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“This investment reflects our long-term commitment to India and the confidence we have in its growth potential. A local coating line allows us to respond faster to our customers’ needs, while giving us access to India’s strong raw material base and talent pool,” says Harri Janhunen, VP, Strategy and India & Middle East, UPM Adhesive Materials.

UPM Adhesive Materials has announced plans to open its first factory in India in early 2028. #labels #labelleaders #growth Details: hubs.li/Q04CSHbg0

Hub Labels received the Calvin Frost Sustainability Leadership Award at the Elevation level during the 2026 TLMI Annual Meeting. The event took place October 25-27, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. #labels #labelleaders Read: hubs.li/Q04CY8CL0

“Our customers are not just investing in a press – they are investing in a complete production ecosystem,” says Thomas Macina, director global sales labels and flexible packaging for Durst. “The sales growth reflects the market’s recognition of the integrated capabilities and scalability of our Digital Label Factory approach.”

Durst Group has reported a threefold increase in sales of its hybrid printing solutions over the past 12 months, reflecting growing demand among label converters for integrated production systems that combine digital printing, conventional processes and automated workflows. #labels #hybrid #labelleaders Read: hubs.li/Q04CSCzD0

“We weren’t simply looking to purchase another press,” says Richard Perillo. “We wanted a platform that fit the type of work we produce today while also giving us the ability to expand our capabilities in the future. Omet took the time to understand our applications, substrates, production requirements, and long-term goals.”

Source One Packaging has strengthened its production capabilities with the installation of an Omet XFlex X6 530 flexographic printing press at its facility in Hauppauge, NY #labelleaders #flexible #packaging #labels Read: hubs.li/Q04CSBkf0

LOUPE India also marked the Indian debut of the Gallus Screeny Printing Unit, which can be integrated into existing narrow-web presses regardless of manufacturer, allowing converters to add screen-printing capabilities without replacing existing equipment.

“Converters need technology that is aligned with the realities of their businesses – from investment and operating costs to the applications they produce every day,” says Samir Patkar, president, HEIDELBERG India.

Gallus Group and Heidelberg have introduced the Gallus Flexomaster, a new flexographic label press developed specifically for the Indian market, at LOUPE India 2026. #labels #labelleaders #flexo “India has been a successful market for Gallus solutions for more than three decades, with over 150 installations across the country,” says Dr. David Schmedding. Read: hubs.li/Q04CSx0L0

.@TLMI enjoyed a banner Annual Meeting in 2026, hosting nearly 500 attendees – including 80 newcomers – in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The sold-out event featured education, networking, and knowledge sharing. #labels #labelleaders Read: hubs.li/Q04CGW5Z0

The acquisition expands Outlook Group's capabilities in specialty label production, flexible packaging and conductive film printing, including in-house ink formulation for medical and electronic applications. Details: hubs.li/Q04CtsGR0

In addressing how AI can help workforce challenges, Chelsey Quick says, "AI isn’t replacing that job, but it can help you train the next person better. They can ask internal AI and it can run them through the steps. AI can serve as a living library for your company and what it can be.” @TLMI #AnnualMeeting

“AI is here," says Chelsey Quick at the @TLMI Annual Meeting. "It’s not coming, and it's not around the corner. It’s present today and 2/3 of people are using it in some way.”

L&NW caught up with Craig Black and Shawn Werbitt at the @TLMI #AnnualMeeting #labelleaders

According to Chelsey Quick at the @TLMI Annual Meeting: 85% say AI is critical to staying competitive; 7% have a defined roadmap; and only 11% say cost is a barrier.

.@TLMI president and CEO Dale Coates welcomes attendees to the Annual Meeting here in Fort Lauderdale, FL #labelleaders

"What I see across a lot of clients and prospects, everyone is trying to grow their business and there’s only so much out there," explains Brian Van de Water of SPL Consulting, LLC. "The common thread is we don’t give clear enough direction to the salesforce about what we’re trying to sell – what you’re trying to grow from a technology or market perspective." @TLMI #AnnualMeeting

A dedicated @TLMI panel addresses the biggest trends in the label and package printing industry at the #AnnualMeeting.

"The growth in our industry will be lower, as the market overall is mature," says AWA's Corey Reardon. "Applications like RFID provide growth opportunities faster than the 2% market growth we're seeing. You have to be more strategic in going after those opportunities." @TLMI #AnnualMeeting