LOUPE Americas 2026 Recap: Three Days at Booth 112
KOR Machinery wrapped up LOUPE Americas 2026 with new leads, positive conversations with users and partners as well as a clearer picture of what label converters need from their finishing equipment.
From September 15 to 17, KOR Machinery exhibited at the show formerly known as Labelexpo Americas at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Over three days, Booth 112 barely had a quiet moment.
We reconnected with longtime clients, met a wave of new contacts across the label and packaging space, and had plenty of honest conversations about where converting technology is heading next.
What stood out on the show floor
Real leads. Many conversations that started at the booth are already moving toward next steps, from application reviews to equipment quotes.
Partners, in person. Many of our OEM partners are people we usually speak with by phone or email. Sitting down face to face gave us time for the longer conversations that move projects forward.
A clearer read on the market. Machine operators, supervisors and owners told us directly what they need from their slitting, rewinding and finishing equipment, and that feedback goes straight into how we build and configure our machines.
The SR2-430 on display
We brought the SR2-430 inspection slitter rewinder to Chicago as our featured machine. Part of the S-Series, it is built for small and mid-volume pressure sensitive label finishing across a 17" (430mm) web at up to 1000fpm (305m/min), with options for vision inspection, razor or auto positioning shear slitting, blank label production, coreless rewinding and variable data inspection.
Why we keep showing up
A spec sheet only tells part of the story. The rest comes from standing in a booth and hearing it straight from the people who run these machines every day. That is why trade shows like LOUPE Americas remain a core part of how KOR Machinery works with the North American label industry.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth 112, and to our team for putting together a booth we were proud to stand behind. We are already looking forward to the next one.
FAQ
Where was LOUPE Americas 2026 held?
LOUPE Americas 2026 took place September 15 to 17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois.
What did KOR Machinery show at LOUPE Americas 2026?
KOR Machinery exhibited at Booth 112 featuring the SR2-430, a one step S-Series inspection slitter rewinder for pressure sensitive labels.
Is LOUPE Americas the same as Labelexpo Americas?
Yes. LOUPE Americas is the new name of the show formerly known as Labelexpo Americas.
Who is KOR Machinery?
KOR Machinery, headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, designs and builds slitter rewinders, inspection systems and finishing equipment for the label, flexible packaging and converting industries. While the company is based in Canada, KOR machines are now proudly assembled in the US at PACE Converting Equipment in Cleveland, Ohio.
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