Comexi will showcase printing, converting and digital service solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, highlighting efficiency, automation and sustainability. The program includes daily open sessions on print technology selection and the role of AI and automation, plus an afterwork meeting on 10 October.
Global trade conditions are changing rapidly. From seasonal crop risks to new tariffs and supply chain constraints, the reliability of traditional waxes such as carnauba is decreasing. This volatility comes at a cost for coatings and inks manufacturers.
Labelexpo Europe 2025 will debut at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, with its largest edition to date and a strengthened education and networking program. The new Pulse Arena and Label Academy master classes will address sustainability, PPWR, diversification into flexible packaging and folding cartons, and AI.
Proell will feature new screen printing inks and protective lacquers for IMD/FIM at K 2025, Hall 5-C01. Highlights include carbon black-free functional blacks, a faster-curing dual-cure hard coat, UV-curing overprint lacquers and an NIR-accelerated two-component ink system.
Toyo Ink Europe has introduced Steraflex GIO, a low migration flexographic ink system formulated to comply with the German Ink Ordinance. The ink excludes intentionally added photoinitiator 379 and targets food and pharmaceutical packaging.
Renowned label and package printing leaders have joined Labelexpo as ambassadors in a unique affiliation with the global brand. The partnership is set to benefit the industry with targeted expertise and insights on folding carton, flexible packaging, materials, sustainability, and automation and AI.
Modern packaging is more than just protection - it is a canvas for creative expression. With the modular Hydro-X Contact system, hubergroup Print Solutions introduces a new generation of water-based inks and overprint varnishes that unlock exceptional creative freedom.
Visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2025 can expect to see press technology reaching new levels of performance across conventional, digital and hybrid configurations, along with tighter integration with digital workflows.
Labelexpo Europe 2025, the leading event for the label and package printing industry is placing sustainability at the very heart of this year’s iteration. Taking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 16 - 19 September, the show has already expanded 15 percent compared to the 2023 edition and is set to welcome over 650 exhibitors.
Innovia Films has announced the launch of the new Rayoart GWP82 Matt HOP which is an 82 micron thick / 3.2 mill high opacity BOPP film, with a newly developed matt print coating for improved scratch and chemical resistance.
Having achieved international acclaim for its supporting program on three stages, Formnext is continuing its successful multistage concept in 2025. The Industry, Application, and Technology Stages will host discussions on current and future applications, technological developments, and overarching trends in Additive Manufacturing.
At a time when the European plastics industry is seeking to modernize, reduce costs, and move toward more sustainable models, used machinery has gained unprecedented prominence.