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.
LOUPE Americas 2026 at a glance
| Event | LOUPE Americas 2026 |
| Formerly known as | Labelexpo Americas |
| Dates | September 15–17, 2026 |
| Location | Rosemont, Illinois |
| Venue | Donald E. Stephens Convention Center |
| Industry | Labels, package printing and converting |
| Companies and organizations listed | 105 |
| Event exhibitors | 450+ |
| Core markets | Labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons |
| Key areas | Printing, finishing, converting, materials, inspection, automation and software |
Companies at LOUPE Americas 2026
| Company | What it does | Category |
|---|---|---|
| CERM | MIS and workflow software for label and packaging converters | Printing Software |
| Bobst | Printing, coating, laminating and converting machinery | Printing & Converting |
| Brotech | Label finishing and converting machinery | Finishing |
| Canon | Digital printing and converting technology | Digital Printing |
| Rotocon | Label printing, finishing and converting equipment | Converting |
| Screen Americas | Digital inkjet label printing systems | Digital Printing |
| Monotech Systems | Digital printing and embellishment technology | Digital Printing |
| Conversource | Printing supplies and pressroom equipment | Printing Supplies |
| Cosmo Films | Specialty films for labels and packaging | Packaging Materials |
| Kongskilde | Trim and waste-handling systems | Production Equipment |
| GMG | Color management and proofing software | Color Management |
| IST | UV and LED curing technology | Curing |
| Videk | Print inspection and quality-control technology | Inspection |
| Appleton Mfg | Roll handling and converting equipment | Roll Handling |
| Excelitas Technologies | UV LED curing technology | Curing |
| Kurz | Decorative and functional finishing technology | Embellishment |
| EyeC | Automated print inspection and quality control | Inspection |
| Siegwerk | Printing inks and coatings | Inks & Coatings |
| X-Rite / Pantone | Color measurement, specification and management | Color Management |
| Ricoh Electronics Inc. | Linerless and printing technology | Label Technology |
| HEIDELBERG | Printing presses, software and production technology | Printing Equipment |
| Gallus | Label printing presses and converting systems | Label Printing |
| PouchMark Automation | Variable printing for pouches and films | Flexible Packaging |
| International Media Products | Thermal transfer ribbons and coding materials | Printing Materials |
| Archroma Packaging Technologies | Barrier coatings and specialty packaging chemistry | Coatings |
| INX International Ink | Printing inks and coatings | Inks |
| HP | Indigo digital label and flexible-packaging presses | Digital Printing |
| Karlville | Flexible-packaging and shrink-sleeve converting machinery | Converting |
| AB Graphic International | Label finishing and flexible-packaging converting | Finishing |
| In-Mold Decorating Association | In-mold labeling and decorating organization | Industry Association |
| DeCoSystem | Camera-based print inspection technology | Inspection |
| FLXON | Doctor blades and flexographic printing supplies | Flexography |
| BoingTech | RFID tagging and labeling technology | RFID |
| ACTEGA | Inks, coatings and barrier technologies | Inks & Coatings |
| Jinya New Materials | Pressure-sensitive label materials | Label Materials |
| Kaneka Green Planet | Biodegradable polymer packaging materials | Sustainable Materials |
| Zeller+Gmelin North America | UV and LED printing inks | Inks |
| SpencerMetrics | Production monitoring and OEE software | Production Analytics |
| Avery Dennison | Pressure-sensitive and intelligent label materials | Label Materials |
| CarbonQuota | Carbon measurement for print and packaging | Sustainability |
| Heaford | Flexographic plate-mounting equipment | Flexography |
| Roland DGA | Digital and UV printing technology | Digital Printing |
| SAPA Intelligent Technology | Digital embellishment equipment | Embellishment |
| Flint Group | Printing inks and coatings | Inks & Coatings |
| Tamarack Products | Inline label application technology | Label Automation |
| Esko | Packaging workflow, prepress and automation software | Packaging Software |
| Mark Andy | Flexographic, digital and hybrid printing presses | Label Printing |
| Dantex | Digital label presses | Digital Printing |
| Konica Minolta | Digital label and embellishment printing | Digital Printing |
| Dilli | Digital inkjet label presses | Digital Printing |
| Sappi North America | Paper and fiber-based packaging materials | Packaging Materials |
| Propyplast | Flexible-packaging and in-mold-label films | Packaging Films |
| Protect-all | Laminating and coating technologies | Flexible Packaging |
| Cartes | Label finishing and converting machinery | Finishing |
| Yazoo Mills | Paper cores and tubes | Converting Supplies |
| Adolf Brodbeck Maschinenbau | Core-cutting machinery | Converting Equipment |
| LemuGroup | Label converting and RFID machinery | Converting |
| BST North America | Web inspection and quality-control systems | Inspection |
