The growing importance of lightweight packaging is also affecting the wine segment. Alpla indicates that PET bottles can reduce packaging weight, facilitate logistics and lower the carbon footprint compared with glass.
Mondi and Ovoko have implemented a corrugated packaging solution for transporting car bumpers sold in e-commerce. According to the companies, the new packaging improves product protection and reduces unit packaging costs by up to 42%.
After interpack 2026, the organisers published an event summary together with comments from company and industry association representatives. The statements focused mainly on automation, materials, digitalisation, the PPWR and the raw materials situation.
Gentlebrand presented its SmartWeighting concept using the MINERA still water bottle as an example. The solution is intended to reduce material use while maintaining functional performance, packaging aesthetics and brand positioning.
This year's edition of interpack brought together 2,804 exhibitors from 65 countries and visitors from 161 nations. The trade fair in Düsseldorf showed that the transformation of the processing and packaging industry is already being implemented in technologies, materials and processes.
Amcor has expanded its offering for the beverage market with a 38 mm handle for PET containers. The solution is intended for packaging up to 10 litres for water and other non-carbonated beverages.
The organisers of Plast 2026 have presented the event's conference programme. The agenda covers industrial competitiveness, the circular economy, recycling, processing, regulations and digitalisation.
KHS is developing a holistic line strategy for the beverage and food industries, addressing cost pressure, the shortage of skilled workers and growing regulatory requirements. The company emphasizes flexibility, automation and solutions that reduce material consumption.
Mondi and Dreco have developed laundry detergent powder packaging with a 50% share of post-consumer recycled content. The solution is designed to provide moisture protection, recyclability and alignment with future PPWR requirements.
Henkel Adhesive Technologies has inaugurated its modernized Packaging Competence Center in Düsseldorf. The facility is intended to enable testing of adhesive and coating solutions under conditions matching modern industrial production.
The anniversary edition of Plastpol, to be held on 19-22 May 2026 in Kielce, will focus on production digitalisation, recycling, energy efficiency and new materials. The event will be accompanied by debates and presentations on the competitiveness of the European plastics industry.
Kiefel is presenting a new double-dip wet molding process for natural fiber packaging. The solution is designed to provide a grease and oil barrier without an additional plastic coating.