The New Home Of Converting And Flextronics Professionals
INNO-Fiber conference focuses on fibre-based flexible packaging
With INNO-Fiber, Innoform Coaching GmbH is launching a new conference series dedicated to the opportunities and challenges of fibre-based packaging materials. The inaugural event will take place on 15–16 April 2026 in Osnabrück, Germany, bringing together experts from the packaging industry, brand owners, converters, recyclers and the retail sector. The first conference will be held […]
RK Print Coat – “Check, check & check again”
Consumer shopping habits are not fixed: they change over time according to product availability, convenience and whether or not the product is relevant or affordable. Consumer purchasing patterns are also influenced by peer pressure, social and other forms of media, environmental concerns or by fresher-looking competitive rival products. All of these reasons may drive customers […]
From Labelexpo to LOUPE and the next decade of narrow-web
For more than three decades, Labelexpo Europe has been the global meeting point for the label and narrow-web community, and FINAT has been proud to stand alongside it as a long-term association partner. The move from Labelexpo to LOUPE (Labels and OUter Packaging Embellishment) from 2026 is more than a rebrand. It signals a structural […]
embedded world 2026 – shaping the embedded future together
From 10 to 12 March 2026, the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg will once again become the international heart of the embedded industry: 1,262 exhibitors (2025: 1,188) from 43 countries will present innovations, expertise and trends for tomorrow’s connected world in seven exhibition halls covering 34,069 m² of net exhibition space – an increase of five percent […]
Avery Dennison and Pragmatic integrate chips on a mass-scale
Avery Dennison, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, is set to further enhance its Near Field Communication (NFC) inlay portfolio with a flexible integrated circuit (FlexIC) product line, NFC Connect, from Pragmatic Semiconductor, a pioneer in flexible and sustainable semiconductor technology. First-to-market integration This first-to-market integration on a mass scale builds […]
Live Vlogs from LOPEC 2026
The Voice of Converting | Leadership starts in your head
What really determines competitiveness today – technology or psychology? In this episode of the podcast ‘The Voice of Converting,’ editor-in-chief Martin Hirschmann talks to Wolfgang Drexler, managing director of foresmind GmbH, about neuropsychological leadership and why ‘people still think like they did in the Stone Age’ even though we live in an AI-driven world.
Between Generation Z, AI and the shortage of skilled workers
Drexler explains how his bioLogic method distinguishes between three basic modes of thinking – analytical and past-oriented, future-oriented and consequence-conscious, and impulsive and present-oriented – and why communication often fails not because of content, but because of the wrong ‘input’ into the brain. Especially in technically oriented industries such as the converting industry, even highly qualified specialists often talk past each other. The key lies not in more control, but in a tailored approach.
Another focus of the conversation is generational change. Drexler argues that Generation Z should not be misunderstood as less willing to perform, but rather as purpose-driven and responsible. At the same time, he sees artificial intelligence not as a threat, but as a tool – provided it is used in a humane way. Standard processes should be automated, while creative and critical thinking remain the task of humans.
Cognitive fitness vs. digital overload
Finally, the discussion turns to cognitive fitness, critical questioning and the surprising role of traditional media in a world of digital overload. An episode about motivation, personality structures and the question of why psychological leadership will become a decisive competitive factor in the future.
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.