What the Package and Label Industry Can Expect on the 2025 PRINTING United Expo Show Floor

PRINTING United Expo 2025, the largest and most comprehensive printing event in North America, is not one to miss. At the show, taking place Oct. 22-24 in Orlando, Florida, package and label printers and converters will have access to educational sessions, networking opportunities, and a sold-out show floor. Hundreds of vendors will showcase their latest innovations, making it the perfect place to investigate the solutions to help your business succeed.

However, the sheer number of booths to visit can be overwhelming. So, to get you started, here are a few of the solutions that will be on display at the Expo.

CRM

PlanProphet (Booth 1907) is a CRM and automation platform built for the print industry. Integrated with several management information systems (MIS), it automates sales, follow-ups, customer service, and retention. Powered by Salesforce, one of the world’s leading CRM platforms, PlanProphet helps print shops work smarter, sell more, and strengthen relationships.

Software Platform

The Open Software Initiative from Durst Smart Factory (Booth 2266) is a modular platform for software solutions designed to go beyond Durst systems. It offers print service providers, resellers, system integrators, and OEMs access to powerful and flexible modules built on Durst software, allowing seamless integration of third-party solutions — regardless of printer type or manufacturer.

PP Sheets

Wausau Coated (Booth 2127) is showcasing its WCD-0142, a 2.6-mm white polypropylene sheet with HP Indigo topcoat and a 3/4" score back for easy peel and application. Durable, moisture-resistant, and conformable, it offers clean diecutting, permanent adhesion, and reliable performance across labeling applications. Available in 12x18" sheets, 500 per carton.

Ink Management System

A recipient of a 2025 Pinnacle Award, the iPro ink management system from Sentinel (Booth 4608) uses real-time monitoring and automatic control to track ink levels for sheetfed offset presses. It helps reduce waste and maintain consistent print quality, generates usage and machine performance reports, integrates with existing equipment, and works with all major ink brands.

Digital Foil Printer

ImPress Systems (Booth 5106) will showcase its flagship printer, the Foil Xpress, and debut new advancements in on-demand digital decorating. Its printers can decorate a wide range of materials — including paper, leather, plastic, book covers, and cylindrical objects like pens and pencils.

Color Management Software

Colorspace, a Pinnacle Award winner, combines the color management products of ColorLogic with the automation of the CLOUDFLOW workflow from Hybrid Software (Booth 3610) to deliver consistent, precise color reproduction across diverse substrates and printing technologies. Its browser-based interface integrates with ERP, MIS, and W2P systems, automating every stage from estimation to output.

Web-to-Print Solution

OnPrintShop (Booth 3400) will showcase its AI-powered Web-to-print software, a Pinnacle Award winner. Users can create fully branded custom storefronts, make SEO-rich content, showcase their website in different languages, create products with repetitive patterns, and offer dynamic price calculations. The software supports expansion into multiple print segments like textile prints, diecut stickers, and document prints.