Tarsus Group, organiser of the Labelexpo Global Series, has revealed that Labelexpo Europe 2022 has been rescheduled, with the event now taking place from 11 to 14 September 2023.
The organisation said it has made the decision to move the event dates in light of significant supply chain pressures that the European label industry is currently experiencing, coupled with the fast-evolving situation in Ukraine.
It said the decision comes on the back of close consultation with exhibitors, associations and the wider industry, with many directly impacted by the shortage of components and materials.
These shortages, triggered by the pandemic, have been escalating over recent months with long lead times now disrupting the supply chain in Europe. As such, given that the event was set to take place in just under two months’ time, Tarsus Group said the lack of forward visibility led the event team to reschedule in the best interests of the label community.
Labelexpo managing director Lisa Milburn said, “Firstly, I’d like to acknowledge the support we have had from the industry with many committing to Labelexpo Europe despite the issues many of them are currently dealing with, we know the decision to reschedule the show will be as disappointing for them as it is for us.
“This has been a very difficult decision for us to make; we have been working tirelessly to overcome the supply chain issues and produce the show the industry needs, especially in light of the challenges of the past two years.
“Unfortunately, these issues have proven to be insurmountable at this stage so we feel that rescheduling is the responsible decision to make.”
Given the rescheduling of Labelexpo Europe, the next major global event from Tarsus Group will be Labelexpo Americas, which will take place at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, from 13 to 15 September.
Other upcoming Labelexpo events this year include Labelexpo Asia (from 28 June to 1 July), Labelexpo India (from 10 to 13 November) and Labelexpo South China (from 7 to 9 December).
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