LOUPE Americas Product Preview

The countdown to LOUPE Americas 2026 is on, and exhibitors are ready to unveil the latest innovations in label and package printing. Across the show floor, attendees will find new presses, finishing equipment, software, substrates, inks, inspection systems, automation technologies, and more – all designed to improve productivity, enhance quality, and expand application possibilities.

In the following pages, Label & Narrow Web highlights a selection of products and technologies exhibitors will be featuring at this year’s event, which takes place September 15-17 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL, USA, just outside of Chicago. 

Use this preview to plan your visit, identify must-see booths, and discover the solutions helping converters stay competitive in an evolving marketplace.

Web Handling & Diecutting

Maxcess
Booth 818
Maxcess will showcase a range of innovations from its portfolio of web handling and converting brands at LOUPE Americas 2026, including RotoMetrics, Fife, Tidland, MAGPOWR, International Cutting Die (ICD), Componex, WEBEX, and Valley Roller. Highlights include RotoMetrics diecutting solutions engineered for demanding applications such as RFID labels and abrasive inks, as well as flexible dies designed to deliver up to twice the lifespan of competitive products. The company will also feature Tidland SmartSlit, an automated narrow web slitting system that improves operator safety and productivity, and enhanced Fife web guiding technologies. Additional innovations include the MAGPOWR MAXTRAC tension controller and new FDA-compliant plasma coatings from Componex that improve release properties and wear resistance. Together, these technologies demonstrate Maxcess’ integrated approach to optimizing web handling from unwind to rewind.

Inks & Coatings

Cyngient
Booth 1101
Cyngient will partner with Imageworx at LOUPE Americas 2026 to showcase the latest advancements in label and packaging technologies. Visitors will see UV, LED, and water-based inks, coatings, adhesives, and embellishment solutions designed to help converters produce premium, high-value labels and packaging. Featured technologies include the company’s Hyper-Bond adhesive platform, specialty laminating solutions, tactile coatings, color-shift and thermochromic effects, holographic cold foil, cast-and-cure applications, soft-touch coatings, and ultra-matte finishes. The companies will also demonstrate solutions for shrink sleeves, beverage labels, prime labels, laminates, and unsupported film applications, highlighting how conventional and digital technologies can be combined to enhance performance, efficiency, and shelf appeal.

Digital Printing and Finishing

Arrow Systems
Booth 6024
Arrow Systems will showcase a versatile lineup of digital printing and finishing technologies at LOUPE Americas, including the new ArrowJet Aqua 330R II, powered by Memjet DuraCore technology. Designed for short-to-medium production runs, the press combines high-resolution aqueous pigment printing with rugged mechanics, intelligent ink management, and speeds up to 220 fpm. Alongside it, the EZCut 350R provides an efficient roll-to-roll finishing solution with automated multi-blade cutting, lamination, matrix removal, slitting, and sheeting – helping converters move quickly from printed roll to finished label without traditional dies. Also featured will be the ArrowJet UV 330H, a hybrid UV press that combines roll-to-roll label production with flatbed printing for sheets and rigid substrates. Available with CMYK, white, and varnish configurations, the UV 330H enables converters to produce premium effects on clear, metallic, dark, and specialty materials while expanding into prototypes and high-value promotional applications. These systems help converters reduce setup time, serve a wider range of applications, and bring more printing and finishing capabilities in-house.

Digital / Hybrid Printing & Workflow Automation

Bobst
Booth 5805
Bobst will showcase its latest innovations in connected packaging workflows at LOUPE Americas, highlighting how converters can simplify operations and improve performance across labels, flexible packaging, and folding carton applications. Central to the display is the Digital Master 340, an all-in-one, all-inline modular label press that integrates UV inkjet digital printing with automated flexo, embellishment, and diecutting in a single pass. Running at speeds up to 100 m/m with 1200 dpi native resolution, the platform bridges the gap between digital and flexo production while enabling fully automated, end-to-end workflows. The company will also demonstrate its Bobst Connect platform, providing real-time data visibility and workflow optimization. Through live demos and customer case studies, the company will show how integrated “PDF-to-twin PDF” workflows are helping converters reduce complexity, improve consistency, and drive measurable production gains.

