Heidelberg will showcase examples of integrated system solutions for transparent, automated, efficient, and sustainable packaging production at interpack 2026, taking place 7–13 May 2026 in Düsseldorf, in collaboration with partner companies from the packaging industry. These include creative and sustainable applications in the areas of folding cartons and barrier-coated flexible paper packaging. Heidelberg will highlight its expertise as a total solution provider and end-to-end system integrator across the entire value chain of packaging and label production. The Heidelberg stand is located in Hall 8B, D18.

“Because Heidelberg possesses comprehensive application expertise and knowledge in the digitalization of processes, we are able to approach the entire packaging manufacturing process from the perspective of the end product,” said David Schmedding, chief technology and sales officer at Heidelberg.

“Our exhibition presentation at interpack 2026, together with partners from the packaging industry, demonstrates to brand owners and private label companies the potential for greater automation, efficiency, and transparency in an integrated manufacturing process.”

Heidelberg solutions – including Speedmaster technology for high-quality folding carton and label production, the Boardmaster web flexo press for high-volume packaging applications, and Gallus’s hybrid inkjet systems for label production – underscore the company’s integration expertise. This also includes state-of-the-art finishing, robotics, and intralogistics systems. The Prinect workflow software, which is increasingly being supplemented by AI assistants, plays a central role in the comprehensive networking of systems and processes.

With its presentation at interpack 2026, Heidelberg expects to take this a step further and open its integration model to high-performance partner solutions that extend beyond the pure printing process. The goal is to further automate, network, and make the entire packaging production value chain more sustainable. Intelligent, integrated process automation creates measurable added value for packaging producers and brand companies – ranging from higher productivity and transparency to maximum process reliability. The focus is on dynamic growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, and cosmetics, which place high demands on quality, flexibility, and volume – whether for high-quality folding cartons, flexible packaging, or labels.

“At Heidelberg, we have a vision of turnkey end-to-end packaging production that goes beyond printing,” said Schmedding. “To achieve this, Heidelberg serves as the expert system integrator across the entire value chain and beyond company boundaries. That is why we are open to additional partners who want to help us realize this vision together.”