Rotocon Sells 11 Presses at Chicago Loupe Americas
The company demonstrated its multi-servo flexo press technology to international buyers during the September 2026 trade show.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Robotics
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Rotocon secured 11 machine sales during the Loupe Americas exhibition held in Chicago from September 15-17, 2026. These transactions brought the total number of machines sold by Rotocon USA to 20 to date.
Why it matters
The successful trade show presence highlights the growing demand for advanced printing automation and multi-servo flexographic technology across international markets. These sales underscore the company's ability to secure orders from clients spanning multiple continents.
The featured RFP flexo press features a 450mm width with an 8-color printing capability. During the event, the press ran three live demonstrations daily at booth 719 to showcase its production integration.
The players
Rotocon
Rotocon is a provider of industrial printing equipment and integrated automation solutions for the labeling and packaging industry.
Express Labels
Express Labels is a professional printing firm that purchased an 8-color, full-LED flexographic press from Rotocon.
The details
Rotocon utilized a fully integrated live production line to exhibit the RFP multi-servo, cylinder-based flexo press for prospective customers. Equipment orders were finalized with clients located in South Africa and Kenya, alongside the sale of an RFP 340 8-color full-LED flexographic press to Express Labels.
Timeline
September 15-17, 2026: The Loupe Americas exhibition took place in Chicago.
The Tech Race
The adoption of the RFP multi-servo, cylinder-based flexo press reflects a broader shift toward high-precision, automated printing systems that replace manual, legacy machinery. This deployment positions the manufacturer to compete more effectively against established global providers of flexographic equipment.
Professional label buyers and manufacturing clients can expect higher throughput and consistent quality as companies transition to these 8-color LED flexographic systems. Increased machine availability enables faster turnaround times for high-volume custom product labeling.
The takeaway
The surge in machine sales during the Chicago exhibition highlights how live demonstrations remain a critical driver for industrial technology adoption. Buyers interested in similar upgrades should focus on evaluating the integration capabilities of multi-servo systems before procurement cycles begin.
Further reading
For additional context on industrial automation trends, visit the Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Labelsandlabeling.
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