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Acrisure Netherlands B.V. is your leading partner for insurance solutions in all disciplines. Acrisure Netherlands is specialized in dealing with risks in packaging and co-packing/making industries. We protect our clients against the risks of migration between packaging materials and packaged goods. We analyze contracts for unreasonable demands. We developed an insurance solution for co-packers/makers against the risks of faulty mixing and other risks during process of goods.

Standard, custom and bespoke mixing vessels, already supplied to CMOs worldwide. Equipment enabling CMOs to fulfill their next big contract. Designs are saved, to reduce vessel re-ordering times, enabling CMOs to accelerate their responsiveness to new customer requests.

Development and supply of the ‘Response’ range of machinery for contract manufacturers, developed in Response to customers’ requests! Flexible, scalable filling. Up to four tabletop machines can fit into the Automation Base, but can be disconnected again at any time should the need arise to fulfill a smaller or sample run for a customer, or to fill small highly controlled runs of a higher value product. We invite CMOs to consult with our technical team regarding best practice to fill challenging products, and how to optimise the filling automation process to make it as cost-efficient as possible, to give CMOs worldwide the greatest revenue potential.

Customized machine engineering and machine building in 5-star quality – since 1959 in the third generation. Toolissimo: You have a finished construction, we manufacture the individual part, the assembly or the complete machine for you. Maschinissimo: You have a task, a problem – we solve your problem with a machine developed by us. Neudissimo: Our own products – miniature punches, special punches. Reparissimo: Your old machine – indispensable – requires spare parts or a complete overhaul. Expertissimo: Neudert’s know-how.

We are specialist in Flexible Packaging. Altacel is your partner when it comes to flexible packaging with high-quality printing, the right shelf life and the best run ability on the filling line. We focus on sustainable packaging solutions with great passion, in which quality, flexibility, service and innovation are paramount. Altacel approaches your packaging challenge from a broader perspective; you will receive valuable advice on the most optimal solution for your product and your production process. Altacel is certified for Food packaging and can provide migration reports for all types of film. In this way you have the guarantee that all requirements of food safety are always met. The performance and presentation of your product on the shop shelf come first! Altacel, better and more beautiful every day!

Rigid packaging: bottles and jars PET Power one of Europe¹s leading producers of rigid packaging, offering customised bottles and jars and a very large standard range from 10ml to 7500ml. As well as PET, we also supply in HDPE/PP.

Marketing – Communications – Events Brand-Marc stands for 30+ years of empathic project management with the fous on creative cases. Deep down inside Brand-Marc’s backbone is empathy… the most valuable weapon for successful project management. After a first chat with you, we understand your background and experience level, know how you like to work and have a good feeling of your company culture. We understand what’s keeping you awake at night, always figure out the “why” behind your request. By simplifying complexities we save you lots of time… imagine what you could do with it.

Our company Care 4 Fresh BV is actively involved in the packaging industry by providing specialized solutions that enhance product preservation and packaging efficiency. We deliver high-quality oxygen absorbers designed to extend the shelf life of packaged goods by reducing oxygen levels inside the packaging. Additionally, we supply technical equipment that can be installed directly on packaging lines, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance. Our products help manufacturers maintain product freshness, improve packaging integrity, and streamline their packaging processes.

Round paper board drums and composite containers CBT Packaging Ltd is one of the UK’s leading providers of round paper board drums and composite containers. With a 50-year track record of design innovation and manufacturing excellence, we are the preferred choice of many household names in the FMCG and food and drink sectors. Proudly independent and working to ISO 9001 quality and BRC/IOP hygiene standards, CBT is continuing to raise the bar when it comes to cost-effective, high impact product presentation.

CCL Label is the world's largest converter of pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials for a wide range of decorative, instructional, and functional applications. We deliver to global customers in the food & beverage, home & personal care, agricultural, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durables markets. Our product portfolio includes but is not limited to: Self-Adhesive Labels, Shrink Sleeves, Stretch Sleeves, In-Mould Labels, Pouches, Multipack solutions, Promotional labels (e.g., Augmented Reality, Sticker Inside, Write-On), Functional labels (e.g., with RFID / NFC), Tamper-evident and anti-theft solutions, Expanded Content Labels (e.g., 2ply, multiply, product sampling), Booklets & Leaflets, Tubes, Precision printed & die cut metal components with LED displays. A product’s decoration might only seem a small part, but it plays a crucial role in making the overall packaging more sustainable. CCL Label has developed labels and sleeves that enable recycling, carbon footprint reduction, and reuse. Whether they are bio-based, low-density, or made from recycled material – there is a solution for every packaging need!

CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, is the national, not-for-profit trade organization for the contract packaging and manufacturing industry in the United States of America. CPA was formed in July 1992 for contract packaging firms and those businesses related to them in order to promote the growth and welfare of member firms. Members are comprised of the nation’s leading contract packagers and manufacturers, as well as suppliers to the industry, performing all packaging functions: from the glamorous to the hazardous and the simplest to the most complex. CPA members offer their services to an extremely wide variety of consumer goods companies and brand owners.

We are experts in developing lightweight, recyclable and flexible barrier and base papers for food and non-food packaging. Driven by our quest to support a circular economy, we develop innovative solutions, pushing the boundaries of what paper can achieve. Our comprehensive approach to packaging development allows us to support customers from idea to shelf. We empower our customers to switch to more sustainable packaging, working with them to find the perfect solution that meets market demand, regulatory requirements, product specifications, and environmental goals. From concept and design to testing and optimization, we provide end-to-end support for packaging needs. We offer a wide range of packaging services including mock-ups, shelf-life testing, recyclability testing, runnability testing and sealability testing. Our state-of-the-art laboratory has a full range of coating, converting, packaging and testing equipment. Collaborating closely with our customers, new packaging designs can be prototyped and tested before being launched on a large scale.

The German Packaging Institute (Deutsches Verpackungsinstitut e.V. , short dvi) interconnects the packaging industries all along their value chains. As point of intersection among all industries, and not bound to particular materials, the dvi has direct contact with politicians, companies, sectors and experts.

Coding and Printing/Overprinting Coding & marking from product to pallet: Inkjet, Laser, Thermal Transfer Overprinting, Thermal Inkjet, Digital and variable printing. A reliable innovative partner, over 30 years of experience and a global service network to support and advice you wherever needed.

Trade shows / Exhibitions Creating value for communities through Europe’s leading packaging trade show portfolio: Empack, Packaging Innovations, Logistics & Automation, ADF PCD & PLC and Packaging Premiere. We make it easy for people to meet and do business in a professional environment.

FACHPACK - European trade fair for packaging, technology and processing FACHPACK is one of the main events in Europe for companies that produce and use packaging. It has been held in Nuremberg for over 40 years. The packaging fair provides a compact but comprehensive insight into all relevant topics from the packaging industry. This includes solutions for product packaging for industrial and consumer goods, packaging aids and packaging materials, but also for packaging production, packaging technology, logistics and packaging systems or printing.

We are specialists in bag forming. FormerFab GmbH develops and produces forming shoulders that continually form flat films into tubes. Also known as forming collars, folding devices or formers. We can offer forming shoulders for Stickpack-, Flowpack- or vertical bag making machines. As FormerFab is one of three companies in the world that can calculate forming shoulders exactly, we are also able to provide forming shoulders for paper that forms paper wrinkle-free and without cracks of barriers. We are able to develop forming shoulders for every type of machine, for nearly every type of film and of course for your customized bags.

Gen Grinders offers innovative solutions for the spice industry, specializing in grinder caps , flapper caps and PET bottle production for co-packers. We deliver fresh ground spice experience through customized designs and manufacturing services, enhancing brand identity. Committed to quality and sustainability, we aim to lead the sector with reliable and tailored packaging solutions.

GPI - Paperboard Canister Packaging Ideal alternatives to plastic, metal, and glass containers for dry foods, sensitive powders like infant milk formula, healthcare, and beauty applications, our paperboard canister packaging solutions can be customized to your desired shape and size, are direct-filled, and can be tailored with low to high barrier protection.

Graco Inc. supplies technology and expertise for the management of fluids and coatings in both industrial and commercial applications. It designs, manufactures and markets systems and equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray fluid and powder materials. A recognized leader in its specialties, Minneapolis-based Graco serves customers around the world in the manufacturing, processing, construction and maintenance industries.

