WELCOMEWelcome to Labelexpo Europe emerging trends shape the future of package printing. 2023, where we celebrate “The We also look forward to celebrating the industry’s best at the Modern Legends of Print” – a Label Awards in Hall 10 on the show’s frst evening. I hope you showcase of the visionaries and can make it - we have a truly special ceremony planned as we trailblazers who have revolutionized honour, recognise and encourage excellence together. the label and package printing industry. We are delighted to host Don’t forget to pick up the show edition of Labels & Labeling you all again here at Brussels Expo, magazine packed with the latest industry news and trends. You at our industry’s longest gathering. can fnd the team at the Organiser’s Ofce in Hall 5 and in Hall 7 - stand 7D10. Finally, I would like to thank our exhibitors, visitors, “The Modern Legends of Print” our many media and trade associations especially FINAT, for encapsulates the spirit of innovation supporting us and being on this journey with us. It has been a and imagination that has characterized this industry’s evolution. challenging 4 years since the 2019 edition and we have come Here, you will encounter the remarkable stories of individuals and through better on the other side, together. companies who have defed conventional norms, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. As you know, this will be our last Labelexpo Europe at Brussels Expo as we move to the Fira de Barcelona in 2025. We can’t We have prepared 3 show features to optimise your time at the wait for you to join us on the next phase of Labelexpo show – highlighting the most interesting developments today Europe’s growth! including an Automation Arena, a Flex Pack Trail, and a seminar in Hall 11 on ‘Flexo’s Future – ECG’. We hope you enjoy the show, one last time in Brussels! Every industry should seek to invest in on-going learning and that is why we are proud to ofer an in-depth technical learning Jade Grace program at the show. I therefore encourage you to come along to Managing Director, Labelexpo Global Series our three expert-led master classes during the four days and see Dear Visitor, as enablers of the critical infrastructure, Europe’s Green Deal to link economic recovery to sustainability development, the global On behalf of FINAT, the European distortion of supply chains causing increasing scarcity and cost of association for the label industry, I raw materials and components, the accelerated digitalization and welcome you to Labelexpo Europe automation to ofset shortage of talent, and the aggravation of it 2023. Since 1991, our association all by increasing global geopolitical and social-economic tensions has been a proud partner of following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Informa and its predecessors Tarsus, Cowise and Labelex in Against this background, it will be very interesting to see how our presenting the world’s largest industry has turned disruption into innovation and opportunity. event for the labels and packaging At FINAT, we have used the prolonged period of ‘exhibition and industry. events fasting’ to rethink our strategy going forward beyond Trade shows like Labelexpo have always been a benchmark for Covid, and to re-arrange our activities under the four pillars their industry. Exhibitors use the event to launch new products of ‘Community’, ‘Knowledge’, ‘Collaboration’ and ‘Advocacy’. and innovations, visitors use the occasion to check what’s new I invite you to visit our stand in Hall 11 (A31) to learn about our in press technology and materials, consumables, services or current programmes, and to fnd out how you, as a member software. Teachers and HR people use the show to educate of the international label community, can contribute to further (future) staf members. Investors make the trip to get a feel for the empowering the label industry! industry and validate decisions. Label users attend out of curiosity Finally, since this will be the last edition of Labelexpo Europe in about developments in their supply chain. Media and observers Brussels, I wish to thank the city of Brussels and Brussels Expo for collect input for their stories. And last but not least, with over 600 hosting the event for the past 40 years. exhibitors, 9 halls and more than 35 thousand visitors, there is plenty of opportunity to see, be seen, network and do business! For now, I wish you an informative and successful show. Labelexpo Europe has a lot to ofer for everyone. After a Philippe Voet prolonged absence of four years due to Covid19, this edition is FINAT President awaited with great anticipation. No need to list the successive disruptions of Covid19, the revelation of labels and packaging 4 – ENGLISH WWW.LABELEXPO-EUROPE.COM