Picture Gallery: Barcelona gets ready to welcome the industry

The expo is all set to showcase leading press and technology suppliers, spotlight automation, sustainability, workflow integration and colour consistency in label and packaging.

by Rahul Kumar | 16/09/2025

Actega will highlight its Ecoleaf metallisation technology now integrated on the Gallus One digital press
Armor-IIMAK will roll out its thermal transfer ribbons and inks, and spotlight eco-friendly lines with solvent-free formulations and recycling programmes
Avery Dennison will present sustainable label materials, including wash-off adhesives, linerless solutions, Make a Mark design initiative with global brand partners, and intelligent labelling
Baldwin will highlight colour control, curing and inspection systems that boost consistency, cut waste and save energy, ensuring reliable performance across print runs
Bobst presents narrow and mid-web flexo presses, with 1,300+ installs worldwide, spotlighting precision, speed and consistency for converters in packaging markets
Canon showcases LabelStream 4000 hybrid press and Edale flexo platform, focusing on automation, workflow integration and colour consistency for versatile label production
Durst highlights its Tau digital press platform with automation, workflow and colour consistency, supporting short runs, premium applications and hybrid Omet collaboration
Domino showcases digital inkjet label presses, emphasising automation, colour consistency and variable data, with new N-Series and hybrid solutions for packaging converters
DuPont showcases Cyrel Fast thermal platemaking with LED-ready Cyrel Lightning, spotlighting speed, sustainability and high-quality flexo plate production for converters worldwide
Epson spotlights SurePress digital label presses with water-based inks, highlighting sustainability, automation and colour accuracy, powered by advanced Epson inkjet head technology
Esko showcases Automation Engine software and CDI plate imaging, highlighting colour management, workflow integration and digital twins to streamline packaging pre-press efficiency
Gallus teases the new Alpha press and unveils Gallus Five hybrid, blending Labelfire features and innovation, sparking curiosity about its next move
GEW spotlights UV curing with ArcLED technology, enabling seamless switching between mercury and LED curing, highlighting energy efficiency and consistent performance across print runs
HP Indigo showcases the V12 for high-speed labels and packaging, alongside AI-driven PrintOS tools that automate workflows and enable mass customisation
Kurz will highlight digital foiling and embellishment solutions like DM-Smartliner and EcoFinishing, emphasising sustainability, shelf appeal and collaborations with press manufacturers
Lombardi showcases narrow-web flexo presses for premium packaging under its ‘Enter the Printdom’ tagline, spotlighting automation, flexibility and high-performance tailored for converters
Mark Andy highlights hybrid presses, combining digital and flexo on one platform, helping converters manage variable data, short runs and quality output
Martin Automatic spotlights web handling and splicing systems, showing how automated roll changeovers cut waste, save time and keep production running smoothly
Maxcess highlights solutions from RotoMetrics, Fife and Tidland, spotlighting web handling, tension control, tooling and inspection systems to boost accuracy and production efficiency
Miyakoshi showcases offset and hybrid presses for labels and packaging, highlighting Japanese precision, speed and detail suited for both short and long runs
NBG will present its StarFlex narrow-web flexo press, highlighting precision, speed, inline gravure effects, LED-UV curing and tight registration for high-quality packaging print production
Nilpeter spotlights its 26-inch FA-Line flexo press with automation for faster changeovers, reduced waste and premium packaging production closer to digital
Prati will showcase Digifast20000 finishing solutions, spotlighting inspection, die-cutting and slitting designed for hybrid workflows, delivering finished rolls ready for converters’ immediate market
Schober showcases rotary converting technology with cutting, creasing and punching systems, enabling converters to transform plain substrates into finished labels and packaging
Siegwerk showcases low-migration inks for sensitive applications plus inkjet solutions, alongside new overprint varnishes for digitally printed labels and embellishment applications
Spande will showcase three presses, including a hybrid standout, while another heads to Citrus Packaging in Hyderabad, expanding presence in India
Vinsak and Rotatek spotlight hybrid and offset-flexo presses for short and medium runs, emphasising flexibility, automation and print quality for converters
Wanjie showcases modular flexo and hybrid presses, positioning technology as an affordable option for short-run converters seeking automation and flexibility in emerging markets
Xeikon showcases Titon, dry toner and inkjet presses for labels and packaging, spotlighting automation, sustainability and Flint Group expertise in hybrid inks
Xsys spotlights pre-press and plate innovations with advanced imaging systems, emphasising consistent quality, faster changeovers and improved efficiency across label and packaging production
Zonten will showcase modular flexo and offset label presses, offering automation, faster setups and reliable quality; building its footprint in India for packaging converters.

The focus remains on helping converters boost efficiency, manage varied applications and deliver reliable, high-quality print.

Source: PrintWeek