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Labelexpo 2025: sustainability and innovation powering Barcelona debut and show expansion
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.
to welcome over 650 exhibitors. T
The show’s expansion comes at a time when transformative technology and sustainability mandates are reshaping the label and package printing market.
INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY ON THE SHOW FLOOR
In addition to global consumer concerns about the environment, the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is fundamentally infl uencing the sector, challenging converters, brand owners, and designers to rethink materials, processes and compliance strategies.
This September, Labelexpo Europe 2025 sets the stage for the industry to move towards a more sustainable innovation-driven future. The Pulse Arena, located at Hall 7 - Stand 7A36 will shine a spotlight on the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation), and address how label converters can benefi t from diversifying into fl exible packaging and folding cartons and look into the future of AI and automation. Each topic is addressed with keynote speakers and daily presentations in a spacious hub designed for learning, engaging and connecting. Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director of the Labelexpo Global Series commented: “The label and package printing industry is actively responding to sustainability pressures at the same time as new opportunities open up with automation and the growing impact of AI. Many brands are transitioning from plastics to technical paper and fibreboard-based packaging formats, so label converters need to look at how that could impact their business going forward. Trends here include the use of technical coatings to create recyclable mono-material packaging as alternatives to laminated cartons and multi-layer flexible
aking place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from 16 - 19 September, the show has already expanded 15 per cent compared to the 2023 edition and is set
packaging. We aim to empower the industry by bringing speakers who are at the cutting edge of these new trends and developments.”
CIRCULAR EVENT SUSTAINABILITY Labelexpo Europe 2025 already follows comprehensive sustainability guidelines set in place by its parent Informa Group, which are applied to its event operations globally. These guidelines focus on reducing event waste, reusing events’ stand materials with the Better Stands programme, and utilizing renewable energy where possible.
This year, the show announces an exclusive partnership with DMP Europe to divert printed materials away from landfill. Based in Cluj, Romania, DMP recycles label matrix waste, a notoriously challenging material to process. The material will be collected from the show and reprocessed into a range of re-usable items such as industrial bumpers and pallets. The partnership is supported by CELAB and FINAT. Claire Sacker, operations director, Labelexpo Global Series, comments: “The partnership with DMP is unique as its solution is truly circular: from the recycling to reintroducing to the market extended categories of plastic waste considered non-recyclable, which would otherwise go to landfill or incinerated. The material produced as a result is completely recyclable and reusable, closing the loop completely.”
Jade Grace, managing director, Labelexpo Global Series says: “In addition to being the biggest event to date, Labelexpo Europe 2025 will also deliver on demonstrating that innovation and sustainability aren’t just concepts: they’re actionable and profitable pillars, essential for our industry’s future.” Labelexpo Europe 2025 debuts in Barcelona at the Fira Gran Via between 16 – 19 September. An expo pass for the show costs €95, with an early bird discount to €75. To register, visit the Labelexpo Europe 2025 website.
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