LOUPE Americas 2026 Product Preview

LOUPE Americas 2026 has arrived, and exhibitors are ready to unveil the latest innovations in label and package printing. Across the show floor, attendees will find new presses, finishing equipment, software, substrates, inks, inspection systems, automation technologies, and more – all designed to improve productivity, enhance quality, and expand application possibilities.

In the following pages, Label & Narrow Web highlights a selection of products and technologies exhibitors will be featuring. (For even more on LOUPE Americas exhibitor offerings, revert to the July/August 2026 issue of L&NW.)

Use this preview to plan your visit, identify must-see booths, and discover the solutions helping converters stay competitive in an evolving marketplace.

PRINTING & FINISHING
Mark Andy
Booth 219

Mark Andy will demonstrate pressroom technologies spanning digital hybrid and flexo printing, finishing, workflow, and supplies at LOUPE Americas. The Digital Series HD HighSpeed 1200 will run at speeds up to 480 fpm with 1200 dpi resolution, extended gamut printing, HighSpeed White, inline flexo and semi-rotary diecutting. The Performance Series S9 will demonstrate flexographic production at speeds up to 1,000 fpm for pressure sensitive labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and light cartons. Also featured will be the Digital Pro MAX toner-based digital press with inline flexo, cold foil, lamination and semi-rotary diecutting, along with the Rotoflex VLI-440 for inspection, slitting and rewinding of films and tension-sensitive materials. Mark Andy will also highlight its SupplySmart inventory management and ProWORX workflow and analytics solutions. In addition, Mark Andy Print Products and ink and coatings supplier Sun Chemical will share details about their newly announced partnership and the benefits the collaboration will offer.

DIGITAL PRINTING & VARIABLE DATA
Domino
Booth 6025

Domino will showcase its digital printing technology, workflow solutions, and flexible equipment acquisition options at LOUPE Americas 2026. Featured equipment will include the N610i-R digital retrofit module and K600i dual-bar digital UV inkjet printer, integrated on a Mark Andy Performance Series flexo press. The N610i-R enables converters to add 600 dpi CMYK + White digital capability to an existing flexo platform without requiring additional floor space, supporting hybrid, digital-only, and flexo-only production. Domino will also demonstrate the K600i for high-speed variable data printing at speeds up to 492 fpm, with applications including serialization, track-and-trace, brand protection, and 2D and QR codes. Attendees can see GS1 Sunrise 2027-compatible codes printed live, along with demonstrations of Domino’s Sunrise DFE workflow solution. Hourly live equipment demonstrations, printed label samples, and information on Domino’s In-House Leasing Program will also be featured at the booth.

WEB HANDLING & AUTOMATION
Martin Automatic
Booth 615

Martin Automatic will demonstrate automated web handling technology at LOUPE Americas 2026, featuring its MBS unwind butt splicer and LRD transfer rewinder in operation. The MBS provides nonstop unwinding for substrates, including labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, laminates and light paperboard, and incorporates Martin’s patented linear shear butt splice unit and integrated roll-loading system. At the delivery end, the two-spindle LRD provides nonstop transfer rewinding with automatic unloading of finished rolls. The system can also be equipped with a slitting module and automated differential winding. Designed to automate roll changes at both ends of the press, the MBS and LRD are available for web widths up to 28″ (710 mm) and roll diameters up to 50″ (1,270 mm).

UV CURING SYSTEMS
GEW
Booths 3500 & 3511

GEW will introduce its new EOS Power & Control System at LOUPE Americas 2026, replacing the company’s RHINO power infrastructure with a redesigned platform encompassing power supplies, control electronics, cabling, and UV system control software. EOS features intelligent, serialized lampheads designed to provide enhanced telemetry and OEM integration, along with improved serviceability and support for modern communication protocols. New reporting capabilities include hour and reflector counters, as well as enhanced remote monitoring functionality. The EOS platform remains compatible with GEW’s interchangeable ArcLED technology and adds end-to-end encryption for communications traffic. GEW will also showcase new cooling and precision control technologies as part of its LOUPE Americas exhibit.

