Understanding interpack
Interpack 2026 is recognised globally as the leading exhibition for packaging and processing technologies. First held in 1958 and organised by Messe Düsseldorf, the event brings together the full packaging value chain, spanning materials, processing equipment, automation, and finished packaging solutions.
Held every three years, Interpack attracts thousands of visitors from the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, printing and industrial manufacturing sectors.
For Secomak, Interpack 2026 provides the ideal platform to showcase proven industrial drying solutions, demonstrate new developments, and engage directly with manufacturers experiencing drying challenges on their production lines, as well as with OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and end users.
Why Industrial Drying Matters in Packaging and Processing
Drying is a critical process step in many manufacturing environments, particularly where containers and packaging are exposed to water, steam, or cleaning processes. Residual moisture can cause significant downstream issues, including:
- Poor label adhesion
- Unreliable date coding and traceability
- Inaccurate check weighing
- Damage to secondary packaging
- Reduced line efficiency and unplanned downtime
- Product quality issues
Despite this, drying is often under-engineered or treated as an afterthought. At Interpack 2026, Secomak will demonstrate how targeted container drying systems can improve reliability, efficiency, and overall process performance.
DryGuide Essential: Efficient Container Drying in Action
A central feature of Secomak’s stand will be a showcase of the DryGuide Essential, one of the latest additions to the our drying product range.
Designed to deliver effective results using controlled airflow, the DryGuide Essential provides reliable drying without unnecessary system complexity. During the exhibition, the machine will be setup for drying on both pouches and cans, allowing visitors to see how the same drying technology adapts for different packaging formats to suit their production line.
Drying Solutions Designed Around Production Needs
Interpack attracts manufacturers from a wide range of sectors, each with different production challenges. Drying requirements for flexible packaging are very different from those for PET bottles, cans, or rigid containers.
Rather than offering standardised systems, We designs application-specific industrial drying solutions, taking into account:
- Packaging format and material
- Line speed and throughput
- Available space and layout
- Upstream and downstream processes
- customers specific requirements
This approach allows us to support every industry professional attending the show with a drying solution that fits their process.
Interpack 2026 Sectors and Drying Applications
Interpack covers a broad range of industries, including food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, non-food, printing and industrial manufacturing. Across all of these sectors, drying plays a vital role.
Beverage Container Drying
The beverage sector remains the largest application area for Secomak systems and has been central to the company’s activity since 1980. High-speed beverage lines require reliable drying equipment, particularly after rinsing, filling or pasteurisation.
In many applications, a lack of effective drying causes downstream issues such as shrink sleeve application failures, poor adhesion of pressure-sensitive labels (PSL), stress corrosion, and wider line performance problems.
Secomak’s beverage drying solutions support a wide range of containers, Including cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles of all sizes, across the production of:
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Carbonated soft drinks
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Bottled and flavoured water
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Beer, cider, and alcoholic beverages
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Juices and functional drinks
In these manufacturing environments, consistent container drying is essential for clear coding, accurate traceability, and stable line operation.
Secomak also provides glass bottle pre-heating solutions (PreHeat IR) to reduce thermal shock. By gradually warming bottles before processing, these systems help prevent glass breakage and the downstream process issues it can create.
Food Industry Drying Solutions
In food manufacturing, pouch drying is increasingly important, particularly following retorting or sterilisation processes. These stages often leave significant surface moisture on packaging, which must be removed before further handling.
Key reasons for effective food pouch drying include:
- Ensuring reliable labelling and date coding
- Protecting secondary packaging and reducing waste
- Improving check weighing accuracy
- Reduce the potential for bacterial growth in difficult-to-access areas such as gussets.
Effective drying helps keep food production lines running efficiently and consistently.
Case Study: MARS – Drying Machines, Gas Boosters, Fans Blowers and Heaters – Secomak Hertfordshire
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Drying
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers require precise moisture control throughout the manufacturing process. In addition to drying outer packaging, Secomak supports specialist applications within these sectors, including the internal drying of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) using our HeatPack system.
These solutions help reduce drying times, improve process consistency, and minimise manual intervention, making them well suited to controlled and well regulated environments.
Case Study:
Efficient Drying of IBCs at GSK with Secomak’s 9kW HeatPack – Drying Machines, Gas Boosters, Fans Blowers and Heaters – Secomak Hertfordshire
Bakery and Industrial Manufacturing
Beyond packaging, Secomak has many years of experience supplying blowers for blow-off applications in bakeries and across a wide range of industrial manufacturing environments. In bakeries, these systems are commonly used to remove excess ingredients from products, helping to reduce waste and maintain consistent yields. They are also used to clean conveyors, lowering the risk of cross-contamination further along the production line.
In addition, they support surface drying and reliable process air supply, enabling manufacturers to maintain smooth, efficient operation on their production lines.
Supporting Customers Beyond the Drying Equipment
Secomak’s involvement at Interpack goes beyond equipment display. The exhibition provides an opportunity to discuss how customers are supported throughout the full project lifecycle, including:
- Early-stage concept development
- System testing and validation
- Installation support and commissioning
- Ongoing technical assistance
The focus is always on delivering practical solutions that work on real production lines.
Visit Secomak at Interpack 2026 Hall 11, Stand D74-02
Drying is a fundamental process that supports product quality, safety, and smooth operation across many industries. If you are having issues with wet containers on your production line, Interpack 2026 is a perfect opportunity to discuss your application directly with our technical team.
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To arrange a face-to-face consultation or product demonstration during the show, contact Secomak in advance and reserve time with the team.
Email: Sales@secomak.com
Phone: +44 (0) 2087 321 300
