From 29 September to 1 October appr. 1,500 exhibit­ors will show new and further developments at FachPack in Nuremberg. The total of around 37,000 visitors from all branches will experience innovations across the packaging process chain – and thus in all four FachPack segments: packaging, technology, finishing, logistics. Foodstuff packaging is continuing to be driven by the convenience trend. Stand-up sachets have conquered new product segments and offer real value added. An additional trend is the individualization of products. The innumerable variations due to the consumers’ required combinations have to be produced and packed, while the label must also contain the respective individual details and information. This is where innovative solutions in labelling technology are required. Another important field for labelling and marking solutions: they help to clearly identify products. Individualization and track & trace systems for efficient, full-coverage product tracking as well as secure product authentication and reliable protection against falsification are based on intelligent software architecture.

Modular design for packaging machines
The diversity of product variations is posing great challenges for the packaging machine manufacturers. Today flexibility means also completely control various packaging sizes and styles. The machine design is decisive for the efficiency, performance and flexibility of fully automatic packaging systems. The individual components must therefore be optimally coordinated with each other and quickly replaced if required. Tray-sealers are for example designed in such a way that they can process all the tray formats and materials within the product size. Adjustments and product changes can be made increasingly quickly – all possible without using tools thanks to quick-release caps and fasteners. Modular design enables the use of various functional modules in the same machine housing and set-up area. The machines can therefore be put into operation more quickly, more easily upgraded or retrofitted. With the growing mail-order business generated by the online shops, logistics is also having to take new tasks on board.

Special show programme
More detailed information on the new challenges and solutions in all four FachPack segments is available in the Forum PackBox on all three days of the fair in Hall 4. Once again, in its third year, PackBox, with the trio “Inspiration – Innovation – Information”, is presenting the themes and trends which matter to the sector. And the diverse special shows – for example “Smart Labelling – A View into the Future” on the multi-sector theme of labelling and marking technology or the newly created Market Place Process & Materials on the sustainable and efficient use of resources and materials – will also be inviting interested parties.