Press Parts & Consumables

Q360 Group
Booth 320
Q360 Group is a full-service flexographic supplier supporting label and packaging converters across North America. The company supplies 30,000+ SKUs of press parts and consumables – including doctor blades, mounting tape as a licensed 3M Master Distributor, and hard-to-find components for legacy platforms – alongside the Supercell line of US-made pressroom equipment including ultrasonic anilox cleaners, roll lifts, plate mounters, core cutters, and rewinders. Q360 also offers certified pre-owned and fully rebuilt flexographic equipment through its Silver, Gold, and Platinum programs, with field service, press maintenance, and equipment relocation rounding out a full lifecycle support offering. One partner for every stage of a flexographic operation.

Modular Press Systems & Workflow

Heidelberg / Gallus
Booth 3524
Heidelberg and Gallus will showcase their latest modular press and workflow technologies at LOUPE under the theme “Let’s Connect,” highlighting how converters can move beyond fixed press configurations toward more flexible and scalable production environments. A key focus will be the “System to Compose” concept, which enables tailored machine configurations to meet evolving application and production requirements. Visitors will be able to explore this approach through the Gallus machine configurator, an interactive tool demonstrating custom press setups and workflow possibilities in real time. In addition, Gallus Screeny will present its latest screen printing unit, delivering high precision and quality for premium label applications. Together, these solutions demonstrate how modularity and integration can help converters build more agile, future-ready operations.

Paper Tubes & Cores

Yazoo Mills
Booth 6200
As the largest independent manufacturer of paper tubes and cores in North America, Yazoo Mills combines more than 124 years of manufacturing expertise with industry-leading service and dependable delivery. The company provides exceptional value through competitive pricing, consistent quality, and reliable performance. Its Cores In Time program helps manufacturers keep production moving with the industry’s largest inventory of 3.020″ I.D. and 6.040″ I.D. stock cores, offering more than 110 sizes for same-day shipment on orders placed by 4 pm Eastern. Custom paper cores are manufactured and shipped within 48 hours, guaranteed. With more than 350 tooling options, Yazoo Mills delivers precision-engineered solutions built to your exact requirements.

Inks & Coatings

Siegwerk
Booth 1024
Siegwerk will present its latest portfolio of inks, coatings, adhesives, and service solutions, with a focus on delivering high print quality, product safety, and sustainability across modern label applications. Highlights are dual-cure systems, SICURA ORBIS LEDTEC and NUTRIFLEX ORBIS DUAL CURE, designed for compatibility with both UV and LED-UV curing while supporting low-migration requirements for sensitive packaging. The company will also present updates to its AQUANTUM water-based ink series, including Film III ES, Poly Screen III, and Ultra Pro, offering improved durability and performance on film and paper substrates. In addition, Siegwerk will demonstrate its FastMatch Cloud system, enabling faster and more precise color formulation to reduce press downtime and ink inventory. Together, these solutions aim to help converters improve efficiency, meet regulatory requirements, and advance
sustainability goals.

Prepress Workflow & Color Management

Hybrid Software
Booth 3007
Hybrid Software will exhibit its latest innovations in AI-assisted prepress, color management, and high-performance workflow automation at LOUPE Americas 2026. Demonstrations will include AI-powered tools within PACKZ for scripting and workflow automation, along with CLOUDFLOW Matches, which uses secure large language model technology to identify similar past jobs and accelerate job preparation. The company will also present jAImes, an AI-driven solution that automates processing of customer emails and production requests, helping reduce manual data entry and speed time to press. Additional highlights include ColorLogic’s spectral color management for improved brand color consistency and iC3D for advanced packaging visualization. For OEMs, Hybrid will introduce SmartDFE powered by Apex, a GPU-native rendering technology that significantly increases processing speed for complex print workflows.

Diecutting Tools

Wink
Booth 521
Wink is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of diecutting tools for the graphic arts industry. Using state-of-the-art CNC technology and highly automated workflows, Wink provides flexible dies, rotary cylinders, steel rule dies, and other advanced tools. At this year’s LOUPE Americas, Wink will be showcasing innovations under the theme “The Art of Die-Cutting,” including high-performance flexible dies with various refinements for longer tool life and different non-stick coatings for minimized adhesive and ink residues. Also on display will be solid dies for a wide range of applications and the company’s next-generation adjustable anvil SmartGap.