Gualapack is the world leader in pre-made spouted pouches and a global player in the flexible packaging industry. With headquarters in Italy and several manufacturing sites worldwide, we offer a wide portfolio of flexible packaging solutions, ranging from stand-alone packaging components (laminates, caps, pouches) to complete filling machines and pasteurisation solutions. We combine state-of-art-equipment with constant innovation, expertise and know-how.

As a specialist in ultrasonic sealing of packaging materials, Herrmann has been developing safe and efficient welding systems for over 60 years. With the services of Herrmann Engineering, more than 600 employees excite customers all over the world. The guiding principle "BONDING – MORE THAN MATERIALS" stands for a respectful and reliable collaboration. As the reliable Partner, Herrmann ensures that the packaging process combines sustainability and added value in the long term, making it "valuetainable".

HPM Global has been doing business and is family owned since 1984. We are leading flexible packaging manufacturer for food, consumer, pharma, industrial and specialized products in both retort and non-retort packaging servicing our clients worldwide!

Returning to Excel, London on 30 March – 01 April 2026, IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, is the ultimate business event for food & drink product development. Food, Drink & Hospitality Week unites IFE Manufacturing with, IFE, HRC, The Pub Show, Hospitality Tech360 and International Salon Culinaire, bringing together 25,000 buyers and 1,500+ suppliers to connect and do business. Keep up to date with the latest show news here: https://www.ifemanufacturing.co.uk/

Verbundfolien für flexible Verpackungen Wir fertigen für Sie maßgeschneiderte Verpackungslösungen aus Verbundfolien für jegliche Abpackformen wie Siegelrand-, Schlauch-, Stick- und Standbodenbeutel, Zeitschriften- und Konturenbeutel etc. Sie nennen uns Ihr Anforderungsprofil und wir erarbeiten einen individuell auf Ihre Bedürfnisse zugeschnittenen Verpackungsvorschlag. Wir bieten Ihnen Flexo- und Digitaldrucklösungen von höchster Qualität und Kaschierung für alle Anforderungen. Fragen Sie uns nach unseren nachhaltigen recyclebaren Verpackungsfolien JGone

Korozo is the leading flexible packaging producer in Turkey and one of the 15 largest flexible packaging producers in Europe with more than €280mn total revenue. Korozo has five major business units; namely; food flexibles, non - food flexibles and hygiene components. The food flexibles packaging is serving the confectionary, bakery, cheese& dairy, meat& poultry & seafood, dried food& ingredients, frozen& chilled food& ice cream, tea & coffee, fresh fruits & vegetables, pet food and beverages. The nonfood flexibles packaging is serving personal care, home care, beauty& health care markets as well as agriculture, retailers and industrial markets with special films as pallet wrap films, silage films, thermal lamination films and surface ection films. In 2017, a majority stake in Korozo has been acquired by a consortium led by Actera Group (“Actera”), the largest private equity fund in Turkey with assets under management exceeding US$2.8 billion, European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) and Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (“GIC”), the sovereign wealth fund of Singapore with assets under management exceeding US$ 350 billion. We deliver to more than 88 countries and more than 500 customers in export markets; and our export sales is 85% of our total sales. Korozo gives service through its offices in UK, France and Germany across Europe.

What we do: print packaging. Who we are: a small but fine printing house from the Fichtel Mountains. What we can do better than others: Labels and Stand-Up Pouches in small lots and in an economical and sustainable first class quality. We are not a massive industrial printing house, and for sure don´t want to be this kind of company. We know our customers and their applications and our home turf is Private Labeling. – labels – flexible packaging (stand up pouches, 3 side sealed pouches, rollstock) – ultra short to medium runs – fast delivery time – web customer interface to manage orders and artworks

Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards, specializing in lightweight, high-quality folding boxboards, food service boards, and white kraftliners. We are Europe’s leading producer of folding boxboard and white kraftliner, and the world’s largest producer of coated white kraftliners. In the U.S., we are the top supplier of folding boxboard. With our own pulp production and ownership in Metsä Fibre, we ensure pulp self-sufficiency and sustainable growth. Our customers include brand owners, retailers, converters, and box manufacturers. Through innovative paperboards and 360 services, we help them advance their business and sustainability goals. As global packaging demand rises, we drive innovation to replace fossil-based materials and enhance recyclability worldwide.

