INDUSTRY LOOKS FORWARD TO METPACK 2023

The big event, METPACK, to be held in Germany from May 2 to 5, 2023, is just a few months away.     For many industry professionals, it is undoubtedly the most important global meeting for the international metal packaging industry.

After the world’s leading trade fair for metal packaging had to be canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, the industry is now looking forward to its innovation platform from May 2-6, 2023 at Messe Essen. Numerous international companies have already announced their participation. Visitors expect to learn about the latest trends and new developments in all aspects of packaging, machinery and equipment for the production of cans, closures and ends, as well as systems for filling and sealing.

Christina Kleinpaß, METPACK project manager, again expects a high level of internationality for the upcoming fair. “The metal packaging industry is organized globally. We are orienting ourselves to this in our planning. We hope to be able to host METPACK in two years as usual. Because the strategies to control the coronavirus are already taking effect.”

Kleinpaß confirms that the mood among exhibitors is also generally positive. “It was right and responsible to skip past METPACK. Now more than ever, the industry needs its usual high-quality platform to showcase innovations. In 2023, the metal packaging industry will finally meet again after six long years without a trade fair,” said Wolfgang Niemsch, chairman of the METPACK Committee.

In addition to the exhibitors’ product range, METPACK offers a comprehensive support program on current trends and developments in the metal packaging industry. With the METPACK Innovation Award, Messe Essen honors particularly innovative products and innovations that set new standards in terms of quality and efficiency.

At the accompanying METPACK Conference, representatives from research and industry will also discuss tomorrow’s trends. In addition, trade fair guests can look forward to a working forum and an exhibition of historical packaging machines. METPACK, which is held every three years and parallel to interpack, was last held in Essen in 2017. Around 300 exhibitors from 27 countries presented their products.