Event Signals· 18 min read· September 15–17, 2026 · Rosemont, Illinois

    What Companies Are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    LOUPE Americas 2026 (formerly Labelexpo Americas) brings together companies across label printing, flexible packaging, folding cartons, digital printing, flexography, converting equipment, substrates, inks, coatings, inspection, finishing, RFID, automation, and packaging software — September 15–17, 2026 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

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    LOUPE Americas 2026 at a glance

    EventLOUPE Americas 2026
    Formerly known asLabelexpo Americas
    DatesSeptember 15–17, 2026
    LocationRosemont, Illinois
    VenueDonald E. Stephens Convention Center
    IndustryLabels, package printing and converting
    Companies and organizations listed105
    Event exhibitors450+
    Core marketsLabels, flexible packaging and folding cartons
    Key areasPrinting, finishing, converting, materials, inspection, automation and software

    Companies at LOUPE Americas 2026

    CompanyWhat it doesCategory
    CERMMIS and workflow software for label and packaging convertersPrinting Software
    BobstPrinting, coating, laminating and converting machineryPrinting & Converting
    BrotechLabel finishing and converting machineryFinishing
    CanonDigital printing and converting technologyDigital Printing
    RotoconLabel printing, finishing and converting equipmentConverting
    Screen AmericasDigital inkjet label printing systemsDigital Printing
    Monotech SystemsDigital printing and embellishment technologyDigital Printing
    ConversourcePrinting supplies and pressroom equipmentPrinting Supplies
    Cosmo FilmsSpecialty films for labels and packagingPackaging Materials
    KongskildeTrim and waste-handling systemsProduction Equipment
    GMGColor management and proofing softwareColor Management
    ISTUV and LED curing technologyCuring
    VidekPrint inspection and quality-control technologyInspection
    Appleton MfgRoll handling and converting equipmentRoll Handling
    Excelitas TechnologiesUV LED curing technologyCuring
    KurzDecorative and functional finishing technologyEmbellishment
    EyeCAutomated print inspection and quality controlInspection
    SiegwerkPrinting inks and coatingsInks & Coatings
    X-Rite / PantoneColor measurement, specification and managementColor Management
    Ricoh Electronics Inc.Linerless and printing technologyLabel Technology
    HEIDELBERGPrinting presses, software and production technologyPrinting Equipment
    GallusLabel printing presses and converting systemsLabel Printing
    PouchMark AutomationVariable printing for pouches and filmsFlexible Packaging
    International Media ProductsThermal transfer ribbons and coding materialsPrinting Materials
    Archroma Packaging TechnologiesBarrier coatings and specialty packaging chemistryCoatings
    INX International InkPrinting inks and coatingsInks
    HPIndigo digital label and flexible-packaging pressesDigital Printing
    KarlvilleFlexible-packaging and shrink-sleeve converting machineryConverting
    AB Graphic InternationalLabel finishing and flexible-packaging convertingFinishing
    In-Mold Decorating AssociationIn-mold labeling and decorating organizationIndustry Association
    DeCoSystemCamera-based print inspection technologyInspection
    FLXONDoctor blades and flexographic printing suppliesFlexography
    BoingTechRFID tagging and labeling technologyRFID
    ACTEGAInks, coatings and barrier technologiesInks & Coatings
    Jinya New MaterialsPressure-sensitive label materialsLabel Materials
    Kaneka Green PlanetBiodegradable polymer packaging materialsSustainable Materials
    Zeller+Gmelin North AmericaUV and LED printing inksInks
    SpencerMetricsProduction monitoring and OEE softwareProduction Analytics
    Avery DennisonPressure-sensitive and intelligent label materialsLabel Materials
    CarbonQuotaCarbon measurement for print and packagingSustainability
    HeafordFlexographic plate-mounting equipmentFlexography
    Roland DGADigital and UV printing technologyDigital Printing
    SAPA Intelligent TechnologyDigital embellishment equipmentEmbellishment
    Flint GroupPrinting inks and coatingsInks & Coatings
    Tamarack ProductsInline label application technologyLabel Automation
    EskoPackaging workflow, prepress and automation softwarePackaging Software
    Mark AndyFlexographic, digital and hybrid printing pressesLabel Printing
    DantexDigital label pressesDigital Printing
    Konica MinoltaDigital label and embellishment printingDigital Printing
    DilliDigital inkjet label pressesDigital Printing
    Sappi North AmericaPaper and fiber-based packaging materialsPackaging Materials
    PropyplastFlexible-packaging and in-mold-label filmsPackaging Films
    Protect-allLaminating and coating technologiesFlexible Packaging
    CartesLabel finishing and converting machineryFinishing
    Yazoo MillsPaper cores and tubesConverting Supplies
    Adolf Brodbeck MaschinenbauCore-cutting machineryConverting Equipment
    LemuGroupLabel converting and RFID machineryConverting
    BST North AmericaWeb inspection and quality-control systemsInspection
    Sun ChemicalPrinting inks, coatings and pigmentsInks & Coatings
    Tower ProductsPressroom chemicalsPressroom Supplies
    Absolute Printing Equipment ServicePrinting equipment and technical supportPrinting Equipment
    Best Graphics GroupPrinting, finishing and packaging equipmentPrinting Equipment
    Breit TechnologiesCast-and-cure and embellishment technologyEmbellishment
    DMSHot-stamping and embossing toolingFinishing
    Ashe Converting EquipmentSlitting and rewinding machineryConverting
    Thwing-AlbertMaterials testing instrumentsTesting
    UPM Adhesive MaterialsPressure-sensitive labelstockLabel Materials
    SynthograBarrier and flexible-packaging materialsPackaging Materials
    HiFlow SolutionsPrint and packaging workflow softwareSoftware
    KTISplicing and turret-rewinding systemsWeb Handling
    DevelopRobotic palletizing and production automationAutomation
    TOYOBO MC CorporationFlexographic printing platesFlexography
    Anderson & VreelandFlexographic materials and technologyFlexography
    Youhua New MaterialPressure-sensitive adhesive materialsLabel Materials
    IUVLED UV curing systemsCuring
    WikoffPrinting inks and coatingsInks
    FMSWeb tension and guiding technologyWeb Handling
    CRGPackaging material sourcingMaterials
    MutohDigital inkjet printing technologyDigital Printing
    Schlumpf Inc.Roll handling machineryRoll Handling
    DurstDigital label and packaging printing systemsDigital Printing
    ADARFID converting equipmentRFID
    SistradeMIS and ERP software for printing and packagingPrinting Software
    Domino Printing SciencesDigital inkjet label printingDigital Printing
    SchobertechnologiesDie-cutting and converting machineryConverting
    CCL LabelLabel and specialty-packaging manufacturingLabel Converter
    PPGCoatings and specialty materialsCoatings
    Double E GroupConverting and web-handling componentsConverting
    DotecRoll handling and lift-assist systemsMaterial Handling
    NilpeterFlexographic and hybrid label pressesLabel Printing
    OMETLabel and packaging printing pressesPrinting Equipment
    Grafisk MaskinfabrikLabel finishing and converting equipmentFinishing
    SCRIBOSBrand protection and product authenticationSecurity
    XeikonDigital label and packaging pressesDigital Printing
    EdaleFlexographic printing and converting machineryFlexography
    Digital Inkjet SolutionsDigital printing and embellishment systemsDigital Printing
    IEECOzone destruction and production equipmentProduction Equipment
    TEG TechnologiesPrinting and packaging technologyPrinting Technology
    Slate GroupCommercial and specialty label printingLabel Converter
    IWSConverting-waste recovery systemsSustainability
    Resource Label GroupLabel and packaging manufacturingLabel Converter
    Hub LabelsCustom label manufacturingLabel Converter
    Martin AutomaticSplicing, unwinding and web-handling systemsWeb Handling
    TLMILabel and package-printing industry associationIndustry Association
    Encoder Products CompanyEncoders and motion-feedback technologyAutomation / Web Handling

