Next week, the 15th Labelexpo Americas returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA, just outside Chicago. According to show organizers, the biennial event will be the largest to date, and in addition to the more than 400 exhibitors on hand presenting their latest innovations, Labelexpo is also offering extensive opportunities for attendees to get educated on the latest trends from both converter and consumer perspectives.

Introducing the Linerless Trail
The Linerless Trail is set to make its North American debut. Introduced by Labelexpo in Brussels last year, it aims to give printers and converters an insight into a form of product identification and decoration that results in reduced costs, less waste and improved sustainability across the supply chain. Companies participating in the Linerless Trail include Appvion, Bostik, Evonik, Henkel Corporation, Innovia Films, Maan Engineering, Max International Converters, MPS, NAStar and Ravenwood Packaging.

Linerless labels are pre-printed pressure sensitive labels that do not contain the traditional release coating and liner format that stops it from stick