I have been attending labelexpo
exhibitions since the onset of new millennium. In those days there was only the
main event Labelexpo Europe in Brussels followed by Labelexpo Americas in
Chicago and labelexpo Asia in Singapore. Labelexpo Asia was later moved to China
which eventually settled down as labelexpo China as the market for labels
started booming there and the sheer market size due to the population there, drove in visitors. However, as I
see, it is now primarily a China show, though visitors still do come there from
various countries due to the price considerations of Chinese products. The mother
event of Tarsus, “Labelexpo Brussels” continued to grow phenomenally and became
the centre stage for the global label industry suppliers to showcase their
products and project the ultimate evolution of label production technologies. It
is a must attend event for any progressive label producing company. It would
not be wrong to say it is the “Mecca for label printers” around the world!
Labelexpo Americas was the second most important show of Tarsus, more so because
it was the home turf of industry founder R Stanton Avery, also because USA has
the highest per capita usage of labels. However, since the importance of the Brussels
show escalated due to geographical global growth of label industry, labelexpo
Americas comparatively became a region centric show which has not lost its relevance
because it still contributes largely to innovation and evolution of label
making. It is surely smaller in size than the parent event at Brussels.
Tarsus saw the proliferation of
label industry into other parts of the world and felt there was a need
to have
presence in countries that saw growth of retail and a growing market for
labels. In an effort, to bring global technologies to their doorsteps and to
make it convenient for printers who were small and had potential to grow but
could not travel long distances to witness the evolving technologies, they
moved to other countries. They acquired the “India Labelshow” and renamed it Labelexpo
India. Recently also launched a show Labelexpo South East Asia in Bangkok to cater
to the South East Asia markets. With growth of labels and packaging in the MENA
region, they have the Gulf Print Pack in Dubai. They have also started to hold
label summits in Africa and Latin America as a precursor to setting up shows
there when situation warrants. Labelexpo Americas 2018 was recently held in Chicago
from 25-27 September 2018, I had the opportunity to visit and connect with
peers on the industry. I call my personal visit and meeting global label industry friends as “Bonding in labels”! A day before the show
opened on 24th September 2018, the judging for World Label Awards
took place. I feel honoured to have been one of the judges for this global
competition which was chaired by Mike Buystedt of Flint Group who moderated it
with professional efficiency. I reproduce my pictorial attendance at this event
and the events on the side-lines. I always feel pictures do communicate more
than the words.
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Judging for World Label awards in progress |
On the evening preceding the opening of Labelexpo Americas, a networking gathering was arranged. It was a good to connect with global Industry friends, I personally call it "Bonding in Labels". In the picture is Jules Lejeune-Managing Director FINAT, Dan Muenzer-President TLMI and Noel Mitchell-label consultant and former Vice President UPM Raflatac.
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Nilpeter Stand |
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Gourav Roy of FIG at the Mark Andy Stand |
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The Avery Dennison Stand |
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Gavin Rittmeyer VP Martin Automatic |
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Craig Moreland Chairman TLMI
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Label Awards Night |
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Georges Gravanis President Label/Graphic Materials Avery Dennison
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Lisa Milburn MD Labelexpo and Keren Bec Mexico |
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Bobst Stand |
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Gururaj Ballarwad of Signode India with Ramon Li of Brotech China |
Christian Menegon HP |
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Gallus Stand |
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Automation Area |
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A selfie with Label Guru Mike Fairley and Andy Thomas |
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Delta Modtech
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Amit Sheth at Pulisi Stand |
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Steve Katz Editor Label and Narrow |
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Dan Muenzer President TLMI |
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Indian Exhibitor Mona Equipments |
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Finat President in a meeting |
The above presentation is written, produced and compiled by Harveer Sahni Chairman Weldon Celloplast Limited New Delhi India. October 2018
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