FACHPACK 2024: we create the future

From 24 to 26 September 2024, the European packaging sector will once again gather at FACHPACK, the trade fair for packaging, technology and processes. The more than 1,400 exhibitors at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will showcase packaging materials and accessories, packaging machines and technology as well as the key processes for automation, marking and labelling, packaging printing and intra-logistics.

The main theme of FACHPACK this year is “Transition in Packaging”, which aptly describes the changes currently taking place in the industry that will also be reflected in the 11 exhibition halls and high-calibre supporting programme. A particularly welcome aspect is that FACHPACK 2024 is positioning itself as a continent-wide event.

As Heike Slotta, Executive Director Exhibitions at NürnbergMesse, says: “54% of the exhibitors are from Germany, the rest from the strong German-speaking economic area and neighbouring countries. Turkey has a particularly strong presence.”

Worth mentioning in this context are the new exhibitors that account for around 20% of all exhibitors at FACHPACK 2024. A remarkably high proportion of these – 70% – come from countries other than Germany.

New impetus in the supporting programme

FACHPACK sees itself as a source of inspiration for the industry. Alongside the extensive product display, this is also reflected in the programme of presentations in the three forums PACKBOX (Hall 4), INNOVATIONBOX (Hall 2) and SOLPACK 5.0 (Hall 3). All three forums address topical issues affecting the sector, e.g. dealing with the new PPWR regulations, the circular economy, automation and AI, or alternative packaging solutions and new fibre raw materials.

Three days of networking at its finest

In keeping with its slogan “We create the future”, FACHPACK offers the ideal platform for networking. A new feature in this context is the networking event Women4Packaging for women in the packaging industry which will be held on the first day of the fair. It offers female players in the sector a unique opportunity to network at the venue, inspire one another, and discuss the latest topics and trends in the packaging industry. Likewise on the first day of the fair, a total of 41 winners of one of the most prestigious European showcase for packaging excellence, the German Packaging Award, will be invited to take their places on the stage. Almost 250 submissions from 13 countries were received for consideration by the jury. The Students Day on the third day of the fair brings companies and young packaging talent together. At the invitation of FACHPACK and the German Packaging Institute (dvi), more than 60 students from the German-speaking regions will take part in workshops with professionals from up to 10 packaging companies and brand owners.

Alternative packaging solutions and innovative newcomers

This year, FACHPACK is introducing an inspiring programme feature: the “Alternative Packaging Solutions Pavilion”, which will showcase examples of alternatives for commonly used materials and provide insights into what might be possible in the future. At the fully booked pavilion in Hall 3, 13 companies will present their solutions including compostable plastic bags and teabags, upholstery material made from grain husks, packaging made from sugar cane (bagasse) and a whole lot more. Anyone looking for fresh, unconventional ideas and products to resolve packaging issues will find them again this year among the start-ups of the packaging segment in Hall 2. Here, visitors can look forward to the “Young Innovators Pavilion” for innovative young companies which is subsidised by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). In addition, the “Newcomer Pavilion” gives FACHPACK debutants or international newcomers a platform for presenting their companies and innovative products to a professional audience.

The special show “Outside the Box”

Anyone interested in packaging design should swing by the special design show “Outside the Box” in Hall 4. Curated by bayern design on behalf of FACHPACK, it maps the drafting and design journey from the initial idea through to good packaging design and provides valuable insights into the impact of design in development processes.

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