Metpack Innovation Awards edge closer

At Metpack 2026, a total of 26 entries from 22 exhibitors from China, Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Singapore, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States are competing for bronze, silver and gold places at the Innovation Awards.

The specific innovations remain confidential until the award ceremony, but the organisers have said that what is already clear is that the competition demonstrates the industry’s dynamism, ingenuity and future potential. Entries are evaluated based on criteria such as efficiency, sustainability, cost reduction and quality improvement.

“The jury is looking forward to experiencing the innovations live and in action at Metpack – because nothing showcases the future of an industry better than its advancements,” said Gianluca Ciccolini, chairman of the jury, which includes international experts for the evaluation of the awards.

The field of applicants underlines the significance of the award within the  industry. Three exhibitors – Newtec, Koenig & Bauer MetalPrint and Belvac – are entering multiple innovations into the competition. Additional submissions come from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, Danobat-Overbeck, Golden Eagle and Estes Group, Hebei Worunda Metal Packaging Products Company Limited, Henkel, inPhocal, Intralox, Isimat, Siebdruckmaschinen, IST Metz, Jiangsu HanMet Digital Intelligent Printing Equipment Co, Mundolatas (AnchorEOE), MW LAK SOLUTIONS SRL, Pressco/Kestrel Vision, Soudronic AG, Sprimag Spritzmaschinenbau, Stolle Machinery, Sun Chemical, TEC Technology and VMI Holland.

All exhibitors, partners, and trade visitors are invited to attend the Metpack Innovation Awards 2026 ceremony live. The  official presentation of the trophies to the three winners will take place on Wednesday 6 May at 13:30 in Hall 2, Stand 2E57, at the Talk in a Can forum area.

For further information, visit: www.metpack.de.