Labelexpo Asia 2025 Visitor Numbers Grow by 14%

Labelexpo Asia 2025 has come to a successful close, with visitor numbers reaching a record high. During the show, cutting-edge label and package printing technologies from around the world were showcased in one place, and exhibitors achieved fruitful results. Through systematic recycling management, the organizer kept more than 19,500 square meters of exhibition hall carpet out of landfill, putting the green and sustainable approach to running the show into practice.

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Labelexpo Asia 2025 concluded successfully. Visitor numbers grew 14% over the previous edition, further consolidating its position as the largest dedicated label and package printing exhibition in Asia Pacific. The show attracted 30,560 trade visitors from 114 countries and regions, with an exhibition area of 40,000 square meters across Halls E1–E4 of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.

Through a series of carefully curated concurrent forums and feature activities, the show comprehensively enhanced the experience of exhibitors and visitors, effectively driving supply-demand matching, business growth and industry innovation, and actively advancing sustainable development practices. On site, visitors experienced cutting-edge technologies first-hand through two feature activities, the 'Smart Label Trail' and the 'Digital Flexible Packaging Factory', took part in diverse educational programs including expert seminars and Label Academy master classes, witnessed industry role models at the awards ceremony of the '2nd Label Industry China Awards', and efficiently expanded global cooperation opportunities at the newly launched 'Overseas Buyer Matchmaking Zone' — a VIP business hub dedicated to international buyers.

On-site Highlights: Innovative Technologies and Exhibitor Achievements

The show brought together more than 450 exhibitors, presenting the full range of cutting-edge technologies in today's label and package printing industry and offering attendees abundant business cooperation opportunities. Among them, Xeikon launched a subscription-based press solution in the Asia Pacific market for the first time; the model enables small and medium-sized printing companies to flexibly upgrade capacity without large upfront investment, making it a highly watched technology highlight on site.

Shanghai Tongyin Inkjet Technology Co., Ltd. (GIP) highlighted three core product series: the cost-effective Label Smart series, the professional flagship Label Ultra series, and the innovative mobile digital printing platform Falcon. Mr. Huang Xuebin, Chairman of the company, commented: 'As a benchmark event for the label printing industry in Asia Pacific, this year's show has built an excellent platform for technical exchange and business cooperation with its professional organizational structure and rich industry resources.'

Zhejiang Weigang Technology Co., Ltd. ('Weigang Technology') made a striking appearance at this year's show with a 'traditional + digital' dual-line product matrix strategy. By deeply integrating high-speed, high-precision digital printing equipment with stable, efficient traditional printing equipment, the strategy is committed to providing industry users with intelligent printing solutions covering a wide range of scenarios. After the show, Ms. He Weijing, Marketing Manager of Weigang Technology, commented: 'The results of this exhibition far exceeded expectations; it not only effectively enhanced our brand influence but also injected fresh momentum for continuous innovation into our team.'

HP also chose this year's show as the launch platform in the Asia Pacific market for its new Indigo 6K+ and Indigo 200K digital presses. After the show, Mr. Xu Shun'an, General Manager of HP Indigo/PWI Digital Printing Business, Greater China, said: 'Our heartfelt thanks to you for carefully creating this professional platform, which presented a high-standard, high-level event for the digital printing industry. This year's show not only brought together cutting-edge industry technologies and innovative ideas, but also, through innovative formats such as the "Digital Flexible Packaging Factory demonstration", truly demonstrated end-to-end solutions from production to application, greatly promoting in-depth exchange and cooperation across the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain.'

Other leading technologies presented on the show floor included: the Brotech FFX430/530/680 AI intelligent eight-color flexographic press; the Caisheng CS-J380F intermittent flexographic press; the Duoweilong seventh-generation LF 'Optimus Prime' series; the Epson SurePress L-5034 high-speed, wide-gamut digital inkjet label press; Runtianzhi's new-generation Caishing ORCA 350 digital label finishing all-in-one machine; the Hongyuan Digital LabStar 330HD Hybrid high-speed label combination press; the Haocheng intermittent flexo press; the Shengweida Vulcan series — the world's first full-servo thermal paper slitting machine; the Pulisi WD-790 full-color water-based wide-format digital press; the Liguan 'Lingdong-330' intermittent/full-rotary flexographic press; Shipande showcased the cost-effective S5 flexographic press developed for the mid-market and the fifth-generation S7 classic intelligent combination press; the Worui AuraCut A8 intelligent digital label die-cutting machine; and Wanjie's latest 350 intermittent flexographic press, among others.

