TLMI hosted a record-breaking Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, CO, USA, as nearly 500 attendees made their way to The Broadmoor in 2023. From October 15-17, label converters and suppliers enjoyed networking, education, strategy, and fun while nestled in the Colorado mountains.

As part of the event, TLMI secured a host of experts to provide an in-depth look at the most pressing topics in the industry. The economy, sustainability, workforce, and facility optimization were among the topics explored, with data and panel testimonials highlighting the presentations.

Plus, TLMI announced the winners of several prestigious awards, from “The Frosties” to the Converter, Supplier, and Volunteer of the Year. The Annual Meeting also prioritized a lively tabletop area for product discussions and networking between converters and suppliers. McDowell Label emerged victories throughout the competition. In addition to the IsoPept Vanilla Ice Cream label entry, McDowell Label was tabbed as the Best in Class winner in two other categories: Beverages – Non-alcoholic, and Personal Care & Cosmetics. Meanwhile, Hub Labels and Inland Packaging also received two Best in Class honors apiece. The other Best in Class winners included AWT Labels & Packaging – Anaheim, Brook + Whittle, and Multi-Color Australia.

Meanwhile, as brands and converters strive to lower their carbon footprint, label and package printing suppliers have been tasked with delivering products that promote sustainability. Avery Dennison has unveiled numerous facestocks and adhesives to better enable recycling throughout the value chain.

Matt Wilkinson, technical sustainability manager, Avery Dennison, recently joined L&NW to explain how the Mentor, OH-based company has emphasized recycling during its R&D. 

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