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European Price Index Q1 2026
31. March 2026

FPE sees rising raw material costs amidst geopolitical tensions

Prices for flexible packaging materials increased almost across the board in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the previous quarter. Rising energy and raw material costs, combined with escalating geopolitical tensions, continue to impact the markets. The latest figures published by Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) present a concerning picture across the different substrates. It […]

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KOCH – Precision in roll form, automation for nonwovens

Two projects from KOCH Robot Systems show that packaging and palletising rolls no longer has to be a feat of strength. Nonwovens, adhesive tapes and technical films are true all-rounders: they protect, insulate and connect, making them indispensable in medicine, hygiene and industry. Their value only becomes apparent at the end of the production chain: […]

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5. March 2025 |

Confidence despite uncertainties

LOPEC 2025 is in the books. With 2,400 trade visitors and around 170 exhibitors from 29 countries, the positive numbers from 2024 were confirmed. After a record-setting first exhibition day on 26 February, LOPEC, as in previous years, was affected by a large strike at the German airports on the second day – a “tradition” […]

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11. March 2024 |

Industry showcase confirms positive development of flexible and printed electronics

LOPEC 2024 is history. With 176 exhibiting companies and 2400 visitors from 48 countries, the tradeshow has almost outgrown the well-established setting of ICM Hall B.0 at Messe Munich. A further expansion is on the horizon. Not even the large-scale strike of the German railway personnel prevented LOPEC from reaching new heights in terms of […]

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