Chinese buyers visit Labelexpo Americas

Chinese Packaging Federation (CPF) has organized a group of over 30 buyers from China to visit the 18th edition of Labelexpo Americas. The group focused on digital and flexo printing technologies and RFID and flexible packaging features at the show.

Xu Wencai, chairman of CPF, said: ‘More and more Chinese businesses have a strong interest in the American market, not only the industry suppliers, but also label converters. Labelexpo Americas show is a very professional label show where we hope to learn about the latest innovations that are shaping the future of this dynamic industry.’

David Dai, general manager of Super Labeling, a Chinese label converter, added: ‘This is my second visit to this show. I came here for the first time six years ago before the pandemic. I fell that this exhibition has been restored to its former size. It features some key trends like RFID, flexible packaging and automation, which are the potential growth points for the industry.’

First time visitor, Che Hongxia of Beijing Chaohong, commented: ‘I’m interested in flexo printing technology. I know that in the American market, flexo presses has a very high market share, which is completely different than in China. I want to learn why flexo printing technology is so popular here and what are the differences in customer requirements. During this visit, I’m deeply impressed by the high efficiency and automation of flexo presses, especially Mark Andy technolohy.’

This delegation also visited two local flexo packaging converters before arriving at the show, and they showed a strong interest in automation and cost control of local enterprises.