Paper Forming Shoulder: 3 Questions Producers Ask Us Most Switching to paper packaging starts with one question: will a paper forming shoulder work on your line? Which settings work? Can your machine handle it? Which paper fits best? Dr. Henry Drut, founder of FormerFab, answers the three questions we hear most often from producers moving …
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A Successful Week of Innovation, Conversations, and Global Exchange Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf once again proved why it is one of the most important meeting points for the international packaging industry. For FormerFab, the exhibition week was successful from a business perspective. In addition, it was highly valuable in terms of exchange, market insight, and …
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At interpack 2026, FormerFab is not just presenting results, but the process itself — live, transparent, and fully understandable. Three dedicated test stations for VFFS, Stickpack, and Flowpack put paper centre stage: one of the most challenging materials in flexible packaging, and the perfect benchmark for forming shoulder precision. Across all three applications, the …
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We are pleased to welcome our newest team member, Alexander Nodewald, to FormerFab. To introduce him properly, we conducted a short Q&A interview with him so that you can get to know him a little better. Negin: Alex, you’ve been with us since the beginning of December. How has the job been for you so far? …
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Fachpack is now behind us, and we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who visited our booth🙏. A particular highlight this year was the presentation by our colleague Roy Holfert in the Innovationbox, a central stage of the trade fair dedicated to new technologies, materials, and trends within the packaging industry. In …
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Stay Ahead in Packaging Industry – Subscribe to the FormerFab® Newsletter The packaging industry is changing faster than ever. Rising sustainability demands, innovative materials, and new machine technologies are shaping the way products are packed and presented worldwide. For companies, suppliers, and machine manufacturers, keeping pace with these changes is crucial to stay competitive. At FormerFab®, …
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Former Fab’s participation in the international packaging trade fair Ipack-Ima 2025 in Milan was a great success. The event offered an excellent platform to showcase our latest solutions in forming shoulders for Stickpack and Flowpack applications, while also strengthening our relationships with both existing and potential customers. Sustainable Materials and Flexible Shapes At the …
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Just before Easter, our talented Flowpack Department Head, Julian Schilling — responsible for developing our horizontal forming shoulders — had a spontaneous and creative idea: why not use our expertise in 3D printing to create something special for the holidays? The result? These extraordinary Easter eggs – 3D-printed with intricate, openwork structures from which fresh …
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