Organized by Fira de Barcelona, Hispack will hold its twentieth edition from 4 to 7 May 2027 at the Gran Via venue, at a decisive moment for the transformation of the industry. The entry into force this past summer of the new European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), the push for the circular economy, the digitalization of processes and the growing demand for sustainable solutions are accelerating change across the entire packaging value chain.
@PMMIorg PACK EXPO International 2026 wrapped up four dynamic days at McCormick Place in Chicago, bringing together over 43,000 attendees and 29,000 exhibitor personnel for a total number of 72,000 packaging and processing professionals creating a showcase of innovation, collaboration, and industry advancement. North America’s largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing event brought the …
The U.S. packaging robotics market will grow from $440M (2025) to about $800M by 2031, a 10.3% CAGR. Mobile robots will lead, per PMMI and Interact Analysis.
PACK EXPO International 2026 will put students on the show floor, not on the sidelines. From Oct. 18 to 21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, the next generation of packaging and processing professionals will build machines, demonstrate robots, race between exhibitor booths and meet potential employers, with six high school teams competing for up to …
Sustainable packaging materials are reshaping how brands and machine builders work together, but cost and performance risk still slow the shift. That is the central finding of The New Material World: Packaging’s Path Toward Sustainability 2025, a research report from PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. As end users move toward more sustainable materials, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are adapting their machinery to deliver innovative solutions without compromising performance.
Dow presented its circular plastics roadmap at Colombiaplast 2026: REVOLOOP resins with PCR in four Latin American countries, advanced recycling, bio-circular PE and carbon targets to 2050.
Piepenbrock Packaging Technologies (PPT USA) is expanding its presence in North America under President Thomas C. Rougeux. PPT USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Piepenbrock Group and operates as the group’s North American company for LoeschPack and Hastamat. At PACK EXPO International in Chicago, Oct. 18–21, booth S-2695, the three companies will present packaging systems for food, confectionery and consumer goods manufacturers.
PACK EXPO International 2026 runs Oct 18–21 in Chicago: 48,000 professionals, automation, AI, robotics, sustainability and 150+ free education sessions.
interpack 2026 sent a clear signal: the packaging industry is more closely connected, more innovative and more dialogue-oriented than ever before. This momentum was immediately visible in the exhibition halls. High visitor traffic, intensive discussions and a consistent international presence shaped the atmosphere. Everywhere, it was possible to experience the determination with which companies are working on solutions for the future. Ideas were discussed, tested and decisions were made. The entire value chain was presented in live.
As the leading trade fair for the international packaging industry, interpack will once again bring together decision-makers and experts from a wide range of industries in Düsseldorf this year. In the process, the wide spectrum of non-food products is the main topic. Whether screws, batteries, stationery, flower bulbs, electronic accessories, DIY or household products – the …
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most innovative and biggestselling sectors in the world. In 2024, the European pharmaceutical market generated sales of around 280 billion US dollars. In Germany alone, sales in the first quarter of 2025 totalled around 16.6 billion euros, making the country the largest pharmaceutical market in Europe and the fourth largest in the world. Alongside this, packaging technology is becoming more important: it is not only a means of safely storing and transporting medicines, but is also a key issue where sustainability is concerned.
K 2025, the most relevant trade fair for the plastics and rubber industry worldwide, drew to a successful close on 15 October 2025 after 8 days. In view of the current difficult economic climate, many companies in the plastics and rubber industry travelled to Düsseldorf with rather subdued expectations. But the mood prevailing across the fully occupied exhibition grounds proved outstanding on all trade fair days. The plastics and rubber industry presented itself as more innovative, international and determined than ever to actively shape the transition to more sustainability, digitalisation and social responsibility.
Royal visit to K 2025: His Royal Highness Prince Saud Turki Al-Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC), and Wolfram N. Diener, CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, reaffirmed their strategic partnership at the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair with an official handshake. Royal visit to K 2025: His Royal Highness Prince Saud …
TotalEnergies and Windmöller & Hölscher have once again joined forces to develop an innovative packaging solution for oil and lubricant applications, fully embracing a circular approach. The newly developed pouch features a recyclable PE/PA multi-layer structure made of Polyethylene from TotalEnergies’ Lumicene® and Lumicene Supertough® ranges. In addition, it incorporates 35% recycled polymer, thanks to the use of TotalEnergies rPE 2206, a mechanically recycled post-consumer grade.
At K 2025, ENGEL demonstrates how precision, performance and circular economy go hand in hand with a fully integrated production cell for thin-wall yoghurt cups made of PET. These cups are produced on behalf of a global brand owner with a strong focus on sustainability. Containing 30% food-grade rPET from bottle recycling, they already meet the 2030 targets of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and are fully recyclable. At the heart of the production cell is an all-electric ENGEL e-motion 420 injection moulding machine with 4200 kN clamping force, equipped with a stack mould from Plastisud. ENGEL achieves high-performance thin-wall injection moulding of PET using injection-compression moulding technology – all-electric, energy-efficient, material-saving and ready for full-scale production.
Envapack.com is the leading digital media platform for the packaging industry in Latin America. With over 1.5 million annual visitors from the industry, we connect North American, European, and Asian suppliers with local manufacturers, distributors, and brand owners.
Taking place Sept. 29–Oct. 1, this world-class event covers an impressive 1 million square feet of floor space and brings together 2,300 exhibitors, providing solutions for attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. As the largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibit floor on record, the show offers an unparalleled opportunity for attendees to experience the latest innovations in packaging, processing, automation, and emerging technologies. The show is also celebrating 30 years of bringing groundbreaking technology to Las Vegas by recognizing Member Legacy Exhibitors that have been with the show since its inception with a special logo marking the occasion.
Modern packaging has to meet a wide range of expectations: it should save resources, protect food, and at the same time meet the demands of retailers and consumers. What often seems like a balancing act is transformed into concrete solutions by Greiner Packaging. With innovations such as the CUBO and the Click In sealing lid, the company proves that ecological responsibility and product safety can go hand in hand. Both developments exemplify the vision of making packaging not only more sustainable, but also smarter and more future-proof.
UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, has announced the launch of a range of specialist solutions that address key trends in Logistics and Durables. These, together with other innovations, will be presented on its stand (3D29) at the forthcoming Labelexpo Europe show, taking place in Barcelona from 16th to 19th September. This event marks UPM Adhesive Materials’ debut under its renewed brand identity, reflecting its commitment to adhesive material expertise, sustainability and helping customers renew the everyday with label material performance.
Facing prevalent challenges in packaging production, such as efficiency bottlenecks and quality control dilemmas, swop 2025 will convene leading manufacturers of processing and packaging machinery from diverse sectors. These include food, beverages, sweet, bakery, pharma, cosmetics, non-food and industry products. The exhibition scope encompasses not only equipment for plastic and paper container production (e.g., bottle, cup, bag, and box manufacturing equipment) but also extends to machinery for processing packaging materials, various packaging materials and finished products, raw materials, packaging printing technologies, and crucial processing and packaging components.