    Company profiles

    Bobst

    Printing & Converting Machinery

    Bobst develops printing, coating, laminating, converting, and finishing equipment for labels, flexible packaging, folding cartons, and corrugated packaging.

    Its technology spans multiple production stages, allowing packaging manufacturers to connect printing with coating, converting, and downstream finishing.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Bobst is demonstrating the Digital Master 340, bringing digital printing and converting together within a single label-production platform.

    HP

    Digital Label & Flexible-Packaging Printing

    HP develops Indigo digital presses used across labels, flexible packaging, commercial print, and specialty applications.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, HP is presenting both the Indigo 6K+ and Indigo 200K.

    The 6K+ addresses narrow-web digital label production, while the 200K extends the platform into flexible packaging. Together, they show how digital printing is expanding from short-run labels into a wider range of packaging applications.

    Mark Andy

    Flexographic / Digital / Hybrid Printing

    Mark Andy develops flexographic, digital, and hybrid printing presses for labels and packaging.

    Its systems combine printing and converting capabilities for converters managing changing run lengths, multiple SKUs, and different packaging formats.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Mark Andy is running live flexible-packaging production on its Performance Series S9, illustrating the industry's expansion beyond conventional pressure-sensitive labels.

    Gallus

    Label Printing

    Gallus develops label printing and converting systems and operates as part of HEIDELBERG.

    Its portfolio spans flexographic and digital production technologies.

    The company combines traditional narrow-web press expertise with newer digital workflows designed for shorter runs, higher SKU counts, and more frequent job changes.

    HEIDELBERG

    Printing Technology / Automation

    HEIDELBERG develops printing presses, production software, workflow systems, and automation for commercial and packaging printing.

    Its technologies connect press hardware with the production-management layer required to schedule and operate printing businesses.

    Together with Gallus, HEIDELBERG brings a broader industrial printing stack into the label and package-printing market.

    Canon

    Digital Printing / Converting

    Canon develops digital printing and imaging technology across commercial, industrial, and production applications.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Canon's exhibit includes Edale's modular LabelLine converting platform.

    The combination demonstrates how digital printing increasingly needs to connect directly with finishing and converting rather than operate as an isolated press process.

    Screen Americas

    Digital Inkjet Label Printing

    Screen Americas develops high-speed production inkjet systems.

    Its Truepress Label platform is designed for digital label production where converters need variable content, shorter runs, and fast job changes without conventional plate-making.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Screen is demonstrating its Truepress Label 350UV SAI Series.

