Industrial Print Integration (IPI) is recognised as the leading industry conference for innovative printing applications. The 2025 programme includes developments in the fields of AI-supported robotics, human-machine interfaces and new printing technologies. The fourth edition of the industry event will take place on 12 and 13 November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza in Düsseldorf-Neuss.
The seasonally adjusted business climate in the German print and media industry deteriorated in August 2025. The seasonally adjusted business climate index calculated by the BVDM showed a decline of 4.5 per cent compared to the previous month.
Labelexpo Europe 2025, the largest event for label and packaging printing with over 650 exhibitors, presents ‘The Label Trail’ initiative developed by leading companies such as Avery Dennison, CERM, CarbonQuota, Esko, Grafisk Maskinfabrik, KURZ, SCRIBOS and Xeikon.
The European printing industry is facing major challenges with the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), particularly with regard to traceable documentation and the exchange of supply chain information required under new regulations.
Labelexpo, which takes place in Barcelona from 16 to 19 September 2025, is considered the most important event of the year for the global labelling and packaging industry. Highlights include challenges and solutions in global material supply chains, material trends in the labelling industry, innovations and next-generation materials.
Sun Chemical will be presenting printing inks, coatings, adhesives and professional services for packaging under the motto “Experience. Transformation” at stand 5-202 in hall 5 at FACHPACK, which takes place from 23-25 September in Nuremberg.
The German packaging industry is facing profound structural changes. After strong growth until 2022, the industry has been experiencing a downward trend since then. In 2024, the production value in Germany was around 30 billion euros. Apenberg & Partner is forecasting a further decline to 27.4 billion euros by 2025 and to 26 billion euros by 2026.
EyeC, a global provider of automated artwork verification and printed image inspection systems, announces the launch of the new EyeC ProofRunner Evo. The modular inline system for common label formats and rollstock combines AI technology with a flexible, scalable system design. The premiere will take place at Labelexpo Europe 2025 at EyeC stand 5B11.
At this year’s K plastics trade fair in Düsseldorf, eurolaser GmbH will be presenting efficient high-end technology for industrial plastics processing in Hall 4, Stand B63 from 8 to 15 October 2025. The focus will be on the M-800 CO2 laser cutting system with automatic shuttle table, a solution for 24/7 operation according to eurolaser. Visitors can see the automated processing of plastics live at the trade fair stand.
