- 10/16/2025
- FACHPACK 2025
- Article
- Industry
Converting meets Packaging – Strong Together for the Future
The “Converting meets Packaging” pavilion at FACHPACK 2025 – a joint project between NürnbergMesse and M2N Media – demonstrated how strongly the future of the packaging industry depends on exchange, cooperation, and innovation – and why networking along the entire value chain is more important today than ever before.
The concept has already proven itself: the pavilion offered suppliers and machine manufacturers in the field of paper and film processing and finishing a shared stage – in the midst of an environment that traditionally brings together the most important manufacturers of flexible packaging solutions. This not only made the entire process chain visible, but also highlighted the growing importance of the interfaces between material, machine and application.
Visitor numbers were correspondingly high. In addition to many familiar faces, numerous new contacts took the opportunity to find out about technological developments, sustainability solutions and new business models. Already during the trade fair, it was clear from the participating companies that the next joint appearance at FACHPACK 2027 is to be even bigger – a strong signal for the acceptance and dynamism of the format.
Cooperation as a Response to Global Challenges
Discussions in the pavilion made it clear that the packaging industry is facing a period of profound change. Competitors from Asia are pushing into the market at an enormous speed, while economic and trade policy uncertainty in the USA is creating new dependencies and risks. For many European companies, it is becoming clear that the decisive factor for success lies in close networking along the entire value chain.The converting sector in particular plays a key role in this. Without the further processing of web-based materials – i.e. the coating, laminating, cutting or printing of papers, films and composites – many modern packaging solutions would not exist in their current form. Innovations in these process steps are increasingly determining how sustainable, efficient and marketable packaging can be in the future.
Meeting Point with Added Value
The ‘Converting meets Packaging’ pavilion impressively demonstrated how fruitful the dialogue between material manufacturers, machine builders and packaging producers can be. Our editorial coverage and the many discussions on site also made it clear that the future of the packaging industry can only work through cooperation. Issues such as resource efficiency, material substitution and recyclability can only be advanced collectively – by looking beyond the individual process stages. We share this conviction with the FACHPACK organisation team, who put their heart and soul into supporting the implementation of our pavilion in the best possible way.
M2N Media as a Catalyst for Networking
The pavilion was initiated and supported by M2N Media GmbH, which, with its two specialist brands PRO Flexconvert and PRO Flextronics, combines topics related to converting, flexible packaging and printed electronics with a wealth of experience and many years of market knowledge. With the ‘Converting meets Packaging’ format, M2N Media brings together industries that benefit from each other – creating a communication platform where exchange leads to innovation.
After three intensive days at the trade fair, one thing is certain: ‘Converting meets Packaging’ is more than just a trade fair format – it is a commitment to cooperation in times of change. Only those who seek to connect technology, the market and people will successfully shape the future of the packaging world. FACHPACK is the ideal platform for this!
Author: Martin Hirschmann, M2N Media