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FPE raw material prices Q3 22026
30. October 2026

Companies and Markets

Mixed developments of prices for flexible packaging in Q3 2026

European prices for raw materials used in the manufacture of flexible packaging showed mixed developments in the third quarter of 2026. Following the sharp increases in the previous quarter, prices for BOPP, HDPE and LDPE declined significantly. Aluminium foil prices also fell, while paper and BOPA prices rose slightly and energy prices increased significantly. Prices […]

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Robatech – 44x upgrading to Alpha adhesive melters

DE-VAU-GE Gesundkostwerk Deutschland GmbH successfully upgraded to the latest generation of adhesive melters from Robatech while continuing normal operations. Since then, malfunctions during adhesive application have dropped to nearly zero. When a system fails during production, every minute counts. At DE-VAU-GE, the packaging lines for cereals, muesli, fruit bars, energy bars, and plant-based drinks run […]

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An Alpha melter at DE-VAU-GE
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6. March 2025 |

Editor's View

ICE Europe 2025

Welcome to the ‘main event’!

The most important trade fair for the converting industry will take place from 11-13 March at Messe München. We are looking forward to an industry in transition! Transformation and crisis resilience If you were to send a visitor to the ICE Europe 2015 trade fair on a time travel 10 years into the future, they […]

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27. September 2024 |

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Tradeshows and Events

FACHPACK 2024 offers a fresh start for the packaging sector

After three days full of activities and events, FACHPACK closed its doors yesterday (26 September). With a high visitor turnout (37,000) and highly satisfying exhibitor number (1,455), the specialised trade fair for the packaging industry has proven itself in an increasingly difficult landscape for trade fairs. Networking is key The packaging sector has been through […]

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