Unprinted extrusion based laminates Nordex is the largest independent distributor of unprinted extrusion based laminates in Benelux. We supply complex barrier materials as semi fabricated base stock to short run Flexo, Offset & Gravure printers.

Software for the supply-chain Nulogy has been a world leading provider of specialized software for complex supply-chain challenges for over a decade. Nulogy’s flagship cloud-based solution, PackManager, is used by the world’s premiere contract packagers and contract manufacturers to reduce costs, gain real-time visibility, improve compliance, and increase customer loyalty.

Food and packaging production OFI’s experts will find the right answer to any question arising with regard to food and packaging production. We pay particular attention to material quality, packaging processes, transport, safety of packaged goods and quick, practical solutions. Packaging of food, non-food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and many other products have to meet specific requirements, which have to be taken into account in each individual case.

From the incoming raw goods up to the palletising, together with our partners, OMRON is able to provide industrial automation solutions to easily integrate new technologies into your business model.

Pack4Food a collaboration platform of companies, universities and independent organizations throughout the whole value chain of food, packaging and packaging processes. Pack4Food offers support to companies in their daily packaging challenges and innovation processes by providing independent advice, training, initiating and participating in national and international research projects and last but not least, offering a cross-sectoral, international network to its members. Pack4Food also leads the European S3 Food Packaging platform in cooperation with Flander’s FOOD and Natureef to facilitate the exchange of know-how along the whole food packaging value chain. This Partnership will steer and accelerate the introduction and implementation of new sustainable food packaging technologies and innovations in the food packaging industry.

The demands on consumer packaged goods have never been more urgent. We must navigate the critical but complex requirements of the climate crisis and circular economy. Efficiently provide for the needs of a growing global population. Assimilate the challenges and opportunities of a digitizing and connected world. Packaging Europe brings together the FMCG value chain through our world-class, multimedia reporting and commentary, transformative initiatives such as the Sustainable Packaging Summit and global Sustainability Awards competition, and our partnership with AIPIA (the Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association) to change the conversation about smart packaging. More than just a media company, we provide the industry with leadership in information, ideas and connections: we are an essential value chain partner in solving the world’s packaging challenges.

Packiro specializes in custom, sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on eco-friendly, flexible packaging like pouches and bags. They serve industries such as coffee, food, pet food and cosmetics, offering recyclable and compostable material options. Packiro’s digital platform enables businesses to easily design and order packaging with high-quality, customizable prints in small runs. Their approach combines sustainability with convenience, meeting demand for tailored, visually appealing packaging that aligns with modern environmental and branding standards.

Print and Media Association represents innovative and reliable packaging and printing companies in Lithuania, which have been successfully integrating into the value chains of the European food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical and other sectors for 30 years. Lithuanian packaging manufacturers are reliable, constantly investing in new technologies, ecological solutions, new products, and employee training.

Printco is a premier provider of solid board packaging solutions for the food, cosmetic, and beverage sectors across Europe. Specializing in offset printing, Printco delivers high-quality, sustainable packaging that meets strict industry standards for durability and presentation. With expertise in food-safe materials and innovative designs, the company ensures optimal protection and branding for products. Its European-wide presence, strong supply chain, and commitment to eco-friendly practices position Printco as a trusted partner for leading brands seeking reliable and impactful packaging solutions.

We are a company that grew out of fifteen years of experience in cooperation with the largest brands in the HORECA industry and is a response to the need to integrate the offer for local production and purchases from global markets. Our main scope of activity is the production and procurement of individual, collective and industrial packaging as well as household products made of plastics and paper pulp. The entire process, from product design, through making samples, designing tools and selecting appropriate raw materials, is in our hands. We take responsibility for the services offered, from the moment of presenting the idea to the delivery of the finished product to the customer's warehouse.

QuinLyte is an innovative polymer alloy and barrier packaging start-up company based in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands, focused on advancing high-barrier solutions for PE and PP based flexible packaging . Since 2019, QuinLyte has been working on SmartAgain® barrier polymer alloy and HJ Eco® (high-)barrier coated PE and PP films, aiming to support clients in developing mono-material flexible packaging solutions. The company hopes to play a small but pivot role in reducing plastic waste and in supporting a more sustainable packaging world.

