Reigniting Russia’s Packaging & Printing Market

This year, Printech and RosUpack  proved they are more than just exhibitions — they are the driving force of an entire industry.

Spanning the size of 103 football fields, with 1,037 exhibitors from 16 countries, the event broke new ground — including first-time participation from Saudi Arabia and Brazil. It was a showcase of scale, innovation, and opportunity.

What were the event highlights?
 

• Record-breaking venue: Held across 6 exhibition halls in 2 pavilions at Crocus Expo, with 18 thematic sections catering to every business size.
• Automation in action: Robots over manual labour dominated discussions. SMG Technology even sold equipment directly off the stand.
• Sustainability spotlight: Eco-packaging made a comeback, led by Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill and PCBK. From premium recycled materials to Danaflex’s biodegradable film, innovation met responsibility.
• Photo fame: A viral installation by blogger Shutki iz Trubek had queues of visitors posing for photos all three days.

Who Attended?

Top FMCG and retail brands including PepsiCo, Danone, L’Oréal, Nestlé, Wildberries, Ozon, and X5 Group. The Printech and finished packaging sections saw remarkable engagement, with 30,416 professionals from 46 countries and 84 Russian regions. Notably, Printech visitor numbers grew by 25% year-on-year.



 

PART Award 2025: 10 Years of Packaging Excellence

The prestigious PART Award returned for its 10th edition, honouring 14 winners from 118 submissions. Jury deliberations were held live on the show floor, making it a true industry moment. Highlights include:

• MoloPak KombiPak: Long-life beverage packaging (Producer of the Year)
• ReproPark: Vibrant dry-offset plastic food cups
• ARKHBOOM JSC: Smart SRP box for salads
• Danaflex: Eco-friendly danAble™ tray film
• FineArtBox: Premium advent calendar-style media kit
• Perm Pulp & Paper: Transport packaging for fragile items: “Try it, break it!”
• Special awards: GofroMir LLC (Originality in Marketing) & SOEMZ (Organiser’s Choice)

Also featured: 36 entries in the Student Concept category from 10 universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Winner Polina Koroleva (Kossygin Russian State University) proposed an innovative fast-food packaging concept. Submissions for 2026 open in March.

Partners & Global Recognition

RosUpack and Printech 2025 were supported by:

• Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
• Ministry of Industry and Trade
• Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Other key partners included GT Group (Strategic Partner), HD RUS (Equipment Section), NEOPOLIS (Conference Programme Partner), and Avito and Ozon-Bank (new for 2025). Arkhangelsk Pulp and Paper Mill led as General Partner, and PCBK supported with a standout ESG initiative on waste paper recycling.

From abroad, the Shanghai Packaging Technology Association brought a VIP delegation, and exhibition director Sergey Dityov was invited to speak at Print China 2025.

Conference Programme Highlights

The 2025 conference programme broke records with 24 sessions, 141 speakers, and over 1,700 attendees — a 21% growth. Key discussions featured representatives from multiple ministries and top industry voices. Topics included:

• Automation & Digitalisation
• Labelling & Logistics
• Food Safety
• Workforce Development

Printech expanded to a full 3-day agenda, with lectures, workshops, and even business simulations.

Staying Connected Year-Round

The RosUpack Connect digital platform continues to extend the event’s value beyond the show. With 14,399 participants from 1,373 companies now onboard, tools like lead scanning, appointment scheduling, and matchmaking proved essential for building year-round engagement.

See You in 2026!

RosUpack & Printech 2025 set a new benchmark. Join us from 16–19 June 2026 for the next, even bigger edition — where packaging and printing meet the future.