INKS & COATINGS
INX International Ink Co.
Booth 129

INX International will highlight its portfolio of label and packaging inks and coatings at LOUPE Americas 2026, with technologies designed to help converters improve production performance, address evolving regulatory requirements and support more sustainable packaging. Featured solutions will include the company’s expanding portfolio of nitrocellulose-free inks for flexible packaging, as well as low-migration inks developed for demanding food packaging applications. INX will also showcase a range of shrink sleeve solutions designed to support circular packaging, including washable, water-based, UV and recycle-ready technologies. In addition, the company will preview its new Coatings & Adhesives Catalog, featuring a broad portfolio of packaging coatings and adhesives developed to address performance, protection, and sustainability requirements across label and packaging applications.

DIECUTTING & IML FINISHING
Schobertechnologies
Booth 6623

Schobertechnologies will showcase its RSM IML product line at LOUPE Americas 2026, with live demonstrations of the RSM IML MX 410 for high-efficiency diecutting and automated stacking of in-mold labels. The system will be equipped with the Single Spider Plus stacking technology and can be configured with additional options based on application requirements. Schobertechnologies will also highlight its rotary diecutting and perforating technologies for processing blister packaging in materials including PVC and PET, as well as high-capacity rotary diecutting modules for web widths up to 1,000 mm and cylinder repeats up to 40″.  Additional technologies include high-performance punching modules for paper, film, and foil, along with built-in and drop-in line-hole punching modules designed for integration into narrow web printing presses.

INKS, COATINGS & COLOR MANAGEMENT
Sun Chemical
Booth 326

Sun Chemical will showcase its narrow web, tag and label portfolio at LOUPE Americas, featuring inks, primers, coatings, adhesives, dispensing systems, consumables, and color management technologies. Highlights will include SolarFlex and SolarWave UV and UV LED flexo inks for applications including shrink sleeves and recyclable, de-inkable label structures, along with SunInspire special-effects coatings, SunCure coatings, and SolarLam UV laminating adhesive. Sun Chemical will also feature its MX12 Hybrid Dispenser and dispensing systems for water-based inks, as well as SunClean and SunVisto pressroom consumables. Rounding out the portfolio will be SunColorBox, the company’s color management ecosystem for managing spot colors, CMYK and extended gamut workflows across the packaging supply chain, helping converters improve color consistency, streamline approvals, and reduce material waste.

INKS, PRIMERS & EMBELLISHMENT
ACTEGA
Booth 519

ACTEGA will showcase its latest label and packaging technologies at the show, including the new ACTSmart Infusion Film Ink System, ACTDigi LEP Primer, SafeShield UV-LED inks and ECOLEAF on-demand metallization technology. ACTSmart is a self-crosslinking, water-based ink system for shrink and surface printing on supported and unsupported films and plastics, supporting press speeds exceeding 700 fpm while eliminating the need for a catalyst. ACTDigi LEP Primer, developed with HP for Indigo 6K, 6K+ and 8K presses, is designed to improve ink adhesion across paper, synthetic, and metallized substrates. ACTEGA will also feature its low-migration SafeShield UV-LED inks for applications including food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical packaging, along with ECOLEAF technology for creating metallic embellishments while reducing the material and carbon impact associated with conventional metallization.

PS LABLE MATERIALS
UPM Adhesive Materials
Booth 435

UPM Adhesive Materials will showcase its latest pressure sensitive label materials and adhesive technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, with solutions targeting industrial, wine and spirits, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CPG and logistics applications. Highlights will include UPM Endurance for hard-to-label substrates and demanding environments; UPM Vetro for wine and spirits labeling; and UPM PharmaSure for pharmaceutical and healthcare applications. UPM will also feature conformable films for squeezable and flexible packaging, along with UPM ProCycle products incorporating APR-recognized adhesive technologies to support recyclability. Rounding out the portfolio will be UPM OptiCut Linerless, designed for consistent print-and-apply performance in high-speed fulfillment and distribution environments. UPM Adhesive Materials substrates will also be demonstrated on equipment at several other booths throughout the show.

COATING & LAMINATING
Nordmeccanica
Booth 5602

Nordmeccanica will highlight its coating, laminating, and metallizing technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, with products aimed at flexible packaging producers as well as label converters looking to expand into higher-value packaging applications. The company’s equipment is designed to process a wide range of substrates, including paper, films, foils, and recyclable mono-material structures. Nordmeccanica’s portfolio ranges from compact laminators suited for converters expanding their capabilities to high-performance, fully automated coating lines for more demanding production environments. At LOUPE Americas 2026, the company will discuss how its technologies can help converters improve productivity, quality, and sustainability while exploring opportunities in flexible packaging and other adjacent markets.

