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font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e◼️ [Preserved Edition] \"List of Domestic and International Label-Related Exhibitions in 2026\" Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue includes practical data listing label and packaging-related exhibitions to be held in 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized by period \/ venue \/ organizer \/ field\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e※It contains practical information that you'll want to check before planning your 2026 sales and business trips.\u003cbr\u003eThis issue is especially recommended for management, sales managers, and planning staff.\u003cbr\u003eSystematic information gathering is possible when used in conjunction with a subscription or yearbook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Themes Organized in This Issue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Domestic Market and Corporate Trends\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue organizes important movements in the domestic label market from three perspectives: price trends, industry restructuring, and environmental response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Fuji Seal: Price revisions and impact on profit structure\u003cbr\u003e・Maruki Printing: Business restructuring through M\u0026A\u003cbr\u003e・Label Recycling Association: Study session on the practical aspects of release liner recycling\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Overseas Market and International Trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Informa Contribution ①: Latest outlook and growth areas of the global label market\u003cbr\u003e・Labelexpo Asia 2025 Report ①:\u003cbr\u003e　Conventional machines by Chinese manufacturers: technological evolution and competitiveness analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Equipment, Facilities, and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Excelitas: Full-scale domestic launch of water-cooled LED-UV \"Phoseon FireLine FL400-i\" for harsh environments\u003cbr\u003e・Mimaki: Equipment strategy and new business development seen at the 50th anniversary fair\u003cbr\u003e・Sirius Vision \/ Marushin: Commercialization of AI inspection and support tools for food labels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Articles, Human Resources, and Organizations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Online roundtable discussion: Current status and challenges surrounding young organizations in label-related associations\u003cbr\u003e・New Year's party reports from across Japan: Interviews on industry networking and regional trends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Editor's Commentary (from page 1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn page 1, we highlighted the news that Daio Miura received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the \"Media Universal Design (MUD) Competition\" hosted by the Japan Federation of Printing Industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japan Federation of Printing Industries advocates for the concept of MUD to convey information to more people, taking into account color, design, fonts, and layout. This competition is held annually with the aim of promoting and spreading \"easy-to-see, easy-to-understand media.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year, there were 22 entries in the general category and 162 in the student category. \"Play and Learn SDGs Advent Puzzle '17 Pieces Connecting Everyone',\" which received the Minister's Award, was highly praised as an educational material for learning about SDGs in a familiar way.\u003cbr\u003eIt is also a notable example from the perspective of connecting information dissemination with social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Editor's Column | How to Read This Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe role required of companies and media has shifted from simply providing information to \"creating value that resonates.\" This issue is structured to help understand the new directions of the industry, linking design, technology, and social aspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Usage 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planning personnel.\u003cbr\u003eBy using it in conjunction with a subscription or yearbook, more systematic information gathering is possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey themes organized in this issue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Domestic Market and Corporate Trends\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue organizes trends in the domestic label market from the perspectives of market data, price revisions, and business reorganization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Our newspaper's survey: Total 2025 label printer shipments of 124 units\u003cbr\u003e・Ricoh: Price revision for thermal media and thermal transfer ribbons\u003cbr\u003e・Iwasaki Electric: Expansion of light source business through joining Stanley Electric Group\u003cbr\u003e・Brother Industries\/MUTOH: Strengthening industrial IJP sector through tender offer\u003cbr\u003e・Iris: Concludes exclusive distribution agreement with Weigang in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Overseas Market and International Trends\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Informa Contribution ③: North American label market trends, supported by beverages and VIP labels\u003cbr\u003e・Labelexpo Asia 2025 Final Report:\u003cbr\u003e　Advancement of post-processing machines and clear high-value-added adhesive paper route\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Equipment, Materials, and Supplies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Soltec Kogyo: Launches post-processing machine \"Solsk\" (variable cutting length control)\u003cbr\u003e・Xeikon Japan: Launches subscription-based printing machine \"Ecolyne\" in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Articles, Personnel, and Organizations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・[Person] Ryutaro Ninomiya, NISSIN Manufacturing Co., Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e・[Industry Trend Report 119]\u003cbr\u003e・Higashi Nihon Kakoshi: Customized supply of adhesive paper\u003cbr\u003e・Yoshida Sangyo: High-functionality through post-processing equipment\u003cbr\u003e・OSP Label Stock: Overseas expansion and 100th anniversary strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Association Activities and Industry Coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e　Coverage and report on New Year's gatherings of local label-related associations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Editor's Commentary (from page 1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our newspaper's survey, the total number of label printing machines shipped in 2025 was 124 units (preliminary figure), a decrease of 19 units from the previous year.\u003cbr\u003eWhile the depreciation of the yen and a review of capital investment plans had an impact, structural changes such as an increase in the proportion of flexo machines and stable demand for high-function models were also observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed data is published in \"Japan's Label Market 2026.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Editor's Column | How to Read This Issue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith price revisions, corporate reorganizations, new product launches, and overseas market analysis all happening simultaneously, this issue provides all the ingredients to understand the turning points in the industry.