    Monotech Systems

    Digital Printing / Embellishment

    Monotech Systems develops digital printing and finishing technology.

    Its Jetsci dSpark platform uses drop-on-demand inkjet for applications such as spot UV and digital foil effects.

    The technology lets converters add premium finishing digitally, making embellishment more practical for shorter runs and frequently changing designs.

    Rotocon

    Flexographic Printing / Finishing

    Rotocon develops label printing and finishing equipment.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is making its North American debut with its RFP C-Series flexographic press and non-stop turret rewinding technology.

    Its portfolio connects primary label printing with the finishing processes needed to turn printed webs into final products.

    Brotech

    Finishing & Converting

    Brotech develops label finishing and converting equipment.

    Its systems cover inspection, slitting, rewinding, die-cutting, flexography, and digital finishing.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Brotech is presenting its FFX AI Series flexographic platform with closed-loop color-management technology, illustrating how automation is moving deeper into press control.

    Durst

    Industrial Digital Printing

    Durst develops industrial inkjet printing systems for labels, packaging, textiles, ceramics, and other production markets.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Durst is introducing its Tau G3 Peak digital label press.

    The platform represents the continued move toward higher-resolution, higher-productivity inkjet systems capable of competing for jobs traditionally produced on flexographic equipment.

    Domino Printing Sciences

    Digital Inkjet Labels

    Domino develops industrial digital printing and coding technology.

    Its label systems use digital inkjet to produce short and medium runs, variable graphics, and high-SKU production without conventional plate changes.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Domino is also participating in live production demonstrations that integrate digital inkjet with conventional flexographic equipment.

    Konica Minolta

    Digital Labels / Embellishment

    Konica Minolta develops digital production printing technology including its AccurioLabel platform.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is demonstrating the AccurioLabel 400 alongside digital embellishment technology.

    The combined workflow gives converters a path from digitally printed labels into premium varnish and dimensional effects without depending exclusively on conventional finishing.

    Nilpeter

    Flexographic & Hybrid Label Printing

    Nilpeter develops narrow-web flexographic and hybrid printing presses.

    Its systems support pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and other web-fed applications.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Nilpeter is demonstrating its FA-17 flexo platform as part of the wider production ecosystem around the show.

    OMET

    Label & Packaging Presses

    OMET develops printing and converting machinery for labels, flexible packaging, and specialty applications.

    Its platforms combine flexography, inline converting, finishing, and automation.

    The company represents the industry's shift toward more flexible press platforms capable of addressing multiple packaging markets.

    Xeikon

    Digital Label & Packaging Printing

    Xeikon develops digital printing technology for labels, folding cartons, and flexible packaging.

    Its platforms support shorter production runs, variable data, and high-SKU environments.

    Xeikon is also participating in the LOUPE Americas Label Trail, connecting its technology with finishing, workflow, inspection, and other production systems.

    Dantex

    Digital Label Printing

    Dantex develops digital printing technology for labels and packaging.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Dantex is presenting its PicoColour digital press alongside downstream finishing equipment.

    Its system targets converters looking to add digital capacity without requiring the same setup processes associated with conventional flexographic production.

    Dilli

    Digital Inkjet Labels

    Dilli develops digital UV inkjet printing systems.

    Its Neo Picasso Plus platform is designed for digital label production across different media widths and applications.

    Digital inkjet gives converters additional flexibility for versioning, personalization, and shorter production runs.

    AB Graphic International

    Digital Finishing

    AB Graphic International develops label finishing and converting systems.

    Its equipment supports die-cutting, slitting, inspection, embellishment, and other downstream processes around digitally and conventionally printed labels.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, ABG is also expanding its position in flexible packaging through its dedicated ABG FlexPack business.

    Cartes

    Label Finishing

    Cartes develops label finishing and converting machinery.

    Its systems support processes including die-cutting, embellishment, laser converting, and specialty finishing.

    For premium labels, finishing can create much of the visible product differentiation after the actual printing stage has been completed.

    Grafisk Maskinfabrik

    Finishing & Converting

    Grafisk Maskinfabrik develops label finishing and converting equipment.

    Its technology supports digital finishing, die-cutting, slitting, rewinding, and related post-print processes.

    The company is part of the LOUPE Americas Label Trail, showing how finishing equipment fits into a connected label-production workflow.

    Karlville

    Flexible-Packaging Converting

    Karlville develops machinery for flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, pouch production, lamination, and converting.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is demonstrating equipment including its K3 Plus Shrink Sleeve Seamer and flexible-packaging lamination technology.

    Its presence is especially relevant as label converters diversify into pouches and other flexible-packaging formats.

    Ashe Converting Equipment

    Slitting & Rewinding

    Ashe develops slitting and rewinding equipment for flexible packaging and web-based converting.

    Its machinery converts large printed or manufactured rolls into the widths and formats required by customers and downstream operations.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Ashe is presenting its Diamond slitter rewinder for flexible-packaging production.

    LemuGroup

    Converting / RFID

    LemuGroup develops converting, finishing, and RFID-insertion machinery.

    Its systems help label converters combine conventional finishing operations with intelligent-label production.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, LemuGroup is demonstrating both digital label technology and RFID insertion equipment.

    Esko

    Packaging Workflow / Prepress

    Esko develops software and hardware for packaging design, artwork, prepress, workflow automation, color, and production.

