Fachpack opened its doors at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg under the motto „Transition In Packaging“. It describes the strong currents currently affecting the European packaging industry. High expectations in terms of sustainability coupled with new packaging regulations, increasing digitalisation and artificial intelligence are just three of the driving themes at the trade fair.
At the same time, demographic change is presenting the industry with challenges. Fachpack sees itself as a signpost for the industry and offers dialogue and orientation. „The dynamics in the packaging industry have never been greater than they are now,“ says Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse. „And companies are responding to this with impressive creative and innovative power. We will now experience this live over three days of the trade fair, which I am very much looking forward to.“ At the stands of the 1,463 exhibitors, in the extensive programme of lectures, the exciting special shows and themed pavilions as well as the award ceremonies reflects the main theme „Transition In Packaging“. Around 35,000 visitors from the consumer and industrial goods industry are expected to attend.
Fachpack provides a compact and at the same time comprehensive overview of the range of products and services for the packaging process chain for industrial and consumer goods. This means packaging, the associated technology and the accompanying processes. It occupies eleven exhibition halls this year. 47 per cent of the 1,463 exhibitors are travelling to Nuremberg from abroad, primarily from Austria and Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Greece, the Czech Republic, France and Turkey.
Around 56 per cent of the exhibitors are in the packaging sector, i.e. packaging materials, packaging materials and packaging aids. 44 per cent represent the packaging technology sector, i.e. packaging machines, labelling technology and automation. The segments Packaging printing and finishing as well as internal logistics will be presented at the trade fair.
New network: Focus on women
New is the Networking event Women4Packaging for women in the packaging industry on the first day of the trade fair (24 September) at 12 noon in NCC Mitte, Brussels Hall. It offers industry players a unique opportunity to network on site, inspire each other and exchange views on current topics and trends in the packaging industry. The whole event takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. Highlight: The keynote speech by Vera Strauch, founder of the Female Leadership Academy and expert in feminist leadership, on the topic: „Grow Your Influence: How to build a strong network and have an authentic impact“. Around 150 participants have registered.
Presentation of the German Packaging Award
On the first day of the fair „Clear the stage!“ for the 41 winners of Europe's largest packaging exhibition, the German Packaging Award. Almost 250 entries from 13 countries were submitted in advance and wanted to be assessed and evaluated in person. The German Packaging Award is organised by the German Packaging Institute (dvi) and will be presented in ten categories from 16:30 in NCC Mitte, Munich Hall. As a premium partner, Fachpack presents the special award for young talents. This award honours the best packaging concepts from school pupils, trainees and students.
