LOUPE Europe 2027

LOUPE Europe will be hosted as a face-to-face exhibition between the 5th and 8th of October, 2027. The event will be held at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Spain for the first time.

LOUPE Europe (formerly Labelexpo Europe/Labelexpo/Labelexpo Brussels) is the pre-eminent label and container printing process event. The fair occurs every two years at Fira Barcelona a Gran Via (formerly at Brussels Expo) and has since 1985. It is a high-profile event with a high success rate. For example, 84% of exhibitors at one edition reserved stands for the next iteration on-site. There are several causes for the fair having a high rate of success. Among them are the many product launches that take place during the event. For instance, the last edition included around 200 launches.

LOUPE Europe is an international fair that attracts many high-ranking decision-makers. Such include printers or converters of labels and label or packaging designers. It also features many manufacturers and suppliers. Such include producers or suppliers of printing presses, security solutions, RFID, and software. Many brand owners, quality assurance officers and technicians also visit the fair. As do representatives of leading media and associations in the industry. LOUPE Europe is a high-profile event that attracts around 35 000 attendants. For example, one edition received 693 exhibitor firms and 37 903 visitants. Approximately 140 countries send trade delegates to the fair. Leading states include Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, the USA, and China. They also feature Spain, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

LOUPE Europe can help attendees in achieving essential business goals through several means. One of them is by showcasing new technologies and trends. It likewise helps to form new connections by offering a chance to meet leading figures. Additionally, the fair provides opportunities for observing innovative machines in live demonstrations. This can be valuable as it allows visitors to inspect the product before buying it.

LOUPE Europe has a diverse and detailed program. This includes many new product launches and demonstrations, such as new digital printing machines. There is a precise division between the live demonstrations to avoid complications. For instance, the Automation Area incorporates two automatic label production press lines. This includes production from job creation to printing and invoicing. Another dedicated area is the Linerless Trail, which showcases the effectiveness of linerless labels.

LOUPE Europe also features the Flexible Packaging Arena and Label Academy. The Flexible Packaging Arena present the most up-to-date flexible package solutions. The Label Academy consists of master classes related to several sectors. These include flexible packaging, digital label and packaging printing. Such master classes help to expand specialist knowledge and learn new trends.

The fair additionally features the Label Industry Global Awards. These Awards help to reward the most innovative products and brands. They also help in gaining recognition by highlighting notable achievements. The Awards include several categories, each with its criteria. The R. Stanton Avery Global Achievement Award, for example, rewards industry-changing ideas. The Rising Star Award can be of help to start-ups. This is because the Award highlights the achievements of emerging talents.

LOUPE Europe’s exhibitors include leading companies such as:

ACME; Actega; Ashland; Baldwin Technology; Canon; DuPont; Epson; Evonik; Fujifilm;

Henkel; Konica Minolta; Mitsubishi; Mondi; Ricoh; Siemens; Solex; Stahl Chemicals; Hamamatsu.

 

LOUPE Europe receives trade delegates from many industries and sectors. Such include the advertising, marketing, paper, printing, media production, packaging, services, graphic design, education, and research & development sectors.

Procure suitable accommodation for LOUPE Europe before all the good deals are taken with Travel 2 Fairs Ltd. All that is necessary is to inform us about the rooms you need, how much you wish to spend, and your desired location. Travel 2 Fairs Ltd manages the rest. Reserve lodgings adjacent to the venue and gain valuable access to public transport. We can advise you on the best routes to take to the locale. Aside from affordable hotel accommodation for exhibitions, we also provide transport services. One way to travel to your hotel is to have a rent-a-car wait for you at the airport. Another is to schedule an airport transfer in both directions.

 

LOUPE Europe 2022 was annulled because of the coronavirus pandemic.

LOUPE Europe 2023

The 2023 iteration occurred as a live trade exposition between the 11th and 14th of September 2023 at Brussels Expo. It signified the triumphant return of the event after the annulation of the 2022 format. The locale did not feature coronavirus precautions. This was due to the repealing of the country's pandemic restrictions. LOUPE Europe 2023 featured over 760 exhibiting firms from 36 nations and around 36 000 visitants from 138 countries on approximately 36 600 m2.

LOUPE Europe 2025

The 2025 iteration occurred as a live trade expo between the 16th and 19th of September 2025. It featured over 600 exhibiting firms from 41 nations and 35 000 visitants from 138 countries.