Stand up for pouches, lay down for packs
Easyfairs showcases Form-Fill-Seal packaging solutions at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026.
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Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) systems remain a cornerstone of modern packaging, automating the packing of dry, solid, and powdered products while increasing throughput and ensuring consistent pack quality. Easyfairs, the organiser of Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, will spotlight both Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal (HFFS) and Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) technologies, bringing together machinery, materials, and auxiliary solutions from across the packaging value chain.
HFFS and VFFS: two formats, one goal
HFFS and VFFS machines are essential for high-volume industries such as protein, snacks, confectionery, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Both technologies automate the full packaging cycle—forming, filling, and sealing packs ready for distribution and retail.
- HFFS systems are ideal for solid, rigid, or irregularly shaped products such as chocolate bars, wet wipes, and medical devices.
- VFFS systems are best suited to free-flowing and granular products, including snacks, coffee, powders, and rice, and can produce a wide range of pouch formats.
Machinery on show
At Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026, organised by Easyfairs, visitors will see a broad range of machinery solutions, including compact and cost-efficient VFFS machines, high-speed horizontal sachet packers, and flexible premade pouch systems designed to enhance productivity and reduce total cost of ownership.
Films, rollstock, and sustainable materials
Easyfairs will also bring together leading film and material suppliers showcasing rollstock and premade pouch solutions suitable for HFFS and VFFS processes. These include high-barrier films, recyclable paper-based alternatives, and mono-material structures designed to protect products while supporting sustainability goals.
Supporting technologies
Complementary equipment such as auger fillers, cutting blades, feeders, coding, and labelling systems will also be featured, highlighting how complete FFS lines are built and optimized for efficiency, flexibility, and performance.
Experience it at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026
Organised by Easyfairs, Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 takes place on 11–12 February 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together brand owners, manufacturers, and contract packers looking to future-proof their packaging operations.
Visitors can register for a free ticket to access both days of the event and explore the latest Form-Fill-Seal innovations first-hand.
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