About LOUPE

LOUPE is the global platform for package printing industries, connecting business professionals in labels, flexible packaging, and folding carton sectors. With a stronger focus, LOUPE delivers the insight, expertise, and innovation to help the industry navigate technology shifts, unlock new capabilities, and drive growth.

Formerly Labelexpo, LOUPE has evolved with the industry. The change is a symbol of LOUPE’s position as a driving force of innovation – ensuring it remains the global home for labels with the widened lens towards package printing sectors.

To keep up to date on the latest developments, follow LOUPE on LinkedIn at @Loupeglobal or visit https://www.loupe-global.com/.

Labels & Labeling

Labels & Labeling has been the global voice of the label and package printing industry since 1978. Featuring the latest technological advances, industry news, case studies and opinions, it is the leading resource for printers, brand owners, designers and suppliers.

To keep up to date on the latest developments, follow Labels & Labeling on X at @LabelsNLabeling or visit www.labelsandlabeling.com.

Gallus with production facilities in Switzerland and Germany, is a leading company in the development, production of conventional and digital narrow-web, reel-fed presses designed for the label and packaging business. The machine portfolio is augmented by a broad range of screen printing plates (Gallus Screeny), globally decentralised service operations, and a broad offering of printing accessories and replacement parts. Products and services of the Gallus brand are distributed through the global Sales and Service network of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. The comprehensive portfolio also includes consulting services provided by label experts in all relevant printing and process engineering tasks. Gallus employs around 280 people, of whom 163 are based in Switzerland, where the company has its headquarters in St. Gallen.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.

GEW (EC) Limited designs and manufactures Arc and UV LED curing systems for printing, coating and converting applications. GEW’s UV systems are available for all new machinery, and can be retrofitted to any active press, allowing printers to breathe new life into older printing equipment. GEW has a world-class production facility at its UK headquarters, a subsidiary in the USA, a branch office in Germany, and an extensive list of worldwide distributors. GEW specialises in the design and installation of UV LED systems having introduced its latest UV LED product, AeroLED2, in September 2024.  

OMET is a leading worldwide manufacturer in the narrow and mid web industry, supplying the market with flexographic and combination printing presses for self-adhesive labels, folding carton and flexible packaging applications. Besides the great experience in UV, SB and WB flexo technology, OMET range of printing disciplines includes also rotogravure, rotary-screen, offset, digital and foiling.  

Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, we supply leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping our customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation.

'We do what it takes to understand each customer’s unique business, the challenges they face and the pressures they feel. We strive to provide products and services that help them solve their problems and solutions that go a step further, allowing them to excel in their day-to-day operations, ultimately increasing productivity and reaching their full potential.'

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Founded in 1978, Domino is proud of its long and successful history of developing and manufacturing industrial digital ink jet technology and its established global reputation for providing unrivalled customer support.

Responding to market demands for more variation, versioning, personalisation and shorter print runs, Domino Digital Printing Solutions provides reliable, world-class digital ink jet printers and control systems for a complete range of labelling and variable data printing applications. Designed to meet the high speed, high quality demands of the label and package printing industry, these modular solutions offer flexibility and can be tailored to meet your specific requirements now, and for the future.

UPM Raflatac offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials, graphics solutions and removable self-adhesive products. We operate 14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPM’s growth businesses and employ around 3,200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 1,6 billion (USD 1,7 billion) in 2024. Read more: https://www.upmraflatac.com/

As an integrated producer, we are manufacturing more than 100 different grades of thermal paper based on our own base paper and export them into over 50 different countries. We are part of the Japanese Oji Group, one of the world market leaders for sophisticated thermal papers. 

Technical know-how and a deep understanding of customers' needs are the foundations for our high-quality and intensive customer service. We have decades of experience with labels, cooperating successfully with customers and suppliers of the thermal industry. With the latest investments in the coating technology KANZAN has strengthened the competitiveness and quality level. So, we are prepared for the label industry’s future. One of our strengths is the development of application-specific products such as our thermal papers for linerless materials.  

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. We serve an array of industries worldwide.

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Kocher+Beck GmbH + Co. Rotationsstanztechnik KG, established in 1965, is a global leader in rotary die-cutting technology. Headquartered in Pliezhausen, Germany, the company has expanded its operations internationally, with production sites in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

The company's product portfolio includes flexible dies, rotary tooling, magnetic cylinders, die-cutting stations, and winding technology. These products serve various applications such as labels, in-mould labeling (IML), screen printing, envelopes, and special converting/packaging.

Kocher+Beck also offers customized solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), providing services from design to the integration of cutting units and special equipment.

With a workforce of nearly 600 employees worldwide, Kocher+Beck generates an annual sales revenue of approximately €60 million.

Durst Group AG – Digital Print Natives 

We are a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies with headquarters in Brixen, South Tyrol, Italy. Our core business is digital inkjet printing and the associated ecosystem of printing inks, software and services. 

• Graphis: Large Format, Digital Textile 
• Packaging: Labels, Flex-Pack, Corrugated, Folding Carton 
• Ceramics: Industrial, Technical  
• Software & Service: Software, Service, Media Services 

HYBRID Software is a software development company focused on innovative productivity tools for the graphic arts industry. Its CLOUDFLOW workflow, PACKZ editor and integration products are used by hundreds of customers worldwide in all areas of pre-press and print, including labels and packaging, folding cartons, corrugated, wide format and digital printing.

VEBEX was born in Lucca, at the heart of the worldwide-known Italian "Tissue Valley”, from the experience and the know-how gained by CRC over 30 years of activity in papermaking and converting machines for tissue paper and paper.

Referring to the broader skills of WIVA Network, to which CRC belongs, VEBEX stands out as a technical spin-off mainly dedicated to the design, construction, sale and after-sale assistance of machines specifically conceived to support and integrate printing lines for narrow web products and labels.

VEBEX, with the aim of designing innovative and reliable systems to provide tangible added value to customers, is made up of a skilled staff with in-depth knowledge of materials and processes gained in different industrial fields.

Relying on a clear vision and good analytical ability, VEBEX focuses its attention on the development of innovative, patented and design solutions by conceiving and manufacturing machines able to guarantee high-level performances that turn into competitive and measurable advantages for its customers.

Beontag is a global leader in innovative and sustainable solutions for graphic and label materials, RFID, and IoT. With a strong presence in 40+ countries and 20+ industrial facilities, the company delivers high-quality, customized solutions that meet diverse market needs.  

What sets Beontag apart is its ability to combine global reach with a diversified product offering, ensuring tailored solutions for every industry. Sustainability is at the core of its business, with a wide range of eco-friendly products designed to help customers achieve their environmental goals. Innovation is equally central, as Beontag continuously invests in cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art R&D centers to drive progress in the industry. With 2,000+ employees worldwide, the company is committed to fostering a sustainable future.  

In graphic and label materials, Beontag offers a broad portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesives for a wide range of applications. It includes facestock materials (papers and films) and adhesives (hot melt and acrylic), designed for different temperatures, surfaces, and conditions. By combining innovation and sustainability, the company provides high-performance materials that help businesses enhance efficiency while reducing environmental impact. 

SISTRADE offers MIS|ERP system that allow to generate appropriate information to quickly support decisions, incrementing productivity, aligned with the foundations of Industry 4.0