Pro-Label Expo Johannesburg

The Pro-Label Expo is a trade fair for labeling technologies and packaging printing in Southern Africa, setting new benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, and efficiency. The name "Pro-Label" stands for professional labeling solutions tailored to meet the demands of modern markets. Every three years, the Pro-Label Expo opens its doors at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (JEC) – the largest exhibition venue in South Africa – offering industry professionals a highly specialized platform. The event is organized by the renowned Montgomery Group, an internationally experienced exhibition organizer with decades of expertise in delivering top-tier industry events.

As part of ProPak Africa, one of the continent’s leading trade show alliances, the Pro-Label Expo showcases the latest developments in labeling, printing, and packaging technologies. The focus is on intelligent labeling solutions, sustainable materials, high-precision printing processes, and digital on-demand technologies. Smart innovations such as RFID labels, QR codes, and sensor-based packaging solutions are at the forefront, significantly enhancing product interactivity and traceability.

Exhibitors from the fields of printing technology, packaging design, mechanical engineering, materials development, and automation use the expo to present their latest machines, materials, software solutions, and services. Professionals and decision-makers from the food and beverage industry, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, retail, and logistics sectors discover cutting-edge approaches to optimizing their production processes.

A particular highlight of the Pro-Label Expo is the live demonstrations of state-of-the-art digital, flexographic, and offset printing machines, alongside conferences focusing on innovative label designs and sustainable packaging solutions. The event also emphasizes the central role of Johannesburg and South Africa as an innovation hub for the entire African continent.

The Pro-Label Expo is an exclusive part of the ProPak Africa series and is held solely in Johannesburg, making it a unique event in the region. The Johannesburg Expo Centre is easily accessible by car or shuttle service from OR Tambo International Airport and the city center. With its premium exhibition spaces, modern infrastructure, and dynamic atmosphere, it provides the ideal setting for this significant industry platform.

The Pro-Label Expo will take place on 4 days from Tuesday, 07. March to Friday, 10. March 2028 in Johannesburg.