For IST METZ, the exhibition month of May 2026 was all about international presence, in-depth customer discussions, and clear market signals. With successful appearances at interpack in Düsseldorf, Metpack in Essen, and CIBF in China, the company underscores its position as an innovation partner for UV and LED technology in a wide variety of industrial applications.
interpack 2026: Spotlight on Flexible Packaging as a Growth Area
At interpack 2026, IST METZ exhibited alongside the PrintCity network at their joint booth in Hall 8a / B48. The focus was on sustainable and industrial solutions for flexible packaging printing.
“Sustainable flexible packaging is becoming a strategic issue for brand manufacturers. Increasing regulatory requirements and the pressure to design packaging in a more resource-efficient manner are noticeably transforming the industry,” explains Arnd Riekenbrauck, Head of Sales Web/Converting at IST METZ.
The exhibition provided an ideal platform to further develop concrete solutions for modern packaging processes together with customers, OEMs, and technology partners. As part of the PrintCity competence network, IST METZ demonstrated how UV and LED curing technologies can help implement efficient, regulatory-compliant, and marketable packaging concepts.
interpack clearly confirmed that flexible packaging in the wide-web sector is increasingly becoming a key market of the future. For IST METZ, this means consistently expanding its technological expertise, partner networks, and market proximity.
Metpack 2026: Strong Response to UV and LED Solutions for Metal Decoration
Metpack 2026 was also a tremendous success for IST METZ. Numerous technical discussions, new contacts, and concrete project ideas underscored the strong interest in innovative UV and LED solutions for metal decoration. Particular focus was placed on the FREEcure system and efficient LED applications for demanding industrial processes.
Discussions at Metpack and the subsequent interpack also made it clear that the market for sheet metal decorating and metal coating is continuing to evolve: applications for monoblock cans, tube and sleeve printing, as well as other specialized industrial applications, are opening up additional growth potential.
With an eye toward future developments such as LEDcure NX, IST METZ sees itself as excellently positioned in the field of UV and LED technology and is pursuing the clear goal of further expanding its role as the industry’s leading technology partner.
Successful Appearance at the CIBF in China
At the same time, IST METZ was represented at the CIBF in China—the most important trade fair for battery technology and electromobility in the Asian market. The response on site was consistently positive: both the trade fair and the IST METZ booth attracted large crowds of visitors.
Numerous discussions led to new contacts and the initiation of several promising projects. The strong interest in IST METZ’s solutions underscores the market’s dynamism and the growing opportunities in the field of modern battery and e-mobility applications.
With its successful trade show appearances in May 2026, IST METZ is sending a clear signal of its international market presence, technological innovation, and consistent focus on future markets.
