Record registration figures for interpack 2017

A year away, interpack 2017 has already broke registration numbers in its 55-year history. Companies had booked about 20 percent more space than is available at the Düsseldorf exhibition center with its 19 halls. Taking place concurrently, the “components” event showcasing the offering of packaging technology suppliers, is expected to be fully booked as well. 

Focus on Industry 4.0

In terms of its scope and internationality, interpack is an unparalleled platform for companies with products and solutions from the fields of packaging technology, related processes and packaging materials for the segments of food and beverages, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,  non-food consumer goods and industrial goods. What exhibitors are offering is being supplemented by innovative special themes. At interpack 2017, the spotlight will be on Industry 4.0, which is being staged in cooperation with the German Engineering Federation (VDMA).  In the form of a technology lounge at the VDMA stand, the show is presenting examples of applications in the packaging machine and process technology sector that open up new opportunities with regards to safety, traceability, copy and piracy protection, and individualized packaging.

innovationparc on SAVE FOOD

The theme of SAVE FOOD is a prominent  part of interpack.  The “innovationparc” segment is presenting packaging strategies and solutions that can help to reduce food loss and wastage. It will present the winners of the national competitions for the SAVE FOOD Packaging Awards of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). Selected in advance of interpack, the winners will be competing against one another for the WorldStar Awards. Also integrated in innovationparc is a lecture forum that companies can use for the presentation of their solutions and strategies. As in 2014, innovationparc will take place in a high-quality marquee construction between Halls 2 and 3.

The third international SAVE FOOD Congress takes place on the first day of the trade fair, and with the participation of its partner institutions: the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

Visit interpack at the Düsseldorf exhibition center from 4 to 10 May 2017.  The “components” will be staged concurrently in Hall 18 and is freely accessible to all interpack visitors.

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