Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 themes confirmed

The technical half-day Label Academy led workshop will take place on the final day of the show, on Saturday February 11, focusing on self-adhesive label materials. Over six sessions, the workshop will cover: 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; explore different adhesive types; filmic face materials as well as testing methods and procedures. 

The show floor will also feature a Sustainability in Print Café, which will feature ways in which technology and products are already starting to reduce waste and contribute to a better environment. Visitors will be able to engage with projects and case studies, as well as learn how they can make a difference to their label and package printing business. 

Thirdly, a Digital Embellishment Trail, recently seen at Labelexpo Americas 2022 and Labelexpo India 2022, will aim to highlight the fast-growing area of decoration and coating techniques with examples and samples available to view across the show. 

‘We’re delighted to be back in the ASEAN region for the first time since the inaugural edition of Labelexpo Southeast Asia in 2018,’ commented Richard Quirk, Labelexpo Southeast Asia event manager. ‘In that time, the label and package printing industry has moved on significantly, with exciting new trends such as digital embellishment emerging, and this has intensified the appetite for learning. 

‘At the same time, sustainability underscores the entire industry and is now high on the agenda, while the subject of self-adhesive label materials is always among our most popular taught topics. We can’t wait to host this face-to-face educational platform, however, workshop places are limited, so I’d strongly encourage visitors to book as soon as possible.’

Darren Milligan added: ‘As sustainability and the circular economy become inevitable for every business, we need to amplify the significance of a label's role in the circularity of the entire packaging, and take more proactive steps in response to the need for sustainable label designs that will enable this. Industry collaboration is key to the success of this approach. I'd like to address key trends and behaviors in the packaging industry and how we can work together across the value chain to stay ahead, through the innovation of sustainable labels.’

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 takes place between February 9 and 11 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. For full details of the Self-Adhesive Label Materials Workshop or to reserve a place, visit the show’s website.