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Exhibitions
Labelexpo
S E A s i a Ar e t u r n s
s the industry continues to right itself after
the turbulence of the
Labelexpo also had numerous learning opportunities at the three- day event, including a workshop, and a trail highlighting innovations from one of the industry’s fastest- growing sectors.
The technical half-day Label Academy led workshop took place on Saturday, the final day of the show, focusing on the popular topic of self-adhesive label materials. Over six in-depth sessions, the workshop covered: PS labels and the circular economy, given by Darren Milligan, VP/GM, Asean, Avery Dennison; paper and synthetic paper face materials; release liner substrates from Elkem; exploring different adhesive types; filmic face materials; and testing methods and procedures.
The show floor also featured a Sustainability in Print Café, which showcased some of the ways in which technology and products are already starting to reduce waste and contribute to a better environment. Visitors were able to engage with projects and case studies, as
Sustainability, self-
adhesive label materials
and digital embellishment Covid years, the role of
were the three educational themes shaping Labelexpo Southeast Asia which
ran in Bangkok, the first regional show for for five years. This is an edited version of an article that originally appeared in Labels & Labeling.
trade shows becomes increasingly important, with their
return widely welcomed. Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023,
the region’s leading show for label and package printers, took place at Bitec, Bangkok, and what is now claimed to be Southeast Asia’s largest label and package printing show broke records.
Sustainability, self-adhesive label materials, and digital embellishment were the three educational themes shaping the exhibition.
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