    Its technology connects the digital files behind packaging with the equipment used to print, finish, and inspect them.

    The LOUPE Americas Label Trail demonstrates that connected workflow in practice by linking Esko with multiple print and converting technology partners.

    CERM

    MIS for Label Converters

    CERM develops management information systems specifically for label and packaging converters.

    Its software covers estimating, orders, scheduling, inventory, production, logistics, and business management.

    For converters operating many short jobs across multiple presses and finishing lines, MIS technology helps coordinate capacity and understand job profitability.

    Sistrade

    MIS / ERP

    Sistrade develops MIS and ERP software for printing and packaging companies.

    Its system supports estimating, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, shop-floor data, production control, and business management.

    As converters add digital, flexographic, finishing, and flexible-packaging equipment, software becomes increasingly important for coordinating jobs across those assets.

    HiFlow Solutions

    Print Workflow Software

    HiFlow Solutions develops workflow and business software for printing and packaging operations.

    Its technology helps production companies manage jobs and connect commercial workflows with manufacturing activity.

    The platform addresses the operational complexity created when converters run multiple printing processes and packaging formats under one business.

    SpencerMetrics

    Production Analytics

    SpencerMetrics develops production-monitoring and OEE software.

    Its CONNECT platform captures machine activity and gives printing companies real-time visibility into uptime, downtime, job performance, and equipment utilization.

    Production analytics can reveal where expensive machinery is losing capacity and where process changes can improve throughput.

    GMG

    Color Management

    GMG develops color-management, proofing, and workflow software.

    Its technologies help printers maintain predictable color across presses, substrates, inks, and printing methods.

    That becomes particularly important as the same packaging design may be produced using flexography, digital printing, gravure, or other processes.

    X-Rite / Pantone

    Color Measurement & Standards

    X-Rite develops color-measurement and management technology, while Pantone provides widely used color standards.

    Together, they connect the color specified by designers and brand owners with the instrumentation used to measure it during production.

    Accurate color management helps packaging manufacturers maintain brand consistency across different materials, presses, sites, and production runs.

    EyeC

    Automated Print Inspection

    EyeC develops automated print-inspection and quality-control technology.

    Its systems compare printed output with approved artwork and identify defects, text errors, or graphical differences.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, EyeC is presenting its Proofiler Graphic Connect technology for automated quality workflows.

    BST North America

    Web Inspection

    BST develops inspection, register control, web guiding, and quality-control systems.

    Its technology monitors printed material while production is running.

    Continuous inspection helps converters identify defects earlier instead of discovering problems after large quantities of material have already been produced.

    DeCoSystem

    Camera Inspection

    DeCoSystem develops machine-vision inspection systems for printing and converting.

    Its cameras monitor printed webs for defects and production deviations.

    Machine vision shifts print inspection from periodic manual checks toward continuous monitoring at production speed.

    Videk

    Print Inspection

    Videk develops inspection and verification technology for printing operations.

    Its systems can help production teams detect errors, verify content, and monitor print quality.

    Automated inspection becomes particularly important in pharmaceutical, security, variable-data, and other applications where a small printing error can have larger consequences.

    Avery Dennison

    Pressure-Sensitive & Intelligent Labels

    Avery Dennison develops pressure-sensitive materials, adhesives, films, and intelligent-label technology.

    Its materials form part of the physical construction behind labels used across consumer goods, logistics, retail, healthcare, and industrial markets.

    The company also operates across intelligent labels, bringing RFID and digital identity into the wider labeling ecosystem.

    UPM Adhesive Materials

    Pressure-Sensitive Labelstock

    UPM Adhesive Materials develops pressure-sensitive label materials.

    Its portfolio combines facestocks, adhesives, and release liners engineered for different labeling requirements.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, UPM is highlighting material systems designed around recyclability and logistics applications.

    Sappi North America

    Fiber-Based Packaging

    Sappi produces paper and fiber-based materials for print and packaging applications.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is demonstrating its LusterBag flexible-packaging material.

    Fiber-based structures are attracting interest as brands and converters evaluate packaging formats that can reduce dependence on conventional plastic structures.

    Cosmo Films

    Specialty Films

    Cosmo Films manufactures specialty films used across pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging, lamination, and industrial applications.

    Its portfolio includes BOPP, synthetic paper, and other films designed for printing and converting.

    Substrate selection influences printability, package appearance, barrier performance, converting efficiency, and recyclability.

    Kaneka Green Planet

    Biodegradable Packaging Materials

    Kaneka develops Green Planet PHBH, a plant-derived biodegradable polymer.

    The material is designed for applications where reducing persistent plastic waste is a priority.

    Its presence at LOUPE Americas shows how materials science is becoming a larger part of packaging sustainability strategies.

    Jinya New Materials

    Pressure-Sensitive Materials

    Jinya New Materials develops self-adhesive and pressure-sensitive label materials.

    Its products provide the facestock and adhesive construction that converters print and transform into finished labels.

    Material performance affects adhesion, print quality, application, durability, and how the label behaves through the product lifecycle.

    Youhua New Material

    Wash-Off Adhesive Materials

    Youhua New Material develops pressure-sensitive adhesive materials.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is presenting wash-off adhesive technology designed for PET recycling applications.

