M2N Converting Gipfel 2026 makes a big splash – record attendance and a strong boost for the industry

More than 60 participants, high-calibre specialist presentations, in-depth discussions and valuable networking: On 25 and 26 June at the east Hotel Hamburg, the M2N Converting Gipfel 2026 once again underlined its role as the leading networking and knowledge platform for the German-speaking converting industry. Under the motto ‘The future is built on courage’, decision-makers, machine […]

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IPCO – “Together, we can offer complete process lines!”

Following the acquisition of New Era Converting Machinery Inc. by IPCO AB, a new global player in converting and process equipment has emerged. In this interview, Jens Gegner, Global Segment Manager Composites at IPCO, and Paul Lembo, Managing Director at New Era, discuss the integration, key synergies and future strategy. Mr Lembo, Mr Gegner – […]

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24. June 2026 |

Companies and Markets

BOBST and Michelman expand their collaboration

“By working together with different stakeholders in the value chain, we are able to accelerate innovation and reduce time to markets.” Thierry Van Migem, Director of Sales for the European region at Michelman, is talking about the vital importance of collaboration. It is something that BOBST and Michelman know well from experience, having worked closely […]

23. June 2026 |

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Baumer hhs – 40 years of pioneering industrial adhesive application

On 12 June 2026, Baumer hhs celebrated its 40th anniversary at its headquarters in Krefeld, Germany. In addition to the Baumer hhs team from sales, service and administration – comprising more than 350 employees worldwide – the surviving company founders also attended the event. “I am particularly delighted to welcome Ms Helmy Sasse, as well […]

19. June 2026 |

Companies and Markets

RK Print Coat – “Converting for the baby & toddler aisle”

While colour is used to great effect in combination with other design elements for most product categories, the one that seems to inspire designers, brand owners, marketers, converters and others in the supply chain to be particularly creative is the food and beverage items displayed in the babies and toddler aisle of supermarkets. Adults purchase […]

15. June 2026 |

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Total cost of corona ownership – The Vetaphone way

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a well-known and well-used term in today’s competitive marketplace, but Total Cost of Corona Ownership (TCCO), while less often calculated, is no less important. Like most investments in production equipment, it is essential to calculate the TCO, because the purchase price is only a part of the overall cost, […]

2. June 2026 |

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Matthews Engineering launches MEODEO line in Vreden

Matthews International Corporation announces the full operational readiness of its new Development Center in Vreden, Germany. With the launch of the company’s next-generation production solution for battery and energy storage systems, along with the commissioning of the mass production demonstration machine named MEODEO, the Center now offers complete development and testing capabilities from lab to […]