The company presented innovative and sustainable solutions, with a strong focus on digital printing and circular economy initiatives.
The Brazilian company Valgroup attended Interpack 2026, reinforcing its global footprint and presenting innovative solutions for the international packaging market. Recognized as one of the most relevant events in the world for the packaging and processing industry, Interpack was held from May 7 to 13 in Düsseldorf, Germany, gathering top players, key trends, and strategic insights for the sector.
“Participating in the trade show represents an opportunity for Valgroup to strengthen relationships, closely follow the transformations of the global market, and consolidate its positioning as a company connected to innovation, quality, and credibility,” comments Carlos Moreira, Brazilian Plastic Institute Executive Director & Think Plastic Brazil CPO. Think Plastic Brazil is the Brazilian Converted Plastics Export and Internationalization Program, which offers a portfolio of solutions for the converted plastics sector in its internationalization process towards target markets, carried out through a partnership between ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency) and INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute).
Currently, Valgroup operates 47 manufacturing plants across six countries and exports its products to markets in South America, North America, and Europe. During Interpack, Valgroup showcased a diversified portfolio, including shrink bags, stretch films, preforms, caps, and laminates.
Among the highlights brought to the event was digital printing, a technology that has been establishing itself as a strategic differentiator for the company. The solution caters to everything from small batches to major campaigns, offering high graphic quality, agility, and customization—attributes increasingly valued in mature and dynamic markets.
The participation also provided important connections with visitors and partners from different parts of the world. The booth welcomed professionals from Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, as well as several countries in Latin America and Eastern Europe.
Valgroup focuses on sustainability and the circular economy, developing solutions to increase packaging recyclability and the use of recycled materials. The company invests in recycling technologies and more efficient structures that require fewer raw materials and cause less environmental impact. Its ESG strategy includes initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and advancing more sustainable processes throughout the plastics supply chain.
According to the company, the outcome of its participation was extremely positive, generating new leads and prospects, strengthening relationships with clients and partners, and gaining valuable insights into the global industry scenario. Its presence at Interpack 2026 reinforces Valgroup’s commitment to expanding its international reach and continuing to invest in innovative solutions for the packaging sector.
About Think Plastic Brazil
Think Plastic Brazil started its activities with 38 companies and, over the last 20 years, has expanded its participation to more than 250 companies. During this period, the Portfolio promoted 4,773 participations of companies in the industry in 240 projects specifically for Trade Promotion, resulting in 64,366 meetings. The economic impact was significant, with more than US$1.247 billion in business generated and a total investment of US$12.338 million, achieving an impressive ROI of US$101.04 for every dollar invested.
For those interested in buying from Brazil and contacting Brazilian companies associated with Think Plastic Brazil directly, please contact cristina.sacramento@thinkplasticbrazil.com and daniela.ornelas@thinkplasticbrazil.com via email or visit the website (https://thinkplasticbrazil.com/en/home-en/). Think Plastic Brazil is a non-profit, non-commissioned organization that can facilitate your direct contact with Brazilian producers.
About INP
Founded in 1989, the Brazilian Plastic Institute – INP arises amid the process of globalization and the need to make the plastic market more competitive internationally. Its strength and representativeness are the results of the union of the Brazilian Processed Plastic and Recycling Industry (ABIPLAST), the Brazilian Association of the Chemical Industry (ABIQUIM), and the Union of Synthetic Resin Industries in the State of São Paulo (SIRESP).
As a sectoral technological body, the INP’s is to be the focal point for the entire plastics production chain in Brazil. To this end, the body maintains an extensive workforce qualification program, promotes access to the most modern technologies, especially for small and medium-sized companies, and develops Technical Standards so that products with better quality be manufactured.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy.
In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiativesaimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand.
The Agency also acts in a coordinated way with public and private players to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil with a focus on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
