On June 4, the BASIS Packaging Equipment team participated in Packaging Innovations 2026, one of Ukraine’s leading industry events for packaging manufacturers, FMCG companies, technology providers and packaging professionals.
The conference brought together experts from across the packaging value chain to discuss the key trends shaping the future of the industry, including sustainability, packaging regulations, innovative materials, digitalization, automation and artificial intelligence.
Sharing Expertise on the Future of Packaging Equipment
As part of the conference program, Max Bayer, Business Development Director at BASIS Packaging Equipment, delivered a presentation titled:
“Smart Packaging Lines 2030: How Global Trends Are Changing Packaging Equipment Today”
The presentation focused on the technological developments that are expected to define packaging production over the next decade and their practical impact on manufacturing operations.
Among the topics discussed were:
- Smart Manufacturing and digital transformation of production;
- Next-generation flexible packaging lines;
- Data integration and process automation;
- The impact of new packaging materials on machine design and performance;
- The changing role of packaging equipment within modern production environments.
Looking Ahead
The discussions held during Packaging Innovations 2026 clearly demonstrated that the packaging industry is entering a new stage of development, driven by automation, digitalization, sustainability requirements and increasing demand for manufacturing flexibility.
For BASIS Packaging Equipment, participation in the conference was an excellent opportunity to share expertise, exchange ideas with industry professionals and contribute to the ongoing conversation about the future of packaging technology.
We would like to thank the organizers, speakers and participants for creating a valuable platform for professional dialogue and industry development.
We look forward to continuing these discussions and supporting manufacturers with innovative packaging automation solutions that help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
You can view the recording of our presentation here 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/OuES4dUmNTo
