The Entire World of Metal Packaging | METPACK is a leading trade fair that takes place every three years at Messe Essen. The event is the most important global meeting place for the international metal packaging industry, attracting numerous global players who showcase sustainable and cost-efficient solutions for the production, refinement, painting, and recycling of metal packaging. The fair serves as a nucleus for innovation and a communication platform, featuring the METPACK Innovation Award, which recognizes and rewards innovative solutions and technologies in the industry. The award has previously been presented to manufacturers of high-performance UV LED systems for curing printing inks, lacquers, and adhesives on metal packaging. The fair demonstrates the level of innovation and knowledge in the industry today and tomorrow, making it an essential platform for the metal packaging community. The event features an evening program, and tickets can be purchased along with registration voucher codes. The exhibitor list for 2026 is also available. The fair takes place from May 5 to 7 from 9 am to 6 pm, and on May 8 from 9 am to 3 pm.
