Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor, Label & Narrow Web05.20.19
On the heels of a record-breaking Xeikon Cafe Europe, Xeikon brought its event to North America for the third time–welcoming over 220 guests to Itasca, IL from May 14-16, 2019. Xeikon Cafe North America featured educational sessions, industry updates, customer testimonials, a trip to the company’s Innovation Center, and a well-attended Partner Fair.
According to Benoit Chatelard, Xeikon CEO, the event is designed to increase the company’s global presence. Xeikon has seen 15% growth globally, as well as 40% in the US marketplace. Xeikon Cafe North America came a little over a month after the European edition, which saw 1,000 attendees arrive at Xeikon’s headquarters in Lier, Belgium.
During a press conference, Chatelard also announced that Xeikon would be opening an Innovation Center in Shanghai, intended to grow the company’s reach in China. More information will be released closer to Labelexpo Europe, which will see Xeikon continue
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