    Wash-off systems are intended to help labels separate from packaging during recycling processes, addressing one of the key material challenges in bottle recycling.

    Siegwerk

    Printing Inks & Coatings

    Siegwerk develops inks and coatings for labels and packaging.

    Its products support flexographic, gravure, digital, and other print applications.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is also demonstrating FastMatch Cloud, connecting ink formulation and color management with digital production workflows.

    Sun Chemical

    Inks / Pigments / Coatings

    Sun Chemical develops printing inks, coatings, pigments, and specialty materials.

    Its products serve flexible packaging, labels, cartons, and other printed packaging applications.

    Ink systems influence not only color but also adhesion, curing, resistance, regulatory requirements, and compatibility with packaging structures.

    Flint Group

    Printing Inks

    Flint Group develops printing inks and coatings for labels and packaging.

    Its products support flexographic and other packaging-printing processes.

    The company's involvement in the Label Trail reflects the way ink, plates, presses, color systems, finishing, and inspection increasingly operate as one production ecosystem.

    INX International Ink

    Inks & Coatings

    INX International develops printing inks, coatings, and digital-print technologies.

    Its products serve labels, flexible packaging, metal decoration, and other industrial printing markets.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, INX is presenting both ink and coating technology aimed at modern package-printing requirements.

    ACTEGA

    Coatings / Inks / Barriers

    ACTEGA develops coatings, inks, adhesives, and barrier technologies for labels and packaging.

    Its products combine visual decoration with functional requirements such as sealing and barrier performance.

    Barrier coatings are increasingly relevant as the industry looks for simpler packaging structures that still protect products effectively.

    Zeller+Gmelin develops printing inks and coatings for labels and packaging.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, it is showcasing its NUVAFLEX 171 DualCURE series.

    The ink technology is designed for both UV and LED curing environments, giving converters more flexibility as curing systems evolve.

    Wikoff

    Printing Inks

    Wikoff develops printing inks and coatings.

    Its products support packaging, labels, commercial printing, and specialty applications.

    Ink suppliers work closely with press, substrate, and curing technologies because production performance depends on those components operating together.

    Archroma develops specialty chemicals and coatings for packaging.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is presenting barrier-coating technologies for fiber-based packaging.

    Functional coatings can help paper structures achieve moisture, grease, oxygen, or other performance characteristics traditionally created through additional material layers.

    Kurz

    Embellishment / Security

    Kurz develops decorative and functional finishing technologies.

    Its portfolio spans hot stamping, cold transfer, digital embellishment, metallic effects, and security applications.

    Premium finishing gives brands a way to differentiate packaging visually, while security features can add authentication and anti-counterfeiting functions.

    Breit Technologies

    Cast-and-Cure Embellishment

    Breit Technologies develops cast-and-cure technologies that create decorative holographic and light-diffracting effects.

    The process allows converters to add visual impact within existing production workflows.

    Such effects are used in premium labels and packaging where shelf differentiation is especially important.

    DMS

    Hot Stamping Tooling

    DMS develops tooling for hot stamping, embossing, and decorative print finishing.

    Its dies and tooling enable metallic foils, raised textures, and other premium effects.

    Precision in the tooling directly affects registration, consistency, visual quality, and production speed.

    SAPA Intelligent Technology

    Digital Embellishment

    SAPA Intelligent Technology develops digital print-embellishment equipment.

    Its systems are designed to add decorative effects without relying entirely on conventional dies or plates.

    Digital embellishment can make premium finishing economical for shorter runs and variable designs.

    CarbonQuota

    Carbon Measurement

    CarbonQuota develops technology for measuring carbon emissions associated with print and packaging.

    Its tools help businesses quantify the environmental impact of materials and production decisions.

    Measurable carbon data makes it easier for converters and brand owners to compare packaging choices rather than relying only on broad sustainability claims.

    IWS

    Converting-Waste Recovery

    IWS works around waste collection and recovery within converting environments.

    For LOUPE Americas 2026, it is part of the event's sustainability initiative around matrix waste.

    Pressure-sensitive label production generates matrix material during die-cutting, making recovery and reprocessing an important practical sustainability challenge for converters.

    Resource Label Group

    Label Manufacturing / Sustainability

    Resource Label Group produces labels and packaging for consumer and industrial markets.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company is participating as a sustainability partner in the event's matrix-waste program.

    As an operating converter, Resource Label Group brings a production perspective to questions around waste reduction and material recovery.

    Thwing-Albert

    Materials Testing

    Thwing-Albert develops testing instruments for paper, film, packaging, adhesives, and other materials.

    Its equipment measures characteristics such as friction, thickness, strength, puncture resistance, and seal performance.

    Material testing gives packaging manufacturers measurable data about how substrates will behave during converting and in final use.

    Heaford

    Flexographic Plate Mounting

    Heaford develops plate-mounting equipment for flexographic printing.

    Accurate mounting helps position flexographic plates correctly before a press run begins.

    Better setup precision can reduce register problems, material waste, and the amount of press time spent correcting initial production issues.

    FLXON

    Flexographic Doctor Blades

    FLXON supplies doctor blades and related flexographic printing technology.

    Doctor blades control the amount of ink carried by the anilox roll during flexographic production.

    Small variations in blade performance can influence ink transfer, print consistency, press speed, and maintenance.

