London’s packaging show returns

Packaging Solutions

Packaging Innovations and Luxury Packaging London 2016 returns to Olympia for the seventh edition of the show. The event, which takes place on 14 and 15 September, attracts over 4000 business professionals, year on year.

Gerry Sherwood, event director for the Easyfairs’ Packaging Portfolio, commented: ‘Each year we strive to improve the show, keeping it at the forefront of the latest packaging trends and movements. With this in mind, we have set up our own Ambassadors Group, which features leading names from some of the biggest brands and retailers across the UK. The idea behind this focus group is to hear what issues the industry is facing and what we can expect over the next 12 months, which will then be reflected throughout the show. We have always listened to our audience, but this Ambassadors Group takes it one stage further, ensuring we are at the very cutting edge of all things packaging, and allowing our visitors the most rounded and innovative show possible.

‘From our first Ambassadors meeting, held at the Waldorf Hilton, in April, we discovered that inclusivity, intelligent packaging, minimum order quantities, flexible manufacturers, debunking circular economy myths, branding and design are the burning industry issues that need to be addressed. The information gathered will now be recycled back into the show, through new suppliers, innovative technologies, cutting edge show features and improved networking abilities, reaffirming the shows position as the must attend show of the year. We have some really exciting things in the pipeline for 2016, so stay tuned and mark the dates in your diary now!’

Top industry suppliers, such as Schur Star Systems Gmbh, James Cropper, MW Luxury Packaging, Winter & Company, Aegg, Cole Fabrics, Procos, M&H Plastics and Alexir Packaging will be at the event, showcasing the latest in luxury, branded and inspirational packaging.

Visitors will also be able to attend a series of highly practical Learnshops seminars, take part in some interactive debates and experience a series of new show features.

Launching at this year’s show will be a new free to attend conference, run in partnership with a major international name, dedicated to the package design industry. By popular demand, The Great Innovation Debate, Starpack Awards and The Innovation Wall will all be returning. Visitors will also be able to get one to one personalised advice on any aspect of their packaging from expert professionals at the Packaging Consultancy Clinic.