| Sun Chemical | Printing inks, coatings and pigments | Inks & Coatings |
| Tower Products | Pressroom chemicals | Pressroom Supplies |
| Absolute Printing Equipment Service | Printing equipment and technical support | Printing Equipment |
| Best Graphics Group | Printing, finishing and packaging equipment | Printing Equipment |
| Breit Technologies | Cast-and-cure and embellishment technology | Embellishment |
| DMS | Hot-stamping and embossing tooling | Finishing |
| Ashe Converting Equipment | Slitting and rewinding machinery | Converting |
| Thwing-Albert | Materials testing instruments | Testing |
| UPM Adhesive Materials | Pressure-sensitive labelstock | Label Materials |
| Synthogra | Barrier and flexible-packaging materials | Packaging Materials |
| HiFlow Solutions | Print and packaging workflow software | Software |
| KTI | Splicing and turret-rewinding systems | Web Handling |
| Develop | Robotic palletizing and production automation | Automation |
| TOYOBO MC Corporation | Flexographic printing plates | Flexography |
| Anderson & Vreeland | Flexographic materials and technology | Flexography |
| Youhua New Material | Pressure-sensitive adhesive materials | Label Materials |
| IUV | LED UV curing systems | Curing |
| Wikoff | Printing inks and coatings | Inks |
| FMS | Web tension and guiding technology | Web Handling |
| CRG | Packaging material sourcing | Materials |
| Mutoh | Digital inkjet printing technology | Digital Printing |
| Schlumpf Inc. | Roll handling machinery | Roll Handling |
| Durst | Digital label and packaging printing systems | Digital Printing |
| ADA | RFID converting equipment | RFID |
| Sistrade | MIS and ERP software for printing and packaging | Printing Software |
| Domino Printing Sciences | Digital inkjet label printing | Digital Printing |
| Schobertechnologies | Die-cutting and converting machinery | Converting |
| CCL Label | Label and specialty-packaging manufacturing | Label Converter |
| PPG | Coatings and specialty materials | Coatings |
| Double E Group | Converting and web-handling components | Converting |
| Dotec | Roll handling and lift-assist systems | Material Handling |
| Nilpeter | Flexographic and hybrid label presses | Label Printing |
| OMET | Label and packaging printing presses | Printing Equipment |
| Grafisk Maskinfabrik | Label finishing and converting equipment | Finishing |
| SCRIBOS | Brand protection and product authentication | Security |
| Xeikon | Digital label and packaging presses | Digital Printing |
| Edale | Flexographic printing and converting machinery | Flexography |
| Digital Inkjet Solutions | Digital printing and embellishment systems | Digital Printing |
| IEEC | Ozone destruction and production equipment | Production Equipment |
| TEG Technologies | Printing and packaging technology | Printing Technology |
| Slate Group | Commercial and specialty label printing | Label Converter |
| IWS | Converting-waste recovery systems | Sustainability |
| Resource Label Group | Label and packaging manufacturing | Label Converter |
| Hub Labels | Custom label manufacturing | Label Converter |
| Martin Automatic | Splicing, unwinding and web-handling systems | Web Handling |
| TLMI | Label and package-printing industry association | Industry Association |
| Encoder Products Company | Encoders and motion-feedback technology | Automation / Web Handling |
Company profiles
Bobst
Printing & Converting MachineryBobst 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 PrintingHP 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 PrintingMark 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 PrintingGallus 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 / AutomationHEIDELBERG 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 / ConvertingCanon 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 PrintingScreen 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 / EmbellishmentMonotech 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 / FinishingRotocon 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 & ConvertingBrotech 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 PrintingDurst 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 LabelsDomino 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 / EmbellishmentKonica 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 PrintingNilpeter 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 PressesOMET 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 PrintingXeikon 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 PrintingDantex 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 LabelsDilli 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 FinishingAB 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 FinishingCartes 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 & ConvertingGrafisk 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 ConvertingKarlville 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 & RewindingAshe 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 / RFIDLemuGroup 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 / PrepressEsko 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 