Finishing & Converting

A B Graphic International (ABG)
Booth 3226
A B Graphic International (ABG) will showcase its most comprehensive range of finishing, converting, and embellishment technologies to date at LOUPE Americas, featuring 14 machines and systems across its largest-ever exhibition space. Making its North American debut, the Galaxy GS20 Plus with Pouch Jet will highlight ABG’s flexible packaging capabilities, alongside the introduction of ABG FlexPack to the region. Visitors will also see the DigiLase Duo laser finishing system, delivering high-speed, precision converting for digitally printed labels and packaging. Additional highlights include a Wine Specification Digicon for premium embellishment, as well as an advanced RFID converting line equipped with NSU and Vectra technologies for intelligent inspection. The display will demonstrate ABG’s ability to support converters across labels, flexible packaging, RFID, and high-end applications.

Digital Inkjet Printing

Dantex Group
Booth 6415
Dantex Group will feature its latest Pico digital inkjet press portfolio at LOUPE Americas, led by the UK-based company’s flagship PicoJet 1200 and the PicoColour 254 digital press platforms. Designed for high-quality label production, both presses highlight advancements in print quality, flexibility, and productivity for modern converters. Demonstrating the next step in production versatility, the PicoColour 254 will be exhibited on stand with full information on the GM DC350 available, creating a hybrid bolt-on solution that transforms the press from a roll-to-roll system into a complete roll-to-hybrid production platform with integrated inline finishing. This configuration offers scalable performance and versatility, particularly for converters entering or expanding digital production. Dantex will also introduce at LOUPE Americas  new integrated software across its platforms. The new software is designed to enhance quality control, streamline production workflows, reduce maintenance, and maximize uptime. Together, these latest innovations from Dantex demonstrate the company’s focus on delivering practical, high-performance digital solutions for evolving label and package printing converter production demands.

Finishing & Converting

Prati
Booth 3529
Prati will highlight two finishing solutions, SATURN and DIGI COMPACT. Both are designed to increase flexibility and streamline label production workflows. SATURN, a high-speed slitter inspection rewinder, features a modular architecture with upgrade options to support a wide range of finishing, inspection, and converting applications. Equipped with MAKE READY functionality, advanced motion technology, and FASTCUT, the system ensures fast job changeovers and precise cutting across diverse substrates, with a compact configuration on display featuring 100% inspection. Alongside it, DIGI COMPACT targets digital label production with a flexible 450 mm roll-to-stack configuration, adaptable to roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet workflows. Running at speeds up to 80 m/m, the line incorporates lamination, coating, and spot printing capabilities.

Inks, Coatings & Digital Solutions

Flint Group Packaging Solutions
Booth 5821
Flint Group Packaging Solutions will showcase its narrow web portfolio at LOUPE Americas, highlighting integrated ink, coating, and digital print technologies designed to support converters expanding into broader packaging applications. Key solutions include the EkoCure UV LED portfolio of dual-curing inks and coatings, alongside Hydrokett and Hydrofilm water-based systems, which deliver high print quality while improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact. The company will also feature Flexocure LEAP, a UV-curable ink series developed for food-contact applications in the US and LATAM markets, simplifying compliance and testing. Additional highlights include functional coating technologies and the FlintLink digital platform for streamlined access to technical data and support. Flint Group will also demonstrate Xeikon digital engines and consumables, reinforcing its integrated approach to hybrid and digital label production.

Digital Embellishment & Converting

Cartes
Booth 5710
Cartes will demonstrate three live production lines at the show, highlighting its latest innovations in premium label printing, embellishment, and converting. Featured demonstrations include laser diecutting, hot foil stamping, screen printing, flexographic printing, and semi-rotary diecutting technologies. The spotlight will be on the GEMINI GE363WJ2R, equipped with the new dual printbar JET D-SCREEN digital embellishment system. It enables converters to produce spot varnish and Digital Metallic Doming in a single pass, applying two different digital varnishes simultaneously while maintaining precise registration. Also on display will be a laser diecutting line with patented Invisible Laser Cutting (ILC) technology, which eliminates the white edge on dark-background labels, and the GT365WHFSR, a modular production line combining multiple printing and finishing processes for one-pass label production.

Print Inspection & Measurement

Troika Systems
Booth 6330
Troika Systems will present its latest advancements in 3D inspection technology, led by EVO, the company’s next-generation AI-powered inspection system. Fully integrated with the Troika Management System (TMS) and DAVE (Depth and Anilox Volume Expert) AI assistant, EVO is designed to help converters improve print quality, reduce waste, increase productivity, and make data-driven production decisions. Troika will also introduce a new flexo plate inspection device that streamlines the measurement, analysis, and management of flexographic plates, expanding its portfolio of quality control solutions for the narrow web industry.

