Siegwerk joins Topac to enhance collaborations in tobacco packaging

INDONESIA – Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has proudly joined Topac, an innovative cross-value chain alliance dedicated to the tobacco packaging industry.

The alliance’s inaugural summit, a significant milestone, was held in Surabaya, Indonesia, on May 14 to 15, 2025, bringing together key players from across the tobacco packaging value chain.

The summit serves as a platform for discussing the latest innovations, sharing best practices, and exploring future developments in the tobacco packaging industry.

The summit highlighted insightful discussions on regulatory impacts, sustainable packaging innovations and operational efficiency in tobacco packaging lines.

By actively engaging in Topac, Siegwerk assumes a pivotal role in shaping discussions on ink and coating technologies for packaging applications, underscoring its unique position in the alliance.

This alliance is steadfast in its commitment to contributing to the latest industry updates, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting printers, converters, and brand owners by providing insights into the best practical solutions and emerging trends in tobacco packaging production.

“It is an honor for the global Siegwerk tobacco community to be part of this alliance along with strong partners like Janoschka, Daetwyler SwissTec, Koehler Paper, Pujadas, Bobst, Marbach, and Focke,” expressed Dr. Daniel Drochner, Global Head of Technology BU Tobacco at Siegwerk.

“Together, we can drive advancements in tobacco packaging and ensure a sustainable future for our industry.”

Characterized by distinct regulatory, economic, and operational challenges, The MEA region represents a key growth market for tobacco packaging.

Additionally, Siegwerk’s participation in topac highlights a wider effort to enhance packaging efficiency, optimize supply chains, and support sustainability goals.

Topac is not only dedicated to strengthening cooperation throughout the value chain and encouraging innovation, but also to offer a platform for sharing knowledge among industry participants.

The alliance is focused on fostering peer-to-peer exchange. It is expected to enhance its ability to swiftly adapt to packaging trends and changes in market demands, thereby maximizing its potential benefits to the industry.

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