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Hall 5, Booth G46
September 16 - 19, 2025
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Experience the (R)Evolution of Thermal Transfer Printing live!
Labelexpo Europe 2025 is the world's largest event for the label printing industry - and KURZ will be there! Experience our high-quality thermal transfer ribbons (TTR) live and with all your senses.
Feel the quality of impressive print results, marvel at the precision and color brilliance of our ribbons, and be inspired by innovative technologies - right on site.
Ready for Real-Life Impact?
Our TTR in action: Discover how our thermal transfer solutions shine in the food, wine, spirits, and pharmaceutical industries in our brand-new case studies. See for yourself what is possible:
Sustainable Packaging and Careful Labeling with Koehler Paper and KURZ TTR
Sustainability meets process reliability: Paper sleeves as an environmentally friendly packaging solution - perfectly matched to thermal transfer printing
The demand for sustainable packaging is growing steadily. However, many alternatives are made of composite materials that are not recyclable - a real obstacle to environmental and brand goals. Together, Koehler Paper and KURZ are showing how it can be done better: With Koehler NexPlus® Seal Bundle, a heat-sealable paper sleeve, and the K 7 EVO thermal transfer ribbon, a packaging solution has been created that is not only sustainable but also reliably printable - even on paper-based surfaces.
The Perfect Combination: Koehler NexPlus® Seal Bundle & K 7 EVO
Paper surfaces are considered challenging to print on, especially when compared to smooth plastics. But this is precisely where the strength of this partnership lies: The specially coordinated combination of Koehler NexPlus® Seal Bundle and K 7 EVO ensures process-reliable labeling on paper - without compromising on print quality, speed or integration. This allows companies to switch to paper packaging and still continue working with thermal transfer printing without having to change existing processes.
This is the key advantage of this solution: Environmentally friendly paper-based packaging with all the proven benefits of thermal transfer printing.
Advantages for Companies and Retailers
- Safe transition to paper packaging: Thanks to the synergy between K 7 EVO and Koehler NexPlus® Seal Bundle, print quality remains consistently high even on rough paper
- High flexibility: Designs and print parameters can be quickly adapted - ideal for seasonal or limited offers
- Sustainable & certified: Environmentally friendly materials combined with food-safe ink ribbons
- Easy integration: Existing production lines can continue to be used without any problems - no training required
- Sustainable impression: Paper sleeves signal environmental awareness and strengthen brand perception
- Visual differentiation: Eye-catching, natural appearance sets products apart from conventionally packaged goods on the shelf
- Targeted consumer appeal: Particularly attractive to environmentally conscious buyer groups
The sleeve is just the beginning: Close coordination between Koehler Paper and KURZ forms the basis for further innovative paper packaging solutions that rely on the combination of sustainable materials and reliable printing technology. Companies benefit from a system that not only impresses today, but is also equipped to meet future requirements.
Innovative Wine Labels with TTR NOVA
New Design Options for Winemakers: Flexibility and Individuality Combined
Smaller wine producers and independent winemakers in particular often face the challenge of presenting their products in a simple, individual, and yet high-quality way without having to rely on expensive printing technologies. With the introduction of TTR NOVA and its seven different holographic effects, new, cost-effective possibilities are opening up to take wine label production to a higher level. This solution offers enormous flexibility and the opportunity to stand out at the point of sale, especially for smaller businesses and wineries that work in manageable batches.
TTR NOVA - The Difference in Wine Labels
TTR NOVA enables high-quality 3D effects to be transferred to wine labels using thermal transfer printing. This technology is a cost-effective alternative to traditional finishing processes such as hot stamping or digital printing, while producing similarly impressive designs that exude luxury and quality.
“The ability to create simple yet fascinating designs with TTR NOVA is fantastic,” explains the project's designer. “It's easy to develop design concepts that harmonize perfectly with TTR NOVA - the flexibility is enormous. Even simple shapes or plain text take on an extraordinary look thanks to the 3D effects.”
New Design Options for Winemakers: Flexibility and Individuality Combined
- Cost-efficient: Significantly cheaper than hot stamping or cold foil transfer for small print runs
- Flexible & fast: No major setup, just change the color ribbon and start printing right away
- Everything in your hands: From design draft to printing the finished label, everything takes place in your business
- Ideal for small quantities: No minimum order - perfect for small wineries, farm shops, or restaurants
- Existing technology can be used: No new equipment required - existing TTR printers can continue to be used
- Low personnel costs: Can be operated by one person, no additional training required
- One process, everything included: Design and product labeling can be created in the same printing process - no need to switch between technologies
The use of TTR NOVA technology provides smaller businesses with a cost-effective and flexible solution for label design. This is made possible by the KURZ Group's decades of expertise in thin-film technology - now available for the first time for small print runs in thermal transfer printing. The result is high-quality, individually designed labels that make a strong impact at the POS, even in small batches.
Effective Anti-Counterfeit Solution for Malaria Drugs in Ivory Coast with TTR Unique UV
IInvisible Protection, Unbeatable Security
In collaboration with PROFILABEL and the pharmaceutical company Nouvelle PSP CI, LEONHARD KURZ is setting new standards in the fight against counterfeit drugs. With TTR Unique UV, an innovative thermal transfer ribbon with invisible security features, the authenticity of malaria medication can now be reliably verified - simply, cost-effectively, and without additional hardware.
Invisible Protection, Unbeatable Security
In regions such as Ivory Coast, where up to 60% of medicines in circulation are counterfeit, effective protection is essential. The solution? A discreet, UV-reactive security mark that is invisible under normal light and can only be detected with a UV lamp. This allows pharmacies, hospitals, and consumers to immediately verify authenticity with minimal effort.
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Why TTR Unique UV Stands Out
- Invisible yet powerful: The security features are invisible to the naked eye, making counterfeiting significantly more difficult
- Seamless integration: Can be used in existing thermal transfer printing systems without modification
- Cost-effective: No expensive new purchases - just a simple ribbon change
- Highly customizable: Personalized designs with logos, fluorescent effects, and unique security features
- Instant verification: Wholesalers and pharmacies can verify authenticity in seconds with a small UV lamp
This groundbreaking technology protects lives, secures brands, and makes counterfeiting virtually impossible.