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Innovation drives record attendance at Labelexpo Europe

More than 37,000 attendees headed to Barcelona to learn about the newest technologies in label and package printing.

October 1, 2025

By: Greg Hrinya

Editor

Crowds flocked to the Heidelberg-Gallus view to learn about the newest digital and hybrid technology.

Robert Taylor highlights UPM Adhesive Materials' sustainable label options.

Steve Lynn talks to L&NW about Durst's new KJet press.

ACTEGA touted a new partnership with HP at the event.

Flexo was on full display at the Nilpeter booth.

Stefano Rogora of INX talks to L&NW about the most sustainable ink options on the label market.

Kocher+Beck welcomed a crowd for its diecutting and tooling technology.

Advancements in digital printing were highlighted at the Dantex booth.

Labelexpo Europe 2025, held for the first time in Barcelona, Spain, in its 45-year history, concluded as the biggest show to date, both in exhibition space and attendance. The event also included the highest international participation.

Show statistics revealed it was the largest Labelexpo event to date, with over 43,000 net square meters of exhibitor space. The event also broke attendance records with over 37,000 attendees. Key statistics include an increase of 18% in top decision-makers, 49% increase on 2023 in South American visitors, and a 28% increase in North American visitors.

Spain dominated the list of top visiting countries alongside Italy, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom.