After covid, supply problems and the Ukraine-Russia conflict are disrupting the exhibition calendar. Tarsus, the organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, has officially announced the postponement of Labelexpo Europe, which was to be held from April 26 to April 29, 2022 in Brussels, Belgium. The next edition of the biennial exhibition dedicated to the label industry will take place from September 11 to 14, 2023 . The last one took place in 2019.
Tarsus made this decision because of "significant supply chain pressures currently being experienced by the European label industry, coupled with the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine."
Lisa Milburn, general manager of Labelexpo, says in the release: "First of all, I would like to acknowledge the support we have received from the industry, many of whom have committed to attending Labelexpo Europe despite the problems some of them are currently facing. This postponement of the show is as disappointing for them as it is for us.
She adds: "This was a very difficult decision to make. We have worked tirelessly to overcome supply chain issues and put on the show the industry needs, especially in light of the challenges of the past two years. Unfortunately, these issues have proven insurmountable at this point and we feel that postponing the event is the responsible decision to make."
Finat supported Tarsus. "Finat fully understands and supports the decision that has been made, says in the press release, Jules Lejeune, Finat's general manager. Shortages of chips, components, paper and other consumables for label production, and now major geopolitical uncertainties caused by the situation in Ukraine... the obstacles are simply too many to overcome. (Euros) We admire our long-time partner Labelexpo for making this extremely difficult decision, and for putting the interests of the industry first."
