Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
In Europe, FACHPACK is a central meeting place for the packaging industry and its users. The event has been held in Nuremberg for over 40 years.
The packaging trade fair provides a compact yet comprehensive insight into all relevant topics in the packaging industry. These include solutions for product packaging for industrial and consumer goods, packaging aids and packaging materials, as well as for packaging production, packaging technology, logistics, packaging systems and packaging printing.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: FACHPACK 2027 runs from 21 to 23 September 2027 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany.
- 2Scale and Focus: This event is a key platform for the packaging industry, showcasing innovations and trends.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by NürnbergMesse GmbH, with more details available at fachpack.de.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include packaging professionals, suppliers, and industry experts.
- 5Entry: Registration is required; check the official site for details.
Why visit
Visitors will gain access to the latest packaging technologies and solutions, network with industry leaders, and attend informative sessions. Dates and Venue: FACHPACK 2027 runs from 21 to 23 September 2027 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Germany. Buyer Authority: Attendees include packaging professionals, suppliers, and industry experts.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at FACHPACK 2027 offers companies the chance to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience, generate leads, and enhance brand visibility in the packaging sector. It's an ideal platform for networking and building valuable business relationships. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Manufacturers of packaging machinery, Suppliers of packaging materials, Service providers in logistics and supply chain. Position your offer across packaging machinery.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Packaging buyers and procurement managers from brand owners, retailers and industrial manufacturers
Packaging engineers and packaging developers working on materials, formats, barrier performance and testing
Production, filling and line managers at food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics plants
Packaging machine operators, line technicians and maintenance staff
Supply chain, logistics and distribution managers responsible for transport and secondary packaging
Print, converting and finishing specialists
Brand, product and marketing managers with packaging design responsibility
Sustainability, circular-economy and compliance officers
Quality assurance and food-contact or pharmaceutical serialisation specialists
Contract packers, co-packers and packaging service providers
E-commerce and retail packaging specialists
SMEs and start-ups developing new packaging materials, closures and machinery
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Manufacturers of packaging machinery
Suppliers of packaging materials
Service providers in logistics and supply chain
Innovators in sustainable packaging solutions
Design firms specializing in packaging
Consultants in packaging technology
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Packaging machinery and equipment
Sustainable packaging solutions
Labeling and marking technologies
Filling and sealing machines
Packaging materials and supplies
Intralogistics solutions
Location & Facilities
Venue
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
Facilities
Parking
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Nuremberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Exhibition Centre Nuremberg in Nuremberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
21–23 September 2027:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Who runs the show
Organisers
NürnbergMesse GmbH
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Nuremberg, Germany
Why it matters
Attending FACHPACK 2027 on 2027-09-21 to 2027-09-23 in Nuremberg lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Automation and labour efficiency
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Regional supply-chain resilience
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Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Market news
Latest updates from across the market.
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Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Budget
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof / city center, ~15 min metro to MesseUSD 30–45 / night
Hostel/limited-service rooms; verify exact Messe transit before travel
Mid-range
City center or north-east Nuremberg, ~15-20 min metro to MesseUSD 55–80 / night
Standard business hotels; confirm breakfast and parking terms before travel
Premium
Messe area or central Nuremberg, walking or short metro to venueUSD 120–180 / night
Upscale/full-service hotels; trade show dates can raise rates—confirm before travel
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Estimated costEUR 2–5 single journey
Best forVGN metro from central Nuremberg to Nürnberg Exhibition Center (Messe) stop
Taxi / rideshare
Estimated costEUR 40–90
Best forNuremberg Airport (NUE) to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Car
Estimated costEUR 10–20 parking per day
Best forDrive to NürnbergMesse with on-site parking
S-Bahn / U-Bahn combo
Estimated costEUR 3–6 single journey
Best forNuremberg Airport (NUE) to central station then metro to Messe
Plan your trip
Visa & entry documents
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
Visa not required
ATA Carnet: check with organiser
Weather
September in Nuremberg is early autumn with variable conditions. Review September climate averages (Weather and Climate, Weather Atlas, WeatherSpark, Climate-Data) and a live forecast before the show; pack layers and rain protection.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Registration and access
FACHPACK is a trade fair; captured organiser pages list visitor information and FAQ, so confirm your registration, ticket choice and access details via fachpack.de before travelling to Nuremberg.
Arrival planning
NürnbergMesse publishes travel and accommodation guidance and VGN publishes public-transport guidance for the Nürnberg Exhibition Center (Messe) stop; plan fairground days around these routes.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Nuremberg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Visa
Entry to Germany for the fair depends on nationality. The Federal Foreign Office publishes the authoritative visa and entry rules; business travellers who need a Schengen visa should apply through the responsible German mission and carry the standard business-travel documentation.