After the show, Mr. Liu Tao, Group Director, China, of the Labelexpo global label printing exhibition series, commented: 'With the vigorous development of the Asia Pacific economy and growing market demand for innovative and sustainable solutions, driven by these two forces, the label and package printing industry in Asia Pacific is showing strong growth momentum and significant industrial value. The successful staging of Labelexpo Asia 2025 once again demonstrates its key role as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge industry technologies and as a bridge for deep engagement across the industrial chain. This year's show not only fully demonstrated the vigorous vitality of the Chinese market, but also highlighted China's indispensable core leadership position in the future development of the global label and package printing industry.'

Saluting Excellence! Winners of the 2025 Label Industry China Awards Announced

The '2nd Label Industry China Awards', organized and hosted by Labels & Labeling, an influential industry media outlet in China, is dedicated to building a high-end platform for China's label industry, comprehensively showcasing and honoring enterprises' outstanding achievements in overall strength, innovation and sustainable development practices. The winners of this year's awards were officially announced the day after the show (the evening of December 3), and the awards ceremony brought together more than 300 industry peers to witness this moment of honor.

'Industry Contribution Award': Mr. Li Dagang, Vice President of CCL China Group. The judging panel commented: 'Mr. Li Dagang is a well-deserved winner; this award is a high recognition of his outstanding efforts and unique contributions over 32 years at a leading enterprise in the industry — richly deserved.'

'Annual Printing Enterprise Award': Suzhou Jiangtian Packaging Technology Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Baoshen Technology Application Co., Ltd., Saiwei Precision Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., Suzhou Yali Printing Co., Ltd., Henan Weiqun Technology Development Co., Ltd., and Meisheng Group.

'Industry Innovation Award': Cymmetrik Group's water-peelable coating (EcoStrip), Avery Dennison's rCrush Barley FSC® label paper, and Hybrid Software Helix's SmartDFE software component.

'Sustainability Award': Jiangsu Zhengwei Printing Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Weigang Technology Co., Ltd.

'New Media Influence of the Year Award': CPP114 China Printing and Packaging Network, Guan Guoping of Packaging Zone, Xiaohumei Plays Printing, Guizhou Yumaxian Printing Co., Ltd., and Jiangsu Kaidun Printing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Andy Thomas-Emans, Chairman of the judging panel, said at the ceremony: 'The overall standard of this year's Label Industry China Awards was a pleasant surprise. Whether in the multi-dimensional innovation of technology application and design concepts, or in the comprehensive operational strength demonstrated by the companies, the entries far exceeded expectations. During the judging process, we deeply felt the sustained commitment and outstanding achievements of China's label industry in areas such as technology R&D and sustainable development. The scores of the shortlisted companies were very close, and every final decision embodied the professional prudence and repeated deliberation of the judging team.'

Practicing Sustainability: Setting a New Benchmark for Green Exhibitions

Sustainability and the rapid development of China's label industry go hand in hand. At Labelexpo Asia 2025, not only were numerous sustainable technologies presented, but a series of practical measures also raised the show's environmental performance: for example, dedicated sorting and recycling bins were set up, and various types of waste — including exhibitors' ink waste — were handled separately.

Another highlight of the show was the recycling and reuse of all exhibition hall carpet, with a cumulative 19,558 square meters of carpet kept out of landfill.

In addition, LED screens were widely used for various signage on site, and after the show the organizer recycled all physical wayfinding signs, deepening the green exhibition concept through concrete action.

Ms. Jade Grace, Executive Director of the Labelexpo global label printing exhibition series, commenting on the results of this year's show and future plans, said: 'Labelexpo Asia 2025 was a complete success, further consolidating its position as the largest and most influential dedicated exhibition for the label and package printing industry in Asia Pacific. We have always pursued development through innovation, committed to building a professional platform that promotes in-depth industry exchange and drives business growth, technological innovation and sustainable development. This year's show not only won high recognition from exhibitors and visitors, but also set a new industry benchmark through innovative measures such as the "Overseas Buyer Matchmaking Zone". Looking ahead, we plan to launch in 2027 under the new brand "LOUPE Asia International Label and Packaging Printing Exhibition", achieving a comprehensive upgrade and expansion of the show and continuing to consolidate its core position as an industry innovation hub, cooperation bridge and growth engine.'

From November 30 to December 3, 2027, the show will set sail again in Shanghai under the new brand 'LOUPE Asia International Label and Packaging Printing Exhibition'. The new brand will continue to uphold the show's consistent mission of building the largest event in the region for the label, flexible packaging and folding carton industries. This strategic upgrade is rooted in the vigorous vitality and sustained growth of the Chinese market.

