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Matthias Giebel
17. September 2025

Action needed! The PPWR puts industrial packaging in the spotlight

The new European Packaging Regulation PPWR will in future regulate and impose obligations not only on B2C packaging, but also on B2B packaging. This is a significant development, as commercial packaging accounts for 53 percent of the total volume of packaging waste. In our article, we highlight the challenges for industrial companies, look at the […]

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Oliver Smith

Impact of US tariffs on the European packaging industry

The new US tariff policy under Trump is placing a considerable strain on the European packaging industry. This applies to almost all material fractions and, in particular, to the packaging machinery sector. We provide you with a concrete overview for the EU, Switzerland, and the UK as well as illustrate the quantitative effects. We also […]

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Oliver Smith

Systematically acquiring new customers: Practical levers for business development, sales, and marketing

In our last issue, we already addressed the topic of acquiring new customers. While we focused on the “why” then, now it’s all about the “how.” Using ten practical methods and digital tools, we provide you with the means and leverage to realign your business development and make it fit for the future.   In […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß
10. June 2025

New “Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard” for SMEs

Even if it feels like the reporting obligations for SMEs are changing month by month: What is certain is that they will also need some form of sustainability reporting – be it for customers, banks and investors or a good EcoVadis result. The VSME standard (Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard) provides a new, simplified format for […]

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Moritz Glocker

Climate management made easy

Climate accounting is becoming increasingly important and comprehensive for companies. The corporate carbon footprint, i.e. the company’s greenhouse gas emissions balance sheet, must now take Scope 1, 2 and 3 into account. To fulfil the increasing requirements of regulators and business partners, companies must continuously improve the quality and completeness of their data. Software solutions […]

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Jenny Walther-Thoß

News from Brussels, Strasbourg and Berlin

We inform you in detail about the new “Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard” (VSME) for SMEs and on the topic of climate management (background, digitalisation as the key, which cost-effective solution is available). Before that, there are brief updates on the EUDR “Deforestation Regulation”, the Supply Chain Sustainability Obligations Act (LkSG), the Single-Use Plastics Fund and […]

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Matthias Giebel

Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2025: Learnings

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) in Amsterdam set a new milestone with over 13,000 visitors and more than 500 exhibitors. PRSE was an excellent opportunity to learn about current trends, network and work together on solutions for a sustainable future in recycling. We would like to share our findings and results with you. In […]

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Matthias Giebel

Design for recycling: EU competition for strategies and interests

Who takes the lead in shaping Design for Recycling (DfR) standards? Within the European Commission, a political struggle is emerging between two General-Directorates. A pragmatic and a scientifically accurate approach are at odds with each other. A winner is emerging. As a result, you should familiarise yourself with the established standards and the work of […]

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Oliver Smith
07. June 2025

Success factors for acquiring new customers: from farmer to hunter

The established growth model of the packaging industry relies on nurturing existing customers. However, the “farmer” model has passed its zenith. The current situation requires a ‘hunter’ who can attract new customers. The transition is not easy, but it is necessary – and possible. We will show you the three key success factors, which questions […]

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Oliver Smith

Stagnation. Uncertainty. Expired growth model.

For many years, the growth of many companies in the packaging industry was based on one central principle: growing with existing key customers. But the age of predictable growth is over. New times have dawned. They are characterised by uncertainty and stagnation. The rules of the game are changing accordingly. Before we look at the […]

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