Digital Printing & Automation

HP Indigo
Booth 3223
HP Indigo will showcase its AI-powered, end-to-end digital print solutions at LOUPE Americas, highlighting how converters can increase productivity, improve agility, and expand into new applications. The company’s portfolio is designed to address industry challenges such as shorter lead times, SKU proliferation, labor shortages, and sustainability demands through intelligent automation that reduces manual touchpoints and accelerates job setup. On display will be the HP Indigo 6K+ digital press, which combines HP Indigo print quality with AI-driven tools to boost versatility and throughput across a wide range of label applications. HP will also feature the HP Indigo 200K digital press for on-demand flexible packaging production and virtual demonstrations of the HP Indigo V12 digital press, which leverages LEPx technology to deliver digital flexibility with industrial-scale productivity for high-volume label production.

Workflow Automation & MIS/ERP

Sistrade
Booth 837
Sistrade will make its LOUPE Americas debut by showcasing how artificial intelligence and advanced analytics are helping label and packaging converters make smarter, data-driven decisions. The company will highlight Sistrade Atlas, its next-generation industrial management platform that combines AI, cybersecurity, and interactive dashboards to provide greater visibility into productivity, profitability, resource utilization, and operational performance. Designed for highly connected production environments, the platform enables converters to identify trends, detect anomalies, and uncover opportunities for continuous improvement. Sistrade will also demonstrate its capabilities for managing complex label and flexible packaging products through structured Technical Datasheets, which centralize production specifications that include materials, inks, adhesives, tooling, and finishing requirements. Together, these tools are designed to reduce errors, improve consistency, and support the next stage of digital transformation in print manufacturing.

Films & In-Mold Labels

YUPO America
Booth 852
YUPO America will exhibit its latest in-mold labeling (IML) solutions designed to improve package performance, material efficiency, and recyclability. Featured will be CleanSort IML, a label technology engineered to separate during recycling, helping molders recover and reuse more process scrap while supporting cleaner plastic recycling streams. The company will also showcase its broader IML portfolio, which delivers the durability, moisture resistance, print quality, and strength required for demanding blow-molded applications. Visitors can learn how YUPO’s label substrates help reduce material waste, improve manufacturing efficiency, and enhance package performance.

Print Inspection

EyeC
Booth 423
EyeC-America will feature its latest automated print inspection technologies at LOUPE Americas, highlighted by the new Proofiler Graphic Connect, a cloud-based SaaS solution that automates prepress inspection of print-ready and step-and-repeat files. Designed to integrate with workflows such as Hybrid Cloudflow and Esko Automation Engine, the platform enables consistent quality control across multiple production sites. Also featured will be the latest ProofRunner inline inspection systems, including AI-powered defect classification and the ProofRunner Web HighLight UHD with an 8K camera, demonstrated with MPrint. Completing the exhibit is the enhanced Proofiler DT off-line inspection series for pharmaceutical packaging, labels, package inserts, and other quality-critical applications.

Screen Printing

SPGPrints
Booth 901
SPGPrints will present its next-generation rotary screen-printing unit, MARBLE (RSI unit), at LOUPE Americas, highlighting advancements in print quality, usability, and digital integration. Designed as a modular and compact solution, MARBLE makes rotary screen printing more accessible while delivering high-quality opaque whites, tactile finishes, Braille, and RFID applications. The system supports multiple print widths from 10″ to 26″ and operates at speeds up to 125 m/m, matching high-performance production demands. Key features include recipe-driven controls to reduce training time, automated ink management, and Industry 4.0 connectivity for integration with MES and ERP systems. Together, these capabilities enable converters to achieve premium results while lowering operational complexity and cost
of entry.

Pressure Sensitive Materials

Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives
Booth 3107
Fedrigoni will showcase its portfolio of premium pressure sensitive label materials at LOUPE Americas, with a focus on wine and spirits, as well as broader food, personal care, and industrial applications. Highlights include the Brillante White Felt and Brillante White Felt Ultra Wet Strength papers, offering a refined textured look with enhanced durability in wet conditions, alongside black stocks for high-contrast designs and the Cotone range made from 100% cotton fibers for premium embellishment. The company will also present a range of roll label materials, including removable constructions, durable synthetics, water-soluble adhesives, and thinner gauge BOPP solutions designed to meet performance and regulatory requirements such as BS5609. Fedrigoni’s Application Development team will be on-hand to support material selection and application-specific challenges.

