INTERPACK REVIEW
FACTORY OF THE FUTURE TAKES CENTER STAGE AT
SYNTEGON’S VISION FOR THE
Syntegon used interpack 2026 to reveal
how seamless systems, smart automation, and operational simplicity is the future
of food packaging. Kennedy’s Confection attended the company’s Düsseldorf press
event to hear how Syntegon is positioning itself as a lifecycle systems partner.
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rom an integrated frozen food line making its world debut, to a new “Factory of the Future” architecture, to advanced corner-
seal bag capabilities for the SVX platform, Syntegon has arrived at interpack with a consistent message of seamless integration, automation, and operational efficiency are now the centre of the conversation. Here’s what Kennedy’s Confection saw
firsthand at an exclusive press conference: One of the clearest themes running through interpack
Syntegon’s presentation was
integration. During the press conference, CEO Torsten Türling repeatedly emphasised that customers are no longer looking for isolated pieces of equipment, but synchronised systems that simplify production from end to end. That thinking sits directly behind the launch of the new integrated frozen food line combining the SVX Agile and Elematic 4001 gravity case packer. “Customers don’t want to worry about interfaces or synchronisation between process steps. They want an integrated system,” Türling explained during the briefing. “If you have a fully integrated system instead of an assembly of single machines, you achieve the highest levels of
automation and efficiency.” That message was visible throughout
the live demonstrations at the stand, where Syntegon showcased not only machine performance,
but a fully connected
operational philosophy: unified controls, shared HMI architecture, and seamless line management from primary through to secondary packaging.
Syntegon’s “Factory of the Future” takes shape with neXt Beyond frozen foods, Syntegon also used
interpack to officially unveil neXt, its new intelligent system architecture for food packaging operations. Rather than introducing another standalone machine series, neXt is designed as an operational ecosystem built around three pillars: • • •
Seamless Operation Smart Decisions
Touchless Automation The concept connects machines, AI-
CUSTOMERS DON’T WANT TO WORRY ABOUT INTERFACES OR SYNCHRONIZATION BETWEEN PROCESS STEPS. THEY WANT AN
INTEGRATED SYSTEM
assisted monitoring, cloud-based analytics, automation systems, and autonomous material handling into one coordinated production environment. And unlike many “future factory” concepts that remain theoretical, Syntegon arrived with hardware already tied to the platform. According to Türling, the scale of change happening across the food industry is forcing manufacturers to rethink how packaging lines operate.
“Consumer
tastes are changing faster than ever — different package styles, different retail formats, constant product variation,” he said at an opening speech to the press on the Syntegon stand at interpack. “At the same time, there is a shortage of skilled operators everywhere in the world.”
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