    TOYOBO MC Corporation

    Flexographic Plates

    TOYOBO develops materials including flexographic printing plates.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, it is presenting its water-washable Cosmolight plate technology.

    Water-washable plates offer converters another approach to platemaking while reducing dependence on some solvent-based processing methods.

    Anderson & Vreeland

    Flexographic Technology

    Anderson & Vreeland supplies flexographic printing materials, plate technology, and production systems across North America.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, it is co-exhibiting with TOYOBO around flexographic plate technology.

    The company sits between global technology manufacturers and converters deploying those technologies on press.

    Martin Automatic

    Automatic Splicing / Web Handling

    Martin Automatic develops automatic splicing, unwinding, and rewinding systems for web-fed production.

    Its technology allows presses and converting lines to change rolls without stopping production.

    Reducing roll-change downtime can increase press utilization and lower waste in high-speed label and packaging operations.

    KTI

    Splicing / Turret Rewinding

    KTI develops splicers, turret rewinders, and web-handling systems.

    Its technology supports continuous production by automating roll changes.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, KTI is presenting its ZC/ZG splicer range and MR-series turret rewinders.

    FMS

    Web Tension & Guiding

    FMS develops web-guiding and tension-control technology.

    Stable tension and accurate web alignment are essential when paper, film, or labelstock travels through printing and converting lines at high speed.

    Poor web control can lead to wrinkles, registration errors, breaks, and inconsistent output.

    Appleton Mfg

    Roll Handling

    Appleton Mfg develops roll handling and core-cutting systems.

    Its equipment helps production teams move, position, lift, and process large rolls safely.

    Roll handling affects operator safety and changeover efficiency before the material even reaches the press.

    Schlumpf Inc.

    Roll Handling

    Schlumpf develops roll handling and material-handling equipment for web-based manufacturing.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, it is exhibiting alongside Appleton Mfg and Double E Group-related technologies.

    Its products help converters manage heavy rolls while reducing manual handling.

    Double E Group

    Web Handling & Converting Components

    Double E Group develops web-handling equipment and components used in converting operations.

    Its portfolio includes roll handling, shafts, chucks, web control, and other technologies supporting roll-to-roll production.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Double E Group is exhibiting with Dotec at Booth 1038\.

    Dotec

    Lift-Assist Systems

    Dotec develops ergonomic lift-assist technology for industrial handling.

    Its equipment helps operators move heavy rolls and production materials with less physical strain.

    In converting operations, lift-assist systems address both productivity and worker ergonomics.

    Encoder Products Company

    Motion Feedback / Web Control

    Encoder Products Company develops rotary encoders used to measure position, speed, and motion in industrial equipment.

    Its technology supports drive systems, label applicators, robotics, roll handling, inspection equipment, and web-guiding systems.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, Encoder Products Company is exhibiting at Booth 733, adding the motion-control layer behind many automated printing and converting machines.

    Develop

    Robotic Palletizing

    Develop designs automation and robotic palletizing systems.

    Its equipment automates the movement of finished goods at the end of production lines.

    Palletizing is often one of the final manual processes after printing and converting, making robotics a logical next step for converters increasing overall plant automation.

    BoingTech

    RFID Labeling

    BoingTech develops RFID tagging and labeling technology.

    Its systems help integrate RFID functionality into label production and application.

    RFID-enabled labels add a digital identity to physical products and are increasingly used in retail, logistics, inventory visibility, and authentication.

    ADA

    RFID Converting

    ADA develops converting machinery for RFID-enabled labels.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, it is demonstrating its A-200 RFID labeling converting machine.

    Equipment like this allows traditional label converters to add intelligent-label production to their existing capabilities.

    SCRIBOS

    Brand Protection

    SCRIBOS develops product authentication and brand-protection technology.

    Its solutions connect physical packaging with digital verification systems used to identify genuine products and counterfeits.

    The technology is especially relevant for industries such as pharmaceuticals, luxury goods, electronics, and high-value consumer products.

    PPG

    Coatings & Specialty Materials

    PPG develops coatings and specialty materials used across industrial and packaging applications.

    Functional coatings can affect appearance, protection, barrier properties, and manufacturing performance.

    Its presence connects packaging production with the larger materials-science ecosystem behind printed structures.

    Hub Labels

    Label Converter

    Hub Labels manufactures pressure-sensitive labels and other printed packaging products.

    Unlike equipment and material vendors, Hub Labels brings the operating-converter perspective to LOUPE Americas.

    Its president is part of the 2026 conference program discussing growth, change, and opportunities facing label converters.

    CCL Label

    Labels & Specialty Packaging

    CCL Label produces labels, sleeves, specialty packaging, and related solutions for global brands.

    Its operations span multiple printing and converting technologies.

    At LOUPE Americas 2026, CCL is also participating around sustainability technology, adding a large converter perspective to the event.

    Slate Group

    Label Printing

    Slate Group provides commercial and specialty printing services.

    The company has expanded into label production through investment in dedicated finishing technology.

    Its attendance at LOUPE Americas 2026 reflects the event's relevance to commercial printers entering adjacent package-printing markets.

