Gian Paolo Crasta’s perspective on Italy’s positioning between instability, manufacturing and long-term vision. Forty-seven years old, originally from Sardinia, Gian Paolo Crasta has spent more than twenty-five years working from within the sector of automatic machinery for packaging, processing and food manufacturing. His professional path has developed in close contact with Italian companies producing packaging

Compact, servo-driven system ensures precise, reliable, and GMP-compliant cartoning for bottles, blisters, and tubes ELMACH, a global provider of solid-dose packaging technologies, highlights the WKH-100 Intermittent Motion Horizontal Cartoner, engineered for reliable and versatile cartoning applications across the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Designed to accommodate a wide range of packaging needs, the WKH-100 combines servo-driven

The 2026 edition of Cosmopack is set to welcome best-in-class exhibitors and serious buyers from around the world for three days, March 26 – 28, at the BolognaFiere Exhibition Centre in Northern Italy. “Even as trade structures shift, the global supply chain is consistently agile and dependable. Cosmopack 2026 will showcase the cosmetics and fragrance

As France’s largest trade show covering the entire process from manufacturing to palletisation and packaging, Prod&Pack will bring together key players in the production, processing and packaging industries from 18th till 20th November 2025 at Eurexpo Lyon. With over 750 exhibitors, it has established itself as a strategic meeting point to support the transformation of

The Middleby Centro di Innovazione will drive progress in protein, bakery, and snack applications. There are places that seem to breathe with a soul of their own.Places shaped by vision, passion, and the audacity to dream without boundaries. During two unforgettable days, what was celebrated was not merely an opening, but the beginning of a

Packaging is often perceived as merely a functional container, a protective layer for products during transport and distribution. However, in today’s world, packaging is much more than that. It has evolved to become a key element in a company’s marketing and communication strategy. In an increasingly competitive market, packaging plays a crucial role in differentiating

In recent years, the packaging industry has undergone a radical transformation, driven by efforts in sustainability and regulatory changes. These factors are pushing the adoption of new technologies ranging from mechanical engineering to recycling, redefining the very concept of packaging and the materials used. The focus on sustainability has highlighted the urgency to reduce the

In the modern era, the food industry is facing a dual challenge: meeting the growing demands of consumers for high-quality products and, at the same time, adopting sustainable practices that respect the environment. In this context, printing in food packaging emerges as a crucial element for the innovation and sustainability of the sector. The advent