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How do you successfully hand over a company after 25 years without losing its DNA? In this special episode of  FlexPack. News , the roles are reversed. Instead of interviewing an external guest, Julian sits down with  Karsten Schröder , founder and Co-Managing Director of Innoform, for an open conversation about the company's future, the packaging industry's biggest challenges, and why tec...

In this episode, Julian Thielen and Thomas Schmitt discuss some of the most relevant developments currently shaping the packaging industry. Topics covered: ✅ Interpack 2026 review – visitor trends, exhibitor feedback, and the evolving role of trade fairs ✅ The German Packaging Implementation Act and PPWR – what the latest developments from Brussels mean for the industry ✅ Regulatory certainty v...

In this episode of the Innoform Podcast, recorded live at Interpack in Düsseldorf, I sat down with Ton Knipscheer from the European Co-Packers Association (ECPA) and Jurgen Pleitier from Vetipack to talk about the often overlooked world of co-packers.  We discuss: What co-packers actually do — and why they have become essential for many brands Why brand owners are increasingly focusing on marketin...

The flexpack industry is facing major transformation: New regulations, increasing demands for recyclability, and economic pressure are colliding with new opportunities in innovation and marketing. In this episode of  FlexPack.news , Max Haschke breaks down the latest developments and explains what they really mean for companies across the packaging value chain. 🔍  Topics covered Food-grade rPP: R...

In this episode I talk to Heiko Schenck who is an expert for LPDE in film applications. He has decades of experience with Dow and DuPont and so has a more calm view on current crises and can relate to other crises from the past. This episode is dubbed with AI. Far away from perfect but it is understandable and we can articulate everything in our mother tongue. Nevertheless I am looking forward to...

Current topics for flexpackers, put into perspective — today with Marcus Holland from PreZero. Topics: Iran crisis leads to jumping raw material prices Bel launches global switch to paper packaging Sappi adjusts prices on specialty papers again Apollo invests in Syntegon Siegwerk acquires Indian ink manufacturer Hi-Tech Inks Events: INNO-Fiber, PRSE and Interpack This Podcast is dubbed with AI fro...

This Episode is dubbed with the help of AI. Kick-off of a new podcast format. FlexPack.news delivers a monthly roundup of the latest news for flexpackers—clearly categorized and easy to follow, featuring rotating guests from the industry. Episode 1  recorded “live” from the INNO-Meeting 2026 in Osnabrück. Featuring: Jan Grevè from PPG and Daniel Zimmermann from Felix Schoeller. The news: https://p...

Flexographic Printing, Solvent Zero & Automation in Plate Processing In this episode of the Innoform Podcast, Julian Thielen speaks with Dieter Niederstadt from Asahi Photoproducts about current innovations in  flexographic printing ,  water-wash plates , and  automation in flexo plate production . The conversation focuses on the shift toward  Solvent Zero : replacing solvent-based plate proce...