Facts and data

It remains one of the most representative sectors of the packaging industry, both in terms of tonnes produced and turnover: in 2022 cellulose packaging represented 33% of global packaging production, while in terms of turnover exceeded 23.5%, percentages remaining quite stable over time.

According to the 6th Couchbase survey, the drivers of modern transformative application projects are agility and accountability. An average investment of 33 million dollars for innovation projects is expected in the next 12 months.

Conversation on the concept of recycling with Karel Krpan.

After 2021, the Italian packaging machine sector closes another record year, exceeding the threshold of 8.5 billion euros (+3.6%). Exports were good, but the domestic market was even better. Chairman Cavanna: “It’s an extraordinary achievement”.

The General Annual Meetings of Assocarta and Federazione Carta e Grafica were held in Rome on 22 June 2023. It was an important occasion to evaluate the state of a composite sector that continues to achieve numerous milestones in Italy, despite the challenges posed by the economic situation.

This argument was discussed at Cosmoprof as part of the CosmoTalks in a round table on the theme “Cosmetic art: Design your brand difference” organised in partnership with KANTAR, the data analysis, business consultancy and strategy agency, moderated by Jennifer Weil, European Beauty Editor of WWD - WOMEN’S WEAR DAILY.

After consultation with the Comieco, Rilegno and Coreve consortia, and having evaluated the current scenario of the packaging recycling supply chain, CONAI has reformulated the Environmental Contribution (so-called “CAC”) for paper, wood and glass.

Focus on the coffee and tea market and on the types of packaging of these
products belonging to the large “drinks” area.

Aetna Group's machines and technologies starring on stage of a Netflix production on the TV screen.

Production trends and market positioning of a 'transversal' type of packaging. Figures for 2022 on rigid packaging, flexible packaging (excluding laminated films for converting), and plastic accessories.

Foods and packaging with a high service content. Snapshot of a developing food sector and the packaging numbers.

The Gipea Spring Conference took place in Lazise on 15 and 16 June 2023, offering interesting perspectives on the market, the international situation and on new opportunities for governing complexity in an ethical way.

In 2022, the Italian capital goods industry continued its growth trend that started from 2021 and in 2023 will again close with a positive result, despite a slowdown in the pace of expansion. It is in this positive economic context that Bruno Bettelli takes the place of Giuseppe Lesce as President.

A 3.6% rise for the Italian industry on 2021, which was also a record-breaking year. Ucima chair Riccardo Cavanna stated: "The achievement is extraordinary, but investments are facing various obstacles"

The 418,091 tonnes of steel packaging recycled in 2022 in Italy can make 4,180 km of railway lines, enough to connect Rome to Istanbul.

Analysis of a top Italian industrial sector for production and innovation capacity. Packaging numbers for 2022: quantities and consumption of ethical and OTC medicines, with a look at nutraceutical products.

Products defined as nutraceutical products are today growing fast also in Italy. This category includes supplements, ferments, vitamins and other items that contain concentrated nutrients which are essential for our wellbeing.

Overview of turnover, production and trade balance: in general terms, the assumed pre-final figures provide a snapshot of a resilient and growing sector.

The benefits and problems linked to Industry 5.0 and cybersecurity in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideas drawn from a meeting organised by Messe Frankfurt and ANIE Automation, with the participation of ISPE and numerous automation suppliers, make it possible to obtain a realistic picture of the situation in Italy and in the world.

Flexibility, research and efficiency, IT/OT convergence, dialogue between communication interfaces such as OPC UA, integration with additional devices, Edge computing in which to install the necessary apps (also with AI) for the management of reports and for predictive maintenance, as well as secure connections on a number of levels, use of digital twins, cybersecurity: these were the themes covered by companies which, in various ways, offer automation solutions to the pharma industry.