{"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 & Automation and Empack"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Logistics & 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

The events were aimed at companies from the intralogistics, packaging and industrial maintenance sectors. They took place together with the Maintenance and Pumps & Valves trade fairs and occupied three halls of the Dortmund exhibition centre.<\/p>\n

Thomas Birkh\u00e4uer from B&K F\u00f6rdertechnik drew a positive conclusion: \u201eLogistics & 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>

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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

Platform for intralogistics and packaging<\/h2>\n

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>\n

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

According to the organisers, visitors also praised the compact structure of the event. Daniel Strau\u00df from Strenge GmbH & Co. KG said: \u201eLogistics & 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

AI and regulation in the focus of the framework programme<\/h2>\n

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

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

The organisers are already planning the next editions of the trade fair: Logistics & 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

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