The organisers of interpack have announced a new date and a shortened schedule for the 2029 edition. The trade fair will take place from 10 to 15 June and will run for six days, from Sunday to Friday.
ThaiNamthip has installed a Sidel Hydra Ultrasonic bottle washer at its Pathumthani plant. It is the first installation of this system in Asia, aimed at improving washing performance while reducing the consumption of water, energy and chemicals.
GroupMosca and Siat Group have signed a strategic agreement to develop a joint offering of integrated packaging systems. The cooperation covers key global markets and is intended to combine both companies' technologies into coherent packaging lines.
Carlsberg, in cooperation with DS Smith and KHS, is introducing a cardboard multipack for bottles with rounded edges to the Polish market. The solution is intended to improve brand visibility, reduce material use and lower the carbon footprint without significant changes to existing packaging lines.
Thai Coconut has implemented a complete aseptic PET line from Sidel for the production of still and carbonated coconut beverages. The installation is intended to increase production flexibility, meet export requirements and reduce resource consumption.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will present technologies for production lines, digital solutions and systems for multi-format packaging. The showcase will include EvoBLOW Laser, Aseptic Predis X4 and the Synergy low-pressure blowing kit.
At ProPak Asia 2026, Synergy will present integrated PET packaging solutions for the water and soft drinks sector. The portfolio includes the Combi system, the SR 8 blow moulder and digital tools supporting production stability.
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.
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.
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.
Krones started 2026 with a 5.3% increase in order intake to EUR 1.512 billion and confirmed its full-year financial targets. The company maintained an improved EBITDA margin despite lower reported revenue due to currency translation effects.
Carlsberg, DS Smith and KHS have launched a cardboard multipack with rounded corners based on Arcwise technology. First introduced in Poland, the solution is intended to combine stronger shelf impact, lower material use and production on existing machines.
