After a year's break due to the coronavirus, the PackSynergy Group, a European network of medium-sized, owner-managed packaging retailers, is back at Fachpack. The network will be presenting itself with all 21 member companies.
The companies Horna Verpackungen, Papier Liebl, Servisbal Obaly and Wepa Verpackungen will be showing as co-exhibitor also own, customised packaging solutions.
„We will consistently continue the growth trajectory of recent years, focussing in particular on the Italian, French, Romanian and Hungarian markets.“
Thomas A. Baur, CEO PackSynergy
In the countries mentioned, the packaging network with its Current sales of around 500 million euros has not yet been represented by its own members.
„As part of a membership, we offer retail companies the opportunity to supplement their own activities freely, independently and specifically in the areas of purchasing, knowledge management, sustainability and marketing. They can thus Achieve significant long-term benefits and competitive advantages“, explains Baur.
According to Baur, the tangible competitive advantages include not only a Europe-wide sales platform and substantial advantages in purchasing, but also especially the exchange within the network. „Know-how transfer, further training and joint development work are very important at PackSynergy. In our Learning Academy, we inform and train ourselves with the help of best practice examples, hands-on workshops and info sessions. We also involve our suppliers and external specialists. There are regular Market calls and expert panels on current trends and developments and special task forces to develop new solutions. This holistic team concept in particular is an extraordinary and highly valued added value for our network partners,“ says Baur.
In addition to the targeted expansion of the network PackSynergy is strongly emphasising the use of sustainable products and solutions this year. To this end, Verbund will be showcasing a range of selected products from its group suppliers at its stand. In addition the Group launched the PEAS (Environmental Assesment Scoring) project this year, which will be presented at the trade fair.
„With PEAS, we want to provide our partners with a tool that can be used to objectively evaluate the growing number of sustainable product offerings and that can be used in day-to-day business. Material efficiency and recycling management are at the heart of PEAS. The aim is to reduce the use of materials and keep them in the cycle for as long as possible.“
Thomas A. Baur
In the eyes of the PackSynergy-In the context of the sustainability debate, retailers in particular are playing an increasingly important role. essential role in material expertise to. This is where PEAS comes in.
Source: PackSynergy
PackSynergy at Fachpack 2022: Hall 6 Stand 211
