Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025, one of the region’s largest label and package printing event, returns to Bangkok from 8-10 May. It will showcase the latest technology with a strong focus on sustainability. Featuring over 190 leading manufacturers, the event has grown 40 percent since its earlier iteration in 2023 and will shine a spotlight on sustainable solutions and technology while delivering a sustainable experience to visitors.
The demand for sustainability
With consumers driving the demand for sustainability, the focus on greener solutions is increasingly crucial to future-proof businesses in the global market. ‘Spotlight on Sustainability’ is Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025’s dedicated feature focused on helping visitors discover sustainable materials and innovative operational processes at the event.
Armor-IIMAK (stand B26): promotes thermal transfer ribbons claimed to produce 12 percent less waste than industry-standard products.
Cosmo Films (stand A20): supports the circular economy with its synthetic paper and Green graphic films.
K Laser (stand A53): showcases eco-friendly solutions including 100 percent recyclable Eco-Paperboard® and rPET-based transfer films.
Kurz (stand G23): emphasizes recyclable, deinkable, and compostable decorative products under the theme “Design and Sustainability. Sharing one Future.”
Lintec (stand C3): recyclable mono-material that can be peeled off cleanly and reduces the risk of contamination during recycling.
Lundberg (stand C57): showcases its label matrix waste handling system which boosts efficiency, reduces virgin material waste, and lowers CO2 emissions.
MIW (stand H20): Materials in Works is dedicated to leveraging innovative technology to reduce reliance on virgin resources, cut carbon footprint, and offer cost-effective waste management solutions.
Press Systems Group (stand B38): PSG integrates a range of advanced technology to help customers achieve high-performance printing with minimal environmental impact.
Thai KK Group (stand E1): specializes in rPET labels with up to 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, and linerless direct thermal and semi-gloss labels which reduce waste and provide sustainable food packaging options. Aqueous and PHA coating on paper cups, bowls, and boxes creates eco-conscious solutions for the food industry.
YUPO (stand A36): showcases YUPO CleanSort labels substrates which are removed during the recycling process and carry away contaminants, ultimately enabling the packaging materials to be reused.
A sustainable visitor experience
Another core aspect of Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025’s focus on sustainability is to inspire the labels and package printing community to embrace more sustainable practices, guided by three main pillars:
Inspiring sustainability- from procurement to the visitor experience and content, the event has sustainability embedded into every aspect. In 2025, Labelexpo Southeast Asia partnered with Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre – BITEC, a sustainability multi-award-winning venue. Its commitment to sustainability is closely guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and includes energy saving and resource conservation.
Environmentally responsible- the event is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. In addition to prioritizing sustainability across venue, catering, and recommended accommodation, Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025 has implemented a range of sustainability measures. These include utilizing smart badge technology to reduce paper waste; recycling event graphics; reducing plastic waste with local recycling partnerships; and establishing a carpet recycling program in collaboration with local charities, shelters, and community organizations. The event is also powered by 100% renewable energy.
Wellbeing- Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025’s comprehensive approach to sustainability extends to visitors’ wellbeing, providing a nursing room, mindfulness lounge, and a prayer room in a fully accessible venue. Visitors also have access to practical advice on how to maximize their sustainability impact.
Richard Quirk, event manager, Labelexpo Southeast Asia said “Returning in 2025, Labelexpo Southeast Asia has cemented its position as one of ASEAN region’s premier stop for label and package printing technology. We continue to serve our community by being at the forefront of the industry’s trends and shifts with sustainability as the next pillar of change in the industry.”
Jade Grace, managing director, Labelexpo Global Series said, “We are delighted to return to Thailand to deliver the ASEAN region’s label market an innovative and sustainable event, which has grown both in business and quality of visitors commanding real buying decision power. As part of the leading international events organizer, Informa, Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025 will continue to deliver sustainable experiences to our community and directly inspire our industry to continue to leave a lasting and positive impact on sustainability.”
Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2025 returns to Thailand 40 percent larger than previous editions, expanding to 5,459 sqm of floor space and hosting over 190 exhibitors, including industry-leading suppliers Domino, Jet Technologies, Konica Minolta, Durst, and Nilpeter.