Digital Inkjet Printing

Durst
Booth 3121
Durst will showcase its latest industrial UV inkjet technologies at LOUPE Americas, highlighting solutions designed to maximize print quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. Making its US  debut, the Tau RSC G3 Peak delivers 1200 dpi resolution, high color consistency, and speeds up to 382 fpm, targeting converters seeking high-performance digital label production. The system also features productivity enhancements such as Automatic Register Control (ARC) and Material Edge Protection (MEP) to streamline operation and improve uptime. Alongside the G3 platform, Durst will present the KJet hybrid solution, designed to combine digital and conventional processes in a flexible, efficient production environment. Together, these technologies demonstrate how converters can expand capabilities while maintaining consistent, high-quality output.

Diecutting & Tooling

Kocher+Beck
Booth 3210
Kocher+Beck will present its latest diecutting and tooling innovations at LOUPE Americas, with a focus on precision, performance, and sustainability. At the center of the display is the GapMaster EM (Electronic Move), featuring a servo-driven adjustable anvil system, intuitive rotary control, and digital input with haptic feedback for enhanced accuracy in demanding applications. The company will also highlight its Industry 4.0-ready KMS Pressure Gauge System, including a new motorized version with integrated sensors that provides real-time performance monitoring and improved process control. Additional technologies on display include flexible dies, magnetic and print cylinders, and TecScreen printing plates for intricate applications. Kocher+Beck will also emphasize its commitment to sustainability through material reuse and efficient booth design.

Slitting & Rewinding

Ashe Converting Equipment
Booth 6218
Ashe Converting Equipment will showcase both wide web and narrow web finishing technologies at LOUPE Americas, including the widest slitter the company has ever exhibited at the event. Making its LOUPE debut, the 65″ (1.65m) Diamond duplex slitter is designed for labelstock manufacturers, flexible packaging converters, and label printers looking to slit rolls in-house. Featuring fully servo-driven operation and Ashe’s differential rewinding technology, the system handles a wide range of substrates while providing the flexibility to produce rolls to precise specifications. Also on display will be the Opal glueless turret slitter rewinder, a four-spindle system featuring Ashe’s Autoset technology for fast, automated setup. Designed for both inline and off-line operation, the Opal helps converters improve productivity and streamline finishing workflows.

Specialty Materials

DuPont Tyvek
Booth 327
DuPont will feature Tyvek for graphics at LOUPE Americas, highlighting its latest sustainability advancement with Tyvek with Renewable Attribution (RA). Designed for durable labels and tags, the material incorporates renewable feedstocks – from 30% up to 100% RA – helping companies reduce product carbon footprint while supporting circular economy goals through ISCC+ certified mass balance principles. Building on Tyvek’s core strengths of lightweight durability, tear resistance, and consistent print performance, the solution is suited for demanding applications, including pharmaceutical labels, nursery tags, and industrial labeling across automotive, chemical, and electronics markets. By combining sustainability with proven performance, DuPont aims to demonstrate how converters can meet evolving environmental targets without compromising reliability or integration into existing workflows.

ERP/MIS & Workflow Software

theurer.com
Booth 5838
Making its LOUPE Americas debut, theurer.com will feature its C3 ERP/MIS platform for the printing and packaging industry. Highlights include browser-based scheduling, CRM and web portal applications, a mobile logistics app for real-time inventory management, and AI-powered tools for production planning, email automation, and user assistance. The company will also demonstrate its open connectivity platform, which integrates machines, business systems, and digital services to streamline production and administrative workflows. Visitors can learn how C3 helps label and packaging converters improve automation, scheduling, and operational efficiency.

Finishing & Inspection

Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM)
Booth 228
Bar Graphic Machinery (BGM) will showcase a range of finishing and inspection solutions at LOUPE Americas alongside partner J&J Converting Machinery. Highlights include the fully automatic Label-i inspection slitter rewinder, designed to deliver 100% inspection and efficient defect removal, and the 370 mm-wide eDSRT slitter rewinder with turret for continuous, high-productivity operation. BGM will also show its new Compact digital finishing line, running at speeds up to 65 m/m and equipped with lamination, flexo varnish, and semi-rotary diecutting capabilities. Together, these systems demonstrate BGM’s focus on providing flexible, efficient solutions for modern label converters, with company experts available to discuss specific application and finishing requirements.