    What printing and packaging technologies are represented at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    AreaExample companies
    Digital label printingHP, Durst, Domino, Xeikon, Canon, Screen, Konica Minolta
    Flexographic printingMark Andy, Nilpeter, OMET, Gallus, Edale
    Finishing & convertingAB Graphic, Cartes, Brotech, Karlville, LemuGroup
    Packaging workflow softwareEsko, CERM, Sistrade, HiFlow Solutions
    Color managementGMG, X-Rite / Pantone
    Print inspectionEyeC, BST, DeCoSystem, Videk
    Inks & coatingsSiegwerk, Sun Chemical, Flint Group, INX, ACTEGA, Zeller+Gmelin
    Label materialsAvery Dennison, UPM Adhesive Materials, Jinya New Materials
    Flexible-packaging materialsSappi, Cosmo Films, Propyplast, Synthogra
    Sustainable materials & processesKaneka Green Planet, CarbonQuota, IWS, Resource Label Group
    RFID & intelligent labelsBoingTech, LemuGroup, ADA
    Web & roll handlingMartin Automatic, KTI, FMS, Appleton Mfg, Schlumpf, Double E
    EmbellishmentKurz, Breit Technologies, DMS, SAPA Intelligent Technology
    Curing systemsIST, Excelitas Technologies, IUV
    Materials testingThwing-Albert
    Brand protectionSCRIBOS
    Production analyticsSpencerMetrics
    Automation & motion controlDevelop, Encoder Products Company, Tamarack Products

    What is LOUPE Americas 2026 focused on?

    Digital Printing

    Digital printing is one of the strongest technology areas at LOUPE Americas 2026\.

    HP, Durst, Domino, Xeikon, Canon, Screen Americas, Konica Minolta, Dantex, Dilli, Roland DGA, Monotech Systems, and Mutoh represent different parts of the digital-printing market.

    The technology helps converters respond to shorter runs, more SKUs, personalization, variable information, and faster packaging cycles.

    Labels, Flexible Packaging and Folding Cartons

    LOUPE Americas expands the traditional Labelexpo focus into a wider package-printing market.

    Companies such as Karlville, Sappi, Propyplast, Synthogra, Ashe, PouchMark Automation, and Protect-all operate around flexible packaging, while established label technology companies are increasingly supporting multiple package formats.

    This reflects a broader industry shift from label specialization toward diversified converting.

    Connected Production Workflows

    Printing equipment is becoming increasingly connected to software.

    Esko manages packaging workflows and prepress.

    CERM and Sistrade manage converter operations.

    SpencerMetrics monitors production performance.

    GMG and X-Rite manage color.

    EyeC and BST automate inspection.

    The result is a production environment where information can move from artwork through printing, finishing, quality control, and business management.

    Sustainable Packaging

    Sustainability is influencing both materials and production processes.

    Kaneka Green Planet develops biodegradable polymers.

    Sappi works with fiber-based packaging.

    UPM Adhesive Materials is highlighting label constructions designed around recyclability.

    CarbonQuota measures carbon impact.

    IWS and Resource Label Group are participating in matrix-waste recovery.

    Sustainability is therefore moving beyond individual products into how the entire converting process is designed and measured.

    Automation and Productivity

    Automation is reducing manual intervention throughout label and package production.

    Develop focuses on robotic palletizing.

    Tamarack automates label application.

    Martin Automatic and KTI automate roll changes.

    LemuGroup and ADA automate RFID production.

    Encoder Products Company supplies motion-feedback technology used in automated equipment.

    Inspection systems automate quality control.

    The common goal is higher throughput with fewer manual interventions and less waste.

    Embellishment and Premium Packaging

    Kurz, Breit Technologies, DMS, Konica Minolta, SAPA Intelligent Technology, and Monotech Systems operate across premium finishing.

    Metallic effects, tactile features, digital foil, spot varnish, holographics, and other enhancements help brands create packaging that stands out visually.

    Digital embellishment is also making these effects practical for shorter production runs.

    RFID and Intelligent Labels

    RFID is becoming a larger part of the label-production ecosystem.

    BoingTech, LemuGroup, and ADA provide technologies used to create RFID-enabled labels.

    Avery Dennison operates across intelligent-label materials.

    These technologies connect physical packaging with inventory data, retail systems, logistics networks, and digital product identities.

    Why LOUPE Americas 2026 matters

    Label and package printing is becoming broader, more digital, more automated, and more connected. Converters are no longer choosing only between printing presses — they are evaluating complete production systems. Digital printing needs finishing. Finishing needs inspection. Color needs measurement. Production needs software. Materials need to work with sustainability goals. Web handling needs automation. And packaging increasingly needs to carry both physical graphics and digital information.

    LOUPE Americas brings these technologies together across labels, flexible packaging, and folding cartons. For converters and brand owners, the event provides a view into where package-printing technology is moving.

    For sales and go-to-market teams targeting printing, packaging, industrial machinery, materials, automation, manufacturing software, and converting companies, participation in LOUPE Americas is also a meaningful business signal. Exhibiting, launching equipment, running live demonstrations, speaking, and participating in production workflows show where companies are actively investing resources in the label and package-printing market.

    How we built this list

    The companies on this page were discovered using Agent Jesse, which searches the live web for company activity across industry events, funding, hiring, product launches, expansion, and other business signals. For LOUPE Americas 2026, Agent Jesse found companies exhibiting, launching products, demonstrating equipment, speaking, partnering, and participating across the event.