Schulz Flexgroup GmbH, Europe's largest owner-operated and independent UV flexo printing company, is a medium-sized family business with more than four decades of experience in UV flexo printing for packaging films. Specializing in the printing and converting of flexible primary packaging for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, technical and non-food applications, the company serves small and medium-sized businesses as well as listed companies.

Smurfit Westrock Corrugated Benelux is one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world. We pro-actively use our extensive experience and expertise, supported by our scale, to open up opportunities for our customers. Sharing superior product knowledge, market understanding and insights in packaging trends ensures business success in their markets.

Taghleef Industries is a global manufacturer of PP-based, biobased and biodegradable packaging films for flexible packaging, labeling, graphic arts and technical applications, which are designed to meet the highest quality and most demanding requirements across industries.

ThePackHub is a highly respected packaging innovation consultancy and are a go-to resource for brand owners, retailers, and packaging suppliers worldwide, seeking solutions to packaging innovation challenges. The business markets The Innovation Zone, a members-only platform that offers access to over 8,300 packaging initiatives from around the world. ThePackHub also hosts a series of their own packaging conferences and webinars, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities for professionals in the industry. ThePackHub also publishes informative packaging reports and provides technical packaging services to clients looking to optimize their packaging strategies.

Unique product leaflet solution – Thin Bible Paper Booklet for user manuals and instructions for use (www.thinprinting.com) The main benefits of the solution compared to the standard leaflet are as follows: 1. Significant savings on leaflet / booklet cost (~20%). 2. Environment friendly (less paper, ~30 – 50%). 3. At least, 3 times more information (e.g. more languages). 4. Outstanding usability (easy to open/close and to find correct information).

Independent packaging consultancy with a wealth of international packaging experience.

UCIMA – the Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association – represents and supports around 200 companies across Italy. A member of Confindustria, UCIMA is part of the country’s industrial system. With 2024 revenues exceeding €10 billion and exports accounting for 80%, the sector is a global leader distinguished by advanced technology, high-quality standards, flexibility, strong customer service, and competitiveness among both major industrial groups and highly specialized SMEs offering complete packaging solutions.

We are a company, which develops and produces innovative heating systems, which are used in industrial processes where temperatures with pinpoint accuracy are needed. Our patented heating technology enables, amongst others the optimization of material- and energy consumption of different packaging formats. The digital sealing systems allow for very precise temperature control, also with larger sealing surfaces, which makes it easier to work with recyclable, biobased or recycled materials. Another advantage of our system is that an inline process control during the sealing process is possible. We offer a data driven solution which enables this inline process control. We can deliver heating systems as a component for a new machine or as a retrofit module to update an existing machine in a factory.

WeightPack is a company - based in Goito, Mantua, Italy; with offices in Powhatan, Virginia and in Beijing, China - that designs and builds customized Net Weight Filling and Capping machinery for liquid and powder products. The mission is to provide quality equipment easy to use, reliable and cost effective to companies that are looking to improve their production and optimize their process. WeightPack machines can be installed for all types of industries including home care, personal care, food, beverage, dairy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and powdered. The company solutions can treat all kinds of viscosities in glass, cans, PET, HDPE, from edible oils to peanut butter with complete closure applicators for caps, lids, pump dispensers and trigger sprayers. For over 45 years WeightPack Team has invested in perfecting the most accurate means possible for measuring out and delivering top quality liquids and powders into containers. Measuring the precise quantity of product put inside the primary package - at the destination - means what you weigh is what you get. WeightPack offers a full range of services including a stocked spare parts store, emergency parts manufacturing, a skilled team of service technicians, reliability maintenance programs and in-house fabrication for container and cap change parts.

The World Packaging Organisation (WPO), founded in 1968, is a non-profit, non-governmental federation bringing together packaging institutes, associations, professionals and trade bodies worldwide. WPO advances packaging technology, sustainability, innovation, education and international trade, while connecting the global packaging community through webinars, conferences and knowledge sharing. WPO’s flagship WorldStar Packaging Award and Student Packaging Award inspire and foster innovation and engage future leaders in packaging. Vision: Better Quality of Life, Through Better Packaging, For More People