packaging journal TV Talk: How is the packaging industry looking at the second half of the year?

In packaging journal TV Talk, we talk to the important people in the industry. Today, Kim Cheng, Managing Director of the German Packaging Institute dvi, ventures a look into the second half of 2021 - a period in which the industry could actually emerge stronger from the tough months of the pandemic. If it weren't for material shortages, supply bottlenecks and more expensive raw materials.

Kim Cheng
Managing Director of the German Packaging Institute dvi

In packaging journal TV Talk, we talk to the important people in the industry. Today, Kim Cheng, Managing Director of the German Packaging Institute dvi, ventures a look into the second half of 2021 - a period in which the industry could actually emerge stronger from the tough months of the pandemic. If it weren't for material shortages, supply bottlenecks and more expensive raw materials.

The whole interview in the packaging journal TV Talk

Published in packaging journal 4-5/2021

Also in this issue:

Market situation: bottlenecks in the supply chain

Special Pharma and Cosmetics

Packaging materials: Solutions for cardboard packaging and folding cartons

Retail refill stations

and much more

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