    Frequently asked questions

    What companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Companies at LOUPE Americas 2026 include Bobst, Canon, HP, HEIDELBERG, Gallus, Mark Andy, Konica Minolta, Durst, Domino Printing Sciences, Nilpeter, OMET, Xeikon, Screen Americas, AB Graphic International, Cartes, Esko, Avery Dennison, UPM Adhesive Materials, Siegwerk, Sun Chemical, Flint Group, INX International Ink, ACTEGA, X-Rite/Pantone, EyeC, Kurz, Encoder Products Company, and many other label and packaging technology companies.

    When is LOUPE Americas 2026?

    LOUPE Americas 2026 takes place September 15–17, 2026.

    Where is LOUPE Americas 2026?

    LOUPE Americas 2026 takes place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago.

    What was LOUPE Americas previously called?

    LOUPE Americas was previously known as Labelexpo Americas. The event continues to serve the label industry while expanding its focus across flexible packaging and folding-carton converting.

    How many exhibitors are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    The official LOUPE Americas 2026 exhibitor directory lists more than 450 exhibitors displaying machinery, materials, software, and technology for labels and package printing.

    What digital printing companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Digital printing companies include HP, Durst, Domino Printing Sciences, Xeikon, Canon, Screen Americas, Konica Minolta, Dantex, Dilli, Roland DGA, Monotech Systems, and Mutoh. Their technologies span production inkjet, digital label printing, toner-based systems, flexible-packaging production, and digital embellishment.

    What flexographic printing companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Flexographic printing and technology companies include Mark Andy, Nilpeter, OMET, Gallus, Edale, Heaford, FLXON, TOYOBO MC Corporation, and Anderson & Vreeland. Their products span flexographic presses, plates, doctor blades, plate mounting, hybrid printing, and supporting production technology.

    Which label finishing companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Label finishing and converting companies include AB Graphic International, Cartes, Brotech, Grafisk Maskinfabrik, LemuGroup, Schobertechnologies, Karlville, and Ashe Converting Equipment. Their equipment supports die-cutting, slitting, rewinding, embellishment, inspection, flexible-packaging converting, and RFID insertion.

    Which ink and coating companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Ink and coating companies include Siegwerk, Sun Chemical, Flint Group, INX International Ink, ACTEGA, Zeller+Gmelin North America, Wikoff, and Archroma Packaging Technologies. Their technologies support flexographic, digital, UV, LED, flexible-packaging, barrier-coating, and specialty-printing applications.

    Which label material companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Label and packaging material companies include Avery Dennison, UPM Adhesive Materials, Jinya New Materials, Cosmo Films, Sappi North America, Propyplast, Synthogra, and Youhua New Material. Their products span pressure-sensitive labelstock, films, papers, adhesives, flexible-packaging materials, and recyclable packaging structures.

    Which print inspection companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Print inspection and quality-control companies include EyeC, BST North America, DeCoSystem, Videk, X-Rite/Pantone, and GMG. Their technologies help converters monitor defects, artwork accuracy, color consistency, register, and production quality.

    Which RFID and intelligent-label companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Companies working across RFID and intelligent-label production include BoingTech, LemuGroup, ADA, and Avery Dennison. Their technologies support RFID label production, insertion, smart-label materials, inventory tracking, product identification, and digital product identity.

    What packaging software companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Packaging and printing software companies include Esko, CERM, Sistrade, HiFlow Solutions, SpencerMetrics, GMG, and EyeC. Their technologies span MIS, ERP, workflow automation, prepress, production analytics, inspection, color management, and manufacturing operations.

    Which web-handling companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Web- and roll-handling companies include Martin Automatic, KTI, FMS, Appleton Mfg, Schlumpf, Double E Group, Dotec, and Encoder Products Company. Their technologies cover automatic splicing, rewinding, roll handling, tension control, motion feedback, and material handling.

    What sustainable packaging companies are at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    Companies working across packaging sustainability include Kaneka Green Planet, Sappi North America, UPM Adhesive Materials, CarbonQuota, Resource Label Group, IWS, Avery Dennison, Youhua New Material, and Archroma Packaging Technologies. Their work spans biodegradable polymers, fiber-based packaging, recyclable label materials, wash-off adhesives, waste recovery, barrier coatings, and carbon measurement.

    What technologies are showcased at LOUPE Americas 2026?

    LOUPE Americas 2026 showcases digital and flexographic printing presses, finishing and converting systems, flexible-packaging technology, label materials, inks, coatings, inspection systems, RFID, color management, automation, embellishment, curing technology, web handling, production software, and sustainable packaging materials.

    Who attends LOUPE Americas?

    LOUPE Americas brings together label and packaging converters, brand owners, printers, packaging manufacturers, production leaders, technical teams, materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, software providers, and companies serving the package-printing industry.

    Why should sales teams track companies at LOUPE Americas?

    Participation in LOUPE Americas shows which companies are actively engaging with the label and package-printing market. Exhibiting, launching new equipment, running live demonstrations, speaking, and participating in production workflows create useful signals around product priorities, target customers, partnerships, and market expansion. For sales teams targeting packaging, printing, industrial technology, materials, automation, manufacturing software, and converting companies, these signals can help surface relevant accounts while they are actively engaging with the market.

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