THEMES 2027

PACK SHOW 2027 themes

Through its merger with EXPO PLAST and EXPO SHOP, PACK SHOW 2027 brings together in one place the industries that shape a product’s whole journey, from materials and production to packaging, logistics and retail.

With this merger, we bring the industries together to create business opportunities along the entire value chain.

PACK SHOW 2027 – themes

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PACK SHOW

PACKAGING & PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY

The whole packaging ecosystem, from raw material to finished package and packaging technologies.

FROM PRODUCT TO PACKAGE.

Raw materials and packaging materials

  • Raw materials for packaging (paper & board, glass, metal, wood)
  • Plastics for packaging (PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP)
  • Biodegradable / compostable materials
  • Additives and auxiliary materials
  • Adhesive tapes, adhesives and lubricants

Packaging, labels and design solutions

  • Flexible packaging
  • Rigid packaging
  • Industrial / transport packaging
  • Premium / luxury packaging
  • Biodegradable and compostable packaging
  • Smart / active packaging
  • Labels and sleeves
  • Packaging design & branding

Packaging equipment and technologies

  • Dosing and filling equipment
  • Primary packaging equipment
  • Secondary packaging equipment
  • Complete packaging lines
  • Robotic systems and automation
  • Hygienic packaging (food / pharma)

Labeling, printing, marking and coding

  • Labeling equipment
  • Marking and coding systems
  • Industrial printing
  • RFID / QR / smart labeling solutions

Control, inspection and safety

  • Packaging inspection systems
  • Quality control
  • Defect / contaminant detection
  • Traceability and serialisation
  • Process control software

Logistics, warehousing and delivery

  • Storage systems
  • Smart storage
  • Palletising and handling
  • Intralogistics
  • Warehouse automation
  • Delivery & last-mile solutions

Sustainability and recycling

  • Packaging recycling
  • Recycling technologies
  • Waste reduction solutions
  • Circular economy
  • ESG consulting services
  • Regulations and compliance

Software, digitalisation and innovation

  • Industrial software
  • Automation & IoT
  • AI in packaging
  • Digital twins / simulations
  • Production optimisation solutions

Services and industrial ecosystem

  • Technical consulting
  • Maintenance services
  • Training & certification
  • Trade associations
  • Institutions
  • Trade publications

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EXPO PLAST

MATERIALS & PLASTICS PROCESSING

Technologies and solutions for the plastics processing industry.

FROM MATERIAL TO PRODUCT.

Expo Plast 2027 – thermoforming line for plastic packaging

Raw materials and polymers

  • Polymers
  • Granules & compounds
  • Additives

Equipment and machinery

  • Injection moulding machines
  • Extruders
  • Thermoforming equipment
  • Automation

Plastics recycling

  • Recycling equipment
  • Regranulation
  • Circular economy solutions

Plastic products

  • Packaging
  • Automotive components
  • Construction products
  • Household products
  • Agricultural products
  • Technical plastic and rubber goods

Services and support

  • Institutions
  • Publications
  • Consulting
EXPO SHOP 2027 – themes

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EXPO SHOP

RETAIL TECHNOLOGY & SHOPFITTING

Everything needed to fit out, equip, digitalise and run a store.

FROM SPACE TO STORE.

Retail furniture and fit-out

  • Store furniture
  • Product display systems
  • Signage and ambience systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Refrigeration systems

Retail operating equipment

  • Fiscal equipment
  • Weighing and control systems
  • Shelf labeling systems
  • Security systems
  • Cleaning equipment

Retail technology and digital

  • Retail software
  • AI in retail
  • Digital signage
  • E-commerce solutions

Automation and self service

  • Self checkout
  • Self service
  • Cash management

HoReCa & retail gastronomy

  • Catering equipment
  • Gastronomy equipment

Marketing and experience

  • P.O.P. marketing
  • Exhibition marketing
  • Stands & experiential marketing

Services and business support

  • Logistics and warehousing
  • Energy design & management
  • Sustainability in retail
  • Franchising
  • Trade associations

Are your products in the themes?

Book your stand at EXPO PLAST × PACK SHOW × EXPO SHOP, May 11–14, 2027, ROMEXPO.