SPECTROPHOTOMETER
X-Rite Pantone
Booth 720

X-Rite Pantone will introduce the new eXact 2 Basic spectrophotometer at LOUPE Americas 2026, showcasing the handheld device alongside its digital color workflow solutions. The newest addition to the eXact 2 family combines density and L*a*b* color measurement in a standalone device designed to help press operators move beyond visual inspection and density-only workflows with fast, objective color verification. Exhibiting alongside Esko, X-Rite Pantone will demonstrate how the eXact 2 family integrates into a connected color workflow spanning digital color standards, ink formulation, press-side measurement, quality management and production reporting. Featured solutions will also include Autura Ink, MeasureColor, ColorCert Suite and PantoneLIVE, with an emphasis on improving color consistency, reducing waste, and standardizing production across label and package printing applications.

DIRECT THERMAL EDUCATION
Appvion
Booth 503, Meeting Room 42

Appvion will bring its Thermal School program to LOUPE Americas, offering attendees an educational session focused on direct thermal technology, coating innovation, and end-use applications. Scheduled for September 16 from 7:15-9:00 AM in Meeting Room 42, the program is designed for laminators, converters, suppliers, and other industry professionals seeking to expand their understanding of direct thermal materials and performance. Topics will include direct thermal fundamentals, coating development, market channels and applications, sustainability and regulatory considerations, and the science behind thermal performance. Designed for both industry newcomers and experienced professionals, Thermal School combines technical education with practical market insights intended to help attendees improve product decisions and better understand direct thermal solutions.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING & FINISHING
ABG FlexPack
Booth 3226

A B Graphic International (ABG) will make the North American debut of ABG FlexPack at LOUPE Americas 2026 as part of a 14-machine showcase spanning flexible packaging, labels, RFID converting, and embellishment. Headlining the exhibit will be the Galaxy GS20 Plus with Pouch Jet, designed for short-run and value-added flexible packaging production. ABG will also demonstrate its RFID Converting Line featuring NSU, Vectra, and Tamarack technologies, as well as the DigiLase Duo for high-speed laser cutting, creasing and perforating without conventional tooling. A Wine Specification Digicon will highlight premium embellishment and finishing for wine and spirits labels. Additional equipment will include the Packaging Lines Static Machine, TI200, Vectra, DigiLite, Horizon, and SRI and SR inspection systems.

LABEL AND FLEXIBLE PACKAGING MATERIALS
Flexcon
Booth 1010

Flexcon will highlight pressure sensitive labeling solutions for packaging, healthcare, and durable applications at LOUPE Americas. Featured products will include Flexcon DPM EcoFocus solutions for durable labeling and OptiFlex EcoFocus BOPP films for packaging, incorporating 30% to 90% post-consumer recycled content in films and liners. Flexcon will also showcase its OptiFlex Reseal portfolio, designed to provide reseal functionality for flexible packaging applications including food, personal care, and household chemicals. Suitable for direct and indirect food contact, the portfolio includes solutions for demanding freezer environments and is designed to help maintain product freshness and consumer convenience. Flexcon materials will also run on equipment demonstrations throughout the show, allowing attendees to evaluate material and press performance at the same time.

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING FILMS
Nobelus
Booth 5916

Nobelus will showcase thermal flexible packaging solutions for digital printing at LOUPE Americas 2026, including specialty finishes and structural films. Featured products will include StrataFlex METPET Thermal Pre-Lams, which incorporate a thermally activated adhesive layer that enables converters to reverse print on adhesive-free films, helping reduce material changeovers while providing a high-quality print surface. Nobelus will also highlight EcoElement PE Thermal Sealants, all-PE structures featuring a PE core between sealant and thermal adhesive layers. Available in white and clear, with barrier and non-barrier options, the films support downgauging and can help converters eliminate a layer from flexible packaging constructions. The company will also feature its range of specialty films and thermal laminates, including soft-touch, textured, holographic, and scratch-resistant finishes.

DIGITAL EMBELLISHMENT & CONVERTING
LemuGroup
Booth 628

LemuGroup will exhibit an expanded portfolio of label converting and finishing technologies at LOUPE Americas, highlighting capabilities strengthened by the integration of CEI. Featured equipment will include the MI 350 Inkjet Digital, designed for high-precision varnish application, increased coating thicknesses, and digital foiling with instant job changeovers and no tooling. LemuGroup will also present the RDX RFID, an RFID inlay insertion system with integrated verification capabilities. Rounding out the exhibit will be the Boss Lite, a compact, modular label converting line featuring diecutting and a flexographic printing module, along with the new configurable GTU Lite rewinding turret.

