Packaging Innovations Birmingham 2023

The event that drives innovation and business across the packaging journey!

The future of branded and inspirational packaging

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The future of packaging machinery and technology

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The future of contract packing and fulfilment services

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Discover the future of your brand's packaging and production journey

Packaging Innovations & Empack is the UK’s essential annual event driving business and innovation across the whole packaging journey from primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, labelling and printing and packing and processing technology.

Packaging Innovations is the largest annual event connecting packaging specifiers and buyers with the suppliers, new materials and formats and the expert knowledge to create the future of their brand’s packaging.

Empack provides a unique platform for directors of packing and filling operations to solve their manufacturing challenges and understand the key trends and technologies that will define their future investments.

Contract Pack & Fulfilment highlights the advantages of outsourcing to bring products to market, as an alternative to companies having to invest in machinery, additional staff and premises.

Together, these three events give you a unique vision of the whole packaging journey, from concept to production. Visit the future of packaging at Packaging Innovations & Empack with colleagues by registering for free today.

Packaging Innovations and Empack Birmingham 2024 is the UK’s essential annual event driving business and innovation across the whole packaging journey from primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, labelling and printing and packing and processing technology.

Boasting from 3 stages and the exhibition, the conference addressed the most pressing topics and included speakers from top brands such as Warburtons, Iceland, Innocent Drinks, The Body Shop – all under one roof.

Packaging Innovations is the largest annual event connecting packaging specifiers and buyers with the suppliers, new materials and formats and the expert knowledge to create the future of their brand’s packaging.

Empack provides a unique platform for directors of packing and filling operations to solve their manufacturing challenges and understand the key trends and technologies that will define their future investments.

Contract Pack & Fulfilment highlights the advantages of outsourcing to bring products to market, as an alternative to companies having to invest in machinery, additional staff and premises.

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Products and services to drive your packaging journey

Packaging Innovations & Empack, and our special feature Contract Pack & Fulfilment, provided you with innovative solutions to help you make the best decisions for your next packaging innovation, product launch, or investment.

Across the event you’ll find materials, primary packaging, secondary packaging, contract packing and fulfilment, label and printing technology, and packing and filling technology.

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Materials

See, feel, and experience the vast range of materials to take your packaging to the next level. Discover everything from ribbons and foiling to plastic and cartons. There is no doubt you'll find everything you need to innovate your packaging.

Contract packing & fulfilment

Contract Pack & Fulfilment is dedicated to helping you find outsourcing partners for packing, filling, manufacturing and fulfilment. Hosted by the BCMPA, the event showcases the advantages of outsourcing across markets from e-commerce and white label to food, drink, personal care and more.

Primary Packaging

Packaging Innovations showcases an array of primary packaging solutions, from sustainable alternatives to extending the shelf life in the FMCG, beauty & personal care, household items, chemicals markets and beyond.

Label & printing technology

Need label and printing services? Both, Packaging Innovations & Empack will offer you a platform to discover the latest efficient printing technology and label options for your next packaging project.

Secondary Packaging

See your display packaging challenges solved at Packaging Innovations to ensure you can store and protect products and promote brand awareness!

Packing & processing technology

All your packaging machinery and technology wants will be at your fingertips within the Empack section. From warehousing solutions, advanced packaging and sealing technology and more, explore how to make your packaging manufacturing more efficient.

2023 Key Note speakers

Steve Honour, Design Leader, Diageo

Mia Kennedy, Acting Lead Packaging Designer, The Body Shop

Mark Van Iterson, Global Director Design & Sustainability, Heineken International

Have a look at what happened last year

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023 welcomed thousands of visitors, spanning over two days, with 280+ suppliers and 50+ speakers. Join us today for our 2024 edition.

This year, we bring together the very best of the UK packaging and processing market. Key features include:

Contract Pack & Fulfilment, in collaboration with the BCMPA, features the best in contract manufacturing, contract packing and e-commerce fulfilment services to the NEC.
A new Foodservice Zone dedicated to driving innovation in the fast-moving foodservice market, created in collaboration with the FPA.

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023 welcomed thousands of visitors, spanning over two days, with 280+ suppliers and 50+ speakers.

"The event allows us to do a lot of meetings in one location and see what is new on the market, you can't beat seeing things in real life rather than just online."

Ian Stapleton, European Technical Packaging Manager

GSK Ltd

See what the 2023 edition has to offer

Packaging Innovations & Empack 2023 will once again bring together the very best of the UK packaging and processing market. Key features include:

Contract Pack & Fulfilment, in collaboration with the BCMPA, features the best in contract manufacturing, contract packing and e-commerce fulfilment services to the NEC.

A new Foodservice Zone dedicated to driving innovation in the fast-moving foodservice market, created in collaboration with the FPA.

What's on in 2023

Talks

Discover the hottest topics and biggest packaging challenges being tackled by the expert speaker line-up

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Foodservice Zone

Dedicated to driving innovation in the fast-moving foodservice market, created in collaboration with the FPA.

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Contract Pack & Fulfilment

In collaboration with the BCMPA, bringing the best in the UK's contract packing; fulfilment; logistics and e-commerce services to the heart of the show.

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