FESPA’s Inaugural Corrugated Expo Attracts 1,257 Visitors from 40 Countries
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New event for corrugated packaging and digital print supply chain to return in 2028 following debut alongside FESPA 2026
The inaugural Corrugated exhibition was successfully launched from 19–22 May 2026 at Fira de Barcelona, forming part of FESPA’s six co-located events alongside FESPA Global Print Expo, European Sign Expo, Personalisation Experience, WrapFest and Textile.
Co-organised by FESPA and Brunton Publications, the new exhibition was created to provide a dedicated platform for small-to-medium-sized corrugated converters seeking information on technologies and regulations influencing the sector, particularly as digital print adoption continues to grow in graphical packaging.
Industry Participation
The debut edition featured participation from corrugated industry companies including Advantive, Bobst, ePS and Koenig & Bauer, alongside digital print technology providers Canon, Durst, EFI, HP, and Kongsberg Precision Cutting Systems.
Reflecting on the exhibition, Frederic Goudard, Marketing & Communication Manager at Bobst, commented:
“It’s a key platform to exchange insights, explore industry trends and strengthen relationships which are shaping the future of packaging.”
Visitor Profile
The event attracted 1,257 visitors from 40 countries.
The largest visitor groups came from:
- Spain
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Romania
- France
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Poland
- Ukraine
According to the organisers, 71% of attendees held senior positions, including directors, CEOs, owners and managers, while 71% also had purchasing or decision-making authority.
The exhibition also welcomed Group-level Technical Directors and Divisional CEOs representing multinational paper and packaging companies.
The organisers reported a collective median visitor budget of €177 million, indicating significant investment potential in new technologies.
Exhibitor Feedback
Amit Shvartz, General Manager & COO, Scodix, commented:
“FESPA’s new Corrugated event was a must-attend for us. As a company that serves the signage and display market, it offered us the perfect opportunity to connect with key decision-makers, strengthen customer relationships and showcase our latest innovations and product developments.”
Mathew Faulkner, EMEA Marketing & Innovation Director, Canon Europe, stated:
“FESPA is the ideal event for us in the wide-format market. It united the wide-format community and provided a unique opportunity for us to explore emerging technologies and the latest developments shaping the industry. Whether it’s décor, personalisation or Corrugated – which we were proud to exhibit in and sponsor – FESPA is the perfect platform to showcase the power of digital print-on-demand across multiple verticals. Packed with inspiration, insights, innovative applications and creativity, it truly is the place to be and is the destination for industry experts.”
Conference and Future Editions
The event also featured a conference programme covering market developments and future trends within the corrugated packaging industry.
Nick Kirby, FESPA Corrugated Ambassador, said:
“I have been waiting in anticipation of the event, and I believe that we delivered a very successful debut. We had good footfall to the Corrugated area and great conversations were had on the show floor. Coupled with the conference providing insightful presentations across market trends and the future of the industry, the overall feedback from visitors and exhibitors has been overwhelmingly positive. We have developed a solid foundation for Corrugated and I am excited to support FESPA in building on that for future editions.”
Following its inaugural edition, Corrugated has been confirmed to return to the FESPA event calendar in 2028.