• Login
    • Join
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Labels & Packaging
    • Markets
    • Technology
    • Equipment
    • Supplies
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Events
    • Jobs
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Labels & Packaging
  • Markets
  • Technology
  • Equipment
  • Supplies
  • Buyers' Guide
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Editorial
    Columns
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    Top Features
    Label Insights: Kocher + Beck highlights GapMaster enhancements

    Die Technology

    Ink Innovation

    E-Commerce Labels

    Contingency Planning
    Breaking News
    Converter News
    European Label News
    Industry News
    Industry People
    M&A News
    New Products
    Expert's Opinion
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    Global Graphics unveils new SmartDFE

    Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility

    Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services

    Xitron announces addition of Bill Brunone

    Esko and Asahi unveil CrystalCleanConnect flexo platemaker
    Blog
    Video Bites
    Beauty & Personal Care Labels
    Beer Labels
    Beverage Labels
    Flexible Packaging
    Folding Carton
    Food Labels
    Glue-Applied
    In-Mold
    Industrial Labels
    Medical Labels
    Pharmaceutical Labels
    Pressure Sensitive
    Prime Labels
    Promotional Labels
    Security Labels
    Shrink
    Smart Labels
    Specialty Labels
    Spirits Labels
    Wine Labels

    S-OneLP launches Cannabis Resource Guide

    Bobst announces virtual packaging industry event

    Enprom helps converter respond to flexible packaging needs

    anytron assists medical device company with labeling

    Deep dive into the packaging supply chain
    Africa
    Asia
    Australia
    China
    Europe
    India
    Latin America
    Middle East
    North America

    Bailprint Labels installs Nilpeter FA-17

    Domino promotes Jessie Van Apeldoorn

    Controlling static and contamination in label production

    Touring Creative Labels of Vermont

    Collaboration helps propel Creative Labels of Vermont
    Flexography
    Digital Printing
    Prepress
    Finishing
    Sustainability

    Global Graphics unveils new SmartDFE

    Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility

    Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services

    Xitron announces addition of Bill Brunone

    Esko and Asahi unveil CrystalCleanConnect flexo platemaker
    Digital Printers & Presses
    Flexo Presses
    Label Converting Equipment
    Label Finishing Equipment
    Prepress Equipment

    Esko and Asahi unveil CrystalCleanConnect flexo platemaker

    Bailprint Labels installs Nilpeter FA-17

    Bobst enhances design of Mouvent LB701-UV digital label press

    Epson SurePress reaches milestone

    Maxcess updates user interface for Fife guiding Sensor
    Dies And Tooling
    Flexo Supplies
    Ink & Coatings
    Prepress Supplies
    Pressrooom Supplies
    Substrates

    Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility

    Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services

    Acucote expands Insights educational program

    Sakata INX and INX International continue sustainability efforts

    Monadnock Paper Mills joins SGP
    All Companies
    Categories
    Company Profiles
    Label Converters
    Trade Associations
    Add New Company
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    UPM Raflatac

    KTI

    Flexo Label Advantage Group LLC (FLAG)

    HP, Inc.

    Corotec Corporation
    Industry Events
    Webinars
    Live from Show Events
    • Magazine
      • Current & Past Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Buyers' Guide
      • All Companies
      • Categories
      • Company Profiles
      • Label Converters
      • Trade Associations
      • Add Your Company
    • Labels & Packaging
      • Beauty & Personal Care Labels
      • Beer Labels
      • Beverage Labels
      • Flexible Packaging
      • Folding Carton
      • Food Labels
      • Glue-Applied
      • In-Mold
      • Industrial Labels
      • Medical Labels
      • Pharmaceuticals Labels
      • Pressure Sensitive
      • Prime Labels
      • Promotional Labels
      • Security Labels
      • Shrink
      • Smart Labels
      • Speciality Labels
      • Spirits Labels
      • Wine Tables
    • Markets
      • Africa
      • Asia
      • Australia
      • China
      • Europe
      • India
      • Latin America
      • Middle East
      • North America
    • Equipment
      • Digital Printers & Presses
      • Flexo Presses
      • Label Converting Equipment
      • Label Fishing Equipment
    • Supplies
      • Dies And Tooling
      • Flexo Supplies
      • Ink & Coatings
      • Prepress Supplies
      • Pressrooom Supplies
      • Substrates
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Experts Opinions
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Infographics
    • Blog
    • Whitepapers
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live from Show Events
      • Webinars
    • Jobs
    • Resources
      • Supplier Gallery
      • Literature Showcase
      • Homepage Showcase
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Editorial

