interpack 2026 shows trends in the packaging industry
The world's leading trade fair brings together around 2,800 exhibitors from the entire value chain.
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From 14 to 16 March, two industries will come together in Munich for important trade fairs. The corrugated board industry will meet at CEE International and InPrint Munich, while the processing and finishing industry will come together at ICE Europe. Visitors can attend the events with just one ticket.
With its focus on corrugated board and folding cartons, the CCE International has established itself as a specialised industry meeting place. Together with the exhibits and the conference programme of the integrated InPrint Munich, the three-day trade fair offers technological innovations. The trade fair is aimed at Buyers and procurers from the corrugated board and cardboard manufacturing industry and their corresponding target markets, including packaging, food and beverages, transport and logistics, electrical appliances and electronics, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, furniture and many more.
Trends at CCE International
The emergence of fit-to-product or box-on-demand systems - driven by increased consumer demand for efficient, sustainable packaging and the new logistics pricing models by volume weight - has Opening up new opportunities and markets for corrugated board manufacturers. Progress in the Digital printing remains an important trend, with new applications for high-quality branding, personalisation and the functional design of primary and secondary packaging, for example through QR codes, temperature sensors or interactive advertising using augmented reality. Above all, however, the topic of sustainability has become a central concern and driver of innovation throughout the entire value chain.
„The increasing preference for economical, sustainable and intelligent packaging continues to be an important growth factor for carton packaging. In this highly dynamic market, CCE International plays a central role by making technical innovations more accessible to buyers through numerous live demonstrations, targeted networking and professional dialogue. Production experts from the industry can develop and discuss customised production solutions here in direct contact with various suppliers.“
Patrick Herman, Exhibition Director for Converting, Paper and Printing, on behalf of RX
A look into the future of converting
Around 340 companies from 21 countries come to the ICE Europe together. Here, everything revolves around forward-looking innovations and profitable business ideas, and well-known tech brands and innovation drivers present their The latest machines and systems for processing and finishing flexible, web-shaped materials such as paper, film, foil and nonwovens. We also offer suitable accessories, materials and services.
Progressive Automation, growing connectivity and collaboration, new approaches to personalisation and identity marketing, as well as the profound demand for greater sustainability in production and consumption are just some of the current trends. The trade fair covers a broad spectrum of converting applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In order to make the technical innovations easily accessible to buyers, the trade fair offers numerous Live demonstrations and opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.
„ICE Europe is the only trade event that presents the topic of converting in such a compact and focussed way and at the same time covers such a wide range of manufacturing industries. Visitors can get straight into the technical aspects. Here they can meet colleagues, technology providers, pioneers and thought leaders from a wide range of industries - a fantastic opportunity to look for suitable solutions for their own company and discuss them with experts.“
Patrick Herman
The ICE Awards recognise the achievements of the many innovation drivers, pioneers and trailblazers among the ICE exhibitors. This year more than 30 entries submitted, from start-ups as well as major technology leaders from a wide range of converting sectors. The award winners were selected by online vote in the following categories: Digital converting solutions, sustainable products and manufacturing processes, and efficient production solutions. The three winners will be announced at the Official ICE Awards Ceremony on the first day of the fair.
Source: RX
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