TURRET REWINDING & AUTOMATION
KTI
Booth 840

KTI, a Quantum Design product line, will feature its MTR Series Turret Rewinder at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting automation technologies designed to increase productivity and reduce operator intervention. The four-spindle turret rewinder will feature KTI’s automated core loading system, which handles cores from 0.75″ to 3″ and provides adjustable spacing for a range of roll configurations. The system will also feature inline print-and-apply roll closure capabilities for automatically applying labels containing job information, lot numbers, production dates, barcodes, and other variable data. KTI will also unveil the SmartSlit Advantage Series automated knife positioning system from Maxcess Tidland, designed to reduce setup times and positioning errors while allowing repeat slit patterns to be stored and recalled.

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING
Nilpeter
Booth 1021 & 1029

Nilpeter will present its latest flexographic printing technologies at the show, with the FA-17 flexo press running live at the Kurz booth. The demonstration will showcase the versatility and production capabilities of the FA-17 as Nilpeter emphasizes flexo’s ability to meet growing converter demands for productivity, flexibility, and profitability. Visitors can see the press in operation and explore its capabilities for modern label and packaging production. Nilpeter will also maintain its own dedicated booth at the show, where the company will highlight recent technology developments and discuss opportunities for converters looking to increase efficiency and expand their flexographic printing capabilities.

AI-ENHANCED ERP/MIS
HiFlow Solutions
Booth 3131

HiFlow Solutions will showcase its AI-enhanced ERP/MIS platform for label, flexible packaging, and folding carton manufacturers, including the debut of its new AI Quote Agent. Designed to reduce manual work and repetitive data entry, HiFlow incorporates AI into existing workflows including estimating, order processing, supplier pricing updates, deliveries, bills of lading and accounts payable processing. Built on more than 25 years of packaging software development expertise, HiFlow’s software solutions connect estimating, order management, scheduling, production, inventory, warehouse management, shipping, analytics, and reporting within a single platform. Its modular architecture is designed to adapt as converters add equipment, automate processes or expand into new packaging applications. At LOUPE Americas, HiFlow will demonstrate its new AI Quote Agent, which allows users to begin the estimating process through a conversation rather than forms and manual data entry. The system captures job specifications and builds a quote in real time. LOUPE attendees can bring a label or flexible packaging job to Booth 3131 and see the AI Quote Agent create an estimate firsthand.

PS MATERIALS & LABELS
Channeled Resources Group (CRG)
Booth 1011

CRG will highlight its PS roll materials and label solutions at LOUPE Americas 2026, with an emphasis on helping converters reduce material costs while maintaining performance. The company’s Channeled Choice program offers first-quality offcuts, while Channeled Value provides economical “price fighter” materials for cost-sensitive applications. Custom slitting and rewinding services allow materials to be supplied in roll sizes tailored to specific converting requirements. CRG will also showcase its blank and custom label capabilities, including an extensive inventory of standard thermal transfer and direct thermal labels for quick shipment, as well as custom-engineered labels for specific applications and end-use environments. Visitors can also explore CRG’s online inventory tools, which allow users to filter materials by specification, view available specials, and request quotes.

ANILOX ROLLS & PREPRESS PRODUCTS
Harper Corporation of America
Booth 517

Harper Corporation of America will feature flexographic solutions designed to help label and packaging converters improve print consistency, efficiency, and pressroom performance. A key highlight will be Harper’s ceramic anilox rolls and sleeves featuring XCAT engraving technology, which combines consistent pocket structures with a 60-degree channel-flow design to support cleaner, more predictable ink transfer. The company will also feature HarperScientific solutions, including the QD Flexo Printer for evaluating inks, substrates, plates, and anilox combinations in a controlled environment before going to press. The system is designed to help converters reduce waste, improve color confidence, and save production time. Harper Technical Solutions specialists will also discuss anilox care and cleaning practices, along with cleaning products designed to maintain roll performance and extend anilox life.

FLEXO & HYBRID PRINTING
Omet
Booth 3111

Omet will present its printing technologies for labels, flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, and folding cartons at LOUPE Americas 2026. Among the featured solutions will be the new KFlex K6, designed to combine automation, ease of operation, and production flexibility. The press features Omet’s SWITCH system, which enables converters to change machine configurations by exchanging different printing and converting technologies within the same platform. Omet will also spotlight the XFlex X7, a highly automated mid-web press designed for premium shrink labels and flexible packaging. The platform combines flexographic printing with rotogravure technology for producing value-added effects and can be configured to meet a range of production requirements. Omet’s broader portfolio allows converters to integrate flexo with offset, gravure, screen and digital technologies within a single platform.

