The awards recognize OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) that stand out for technological innovation, digitalization, sustainability, cybersecurity and operator-centered design. The selected solutions represent the new directions of the packaging industry, which is increasingly oriented toward advanced automation, production flexibility and operational efficiency.
Operator Empowerment
Among the winners of the 2026 edition is Cama Group, awarded in the “Operator Empowerment” category jointly with Cavanna SpA. The recognition highlights technologies capable of improving human-machine interaction, making lines more intuitive, ergonomic and easier to manage.
The other awards presented during interpack 2026 went to:
- Royal Houdijkin the “Future Ready – Flexible Packaging Machine” category;
- PBL for “Operational Excellence through Digital Enablement”;
- Clearpack Group for “Cyber Secure”;
- SENZANI BREVETTI SPA in the “Sustainable Performance” category.
The future of industrial operations
The awards celebrate companies that are building the future of industrial operations through advanced technologies, digital solutions and systems designed to improve productivity, safety and sustainability. The 2026 edition of the Best Future Machine Award confirms the increasingly strategic role of intelligent automation in the packaging sector, where robotics, data management, cybersecurity and operational ergonomics are becoming central elements for the development of the production lines of the future.
