Labels and package printing industry’s peers gathered at TimeOut Market in Barcelona to recognize the best in the industry at the inaugural Labels & Labeling Global Awards. The ceremony formed an important part of Festa Barcelona – Labelexpo Europe 2025’s opening party on the 16th September.

Xaar’s Ultra High Viscosity Technology is powering Koenig & Bauer Kammann’s latest digital decoration breakthrough, in a striking collaboration that produced 5,000 uniquely printed Johnnie Walker whisky bottles for Diageo.

The much-anticipated Labelexpo Europe 2025 will open its doors next week at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. For the industry following its 45-year history, this edition will mark an important milestone, celebrating the show’s expansion to embrace all the aspects of label production and outer packaging embellishment.

Four of the world’s leading label and package printing industry companies are uniting at Labelexpo Europe 2025 to showcase a full label production, from inception to finish. ETI Converting, Martin Automatic, Lundberg Tech and LemuGroup first joined forces at Labelexpo Americas showcasing the fully operational integrated production line running live, producing real labels, and proving what’s possible when coating, converting, and automation come together seamlessly. The team is now collaborating again at the Barcelona edition, taking place from the 16th – 18th September at Fira Gran Via.

By Will Parker, Senior Packaging Executive and Labelexpo ambassador

Labelexpo has long been the bellwether for change in our industry. From the digital disruption of narrow web to the transformation of mid-web and flexible packaging; the show has always spotlighted where we’re headed. This year in Barcelona, that evolution turns towards folding cartons but in truth this isn’t a new chapter. It’s a continuation of a story already well underway.

Informa Markets is set to deliver the biggest Labelexpo event to date with Labelexpo Europe 2025, taking place from 16 - 19 September 2025 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. Registrations are open to attend the leading global event for the label and package printing industry.

Pioneering technologies, materials and equipment across the label and package printing supply chain will be on display at Labelexpo Mexico 2025 from 1-3 April 2025 at Expo Guadalajara.

Masterpress E-commerce is advancing environmentally responsible packaging solutions with recyclable paper-based tear tape from tesa®, and “eco-bubbles”, eliminating plastic from e-commerce envelopes.

Next generation of desktop label printers offers low costs per label with exceptional print quality and unmatched efficiency.
DTM Print, international OEM and solution provider for specialty printing systems, introduces the new LX4000e Color Label Printer. It is the latest addition to the well-known LX-Series of inkjet colour label printers.

• Gallus unveils two of its latest customer successes, demonstrating important operational efficiencies, TCO benefits and profitability boost made possible with new Gallus One
• Company also reflects on landmark year characterized by innovation, strategic growth and significant contributions to the printing industry, with key advancements in digital space and new modularity concept
• 2025 to see significant Gallus pipeline developments targeted at bridging market gaps and tackling barriers to customer profitability and growth
• Prominent Central European label printers champion combination of digital and conventional technologies as blueprint for future industry success

Domino Printing Sciences (Domino), the global expert in advanced variable data printing solutions, and its official distribution partner, Beijing Jetrun Technology, are pleased to announce the first installation of a Domino N730i digital colour label press in the Chinese market.

CCL Label will be exhibiting at Paris Packaging Week in France from January 28-29 for the first time. The focus will be on labels and sleeves that combine premiumization and sustainability – two megatrends in the packaging industry.