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KOCH at ICE Europe – Redefining production processes
KOCH is pleased to be an exhibitor at ICE Europe 2025 in Munich. The world’s leading trade fair for the processing and finishing of flexible, web-shaped materials such as paper, film and foil will take place from 11 to 13 March 2025. As the central meeting place for the converting industry, ICE Europe is the […]
Martin Automatic to exhibit at ICE Europe 2025
Martin Automatic, a leading American manufacturer of high-performance splicing, tension control and rewinding systems, will be exhibiting at ICE Europe 2025 in Munich, 11-13 March. Renowned for its innovation in non-stop automation and web control systems, the company continues to find new markets for its technology and new sectors within existing markets. Speaking for Martin, […]
Jagenberg Group at ICE Europe 2025
Jagenberg Group will be exhibiting at ICE Europe in Munich in 2025. As a group of five individual companies, it will be demonstrating how combined expertise can create turnkey solutions for converting partners worldwide. The roll-to-roll specialists’ trade fair presence will focus primarily on the areas of flexible packaging, paper and labels as well as […]
FLEXOO to highlight its innovations at LOPEC 2025
Safety and performance are the central technical challenges in battery technology. FLEXOO addresses these challenges with innovative solutions that provide real-time data on pressure and temperature at the cell level, measuring directly inside the battery by means of ultra-thin sensors. The four major risks – overcharging, overheating, uneven charging, and lack of lifespan control – […]
OE-A elects new international Board of Directors
A new OE-A board 2025 – 2029 has been elected. Dr Alain Schumacher has been appointed to be the Chair of the Board. The new Board will be introduced at the OE-A Meeting and General Assembly on 24 February in Munich. The members of the OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association) appointed Dr Alain Schumacher, […]
The Voice of Flextronics | Armin Wittmann & Manfred Salat (LOPEC)
For our podcast The Voice of Flextronics, we spoke with Armin Wittmann, Exhibition Director LOPEC, and Manfred Salat, Exhibition Manager LOPEC from Messe München.
Novelties in 2025
LOPEC, the leading trade fair and conference for printed electronics, next taking place in Munich from 25-27 February 2025, will be even more practice-oriented. The conference will now feature special lecture sessions for application experts on the focus topics of Smart Living and Mobility, providing industry-specific specialist knowledge in a compact format.
Each year, LOPEC offers a complete market overview of flexible, organic and printed electronics, and brings together manufacturers, users and scientists from all over the world. “Through the new structure, we are drawing the trade fair and conference closer together. In half-day sessions, we will bundle user knowledge from a specific area, followed by a guided tour of the trade fair, allowing participants to experience the technology in practice,” explains Armin Wittmann. “Afterwards, there will still be enough time for an extensive visit to the exhibition, so that you can get a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry at LOPEC.”
Exclusive insights
In this 30-minute podcast, you will gain exclusive insights into the work of the LOPEC organisers and their passion for the printed electronics industry.
The Voice of Converting | Sara Alexander (BOBST)
In this episode of The Voice of Converting, we spoke with Sara Alexander, Marketing & Communication Manager Flexible Packaging at BOBST Italia. One major focus of our interview is BOBST's sustainability strategy.
General market trends
Sara Alexander sees innovations happen in the areas of automation, digitalisation and AI, among other things. "The hottest topic is sustainability," she emphasises. "We want new materials, new structures, new applications, and at the same time we want to get rid of the excess."
Major changes ahead
According to the industry expert from BOBST, "The flexible packaging world that we have known and have been comfortable with for so many years will evolve and change." Learn more about BOBST's sustainability strategy, Sara Alexander's takeaways from this year's drupa tradeshow in Düsseldorf, and her view on paper as a possible replacement for plastic films!
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.