NILS HENDRIK MUELLER
From September 23 to 25, FACHPACK will once again bring the packaging industry together in Nuremberg under the guiding theme “Transition in Packaging.” With the goal of shaping the future together, this year’s trade fair will again focus on sustainability, circular economy, and regulatory developments. Henkel Adhesive Technologies is addressing these industry trends and will present resource-efficient adhesive solutions for end-of-line packaging and the optimization of fiber-based packaging for a circular economy at Hall 1, Booth 153.
A particular highlight in the hot melt segment will be a product innovation scheduled for market launch in September. While the chemical composition and bonding performance remain unchanged, this product – part of the existing portfolio – boasts a significantly lower carbon footprint. This contributes meaningfully to climate performance and supports corporate sustainability goals.
In addition to ambitious targets, regulatory requirements for companies are also increasing. That’s why Henkel is placing a strong emphasis on discussions around the Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) at FACHPACK. Although many details of the regulation will not be finalized until 2027, there is little time left for implementation at the machinery level. Companies that wait for full legal clarity risk delays in investment and market access. Henkel supports its customers with a holistic approach – from adhesive selection to substrates and machinery technology, all the way to integration into existing processes.
The PPWR focuses on the recyclability of fiber-based packaging. To support companies in developing sustainable packaging solutions, Henkel has created the “Packaging RecycLab”, a modular testing environment. Here, the recycling compatibility of new packaging concepts can be tested under realistic conditions. This solid decision-making foundation enables packaging to be designed from the outset to meet future legal requirements.
“Our goal is to actively shape the transformation of the packaging industry – with expertise, experience, and innovative strength to meet our customers’ challenges,” says Felicia Forster, Market Strategy Manager Packaging & Labelling EIMEA at Henkel. “It’s no longer just about the right adhesive – what matters is a holistic view of packaging, processes, machinery, and sustainability.”