As sleeve labeling continues to gain momentum across North American packaging, CCL Sleever Machines will highlight the equipment and materials shaping its next phase at PACK EXPO International in Chicago.
CCL North America - Shrink sleeves are becoming an increasingly important tool for brands looking to combine high-impact graphics, 360-degree decoration and packaging functionality. With North America remaining a key market for sleeve technologies, the industry is continuing to improve the sustainability profile of sleeve packaging – both in application machinery and materials.
Against this backdrop, CCL Sleever Machines will bring its sleeve machinery expertise as in high-performance shrink sleeve application equipment, single/double head positioning machines, shrink tunnels (steam and infrared/hot air) and the latest material solutions to PACK EXPO International, October 18–21 in Chicago, exhibiting under the new brand name “CCL Sleever Machines” for the first time, following the acquisition of Sleever International by CCL earlier this year.
Key Highlights include:
- Combisteam for demanding dairy applications:
Featured in the booth design, Combisteam combines vertical sleeve application with steam-shrink technology. The dairy sector will receive particular attention, reflecting the strong demand observed for these solutions at packaging trade shows. The system is engineered to meet the industry's stringent requirements for hygiene, flexibility to handle multiple product and sleeve formats, production performance and consistent shrink quality.
- Multiflexshrink for precise horizontal application:
A flexible horizontal sleeve application system using infrared shrink technology, Multiflexshrink is built for small-format products such as make-up items, confectionery and batteries. It combines precise sleeve positioning, outstanding product stability, optimal shrink quality thanks to a contactless path through the conveyor, and format changeovers in under 10 minutes for maximum industrial flexibility.
- Technologies tailored to every industry:
Dedicated videos on the booth will guide visitors through the full CCL Sleever Machines portfolio, showing how application and shrinking technologies can be configured to meet each market's specific packaging and production requirements.
“Shrink sleeves continue to open up exciting possibilities for brands, and PACK EXPO Chicago is the perfect place to demonstrate what’s possible”, says Philippe Morel, Global Sales and Commercial Director Machines. “At CCL Sleever Machines, we’re focused on delivering speed, precision and flexibility — whether that means running up to 60,000 containers per hour or making format changes in under 10 minutes. We’re looking forward to showing visitors how the right machinery can turn packaging innovation into production reality.”
Another key focus will be sustainable sleeve materials, with CCL exhibiting material solutions like floatable polyolefin sleeves with low density, materials with recycled content and the EcoCrys cPET solution – all designed to address the industry's increasing focus on recyclability, resource efficiency and improved packaging sustainability.
CCL welcomes packaging professionals, converters and brand owners to visit its booth to discuss sleeve machinery, material innovation and the future of sustainable sleeve packaging.
PACK EXPO International 2026
October 18–21, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois
CCL Booth: North Hall N-6064
