5 - 8 October 2027 | Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
FOLDING CARTON
From cosmetics to confectionery, folding cartons are redefining packaging with design, digital, and sustainable innovation
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The future of folding carton packaging
Folding cartons are shaping the next generation of consumer packaging, where sustainability, efficiency, and visual impact converge. As European brands adapt to circular economy goals and shifting consumer values, innovation in paperboard, coatings, and finishing is driving measurable change.
LOUPE Europe is exclusively focused on inline carton converting, which drives production efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Renewable and recyclable substrates are now standard, with lightweight construction cutting materials and carbon without compromising strength or style. Design flexibility and tactile finishes help brands stand out in crowded markets.
Digital printing, automation, and smart integration are redefining how cartons connect with consumers and supply chains. From premium personalisation to intelligent traceability, folding cartons are at the centre of packaging evolution.
- Andy Thomas-Emans, Strategic Director, Informa Markets, LOUPE Global
"The expansion into folding cartons is a natural evolution for LOUPE. With advances in inline flexo, rotary offset, hybrid systems, and digital printing, folding cartons are now increasingly aligned with our core technologies – delivering full production in a single pass and opening exciting new opportunities for converters."
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What will you see?
Learn about:
- How digital, hybrid and inline presses are creating new opportunities in folding cartons
- New barrier coatings which eliminate the need for lamination in some applications
- Different ways to cut and crease folding cartons inline, flatbed and rotary
- Inks and coatings technologies
- Prepress and platemaking technologies
- Inline and offline inspection systems
- RFID and security solutions
- Finishing and converting systems
- Automation and plant management software
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