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Check whether your nationality needs a Schengen visa for a short business trip to Germany via the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). Standard Schengen business-visa documents include the completed application, passport photos, travel medical insurance, proof of accommodation, and supporting business documents; use the responsible German mission checklist for your country.
OfficialHotels
Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2027-09-20
Check-out (recommended)
2027-09-24
Areas to stay
City center or north-east Nuremberg, ~15-20 min metro to Messe · Messe area or central Nuremberg, walking or short metro to venue · Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof / city center, ~15 min metro to Messe
budget
EUR 30-45/night
mid range
EUR 55-80/night
premium
EUR 120-180/night
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Nuremberg; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg: Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof / city center, ~15 min metro to Messe: Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof / city center, ~15 min metro to Messe; City center or north-east Nuremberg, ~15-20 min metro to Messe: City center or north-east Nuremberg, ~15-20 min metro to Messe; Messe area or central Nuremberg, walking or short metro to venue: Messe area or central Nuremberg, walking or short metro to venue.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Nuremberg; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: The Nürnberg Exhibition Center (Messe) is served by public transport; VGN publishes getting-around guidance for the Messe stop. Check VGN and NürnbergMesse travel pages for current routes, lines and fares before travelling.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: September 2027
Temperature: See published September climate averages for Nuremberg; captured weather resources list September temperature and rainfall averages (confirm with a live forecast closer to the fair).
Seasonality: Nuremberg in September is early autumn: captured climate resources (Weather and Climate, Weather Atlas, WeatherSpark, Climate-Data) publish September temperature and rainfall averages; check a live forecast before travel.
Packing: Packing guidance captured for Nuremberg recommends layers and rain gear, plus comfortable walking shoes for city and fairground days.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day for qualified buyer meetings: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at FACHPACK 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
Networking spots
2FACHPACK 2027 registration concourse
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Exhibition Centre Nuremberg
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€60.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€210.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether FACHPACK 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published — confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources — confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- Primary packaging
- The pack that sits in direct contact with the product and usually reaches the consumer, for example a film, bottle, tube, blister or pouch.
- Secondary packaging
- Grouping or presentation packaging that holds one or more primary packs, such as folding cartons, trays, sleeves and shrink wrap.
- Tertiary packaging
- Transport and distribution packaging used to move goods through the supply chain, including corrugated cases, stretch hoods and pallets.
- Converting
- The process of turning base materials such as paperboard, film, foil or nonwoven into finished packaging through printing, coating, laminating, cutting and creasing.
- Extrusion
- Melting and shaping polymer into film, sheet or profile; a core process behind flexible packaging and many rigid formats.
- Thermoforming
- Heating a plastic sheet and drawing it into a mould to form trays, blisters, cups or inserts.
- Monomaterial packaging
- A pack built from a single polymer or a single material family so it can be sorted and reprocessed more easily in recycling streams.
- Design for recycling
- Designing packaging so that it fits existing sorting and reprocessing infrastructure, for example avoiding incompatible adhesives, colours or multi-material laminates.
- Recyclate
- Reprocessed plastic or fibre material used to make new packaging, central to circular-economy and recycled-content targets.
- Barrier properties
- A material's ability to block oxygen, moisture, light or aroma in order to protect the product and extend shelf life.
- Lightweighting
- Reducing the material weight of a pack while keeping its performance, cutting material use and transport cost.
- End-of-line packaging
- The final automation stage of a production line: case packing, sealing, labelling, coding and palletising.
- Intralogistics
- Internal material flow within a plant or warehouse, including conveying, buffering, storage and retrieval systems.
- Serialisation
- Applying unique codes to individual packs for track-and-trace, anti-counterfeiting and regulatory compliance, common in food and pharmaceutical supply chains.
- Shrink sleeve
- A printed polymer sleeve that shrinks tightly around a container to form a full-body label with 360-degree graphics.
- Labelling and marking
- Applying labels, sleeves or printed codes for branding, product information, best-before data and traceability.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- FACHPACK 2027
- FACHPACK Nuremberg 2027
- FACHPACK packaging trade show
- FACHPACK Nuremberg
- FACHPACK Germany
- packaging trade show Nuremberg 2027
- packaging machinery expo Nuremberg
- packaging industry exhibition Germany
- sustainable packaging solutions expo
- labeling and marking technologies fair
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