As a preferred supplier of printing solutions for the tag and label converting industry, REA JET U.S. enjoyed a great time at the 16th Edition of Labelexpo Americas in Chicago in September. Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, more than 85 countries were represented as some 16,413 attendees took part in the show which included 487 exhibitors in an area comprised of more than 203,000 square feet! News reports reveal an increase of nearly 30% in new exhibitors to the show.

Labelexpo Americas event director Tash Ventimiglia commented that the “Explore Your Future” theme of this year’s event was evident, considering the substantial rise in exhibitors along with the amazing innovations providing buyers more choices than ever. He said that at the current time, there is a real momentum in the industry which was reflected by the strong international focus along with numerous show floor sales and mood of the buyers. Ventimiglia said the event was hugely successful, and that packed-out show floor demonstrations supported the fact that the tag and label industry continues to thrive and move forward. At the end of the day on day three of the event, there was an 83% re-booking rate for the 2020 show according to organizers.

TLMI president Dan Muenzer said Labelexpo exceeded his high expectations, that there was a level of excitement surrounding the event he had not seen before. He said with a changing speed in technology introduction there is an increase in innovations being launched than at previous shows.

It’s clear this years expo was hugely successful, and we were proud to be part of it. REA JET U.S. is a leader in coding and marking, label overprinters and print-apply systems for the label converting industry.