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Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing

At interpack 2026, Bausch + Ströbel will showcase a mix of established systems and new developments.

Women in Packaging: Shaping Sustainable Packaging

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Robust labelling for the food industry

24. April 2026 | 23:31 Uhr

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Alliance calls for transformation booster for the circular economy

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150 Years of Junghans: Tradition meets modern plastic packaging

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Flexible end-of-line packaging solutions from Somic

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Automated Quality Control for Prepress

Federal government rejects key Bundesrat proposals

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German container glass market shows slight stabilisation

Packaging materials and supplies

EU Guideline on the PPWR: What's really in it

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Guidelines specify PPWR implementation

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Bale presses: efficient disposal and recycling solutions for the packaging industry

21 April 2026

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PPWR and DPP: „More Opportunities Than Risks“

The implementation of PPWR and DPP puts labelling technologies to the test, as manufacturers must ensure that the new codes are compliant, high-quality, and durable…

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From Niche Approach to Industrial Reality

Intelligent weighing technology saves resources

Faster to sustainable packaging with AI

Paper packaging for special requirements

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Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing

At interpack 2026, Bausch + Ströbel will showcase a mix of established systems and new developments.

24 April 2026

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Ulma with two exhibition stands at Interpack

23 April 2026

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New solutions for cheese production

21 April 2026

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Adhesive systems for every requirement

23 April 2026

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Security Solutions for the Packaging Industry

23 April 2026

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Smart packaging solutions for the future

23 April 2026

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Reduce material usage significantly

23 April 2026

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Theegarten-Pactec packages confectionery efficiently and flexibly

21 April 2026

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PPWR und Klebstofflösungen: David Puls, Jowat

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Diverse plastic solutions for logistics and transport

Robust and flexible packaging solutions are crucial in logistics. Auer Packaging presents its extensive range of plastic containers at Interpack.

23 April 2026

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Circular economy and technology in harmony

23 April 2026

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Innovative barrier papers

23 April 2026

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BPA-free plastic for food machinery

21 April 2026

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Innovative Packaging Concepts from BASF

21 April 2026

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ZSVR: European Packaging Regulation shifts responsibility to retailers

17 April 2026

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Interactive tool optimises PET packaging

9 April 2026

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Child-resistant cardboard packaging for medicines

9 April 2026

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New coating technology improves anti-counterfeiting

8 April 2026

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Rapp's opts for single-use packaging from Elopak

7 April 2026

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Robuste Kennzeichnung für die Lebensmittelindustrie

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Neue Linie integriert papierbasierte Verpackungen nahtlos

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Flexible Endverpackungslösungen von Somic

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Automatisierte Qualitätskontrolle für die Druckvorstufe

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Faserbasierte Verpackungen: Weg zur industriellen Skalierung

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Smart Packaging von der Konzeption bis zum Recycling

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Bitburger launches limited edition World Cup collector's cans

In addition to the special edition of the Premium Pilsner, other products will also appear in the themed packaging design.

Beyond Meat packaging becomes more sustainable

Top Ten 2025: Blister packaging 2.0 - How viral AI hype is polishing the image of packaging

Old Bay returns to the classic tin can

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150 Years of Junghans: Tradition meets modern plastic packaging

Junghans Kunststoffwaren-Fabrik celebrates 150 years and invests in modern technologies. The company is focusing on sustainability and sees itself well-equipped for the requirements of the PPWR.

23 April 2026

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Syntegon records a record year thanks to the pharmaceutical sector

21 April 2026

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Dunapack purchase from Stora Enso

20 April 2026

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Ringmetall expands US liner business

16 April 2026

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Paki Logistics expands pallet pooling in Southern Europe

20 April 2026

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Mech-i-tronic integrates Rotzinger Pharmapack

14 April 2026

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Alexander Wansel becomes new COO at Bischof+Klein

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Leadership change at two VDMA trade associations

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Südpack transfers food division to Carlo Remmele

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Heidelberg extends contracts of CEO and CSO

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New CEO at Herrmann Ultraschall

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Mark Wright is the new CFO of Schreiner Group

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Schmersal strengthens sales strategy with new CSO

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Alexander Wansel becomes new COO at Bischof+Klein

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Leadership change at two VDMA trade associations

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Südpack transfers food division to Carlo Remmele

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Heidelberg extends contracts of CEO and CSO

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Heinz with innovative 1-litre bottle

Unilever focuses on packaging innovation for deodorants

Bitburger launches limited edition World Cup collector's cans

Meander packaging for sensitive electronics

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Home game under pressure: What's really moving the packaging industry ahead of interpack

Just before the start of interpack 2026, packaging journal, VDMA Managing Director Richard Clemens, interpack President Markus Rustler, and trade fair manager Thomas Dose met for a countdown talk in...

22 April 2026

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LogiMAT 2026 sets new records

Never before have so many trade visitors come to Stuttgart.

27 March 2026

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LogiMAT 2026 opens its doors

LogiMAT is the world's largest trade fair for intralogistics solutions and process management.

24 March 2026

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Innovative Start-ups at interpack 2026

23 March 2026

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Cosmoprof Bologna focuses on packaging

17 March 2026

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Green Packaging

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Women in Packaging: Shaping Sustainable Packaging

For two years, Julia Knobloch, as a packaging developer at Werner & Mertz, has been significantly involved in the development of sustainable packaging solutions.

24 April 2026