Labelexpo Europe 2025 opens next week at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, bringing together more than 650 exhibitors and a strong focus on packaging-related technologies. Here's what you need to know.

Avery Dennison will present a series of new labelling materials and technologies at Labelexpo Europe 2025, with a focus on packaging reuse, recycling and product protection.

Screen will debut a technology preview of its next-generation water-based inkjet label press at Labelexpo Europe. The new Truepress LABEL 520AQ will be showcased on stand D55 in Hall 5.

A B Graphic International (ABG), represented in the ANZ market by Currie Group, will present its latest finishing equipment innovations at Labelexpo Europe 2025, held from 16 to 19 September at Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, Spain.

Ahead of Labelexpo Europe, Chris Ellison, managing director of OPM Labels and Packaging Group, shares his insights on the transformation underway in the global flexible packaging market.

Labelexpo Europe, to be held on 16–19 September in Barcelona, is set to deliver a reimagined experience with a broadened technology scope, a new location, and a festive atmosphere.

At Labelexpo Europe, Avery Dennison will mark 90 years by showcasing how its materials science and digital identification solutions continue to unlock new value for customers.

As well as showcasing its latest innovations and partnerships, DuPont Cyrel Flexographic Solutions will use Labelexpo Europe to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Fast thermal processing system.

Hubergroup Print Solutions is expanding its water-based printing range with hydro-x contact, a modular system of inks and varnishes designed for direct food contact applications.

Wider flexo presses, new offset and hybrid inkjet-flexo configurations will make Labelexpo Europe 2025 a standout event for press technology. Andy Thomas-Emans reports.

Innovia Films will bring a broader label film portfolio to Labelexpo Europe 2025, reflecting its growing focus on recyclable and PVC-free materials developed across Europe and the Americas.

From this year Labelexpo Europe will be expanded to include folding carton technology. Andy Thomas-Emans, strategic director at Informa Markets Labels & Packaging Group, explains how Labelexpo is evolving.

As Labelexpo Europe 2025 takes shape, the key themes emerging are automation and sustainability, both of which should be at the top of every label and packaging converter’s agenda.