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European Price Index Q2 2026
8. July 2026

Companies and Markets

Geopolitical tensions drive raw material prices in flexible packaging

Markets for flexible packaging materials recorded substantial price increases during the second quarter of 2026. According to the FPE Raw Material Price Index, quarterly minimum prices rose significantly across all substrates compared with the previous quarter. The most pronounced increase was seen in BOPP film (20 micron), where price levels almost doubled (+97%) compared with […]

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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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Paul Lembo and Jens Gegner
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2. July 2026 |

Tradeshows and Events

interpack 2029 – Early summer date and new runtime

The excitement following interpack 2026 is still palpable: meaningful encounters, strong business deals and plenty of inspiration continue to have a lasting impact. At the same time, the focus is firmly on the future: for 2029, interpack is setting the course for the future with a new date and a new runtime. Early summer date […]

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30. June 2026 |

Tradeshows and Events

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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22. June 2026 |

Tradeshows and Events

INNO-Pouch 2026: Europe’s Pouch Summit in Barcelona

On 8 and 9 October 2026, INNO-Pouch will bring the European pouch industry together for the ninth time – hosted by HP in Sant Cugat (Barcelona), Spain. As the only European trade event with an exclusive focus on stand-up pouches, this year’s event will be dedicated to the three pillars of modern flexible packaging: digitalisation, […]

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17. June 2026 |

Tradeshows and Events

Chinaplas 2026 concludes with record-breaking attendance

The four-day CHINAPLAS 2026 successfully concluded on 24 April at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China. This premier annual event of the global plastics and rubber industries set a new record, with an exhibition area of 400,000 sqm, 5,104 high-quality local and overseas exhibitors, and 350,189 professional visitors. It fully […]

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8. June 2026 |

Tradeshows and Events

Coesia presents energy storage solutions at The Battery Show

Coesia, a global provider of advanced industrial and automation solutions, will present its latest technologies for battery cell manufacturing at The Battery Show Europe 2026, taking place from 9 to 11 June 2026 in Stuttgart. Visitors can meet Coesia experts in Hall 1, Booth D40, and explore the group’s integrated approach to energy storage solutions. […]

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