INKS
Wikoff
Booth 811

Wikoff will expand its label market portfolio at LOUPE Americas 2026 with the debut of ThermaPrint, its new water-based flexographic ink platform for direct thermal and thermal transfer label applications. The company will also feature Photoflex Dual Cure UV-LED inks, designed for both conventional UV and LED curing, and Ascella UV-LED digital inkjet inks for coated papers, films, RFID materials, and synthetic labelstocks. Wikoff will spotlight its partnership with Asahi Photoproducts, displaying the AWP-2530AA water-wash plate processing system along with AFP-REVO HF solvent-process and AWP-CLFQ water-washable plate technologies. The booth will also feature bolt-on digital imaging solutions designed to add industrial inkjet capabilities to existing flexo, offset, and gravure presses for applications including variable data, coding, serialization, authentication and product security.

ANILOX CLEANING SYSTEMS
Flexo Wash
Booth 415

Flexo Wash will feature its latest automated cleaning technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, led by the new FW LaserX 2000 laser anilox cleaning system. Built around Galvo scanning technology and a high-speed NIR-MOPA laser, the system is designed to provide faster, more consistent cleaning with reduced mechanical wear while requiring no chemistry or water and producing no cleaning waste. Features include tool-free roll loading, automated 3D inspection with an integrated microscope, CleanLink inventory management using RFID and barcodes, three-stage air filtration, and collision detection. The system also provides cleaning parameters for chrome, steel, tungsten, and other surfaces. Live demonstrations will be held throughout the show. Flexo Wash will also highlight its liquid anilox cleaners, plate washers, parts washers, screen washers, and cleaning chemistry for a range of pressroom applications.

DIGITAL PRINTING
Flint Group Digital Xeikon
Booth 5821

Flint Group Digital Xeikon will present three digital label printing platforms at LOUPE Americas 2026: the TX500, PX3300HD, and new Ecolyne subscription-based digital press. The TX500 features Xeikon’s TITON toner technology, combining dry toner print quality with resistance to heat, solvents, and scratching without requiring a protective varnish. The PX3300HD provides 1200 dpi UV inkjet printing at speeds up to 229 fpm for high-quality label applications. Xeikon will also highlight Ecolyne, its new subscription-based digital press offering designed to provide converters with a flexible entry into digital production and the ability to scale as requirements change. Across its portfolio, Xeikon offers dry toner presses operating from 65 to 138 fpm, along with solutions targeting applications ranging from entry-level production to high-volume label and packaging printing.

INSPECTION & MEASUREMENT
Applied Rigaku Technologies
Booth 266

Applied Rigaku Technologies will highlight its new NEX QC II Series for silicone coat weight analysis at LOUPE Americas 2026. Designed for fast, at-line or laboratory quality control, the second-generation EDXRF analyzer provides non-destructive measurement of ultra-low silicone coat weights, as well as Sn, Bi, Ti, Pt and other catalysts used in silicone release coatings. The NEX QC II features simple sample preparation, an intuitive touchscreen interface, and a built-in printer, allowing operation without a separate PC. No helium or special sample cups are required, helping streamline routine analysis and reduce operating costs.

RFID INLAY INSERTION
Muehlbauer
Booth 6406

Muehlbauer will demonstrate the IL 30000 inlay insertion line at LOUPE Americas 2026, offering label converters a streamlined entry into smart label production. The standalone reel-to-reel system automatically inserts wet RFID inlays between conventional self-adhesive labels and their release liner, enabling converters to add RFID functionality while continuing to use their existing printing equipment. Designed for straightforward integration and cost-effective production, the IL 30000 allows standard pressure sensitive labels to be converted into smart labels without requiring a dedicated RFID printing press. Muehlbauer will also highlight its broader RFID production capabilities, encompassing the complete manufacturing chain from chip attach and converting through personalization.

