From January 2026, Labelexpo Global Series becomes LOUPE Global – expanding its focus to include flexible packaging, folding cartons, and converting, while remaining the global home of the label industry.
LOUPE stands for Labels & OUter Packaging Embellishment. Like the precision tool that inspired its name, it represents craftsmanship, clarity, and attention to detail – magnifying the excellence of our industry and its future.
Why now? The change reflects what’s already happening in the market:
- 45% of exhibitors at Labelexpo Europe 2025 also sell to flexible packaging converters.
- 40% of visitors to Labelexpo Europe 2023 registered interest in flexible packaging alongside labels.
LOUPE gives this evolution a name – creating a platform that captures the entire value chain of label, package printing and converting, delivering opportunities and growth for your business. What this means for you
- No changes to processes or prices – the same trusted team, contracts, and service
- Still the global home for labels – with broader opportunities across flexible packaging and folding carton
- More reach and relevance – connecting you with new buyers and technologies shaping the industry’s future
- Six years in the making – the change was shaped by the Labelexpo team through years of extensive research and close collaboration with the wider label industry
What’s next?
From January 2026, all communications will carry the LOUPE name. The first event under this banner will be LOUPE Americas 2026, taking place in Chicago next September. Find out more in our LOUPE FAQ or speak with your account manager.
Together, we move forward – with a stronger focus and a wider lens.