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Successful succession at DIENES – Rudolf Supe-Dienes retires
After nearly five decades with the company, Dipl.-Ing. Rudolf Supe-Dienes, managing partner in the third generation, will retire at the end of the year. With his inventive spirit, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial foresight, he has played a key role in shaping the DIENES Group and driving its development into an internationally leading provider of industrial […]
ARC expands internationally to strengthen member value
The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) is expanding its global reach and strengthening its ability to serve members worldwide with the addition of two key staff members. This investment underscores ARC’s commitment to helping members connect across borders, access new opportunities, and thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. ARC has appointed Simon Cheung as Business […]
K2025 to highlight “The Power of Plastics”
From 8 to 15 October 2025, K in Düsseldorf will once again be the central stage for the international plastics and rubber industry. Around 3,200 exhibitors from 66 countries will present innovative solutions, forward-looking products and impressive machines in live operation. With its motto “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible,” it sets […]
OE-A to highlight Flexible and Printed Electronics at productronica
OE-A and VDMA will be exhibiting at a dedicated booth during productronica from 18-21 November 2025. OE-A will highlight Printed Electronics on 19 and 20 November through two dedicated sessions. Again located in Hall B2: the Printed Electronics Pavilion powered by LOPEC. OE-A Seminars on Printed Electronics at the Innovation Forum Taking place during the […]
Leadership transition at imec
The Board of Directors of imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has appointed Patrick Vandenameele as the next Chief Executive Officer. Effective 1 April 2026, he will succeed current CEO Luc Van den hove, who will then assume the role of Chair of imec’s Board of Directors. After 17 […]
Visit at Kraiburg Walzenfertigung – Interview with Ralf Metzger
The Voice of Converting | “Converting meets Packaging”
From 23 to 25 September 2025, the packaging industry will once again gather at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg for FACHPACK, the European Trade Fair for Packaging, Technology and Processes. Around 1,400 exhibitors are expected to attend, spread across 11 exhibition halls. Trade visitors can look forward to a wealth of products and services related to packaging, as well as a high-calibre supporting programme.
"Converting meets Packaging" at FACHPACK
The ‘Converting meets Packaging’ pavilion in Hall 7, which is already fully booked with seven exhibitors, will celebrate its premiere at FACHPACK 2025. It has been organised by FACHPACK in cooperation with M2N Media, publisher of the trade media PRO Flexconvert and PRO Flextronics. In the run-up to the trade fair, we met for a podcast interview with FACHPACK Event Director Phuong Anh Do and Alexander Houben, Managing Director of JHT Jakobs-Houben Technologie GmbH, which will be exhibiting in the pavilion.
1. Connecting Professionals
Networking is our bread and butter. We connect people and companies from all parts of the supply chains of the industries we serve and thus make a significant contribution to their success. We not only know our industries on a technological level, but also know what makes the people behind the machines tick and what really moves them.
2. Multi-channel communication
Print media continues to be highly relevant for our specialist audience. At the same time, more and more digital media formats are being developed, which are being introduced by providers of specialised media with very different levels of success. When it comes to our digital platforms, we always focus on the formats that really suit our target groups! In addition to the “classic” online news, these are primarily podcasts, video reports, webinars and email newsletters. For our social media activities, we rely entirely on LinkedIn, where we can reach the relevant people and target groups for our media brands in a targeted manner.
3. Global presence, special events
By travelling to trade fairs, conferences and industry events around the world, we always have our finger on the pulse of the industries we serve. We believe in the “magic” of personal contacts and cultivate these as often as possible. In addition, we offer our own face-to-face and online events that enable in-depth networking in a more intimate atmosphere. Internal and external experts who speak at our events should always offer real added value, beyond sales presentations and “empty business-speak”!
4. Fundamental Values
As a company, we stand up for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press. We want all people to be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual identity, skin colour, origin, religion and age. We are firmly opposed to racism and anti-Semitism and reject extremism of any kind.
5. Sustainability
We recognise our responsibility to do our part to curb man-made climate change and develop constructive solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. On a journalistic level, we accompany “green” innovations in the sectors we serve with a critical distance. We reject “greenwashing”. As a company, we include sustainability aspects in all investment decisions and favour climate-neutral means of transport for business trips whenever possible.