Labelexpo Americas returns to Rosemont, Illinois, September 25-27, offering five halls worth of exhibits, special breakout sessions, networking and more. As one of the biggest events in the packaging industry, there’s always value for flexible packaging professionals who attend the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center-hosted biennial show. Here are five things to know about Labelexpo Americas 2018:
Accraply, Avery Dennison, AVT, Cerm, Esko, Grafotronic, Klockner Pentaplast, Kocher + Beck, Matho, MPS, Xeikon/Flint Group, WLE and Zeller+Gmelin will come together to form the Automation Arena, a new feature to Labelexpo Americas. The 13 companies will be digitally printing various self-adhesive label designs and shrink sleeves on a duo of automated press lines. Attendees can view the process from pre-press all the way to waste removal and warehousing. The Automation Arena is scheduled to take place in Hall F. Its demonstrations will take place at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. September 25 and 26, and at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on September 27.