DIGITAL PRIMERS & BARRIER COATINGS
Michelman
Booth 3133

Michelman will highlight its portfolio of functional coatings and primers at LOUPE Americas 2026, with an emphasis on enabling new digitally printed label and packaging applications. Featured technologies at the booth include DigiPrime print-receptive primers, designed to provide adhesion and print quality on paper, film, and metallized substrates in water-based, PFAS-free formulations suitable for food-contact applications. Michelman will also showcase Michem Flex heat-seal and barrier coatings, VaporCoat moisture-resistant overprint varnishes, and Nuvita Life bio-based, plastic-free coatings. Used together, the technologies can support digitally printed fiber-based and mono-material film packaging requiring oxygen, moisture, and grease barriers while maintaining recyclability or compostability of the base substrate. Jan Denies, Michelman’s global digital printing account manager, will also present “Unleashing the Full Potential of Digital Print” on September 16 at 2 p.m.

DIGITAL PRINTING & FINISHING
Vemax
Booth 440

Vemax will showcase its expanded portfolio of printing, converting, and finishing technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026. The lineup on display will include the V-Printer 330 HD hybrid inkjet printing system, VDE 370 inkjet embellishment system, VSRH 350 rotary/semi-rotary finishing system, and VRTA-U blank label and turret production system. The company, traditionally known for its slitter rewinders and inspection equipment, has expanded its offering to include digital and hybrid printing, digital embellishment, specialized finishing equipment, and glueless turret rewinders. Vemax will also introduce at the show its Axion range of auxiliary equipment, including web guides, tension control products, load cells, controllers and chucks. In addition, sharing LOUPE Amercias booth 440 with Web Tech, Vemax will emphasize solutions and products designed to increase automation, production efficiency, and scalability for label and flexible packaging converters.

LABEL FILMS & SHRINK SLEEVES
Innovia Films
Booth 820

Innovia Films will display its portfolio of label films at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting recent investments in North American manufacturing and technologies designed to support more sustainable packaging. Featured products will include RayoFloat, a floatable shrink sleeve film designed to separate from PET bottles during recycling, and RayoFloat WHITE, which enables the use of clear PET containers while providing light protection traditionally achieved with colored bottles. Innovia will also highlight downgauged and squeezable pressure sensitive label films, linerless food label materials, in-mold label films, PCR-content films, non-PVC graphic films, and wraparound and cut-and-stack label materials. The company will emphasize its expanded Zacapu, Mexico, manufacturing capabilities for coated and metallized pressure sensitive label facestocks, designed to provide converters throughout the Americas with greater supply-chain responsiveness and application flexibility.

NARROW WEB INKS & COATINGS
Nazdar Ink Technologies
Booth 545

Nazdar Ink Technologies will spotlight its expanded portfolio of narrow web inks and coatings at LOUPE Americas 2026. Featured technologies will include UV/LED-curable hybrid, UV-curable and water-based ink solutions for flexographic, letterpress, offset, rotary screen, and adhesive printing applications. The company will highlight solutions designed to provide consistent color, pressroom efficiency, specialty effects and performance across demanding label and packaging applications, along with Nazdar’s technical and regulatory support capabilities. The exhibit will also feature Nazdar’s expanded narrow web expertise following its acquisition of Fujifilm’s US, Canadian, and Latin American screen and flexographic ink business, which has broadened the company’s manufacturing capabilities and presence in the flexographic and screen-printing markets.

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING & FINISHING
ROTOCON
Booth 719

ROTOCON will make its North American debut alongside ROTOCON USA at LOUPE Americas 2026, demonstrating a fully integrated label production line focused on productivity and automation. Live demonstrations will feature a nonstop unwind with butt splicer feeding the company’s flagship RFP C-Series 17″ 8-color flexographic press, with production finishing inline on a two-spindle nonstop turret rewinder. The configuration will demonstrate an automated workflow from unwinding and printing through final rewinding. The company will also showcase a slitter-rewinder finishing system as part of its broader portfolio of printing, finishing, converting and automation technologies. The exhibit will also highlight an expanding North American presence, including local sales, service, spare parts, and technical support.

FLEXO PRINTING SLEEVES
Luminite Products Corporation
Booth 1048

Luminite Products Corporation will showcase its direct engraved elastomer sleeves at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting an alternative to traditional photopolymer plate workflows for label printing. Produced as seamless cylinders and laser engraved in a single step, the sleeves eliminate plate joins and are designed to reduce vibration while providing continuous graphics for backgrounds, patterns, and other demanding applications. Luminite says the elastomer construction provides durability, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability, helping withstand aggressive inks, repeated cleaning, and demanding press conditions. Direct laser engraving also eliminates exposure, washout and plate mounting steps, supporting consistent dot reproduction, predictable ink laydown and repeatability. The company will also present an approach to embossing designed to reduce production steps. Visitors can examine the sleeve technology and print samples while discussing opportunities to improve efficiency and print performance.

