Interpack, the world’s largest and most influential packaging exhibition, was first launched in 1958. It presents cutting-edge packaging products, innovative solutions, and end-to-end services across sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and confectionery. As one of the globe’s premier packaging events, the last edition spanned 250,000 square meters, featuring 2,670 exhibitors from China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, Spain, Brazil, Dubai, Turkey, Mexico, and other nations
The Value of Participating in Interpack Düsseldorf
- The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Processing and PackagingFounded in 1958 and held every three years, Interpack is the largest and most influential specialized trade fair for processing and packaging machinery and materials worldwide. The 2026 edition is expected to bring together approximately 2,800 international exhibitors from over 60 countries, attracting more than 170,000 professional visitors from 169 nations, with 74% of visitors and 77% of exhibitors originating outside Germany, making it the most internationally diverse event globally.
- Comprehensive Coverage Across the Entire Supply Chain in Eighteen HallsThe fair provides end-to-end coverage of the processing and packaging value chain, encompassing sectors such as food, beverages, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceuticals, personal care, non-food consumer goods, and industrial products. Its 18 hall system showcases equipment for confectionery and bakery, packaging solutions for pharmaceuticals and personal care, complete production lines for food and beverages, finished packaging materials, and labeling and marking technologies. With roughly 1,000 packaging material exhibitors, it stands as the world’s largest specialized trade fair for packaging materials, offering a one-stop platform from machinery to finished products.
- A Global Hub for Connecting ResourcesInterpack brings together market leaders such as Aasted, Sollich, Theegarten-Pactec, SACMI, IMA, Marchesini, OPTIMA, Coesia, Gerhard Schubert, Ishida, KHS, Krones, Modivik, Stardco Technology, ULMA, and others. In the packaging materials sector, prominent companies like Beralgo, Jokey, Metsä, Sappi Europe, and Shuchi also converge. Ninety-six percent of visitors recommend the fair to their peers, and 98% express satisfaction with their experience.
- Three Major Themes Shaping Industry TrendsThe fair focuses on three core themes: “Smart Manufacturing,” “Innovative Materials,” and “Future Skills.” Artificial intelligence, automation, emerging regulations, future skill requirements, and innovative materials form the central pillars of the event. Concurrently, the components special exhibition concentrates on parts and automation solutions for the packaging industry, providing a unified platform to strengthen upstream supply chains.
- Concentration of High-End Buyers and Decision-MakersSeventy-five percent of visitors hold executive or senior management positions, and 77% directly participate in investment decisions. The audience includes purchasing decision-makers and R&D engineers from industries such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, making the fair an effective platform for exhibitors to establish premium business relationships and expand their global customer networks.
- Centennial Brands and Deep Alliances Enhance Exhibition ValueWith nearly 70 years of history, the Interpack brand has become a symbol of industry authority and quality. The Interpack Alliance integrates the Messe Düsseldorf group’s global network of exhibitions in the processing and packaging fields, providing strategic resources for companies seeking continuous access to emerging markets and year-round international expansion. The official website and digital channels offer round-the-clock industry insights and trends, ensuring sustained value throughout the year.