A rapidly growing sector across Europe and a field of Italian excellence, with a market worth over 4 billion euros, corrugated cardboard will be one of the major highlights of Print4All 2025; trade visitors will have access to an experiential and dedicated tour to discover the top achievements of a sector with a great development potential
The corrugated cardboard sector is experiencing significant momentum throughout Europe, with a steady growth trend where Italy stands out among the leading producers. According to the latest data from GIFCO (Italian Group of Corrugated Cardboard Manufacturers), the Italian market, valued at over 4 billion euros and producing nearly 8 billion square meters in 2023, is the second-largest market in Europe, renowned worldwide for the quality and technological advancements of its offerings.
Print4All 2025 to be held at Fiera Milano from 27-30 May, 2025, will showcase and celebrate this excellence through the ‘Corrugated Experience’, an immersive, dynamic, and educational journey revealing the innovations and limitless potential of a material that, through sustainability, innovation, and design, is reshaping the future of both primary and secondary packaging.
Key industry players and suppliers of machinery and equipment for corrugated cardboard production and processing have already confirmed their participation, including Esko, Forgraf, Fosber, Koenig & Bauer, La Sorgente, Li Shenq Machinery, New Aerodinamica, Pacfort, Petratto, RE, Seilaser, Simec Group, tesa, and Uteco.
Print4All 2025 provides a unique opportunity to discover the offerings of major European producers and Italian-made products, which currently lead the global ranking of corrugated cardboard exporting countries. Exports have doubled in the last 10 years (over 100 million euros in 2023) with a forecast of continued growth through 2026.
Several factors are driving this trend. One key growth driver is the expansion of e-commerce, a sales channel that demands durable packaging that can be easily and safely transported. Another crucial factor is the increased demand in retail, sparking innovation that encourages more attention to design and personalisation, made possible by advanced printing technologies. Rising demand for more sustainable packaging, driven by recent European regulations, further fuels this growth. All these create new opportunities for corrugated cardboard, which, from an environmental impact perspective, adheres to all the principles of the 3Rs (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse).
In this context, Print4All 2025’s ‘Corrugated Experience’ becomes a strategic focus designed to amplify the voice and value of a market segment of undeniable significance and the entire conversion chain.
The collaboration with GIFCO will make ‘Corrugated Experience’ serve as a central meeting point where visitors can explore applications and learn about the latest trends in efficiency, sustainability, and innovative materials across the entire supply chain, from producers to converters to brand owners.
Print4All 2025 will unfold as a thematic journey, a performance map covering every stage of the process, from pre-press to finished products. Visitors will be able to discover companies with long-standing experience and technological expertise, showcasing corrugated cardboard from production to conversion and printing. It will be an engaging and comprehensive experience that focuses on analysing the production process and innovating the printing experience, becoming a showcase for technological solutions that adapt to market changes and demands, offering insights and new opportunities.
