CCE 2025 Concludes Successfully in Munich: Corrugated Packaging Industry Showcases Next-Gen Innovation
The 7th edition of CCE 2025, Europe’s leading trade fair for the corrugated and folding carton industry, concluded in Munich with global participation and cutting-edge tech displays.
Key Highlights:
CCE 2025, the 7th International Exhibition for the Corrugated and Folding Carton Industry, wrapped up on a high note on March 13, 2025, at the Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany. This biennial trade show has evolved into a flagship platform for showcasing the latest technologies and trends in packaging manufacturing, especially for the corrugated and carton sectors.
CCE 2025: A Global Hub for Packaging Technology
The three-day expo, which began on March 11, brought together industry professionals, manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers from across the globe. As the corrugated packaging market continues to thrive, CCE 2025 highlighted its role as a crucial enabler of eco-friendly, scalable, and automated packaging solutions.
Key exhibition categories included:
- 🏭 Corrugating and converting machinery
- 📦 Folding carton production lines
- ⚙️ Plant control and automation tech
- ♻️ Waste management and sustainability solutions
- 🚚 Logistics, stacking, and material handling
Co-Located Shows: ICE Europe and InPrint Munich
CCE 2025 was co-located with ICE Europe 2025 (International Converting Exhibition) and InPrint Munich 2025, providing synergistic value to visitors exploring multiple verticals such as:
- 📄 Web-based materials processing
- 🖨️ Industrial printing innovations
- 🌍 Sustainable and digital packaging solutions
This cross-exhibition format helped foster deep inter-sector collaboration, drawing over 8,000 visitors across all shows.
Seminars and Live Demonstrations Took Center Stage
A major highlight of CCE 2025 was its series of free-to-attend open seminars and live machinery demonstrations, which included:
- 🧠 Keynotes on automation in packaging
- 🌱 Panels discussing sustainable carton materials
- 🤝 Networking events with industry leaders and startups
- 🛠️ Live demos of the latest corrugation and folding machines
These sessions empowered attendees with actionable insights and gave startups a platform to connect with top-tier buyers.
What This Means for the Industry
For stakeholders across the packaging ecosystem, CCE 2025 reaffirmed the following:
- 📈 Demand for paper-based packaging is on the rise due to environmental regulations and e-commerce
- 🤖 Automation and smart plant controls are key growth drivers
- 🌱 Sustainability remains the dominant theme, with recyclability and waste reduction a top priority
- 💬 Global B2B collaboration and export opportunities are expanding, especially for European and Asian players
How to Take Action
If you’re in the packaging or materials processing domain:
- 🌐 Visit www.cce-international.com for post-event content
- 🧾 Download the 2025 Exhibitor List and Seminar Agenda
- 📅 Mark your calendar for the next edition, expected in 2027
- 🤝 Connect with suppliers and partners you missed via the official CCE networking platform
Who Will Be Affected
- 🏢 Packaging manufacturers looking to digitize or scale
- 📦 Corrugated and carton suppliers planning exports or upgrades
- 🌿 Sustainability leaders in need of eco-compliant alternatives
- 📈 Tech startups exploring automation and smart packaging
CCE 2025 Proves Industry’s Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability
From machinery unveilings to policy-forward discussions, CCE 2025 proved that the corrugated and folding carton industry is not only adapting but leading the charge in innovation and environmental responsibility.
With a growing demand for recyclable materials and smart plant management, this year’s edition was a testament to the resilience and evolution of the packaging world.
The event returns in 2027, but the momentum and partnerships built at CCE 2025 will continue to drive change across global packaging sectors.
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