PECM Issue 42 2020 | Page 98

PACKAGING INNOVATIONS SHOW PREVIEW LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2020 FUTURE OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY ON DISPLAY AT PACKAGING INNOVATIONS 2020 Processing and manufacturing professionals will have the opportunity to get hands on with the future of packaging technology when Packaging Innovations 2020 returns to Birmingham’s NEC on 26 & 27 February. PRODUCT LAUNCHES The show, which is co-located with Ecopack, Contract Pack & Fulfilment, Empack, and Label&Print, will showcase solutions for use across the supply chain and will welcome over 300 suppliers, many of which will be launching their latest innovations to the UK market. For instance, Yorkshire Packaging Systems will launch its Pizza Capping Solutions which utilise film that is OPRL approved and fully recyclable to LDPE level 4. Sollas will showcase its auto wrapping machinery for products such as cartons. The technology utilises heat-sealable film, paper, and eco-friendly materials to create high quality presentation finishes. Automated Packaging Systems will present its range of flexible packaging systems including the Autobag® bagging machines and pre- opened bags-on-a-roll, which have been designed to allow flexibility and optimise throughput. Liberty Packaging Systems will also join the show with its series of equipment for shrink wrapping, including semi-automatic and automatic varieties to suit individual needs. SHOW FEATURES Alongside the busy exhibition floor, Packaging Innovations will present an engaging seminar programme which will gather industry experts to share inspiration and insights that visitors can apply to their own packaging concepts. Making its debut, the BIG Carbon Debate will unpick the challenges of creating truly eco- friendly packaging with topics of discussion including convenience vs sustainability and carbon neutral targets. The show will also host a series of sector- specific forums, with specially curated content on offer for a range of industries including food, drink, pharmaceutical, beauty, and e-commerce. For those looking for further inspiration, the show will present several interactive features including the Innovation Showcase which will display 12 of the most cutting-edge designs from the exhibition floor. The ground- breaking solutions will compete for the coveted prize of ‘Most Innovative Pack’, which is voted for by visitors. Victoria Blake, Event Director of Easyfairs’ UK Packaging Portfolio, comments: “Packaging Innovations 2020 is the destination for anyone looking to discover the latest industry trends and packaging solutions. Many of our exhibitors are launching cutting-edge technologies and we have several new interactive features taking place, making 2020 our biggest and busiest show to date. I can’t wait for the doors to open.” For any further information, please visit the Packaging Innovations NEC 2020 website or contact the show team on +44 (0)20 8843 8800 or PackagingUK@ easyfairs.com. 98 PECM Issue 42