Labelexpo Global Series has announced that registration is now open for Labelexpo South China 2024, the only dedicated event in the region for the labels and package printing industry. The expo will be held at Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from 4-6 December, 2024.
Returning to Shenzhen for the first time since 2020, Labelexpo South China 2024 aims to equip converters with in-depth label and package printing trade knowledge and to showcase the industry’s newest technologies.
Hundreds of live demonstrations of the latest flexo, digital, and hybrid narrow web presses alongside automated finishing lines will be on display. Digitization, automation, and sustainability are also key trends that will be a focus at this year’s show.
Wenzhou-based WEIGANG, manufacturers of narrow label printing machines and converting machines, will be displaying their ZJR S350 PRO hybrid flexo/digital printing machine along with the WG S350 and WG S230 digital printing machines.
The show feature areas include an RFID/Smart Zone focusing on RFID technology development and application, a Label Academy master class focusing on label materials, as well as a series of summits focusing on digital technology, flexible packaging, web-to-print, and an exploration of the overseas market.
US-based RFID technology specialists RAIN Alliance will host a one-day training session on the second day of the show looking into RAIN RFID encoding.
Labelexpo South China 2024 will also provide a platform for shared learning throughout the label and package printing industry by jointly hosting the 20th Packaging and Printing Annual Conference alongside the Packaging Printing and Labeling Professional Committee of the China Packaging Federation (CPF).
Over 180 exhibitors, both domestic and international, have confirmed their participation including 3M, AKO, Antac Label, AROJET, Caisheng, Darui Laser, Deguan Machinery, Denchern Machinery, DMS Digital, Epson, Fangda, Fedrigoni, Flora, General Inkjet Printing, HanGlobal, Hengchengxiang, HOACO Automation, Hongsheng, IECHO, Jinya, King Label, Label Source, Mingyou, OMET, PiaoZhiHua, Pulisi, Reborn, Rotary, Soontomax, Todaytec, WEIGANG, XPX Machinery, Youhua New Material, Yutian Machinery, Zhilian, and Zhuoli.
Data suggests that the province of Guangdong has the most developed printing industry in China, with over 17,000 printing enterprises and approximately 60,0000 employees.
Jade Grace, Managing Director, Labelexpo Global Series, comments, “We’re excited to be returning to Shenzhen after four years. China is the largest market for label materials in Asia-Pacific, accounting for 44.9 percent of sales in the region. In terms of consumption, the Chinese market accounts for 61.5 percent of the Asia-Pacific market. Therefore, this growing industry makes Labelexpo South China a perfect opportunity to reconnect and build new business relationships on the show floor.”
Kevin Liu, Group Director – China, Labelexpo Global Series, says, “Labelexpo South China 2024 promises visitors an exciting three days filled with innovation and inspiring educational features on the latest trends set to impact the future direction of the industry. From RFID technology, digitization, automation, and sustainability, the show will cover a range of innovations that will highlight these key areas. We look forward to welcoming all visitors and exhibitors at South China’s most important event for label and package printers in December.”
To register, log on to www.labelexpo-southchina.com
