{"id":113690,"date":"2026-03-05T10:03:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/?p=113690"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:36:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:36:07","slug":"record-attendance-for-logistics-automation-and-empack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/besucherrekord-fuer-logistics-automation-und-empack\/","title":{"rendered":"Record attendance for Logistics &amp; Automation and Empack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"packa-d-billboard packa-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-1245431949\"><div id=\"packa-223480709\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wemakepackaging.it\/en\/home\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210.jpg 1750w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-332x83.jpg 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-664x166.jpg 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-688x172.jpg 688w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-1044x261.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-1400x350.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1777969430042_banner_ASK_TRUST_PACK_840x210-1320x330.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1750px) 100vw, 1750px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div><p><strong>The Logistics &amp; Automation and Empack Special trade fairs set a new visitor record at the end of February in Dortmund. According to the organiser Easyfairs, a total of 3,660 qualified trade contacts came to the more than 90 exhibitors on 25 and 26 February, while the parallel trade fair association attracted more than 9,000 trade visitors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The events were aimed at companies from the intralogistics, packaging and industrial maintenance sectors. They took place together with the Maintenance and Pumps &amp; Valves trade fairs and occupied three halls of the Dortmund exhibition centre.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas Birkh\u00e4uer from B&amp;K F\u00f6rdertechnik drew a positive conclusion: \u201eLogistics &amp; Automation 2026 was a complete success for us. We were able to generate numerous qualified contacts and have already received a large number of concrete enquiries. We were particularly impressed by the high level of expertise of the visitors and the quality of the discussions - our expectations were clearly exceeded.\u201c<\/p><div class=\"packa-in-post-alle packa-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"packa-927308093\"><div id=\"packa-85812004\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/en\/newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"PJ Self-promotion English 03\"><!--noptimize--><img src=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03.png 840w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-300x75.png 300w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-18x5.png 18w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-332x83.png 332w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-664x166.png 664w, https:\/\/packaging-journal.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PJ-Eigenwerbung-English-03-688x172.png 688w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" width=\"840\" height=\"210\"  style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" \/><!--\/noptimize--><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Holger Schmalz from Martor was also satisfied with the response: \u201eWe were pleasantly surprised by the strong response. The audience was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared - including numerous potential new customers who had not yet had any contact with Martor.\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>Platform for intralogistics and packaging<\/h2>\n<p>According to the organisers, the trade fair once again confirmed its role as a regional meeting place for the intralogistics and packaging industry in North Rhine-Westphalia. Exhibitors used the format primarily for dialogue with potential customers and to initiate specific projects.<\/p><div id=\"packa-90086125\" class=\"packa-inhalt packa-entity-placement\"><!--noptimize--><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2686439340972671\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2686439340972671\" data-ad-slot=\"6171251825\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><!--\/noptimize--><\/div>\n<p>Christian Peters from Papierverarbeitung Peters explained: \u201eWe were able to present our industrial labels, banderoles and packaging cups in a practical way and show what is technically and qualitatively possible today in direct dialogue with trade visitors. We made numerous new contacts and initiated specific projects - the trade fair was a complete success for us.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>According to the organisers, visitors also praised the compact structure of the event. Daniel Strau\u00df from Strenge GmbH &amp; Co. KG said: \u201eLogistics &amp; Automation Dortmund with the Empack Special feels like a regional industry get-together. Clearly structured, professionally organised and with a noticeably high quality of discussion.\u201c<\/p>\n<h2>AI and regulation in the focus of the framework programme<\/h2>\n<p>A central item on the programme was a panel discussion on the role of artificial intelligence in packaging and intralogistics. Representatives from research and industry discussed applications, regulatory frameworks and the practical challenges of implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Other presentations dealt with topics such as IT security, sustainability requirements for logistics companies and the impact of the new EU packaging regulation PPWR on the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The organisers are already planning the next editions of the trade fair: Logistics &amp; Automation and Empack are to take place in Hamburg on 2 and 3 June 2026. The next event in Dortmund has been announced for 24 and 25 February 2027.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source:<\/em> Easyfairs<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"More than 9,000 trade visitors came to Dortmund.","protected":false},"author":300,"featured_media":113694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","rank_math_description":"Logistics &amp; Automation und Empack erzielen 2026 in Dortmund einen Besucherrekord. 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