Facts and data

NürnbergMesse Italia’s new Managing Director, Danny D’Alessandro: "Ready for the challenge"

With the introduction of Decrees No. 2026/32 and 2026/09 issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, a new challenge has begun for exports of machinery and spare parts

Four-monthly observatory updated to December 2025. Trends in the main areas of the manufacturing industry and the resulting evolution of the packaging sector, curated by the Italian Packaging Institute.

International expansion and competitiveness at the center of the federation’s agenda

More than skincare: culture, innovation, and global vision. K-Beauty is entering a new phase that goes beyond trends and looks to the long term.

Despite the push toward smart packaging, the RRD 2026 Integrated Packaging Report confirms that sustainability continues to drive corporate decisions and investments.

Small formats are winning over Gen Z and travel retail: sales are rising and innovative packaging is emerging

The first-of-its-kind investment blueprint aims to scale Next Gen materials in India

New hub aims to create 2,000 tech jobs by 2030 and accelerate AI-powered cosmetic innovation

Butterfly Equity makes its first platform investment in the digital packaging market

Chosen to consolidate the development path and guide the company towards new challenges of growth and innovation

According to preliminary data compiled by Mecs - Ucima Research Centre, the Italian packaging machinery sector maintained its overall turnover in 2025, although a weaker investment climate and a complex global scenario weighed on new orders

The synergy between Unione Italiana Vini and Ipack Ima has created a unique ecosystem dedicated to production, packaging and distribution, offering innovative and sustainable solutions for companies in the sector

An analysis of the production, economic and application landscape of a strategic segment for the packaging industry, based on 2024 data processed in July 2025

2024 closes on a positive note, with production up 2.7% compared to 2023, reaching 3,074,200 tonnes. Italy among the world leaders in the sector

Over the years, this sector has undergone a remarkable evolution, successfully keeping pace with new trends and consumer demands. Data from the Unione Italiana Food association referring to the 2024 year-end report

Solid, transparent, recyclable: glass continues to stand out as one of the most valued solutions in the packaging industry. Analysis by the Italian Institute of Packaging based on data provided by Assovetro

Four-monthly observatory report - updated October 2025. Analysis of trends in the main areas of the manufacturing industry and the resulting developments in the packaging sector, by the Italian Institute of Packaging.

Six countries to watch closely. Africon GmbH and Mecs have developed a map of the most promising markets for Italian packaging technologies. Food, beverage and pharma are the key sectors driving machinery demand across the continent

The Pedrotti brothers present economic results and future investments: revenue remains above 100 million euro, new machinery incoming, and structural expansions planned for 2026