Packaging Suppliers Global | Issue Four 2026

Welcome to Issue Four of Packaging Suppliers Global, where the focus turns to packaging machinery and automation at one of the busiest times of the year for the industry.

As manufacturers look to improve efficiency, flexibility and resilience, this issue explores some of the challenges and technologies shaping modern production. Our guest writer Ton considers whether maximum speed still defines efficiency when increasingly varied production demands greater flexibility, while consultancy specialist TPC looks at why successful automation begins with eliminating process variation. We also explore the growing role of AI and the challenge of equipment obsolescence.

With exhibition season in full swing, we also turn our attention to two major industry events: the PPMA Show^® and PACK EXPO International. Both offer opportunities to discover the latest machinery, automation and technologies, making it an exciting time for the sector.