Petr Blasko, marketing manager at Soma, displays some of the features of the Optima 820, the only central impression press at the show.
Labelexpo Europe has reported record breaking results as figures for new visitors, exhibitors and exhibition space topped all previous shows.
Held at Brussels Expo from 29 September to 2 October, the show enjoyed its largest edition as it marked its 35th anniversary.
Attracting 35,739 visitors, attendance figures were up 12.4% on 2013’s total of 31,795. Visitors came from 146 countries, with most attending from Germany, France, Italy, Belgium and the UK. The show also posted an increase in visitors from outside Europe with 19.6% of the total visitors travelling from elsewhere, including Asia, North and South America and Africa. Covering 34,566 sqm, the show’s foot print also increased by 11.65% on 2013, while exhibitor numbers rose from 600 to just over 650.
Dominated by new product launches, the show again saw many major new developments being unveiled. Highlights included digital presses from leading manufacturers such as Xeikon, Domino, EFI, Epson and Screen, while Soma Engineering brought its mid web CI Optima 820 flexo press for labels and packaging, and Gallus introduced the DCS 340, a modular digital converting system developed with Heidelberg. Bobst Firenze (Gidue as was) showed the Revo technology incorporating its Digital Flexo concept in cooperation with its industry partners.
HP Indigo showcased its HP Indigo 20000 and WS6800 digital presses, while Mark Andy showed both its Digital Series and new Performance Series P4 flexo press. MPS debuted its hybrid SymJet press and Nilpeter the Panorama hybrid.