    How was the show?

    ...

    Related CONTENT
    • Labelexpo Americas and the future of package printing
    • Working the show
    • Common thread
    • Labelexpo Americas 2018 unveils conference program
    • Hamillroad Software boosts Flexografix
    Steve Katz, Editor10.12.18
    I’m asking about Labelexpo, of course, although some folks extended their visit to Chicagoland in order to attend and exhibit at Print 18.  I can only imagine how exhausted these people were after back-to-back busy trade shows.

    To me, Labelexpo is more than just a trade show, particularly the Americas edition. It’s my Super Bowl – my chance to see both converters and suppliers all in once place. It’s the ultimate opportunity to place my finger on the pulse of the industry. And my diagnosis – based on my firsthand account as well as the conversations I had with exhibitors and attendees – is things have never been more exciting. 

    While all of the specific details will be in our November/December issue’s Labelexpo Post-Show Report, I’ll share some feedback:

    One ink company exhibitor, and someone who has been in the industry many years and has experienced many shows, said, “Tuesday and Wednesday were probably the best two trade show experiences I can recall for my almost 40 years in the industry. The number and quality of the visitors to our booth was exceptional!”

    Among the other descriptors people used in describing Labelexpo 2018 were: Great, Incredible, and Amazing!

    One of my Twitter followers reached out and said, “My first Labelexpo after 14 years in the industry. It was just all over amazing for me.”

    There was high praise all around for the big show in Rosemont. And a lot of the energy and ensuing accolades had to do with what has emerged as far and away the industry’s hot topic. That’s right, you guessed it – digital printing.

    So much has changed since my first Labelexpo in 2008.  Not only are digital press launches garnering lots of attention, but so are the finishing machines being purchased to complement them. Meanwhile, materials suppliers are developing more and more digital-compatible products.

    Another area garnering a lot of interest is flexible packaging. This was a $31 billion industry in 2017, and more and more people are noticing and want a slice of that pie. Meanwhile, sustainability seems to be making a comeback of sorts, and it looks like linerless labeling is picking up steam.

    It’s an exciting time to be a part of the narrow web printing industry. I’d love to hear more feedback, so feel free to send me an email, tweet, or hit me up on LinkedIn.



    Steve Katz, Editor
    skatz@rodmanmedia.com
    Twitter: @LabelSteve
    Related Searches
    • digital press
    • press
    • Labelexpo
    • linerless
    Suggested For You
    Labelexpo Americas and the future of package printing Labelexpo Americas and the future of package printing
    Working the show Working the show
    Common thread Common thread
    Labelexpo Americas 2018 unveils conference program Labelexpo Americas 2018 unveils conference program
    Hamillroad Software boosts Flexografix Hamillroad Software boosts Flexografix
    When do you start to think about the end of your career? When do you start to think about the end of your career?
    Getting Smart Getting Smart
    L&NW visits INFOFLEX L&NW visits INFOFLEX
    Independence Independence
    What’s On The Outside Is What Counts What’s On The Outside Is What Counts
    First Labelexpo Southeast Asia concludes in Bangkok First Labelexpo Southeast Asia concludes in Bangkok
    Sometimes what’s on the outside is what counts Sometimes what’s on the outside is what counts
    L&NW attends the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America L&NW attends the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America

