How can the Swedish packaging industry stand strong and grow in a changing world? By being prepared, of course. From risk and vulnerability analyses to adaptation of business models and agreements. Because the outside world will continue to be turbulent.   Sweden is dependent on global trade and deliveries. This applies not least to the packaging industry, which is v...

Carryline is a leading player in conveyor systems, with over 60 years of experience in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative solutions for the global manufacturing industry. Since its founding in 1963, the company has been a pioneer in its field and was the first in the world with this type of conveyors.    Why have you chosen to take part in S...

Environmental expert Mark Shayler, who has designed everything from roads and neighbourhoods to appliances, electronics, and packaging, shares his insights. With his motto “there are no bad materials, only bad systems,” he delves into the reasons behind the current climate crisis. But above all – how we can overcome it.   Mark Shayler runs the innovation an...

Two years ago, a ‘new’ company, Boxes&Labels, was launched, a merger of the label producer Boxon Production and the sheet manufacturer Specialwell. In connection with this, Packnews interviewed Dennis and Kalle, who were both optimistic about the merger and the future. Upon visiting the company, we can only conclude that they were right in their view of the development....

Artist Shora Dehnavi’s first encounter with packaging design resulted in a collaboration with Alexandre Bonnet, where luxury champagne is packaged in ‘rowdy’ graffiti. As a mural painter who works at a large scale, Shora considers working instead on a small scale and using the various materials and unique properties of packaging as an exciting bit of scientific knowledge....

“With a combination of paper and plastic, Arla saves 32 tonnes of plastic a year”. This was a Packnews.se headline in the spring. The question was whether the combination of materials was a better choice than plastic alone? We expressed some doubts, but after a conversation with Helge Steg, CEO of Arta Plast, the company that manufactures FiberCup, the packaging solution in question...

New research shows that we can increase the number of times that paper can be recycled, something that could revolutionise the paper industry. Björn Sjöstrand, Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering at Karlstad University, has devoted many years to understanding and improving the process of removing water from wood fibres in paper production. In October, he will be in attendance ...

Society’s green transformation is bringing new opportunities in its wake. Through its investments in renewable materials, Stora Enso is working to steer the packaging industry in a sustainable direction.   The focus of the packaging industry’s transition to sustainability is on climate-neutral and circular production chains. It is becoming ever more important to reduce the climat...

Johanna Skans is the new Marketing and Communications Manager for DS Smith. This year she makes her début as an exhibitor at Scanpack.   Hi Johanna, what will you be presenting at Scanpack?   “This year we will continue to focus on an inviting, inclusive and inspiring pa...

She is a tech nerd: the expert voice, brimming with energy and always there with a ready laugh. These are probably the best reasons not to miss Evelina Galli as this year’s moderator on the stages at Scanpack.   The 28-year-old technology and consumer expert Evelina Galli has an impressive background and can be seen every week on the technology feature...

Do you see any exciting trends or future insights in the adhesive area?   The packaging industry is increasing its pace of change and sustainability has never been as high on the agenda as it is now. We see a strong demand for biobased products, many customers have specific goals for reducing CO2 emissions and as an adhesive supplier, we can help by choosing the righ...

For Madelene Breiling, Head of Operational Development at Löfbergs, her first visit to Scanpack more than 20 years ago would become a milestone. Today, Madelene is a member of Scanpack’s new advisory board and wants to ensure that visitors and exhibitors are given the opportunity to experience the most meaningful and engaged event participation possi...