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Abhay Avadhani's Interpack Diary Day 5
As the energy at Messe Düsseldorf remains at a peak, the conversation has moved toward the "integrated giants." From bulk industrial strength to high-precision liquid cartons, Day 5 has been about the power of the end-to-end production model and the technical gap Indian manufacturers are racing to close.
Exclusive: Galaxy Packtech debuts pouching and online varnish at Interpack
At Interpack in Dusseldorf, Galaxy Packtech demonstrates its GS24 plus 200 doy pack machine, showcasing a global first for the industry: digital, online varnish registration on the pouching line
Taghleef Industries showcases coated film innovations at Interpack
Taghleef Industries utilised its platform at Interpack to detail its Dynamic Cycle initiative and a new portfolio of coated solutions designed to accelerate the transition to circular packaging.
Exclusive: United Caps debuts lightweight 26mm sport closures at Interpack
At Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf, United Caps is positioning itself as a strategic advisor to help global partners navigate the shifting regulatory landscape.
Exclusive: Vinsak targets shorter runs and secure supply chains at Interpack
At Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Vinsak Group is positioning its Universal 850 web offset machine as the "missing link" between short-run digital and long-run gravure
Abhay Avadhani's Interpack Diary Day 4
The relentless push toward circularity driven by PPWR and EPR mandates has made sustainable films the star of Interpack in Dusseldorf
Exclusive: Lang Laser at Interpack on India’s monomaterial shift and the pioneer legacy
During Interpack, Bernhard Lang, CEO of Lang Laser, says, “As Indian converters pivot toward circularity, the rise of MDO-PE and MDO-PP structures is transforming laser scoring from a luxury add-on into a functional necessity for the domestic pouch-making industry
Exclusive: Lohia Corp highlights cost reduction for raffia bags at Interpack
The sentiment within the raffia sector has shifted toward operational efficiency and the circular economy, and it was visible at Lohia’s stall during Interpack in Dusseldorf.
Exclusive: Fresh-Lock unveils 25% PCR zipper at Interpack
During Interpack in Dusseldorf, the Fresh-Lock team, part of the Reynolds Consumer Packaging Group, showcased its focus on addressing the complexities of EPR through mechanical recycling and paper-based pouch versatility.
Interpack Diary (Pan masala at Dusseldorf)
While sustainability and the shift to mono-materials continue to dominate the halls, a specific, high-stakes issue from back home has become the "hot topic" among Indian industry leaders.
Cosmo Films highlights sustainable substrate shifts at Interpack
The global speciality films manufacturer showcased its portfolio of high-performance BOPP and rigid packaging solutions to strengthen its international footprint across Europe and North America.
Exclusive: Cosmos Twisters targets global expansion in adhesive tapes at Interpack
At Interpack, Namit Jhaveri, director of Cosmos Twisters, says the company is leveraging its 45-year legacy in packaging to transition from a regional player into a vertically integrated global supplier of BOPP pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes
Interpack first-timer Yash Shah discovered new opportunities in packaging quality control
Yash Shah, director, international sales, Innovative Automation Products is convinced that the future of paper and aseptic packaging would be shaped by increasingly sophisticated automation, precision engineering and international collaboration
Exclusive: Brueckner highlights inline coating for monomaterials at Interpack
At Interpack in Dusseldorf, Markus Gschwandtner, CEO of Brueckner Maschinenbau, says the shift toward recyclability and monomaterial structures is the single largest move in the packaging industry today
Abhay Avadhani's Interpack Diary Day 2
It has been a day of reviewing real case studies, exploring tailored packaging solutions, and engaging in many hands-on discussions
Exclusive: Actega targets 100% plastic waste reduction with Ecoleaf at Interpack
The shift toward sustainability dominated the opening of Interpack, where Actega showcased its Ecoleaf technology. Harald Jasper walks us through the product features
Exclusive: Cerm targets growth of short-run flexible packaging at Interpack
The move toward automation and industrialisation dominated the conversation at the AB Graphic International booth in partnership with Galaxy Packtech during Interpack, from 7 to 13 May, in Messe Dusseldorf.
Exclusive: Fuji Robotics targets the Indian eCommerce boom at Interpack
Fuji Robotics utilises Interpack to showcase its legacy in four-axis robotics, a sector the company has pioneered since it introduced its first palletising robot in 1982. Bob Zwolinski, business development manager at Fuji Robotics shares the company’s focus in expanding its presence in the eCommerce industry
Exclusive: The PPWR "ticking clock" dominates Interpack aisles
The air at Interpack 2026 remains thick with a mix of urgency and apprehension as the packaging value chain prepares for the first phase of the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), set for 12 August 2026.
Exclusive: Erema Group targets food-grade PCR for India at Interpack
Markus Haderer, marketing communications at Erema Group, highlighted the group’s latest recycling solutions for inhouse, industrial and post-consumer waste at Interpack
Interpack product spotlight: Fujifilm debuts Jet Press FP790 upgrades
At Interpack, held in Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May, Fujifilm highlights its flagship flexible packaging digital inkjet press as a mainstream alternative to analogue flexo and gravure production.
Abhay Avadhani's Interpack Diary
Having secured my German visa for the six-day trip, I arrived prepared, my schedule pre-loaded with interviews designed to capture the pulse of the industry for WhatPackaging?
Exclusive: Koehler Paper’s NexFlex focuses on flexible packaging at Interpack
During Interpack held in Messe Dusseldorf from 7 to 13 May, Koehler Paper showcased its NexFlex range highlighting developments in the flexible packaging substrates.