    Related Editorial

    • Gearing Up

      ...
      Greg Hrinya, Editor 03.05.20

    • ‘This has all been wonderful…’

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 01.31.20

    • Reefer madness

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 11.15.19


    • An industry to watch

      ...
      Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 10.11.19

    • A different look and feel

      ...
      Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor 09.06.19

    • It begins

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 07.10.19


    • Open season

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 05.31.19

    • Relationships

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 04.05.19

    • Heating up

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 03.14.19


    • Integrity Matters

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 02.01.19

    • Let’s toast

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 11.16.18

    • Common thread

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 09.10.18


    • Getting Smart

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 07.13.18

    • Independence

      ...
      Steve Katz, Editor 05.25.18

    • Something Different

      ...
      04.09.18


    Trending
    • Collaboration Helps Propel Creative Labels Of Vermont
    • Dscoop Plans For Edge Fusion
    • Avery Dennison Expands Automotive Portfolio
    • Digital Embellishment Makes Labels Shine
    • TLMI Reveals Eugene Singer Award Winners At Virtual Spring Summit
    Breaking News
    • Global Graphics unveils new SmartDFE
    • Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility
    • Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services
    • Xitron announces addition of Bill Brunone
    • Esko and Asahi unveil CrystalCleanConnect flexo platemaker
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    April 2021

    • Label Insights: Kocher + Beck highlights GapMaster enhancements
    • Die Technology
    • Ink Innovation
    • E-Commerce Labels
    • Contingency Planning
    • Narrow Web Profile: Executive Label
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Martin Bauer Announces Installation of Agile Filling System at Bethlehem, PA Facility
    PepsiCo and Ingredion Begin Pilot Partnership with Soil and Water Outcomes Fund
    Innova Market Insights: Sports Nutrition Must Focus on Flavors for Mainstream Consumers
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Axalta Coating Systems Announces $625 Million Increase to Share Repurchase Program Authorization
    Keim-additec Hires Tyler John as Technical Sales Manager
    Nouryon Appoints Julie Aslaksen to Board of Directors
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for Pipeline Flex Embolization Device with Shield Technology
    Johnson & Johnson Vision Unveils Acuvue Abiliti
    J&J’s Veritas Vision System Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Waters and Genovis Enter Biopharmaceutical Partnership
    Frontage Acquires Ocean Ridge Biosciences
    AGC Biologics Expands Partnership with Rocket Pharmaceuticals
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    How Do Americans Feel About Diversity in Beauty Advertising?
    Estée Lauder Companies Reaffirms Sustainability Goals for Earth Month
    Coty’s Lancaster Earns C2C Certified Material Health Certificate
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    FDA Cites Disinfection Issues at Proposed Vaccine Production Site
    It's Official! L'Oréal Gets New CEO on May 1
    New Beauty Brand sk*p Wants to Break Addiction to Plastic
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Kumon North America Adds Speedmaster XL 106 from Heidelberg
    SE-DA Invests in Kornit Presto S
    Acrylic Resins Market Worth $21.9 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Global Graphics unveils new SmartDFE
    Channeled Resources installs new slitter in Toronto facility
    Kao Collins launches new website for printing inks and services
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    Savaré Strengthens Technical Support for the Americas
    FiberVisions, Avgol Partner with Polymateria
    High-Tech Conversions Launches Wipes Dispenser
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Patients Conclude Clinical Visits in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment Study
    SeaSpine Begins Limited Rollout of WaveForm TO 3D-Printed Interbodies
    Spinal Elements' Lucent 3D Additive Manufactured Interbodies Earn FDA Nod
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    SEMI Appoints imec, Soitec Executives to Europe Advisory Board
    TechBlick Announces Agenda For Next Printed, Hybrid, Structural, 3D Electronics Virtual Event
    NREL Takes Novel Approach to 3D-Printed Water Power Prototypes

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login