HEIDELBERG’s Packaging Solutions at Interpack 2026

At interpack 2026, taking place May 7–13 in Düsseldorf, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) will underscore its position as an end-to-end system integrator for the entire packaging production value chain. 

The focus is on processes upstream and downstream of the printing process. However, technological enhancements to the portfolio and the expansion of regional activities in growth regions such as Latin America and India will also be further advanced.

“The packaging market is a key growth driver for HEIDELBERG, as it is driven by global trends such as population growth, urbanization, and the desire for greater sustainability. We are systematically expanding our solutions to cover the entire manufacturing process in packaging production, from substrate selection through printing, finishing, and logistics all the way to digital integration,” says Jürgen Otto, CEO of HEIDELBERG. “As an end-to-end system integrator, we also collaborate with partner companies to create real added value for our customers through higher productivity, greater transparency, automation, and sustainability.”

As part of this new approach, HEIDELBERG announces several strategic partnerships at the trade show with the packaging companies Pack-Smart, Inc., Metsä Board, and the pfenning group. 

Through these partnerships, key processes in packaging production will be integrated into a continuous workflow to ensure greater security, sustainability, transparency, and automation. 

The partnership with Pack-Smart aims to make it easier for brand manufacturers to authenticate and track their products, thereby protecting their brands across all market segments. 

The integration of Metsä Board’s particularly sustainable and high-quality substrates enhances the sustainability of the entire manufacturing process, for example, in the cosmetics sector. 

The collaboration with the pfenning group focuses on integrating information and material flows into production and logistics. These are designed to meet market demands for shorter delivery times, cost reduction, flexibility, and more stringent documentation and traceability requirements.

At its booth in Hall 8B, D18, HEIDELBERG will present integrated showcases across the growing market segments of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics (high-value), and food and beverages (high-volume).