpo managing director, said: ‘We’re very much looking forward to an even bigger and better Labelexpo Europe this year. With visitors from 110 countries attending in 2005, we’re expecting the show to be even more international.’

The show is also the focus for the label industry to reward excellence and recognize outstanding achievement through the prestigious Label Industry Global Awards. These widely recognized accolades have been rewarding the industry since 1992 and the 2007 event is set to attract 600 industry professionals to the glittering Gala Dinner and Ceremony. The awards take place at both the Labelexpo Europe and Labelexpo Americas shows.