ConvertersCERM 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 / ERPSistrade 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 SoftwareHiFlow 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 AnalyticsSpencerMetrics 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 ManagementGMG 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 & StandardsX-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 InspectionEyeC 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 InspectionBST 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 InspectionDeCoSystem 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 InspectionVidek 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 LabelsAvery 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 LabelstockUPM 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 PackagingSappi 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 FilmsCosmo 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 MaterialsKaneka 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 MaterialsJinya 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 MaterialsYouhua 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 & CoatingsSiegwerk 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 / CoatingsSun 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 InksFlint 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 & CoatingsINX 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 / BarriersACTEGA 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 North America
UV / LED InksZeller+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 InksWikoff 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 Packaging Technologies
Barrier CoatingsArchroma 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 / SecurityKurz 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 EmbellishmentBreit 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 ToolingDMS 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 EmbellishmentSAPA 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 MeasurementCarbonQuota 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 RecoveryIWS 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 / SustainabilityResource 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 TestingThwing-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 MountingHeaford 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 BladesFLXON 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 PlatesTOYOBO 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 TechnologyAnderson & 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 HandlingMartin 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 RewindingKTI 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 & GuidingFMS 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 HandlingAppleton 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 HandlingSchlumpf 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 ComponentsDouble 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 SystemsDotec 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 ControlEncoder 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 PalletizingDevelop 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 LabelingBoingTech 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 ConvertingADA 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 ProtectionSCRIBOS 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 MaterialsPPG 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 ConverterHub 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 PackagingCCL 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 PrintingSlate 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?
| Area | Example companies |
|---|---|
| Digital label printing | HP, Durst, Domino, Xeikon, Canon, Screen, Konica Minolta |
| Flexographic printing | Mark Andy, Nilpeter, OMET, Gallus, Edale |
| Finishing & converting | AB Graphic, Cartes, Brotech, Karlville, LemuGroup |
| Packaging workflow software | Esko, CERM, Sistrade, HiFlow Solutions |
| Color management | GMG, X-Rite / Pantone |
| Print inspection | EyeC, BST, DeCoSystem, Videk |
| Inks & coatings | Siegwerk, Sun Chemical, Flint Group, INX, ACTEGA, Zeller+Gmelin |
| Label materials | Avery Dennison, UPM Adhesive Materials, Jinya New Materials |
| Flexible-packaging materials | Sappi, Cosmo Films, Propyplast, Synthogra |
| Sustainable materials & processes | Kaneka Green Planet, CarbonQuota, IWS, Resource Label Group |
| RFID & intelligent labels | BoingTech, LemuGroup, ADA |
| Web & roll handling | Martin Automatic, KTI, FMS, Appleton Mfg, Schlumpf, Double E |
| Embellishment | Kurz, Breit Technologies, DMS, SAPA Intelligent Technology |
| Curing systems | IST, Excelitas Technologies, IUV |
| Materials testing | Thwing-Albert |
| Brand protection | SCRIBOS |
| Production analytics | SpencerMetrics |
| Automation & motion control | Develop, 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.
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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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