BARCODE VERIFICATION
Axicon Auto ID
Booth 6211

Axicon Auto ID will showcase its barcode verification technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting solutions designed to ensure print quality and compliance across packaging applications. The company’s Axicon 15000 series supports both linear and 2D barcode verification, using an LED array and CCD-based sensor to capture and analyze barcode images with high accuracy. The system can verify multiple barcodes within a single field of view, including QR Codes, GS1 QR Codes, Data Matrix, GS1 DataMatrix, and common linear symbologies such as EAN/UPC and Code 128. Built to meet international ISO/IEC standards, the software also supports verification of direct part marks in accordance with ISO/IEC 29158. These capabilities enable converters and brand owners to maintain barcode quality and ensure reliable scanning performance across production environments.

PAPERBOARD & PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Ox Industries
Booth 6021

Ox Industries will showcase its portfolio of high-performance converted paperboard solutions at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighting materials designed to support the needs of label and packaging converters. Made from 100% recycled fiber, the company’s products deliver consistent strength, reliability, and sustainability across demanding production and logistics environments. Key solutions on dsiplay will include the OXGuard protective packaging line, designed to improve load stability, prevent pallet damage, and reduce product loss during shipment of labels, films, and finished rolls. Additional offerings from Ox Industries include U-Board edge protection technology for stacked materials and Tube & Core products engineered for high-speed applications in labels, flexible packaging, and industrial markets. Together, these solutions demonstrate how converters can improve efficiency, protect product integrity, and meet sustainability goals.

RFID INSPECTION & VERIFICATION
Rosas Maschinenbau
Booth 6133

Rosas Maschinenbau will showcase its latest RFID inspection and verification technologies at LOUPE Americas 2026, highlighted by the Leopard 300 RFID system with a newly integrated code verifier. The platform combines ISO/IEC 15415 code verification with RFID encoding and inspection at speeds of up to 80,000 tags per hour, enabling converters to verify printed codes, ensure accurate data transfer to RFID tags, and automatically identify defective labels. Also on display at LOUPE Americas 2026 will be the Viper 750 rewinder, featuring the Infinity 4K inspection system and designed for high-speed inspection and rewinding at web speeds up to 750 m/m. Sharing the stand, Graph-Tech USA will demonstrate its LabelRunner digital imprinting system, which integrates the Rosas Gazelle 2 platform with industrial inkjet technology for high-quality label and booklet production. It delivers 600 dpi, 4-color UV inkjet printing, and can handle web widths up to 13″. 

TLMI and FTA partner to host emerging leaders networking event at LOUPE Americas 2026

The Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) and the  Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) are partnering to host IRL: Emerging Leaders Meetup Powered by TLMI LLT and FTA LIFT at LOUPE Americas 2026, inviting attendees to take a break from the show floor and make real-world connections in a relaxed, welcoming environment designed for authentic networking and relationship-building.

The event will take place on Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. at the Spotlight Stage. Hosted by TLMI’s Label Leaders of Tomorrow (LLT) and FTA’s Leaders Inspiring Flexo’s Tomorrow (LIFT) program, the gathering is designed to foster meaningful connections among emerging leaders while strengthening industry-wide collaboration and workforce development efforts.

The networking event will also welcome representatives from RadTech, further expanding opportunities for attendees to learn about industry resources, engage with peers from across the supply chain, and build relationships that extend beyond the show floor.

Attendees will enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while participating in an interactive networking activity designed to encourage authentic conversations and new connections in a relaxed environment.

“As our industry continues to evolve, investing in future leaders is more important than ever,” says FTA president Nathan Ridnouer. “This event creates a space for young professionals to meet, exchange ideas, and develop the relationships that will help shape the future of our industry.”

TLMI president and CEO Dale Coates adds, “By bringing together members of LLT, LIFT, and other industry organizations, we’re creating a stronger network of professionals who are passionate about innovation, leadership, and the future of print and packaging.”

The meetup is part of a broader workforce initiative shared by TLMI and FTA to support career development, leadership growth, and industry engagement among emerging professionals. Whether attendees are entering the industry, advancing their careers, or looking to expand their professional network, the event offers an opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.