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About Labelexpo Asia

As an important member of the Labelexpo global label printing exhibition series, the biennial Labelexpo Asia is the largest dedicated label and package printing exhibition in Asia Pacific. The show was originally founded in Singapore and has been held in Shanghai since 2003. Since then, the label group rooted in the Chinese market has continued to enrich its business portfolio, gradually forming a pattern in which Labelexpo Asia and Labelexpo South China alternate in successive years, and has successively expanded into core business segments including regional industry summits, the Chinese-language industry portal Labels & Labeling (https://www.labelsandlabeling.com.cn/), the electronic journal China Label News (monthly), and the 'Label Academy Master Class' series of courses.

The next edition will take place from November 30 to December 3, 2027, under the new brand name 'LOUPE Asia International Label and Packaging Printing Exhibition'.

Labelexpo Asia 2025 Exhibitor Testimonials

Mr. Huang Xuebin, Chairman of Shanghai Tongyin Inkjet Technology Co., Ltd.

On the occasion of the successful conclusion of Labelexpo Asia 2025, Tongyin Inkjet Technology would like to extend its most sincere gratitude to the organizer!

As a benchmark event for the label printing industry in Asia Pacific, this year's show built an excellent platform for technical exchange and business cooperation with its professional organizational structure and rich industry resources. The organizer's meticulous preparation and efficient service kept the entire show orderly and created an immersive experience for exhibitors and visitors, and also enabled Tongyin to fully showcase its brand strength and technological achievements on this top-tier stage.

During the show, Tongyin presented its three core product matrix at Booth O47, Hall E3: the cost-effective Label Smart series digital label press, a preferred tool for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized printing companies; the professional Label Ultra high-definition series, setting a quality benchmark with top-level resolution and high efficiency; and the innovative mobile digital printing platform Falcon, breaking scenario limitations and unlocking diverse possibilities.

Once again, our heartfelt thanks to the organizer for building an excellent exchange platform for the industry, and thanks for every bit of trust and support! In the future, Tongyin will continue to deepen its work in the field of digital label printing, with technological innovation as its core driving force, and continuously iterate high-quality solutions!

He Weijing, Marketing Manager of Zhejiang Weigang Technology Co., Ltd.

This edition of Labelexpo Asia was professionally organized and grand in scale, providing us with a valuable platform for in-depth exchange with industry partners around the world.

During the show, our booth was constantly busy with a steady stream of visitors, and customers and guests on site responded enthusiastically to the technical highlights and practical applications of our equipment.

This time, with a 'digital + traditional' dual-wheel drive strategy, we provide the industry with intelligent printing solutions covering all scenarios through the collaborative innovation of high-speed, precise digital equipment and stable, efficient traditional models. Our digital printing equipment integrates AI color management and high-precision inkjet technology to achieve the flexibility of short-run customization and fine color detail; our traditional offset and flexo equipment, with upgraded control systems, ensure the speed and stability of volume production. The digital-flexo combination press further breaks through technological boundaries, achieving efficient one-pass forming of multiple processes and demonstrating the leading strength of technology integration.

The results of this exhibition far exceeded expectations; it not only effectively enhanced our brand influence but also injected momentum for continuous innovation into our team.

In the future, we will continue to deepen our work in the field of label printing technology, join hands with industry partners to move forward together, and jointly promote the intelligent and sustainable development of the label printing industry.

Mr. Xu Shun'an, General Manager of HP Indigo/PWI Digital Printing Business, Greater China, HP Inc.

Our heartfelt thanks to you for carefully creating this professional platform, which presented a high-standard, high-level event for the digital printing industry. This year's show not only brought together cutting-edge industry technologies and innovative ideas, but also, through innovative formats such as the "Digital Flexible Packaging Factory demonstration", truly demonstrated end-to-end solutions from production to application, greatly promoting in-depth exchange and cooperation across the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain.

HP is very honored to take part in this grand event with the Indigo 6K+ and Indigo 200K, newly launched in Asia Pacific, and to join many industry partners in showcasing innovative digital printing applications in the label and flexible packaging fields. The show's professional organization, precise visitor targeting and efficient matchmaking services brought us valuable display opportunities and business openings.

Once again, thank you for your hard work and thoughtful arrangements. We look forward to continuing to deepen cooperation in the future and jointly promoting the continued innovation and development of the digital printing industry!