\u003cbr\u003eBy combining market data with individual news, the direction of each company's strategy becomes clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Information gathering for sales and planning materials\u003cbr\u003e・Reference material for customer proposals and public relations activities\u003cbr\u003e・Hint gathering for new business and product development\u003cbr\u003e・Internal sharing and study session materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ Product Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Newspaper (print)\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: February 15, 2026\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Single issue sale\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Label Shimbun Co., Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e■ 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related businesses, technological evolution in equipment and post-processing, exhibition trends, and activities of industry organizations.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a practical issue that allows you to grasp both market trends and on-site trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt contains information useful for business decisions for management, sales managers, and planning staff.\u003cbr\u003eBy using it together with a subscription and yearbook, you can gather information more systematically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Themes Organized in This Issue\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Domestic Market and Corporate Trends\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis issue primarily organizes movements related to business reorganization and capital investment that occurred at the beginning of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Ushio \/ Iwasaki: Transfer of LED-UV curing equipment business\u003cbr\u003e・Sanjo Machine Works: Holding an exhibition for a new flexo machine\u003cbr\u003e・HP Japan: Business briefing and digital printing exhibition\u003cbr\u003e・\"Japan's Label Market 2026\": Announcement of publication of the latest market data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Overseas Market and International Trends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Informa Contribution ②: European Label Market Trends - Robust Amidst Economic Headwinds\u003cbr\u003e・Labelexpo Asia 2025 Report ②:\u003cbr\u003e　Growing Demand for Digital Printing Machines in the Chinese Market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Equipment, Materials, and Supplies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Sanei: Advancement of partial tack processing forms\u003cbr\u003e・FFGS: Launch of cloud proofing system \"R・X\"\u003cbr\u003e・KALBAS: Expansion of labels compatible with laser markers\u003cbr\u003e・Nakayama: Enhancement of blade material supply services\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Readings, Human Resources, and Organization\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・[TOP Interview]: Mr. Yusuke Kawai, President of Sankyo Seal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Association Activities and Industry Coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Coverage and report on New Year's receptions of major national organizations\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Editor's Commentary (From Page 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePage 1 featured the transfer of Ushio and Iwasaki's LED-UV curing equipment business as the top story, reporting on reorganization trends in the light source field.\u003cbr\u003eThis case is noteworthy as it symbolizes changes in the business structure in the equipment and materials sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Editor's Column | How to Read This Issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue is structured to provide a comprehensive overview of industry trends at the beginning of the year, covering equipment, materials, post-processing, exhibitions, and association activities.\u003cbr\u003eIt can be utilized as a resource for organizing the overall picture of the market environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Usage Scenarios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e・Information gathering for sales and planning materials\u003cbr\u003e・Reference material for customer proposals and public relations activities\u003cbr\u003e・Gathering hints for new business and product development\u003cbr\u003e・Internal sharing and study session materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Product Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium: Newspaper (print)\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: February 1, 2026\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Single issue sale\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Label Shimbun Co., Ltd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e■ Detailed Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll headlines and article lists published in this issue can be found on the official website.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▶ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/labelshimbun.com\/news\/9454\" title=\"ラベル新聞2026年2月1日号｜記事一覧\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView all 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As global efforts to reduce environmental impact progress, there is a need to strengthen the appeal of environmentally friendly products in the Japanese market as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◼️\u003cstrong\u003ePublished twice a year: \"Label Printing Companies\" Business Confidence Survey Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▶ See all headlines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ラベル新聞社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59205324669009,"sku":null,"price":636.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5758\/6513\/files\/newspaer0315_e6b50140-95bc-4dbf-bbfb-b91347c3ab9b.jpg?v=1773816061"},{"product_id":"labelshimbun-2026-04-01","title":"Label Newspaper | March 15, 2026 Issue [Single Issue]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Editor's Column | How to read this issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage 1 Top Story: Our Survey on Domestic Trends in Environmentally Friendly Pressure-Sensitive Labels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our survey, environmentally friendly pressure-sensitive labels accounted for 37% of total shipments in 2024, an increase from the previous year, but still falling short of the 45% seen in overseas markets. Breaking it down, labels using \"forest certified paper\" were 4 percentage points lower compared to overseas, and \"other environmentally friendly products\" using recycled or biomass resin were also 3 percentage points lower. As global efforts to reduce environmental impact progress, there is a need to strengthen the appeal of environmentally friendly products in the Japanese market as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◼️\u003cstrong\u003ePublished twice a year: \"Label Printing Companies\" Business Confidence Survey Report\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e▶ See all headlines\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ラベル新聞社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59258098057297,"sku":null,"price":636.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5758\/6513\/files\/newspaer0401_4f62da5d-cb2e-404c-a7a6-0892097abf8e.jpg?v=1775025294"},{"product_id":"labelshimbun-2026-04-15","title":"Label Newspaper | March 15, 2026 Issue [Single Issue]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e■ Editor's Column | How to read this issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePage 1 Top Story: Our Survey on Domestic Trends in Environmentally Friendly Pressure-Sensitive Labels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to our survey, environmentally friendly pressure-sensitive labels accounted for 37% of total shipments in 2024, an increase from the previous year, but still falling short of the 45% seen in overseas markets. 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Breaking it down, labels using \"forest certified paper\" were 4 percentage points lower compared to overseas, and \"other environmentally friendly products\" using recycled or biomass resin were also 3 percentage points lower. 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