IHRESS Strengthens Its International Reach at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf

IHRESS has been present this week at Interpack 2026, the world's most important trade fair dedicated to the packaging and industrial processing sector. The event, held at the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition centre from 7 to 13 May, brought together thousands of professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies and solutions in the packaging market.

The company was represented by Gerard Márquez and Francesc Paredes, who attended the fair alongside colleagues from the IHRESS Asia subsidiary. Their joint presence highlights the group's global reach and its ability to act in a coordinated manner across different international markets from a single world-class stage.

The 2026 edition broke participation records, with more than 2,800 exhibitors from over 60 countries and professional visitors from all five continents. Three out of four attendees travelled from abroad, underlining the strongly international character of an event held every three years that brings together the most relevant players in the industry. Many of the companies present took advantage of the occasion not only to showcase new developments, but also to close deals and open up new lines of business.

For IHRESS, taking part in Interpack represents a top-tier strategic opportunity. The fair provides a unique chance to gauge the innovations that will shape the sector's evolution in the coming years, make direct contact with clients and partners from around the world, and reinforce the company's international visibility. The joint presence with the Asian subsidiary is no coincidence: it reflects a commitment to integrating the different arms of the group within the sector's leading forums, projecting a cohesive and globally minded image.

Interpack 2026 revolved around three major themes . The first, smart manufacturing , addressed how automation, robotics and data analytics are transforming production processes. The second, innovative materials , focused on new substrates, functionalities and design approaches geared towards circularity and recyclability. The third, future skills , explored the shift in professional profiles demanded by an increasingly digitalised industry. These three pillars define the direction in which the sector is heading — and which companies like IHRESS must integrate into their strategy.

Another central topic at this edition was the adaptation to the new European packaging regulation, set to come into force in August 2026. Exhibiting companies presented solutions aimed at meeting these regulatory requirements efficiently: new materials, reformulated packaging concepts and redesigned production lines with sustainability at their core.

IHRESS's participation in Interpack 2026 confirms the company's commitment to internationalisation and to being present wherever the decisions are made that will shape the future of the packaging market. From Düsseldorf, with eyes firmly set on Asia as well, IHRESS continues to build its presence on the global packaging stage.