“FairFairs Hotel” service initiative commended Messe Düsseldorf wins UFI Operations Award 2008

On 1 October in Cologne, the delegates of the Operations Focus Meeting initiated by the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) voted on trade fair companies’ best solutions and projects designed to enhance travel management and hotel conditions at trade fair locations, and thereby benefit exhibitors.

The UFI award is presented on a different theme each year. In addition to Messe Düsseldorf GmbH, the other finalists were Amsterdam RAI and Messe Frankfurt GmbH. With nearly 62 percent of the votes, the Düsseldorf-based trade fair organiser’s FairFairs Hotel initiative was the clear winner. “FairFairs Hotel” service initiative commended Messe Düsseldorf wins UFI Operations Award 2008 - More about the UFI Operations Award 2008

UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2009 on growth course

UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA, Russia’s premier trade fair for packaging technology, continues on its growth course. From 27 to 30 January 2009, over 350 exhibitors will gather to present their innovations in the fields of packaging machinery, confectionery machinery, packaging, packaging aids and logistics on a net floor space of 8,000 square metres at the ZAO Expocenter in Krasnaya Presnya, Moscow. This adds up to an event that will significantly top its predecessor. UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA 2009 on growth course - Specialist ancillary programme

EHI Survey: Conflicting demands on packaging

"Conflicting demands on packaging" EHI has carried out, at the request of Messe Düsseldorf, a large-scale consultation among the leading companies of the retail, consumer goods and packaging industries. The survey highlights the current requirements, expectations, trends and areas of conflict along the packaging value chain.

packaging survey 2008

drupa 2008 further develops its global significance

The mood at 2008, the world’s largest and most important fair for the printing and media industry, can hardly be better. The investment climate is extremely good and has by far exceeded expectations.

drupa 2008 further develops its global significance - Read the final report of drupa 2008

interpack surpasses all expectations

interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2008 was a source of excellent business for the 2,746 exhibitors. On few other occasions in the event’s fifty-year history has the mood in the halls been quite as exuberant, the contacts forged by companies as abundant and the volume of orders placed as high.
interpack surpasses all expectations - read complete press release

Interviews, innovations in the packaging industry, highlights of the event and special shows.
Enjoy the review of the interpack 2008.

- MediaCenter interpack 2008

Which product has the best packaging?

Packaging promotes brands. Packaging helps to publicise and sell products and brands. The 12th international competition to win the Pro Carton / ECMA Carton Award is being held this year to pay tribute to outstanding examples of fascinating retail packaging made from board.
Which product has the best packaging? - Take part in the 12th international competition to win the Pro Carton / ECMA Carton Award.