Esko and Videojet bringing packaging process to life at Interpack

Packaging Solutions

The benefits of a complete end to end digital workflow will be brought to life by Esko and Videojet when the two companies present their complete ‘design to production line’ solutions to visitors at Interpack.

From 7 to 13 May 2026, attendees at one of the leading trade fairs for the worldwide packaging industry will be able to see first hand how the newest innovations in the Esko ecosystem work alongside coding, marking and traceability solutions from Videojet Technologies to deliver an accelerated packaging development workflow. Together, they will demonstrate how packaging data can move seamlessly from design and prepress through production, coding, labelling, and palletisation – helping manufacturers reduce errors, improve efficiency, and strengthen compliance across the packaging lifecycle.

‘From our booth at the Messe Düsseldorf, we will be showcasing how our innovations remove silos across the packaging value chain through end to end integration, accelerating and improving every step of the packaging development process,’ said Jan De Roeck, Esko marketing director. ‘Enabled by Esko S2, our AI powered platform that securely brings together the entire value chain, stakeholders collaborate around a single source of artwork data, ensuring speed and accuracy at every stage from initial concepts and package design, through compliance, production and ultimately shipping to retail.

‘By leveraging new technologies such as cloud platform and AI, we are connecting the packaging ecosystem and setting new standards with innovative business models and integrated workflows that enable brands to rapidly boost their packaging development cycles.’

The two companies will exhibit together in hall 8b/C14 at Interpack.

Taking visitors on a journey through the entire packaging development process, the booth will showcase latest Esko innovations including:

• Esko S2 – the innovative cloud platform with central data storage, connecting all strategic applications with a single source of truth for secure and efficient data exchange and collaboration from design to shelf.

• Comply– the groundbreaking new AI driven compliance solution that drives efficiency and ensures quality.

• WebCenter – the renowned packaging management solution, with variants tailored for packaging converters, print service providers, growing or enterprise brands. Interpack visitors will discover how the latest innovations and partner integrations can help manage their packaging needs. 

• ArtiosCAD – a leading structural design software that optimises design and virtual prototyping, transitioning between 2D and 3D to create precisely resized, regulation compliant packaging.

• Cape Pack – devised to optimise palettisation and space utilisation while seamlessly sharing data with LCA to make informed sustainability decisions.

• Studio – the design tool that enhances the creative process with specialised 3D packaging design and visualisation software.

• Store Visualizer – bringing new designs to life, on the shelf in a virtual retail environment.

• Store Visualizer enables brands and their design teams to present a complete product launch in 3D, including retail ready packaging, displays and other branded items.

At the event, Videojet will showcase how its coding, marking, labelling, and software solutions support traceability, compliance, and efficient packaging operations across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Live demonstrations will highlight the accurate application of variable data, including dates, lot and batch codes, and 2D codes, across a range of packaging materials at production line speeds.

‘Manufacturers within the packaging industry continue to need to be very agile as packaging designs and substrates keep changing while also addressing impending sustainability and traceability requirements,’ said Amelie Wulff, vice president EMEA, commercial at Videojet. ‘At Interpack, we are demonstrating how Videojet solutions help manufacturers connect packaging operations, execute against a variety of packing materials and substrates, and make more confident production decisions.’

Jan De Roeck added, ‘Together, we are excited to showcase how these latest technologies augment the digitised ecosystem and take a concept from design to the production line.’

Jan will also be delivering one of the key presentations across the week long event. On 10 May, he will take to the main stage for ‘AI Powered Packaging: Achieving First Time Right and Compliant Artwork’. He will examine and explore latest industry pressures and illustrate how agentic AI ensures quality and compliance at the earliest stages, moving seamlessly from regulatory requirements to print ready artwork.