Ulma Packaging’s Open Week 2026 promises five days of live machinery, real‑time testing and deep‑dive hygiene demonstrations — giving visitors a rare, hands‑on look at how modern food packaging technology performs under genuine production conditions.

From the moment guests arrive at Ulma’s Memmingen headquarters, the focus is on seeing machines exactly as they run in industry. The full portfolio — flow pack, traysealing, thermoforming, vertical form fill seal and shrink technologies — operates continuously, allowing visitors to watch packaging cycles, material handling and sealing performance in real time.

A standout feature of the event is the live packaging of visitors’ own product samples. Companies can send items in advance or bring them on the day; Ulma’s application specialists then run them directly on the machines. This gives attendees the chance to compare formats, assess pack quality and discuss optimisation with engineers on the spot. As Ulma notes: “Die beste Verpackungslösung entsteht im Praxistest.”

Hygiene technology in action

One of the most anticipated demonstrations is the FM 400 horizontal flow‑wrapper in full washdown configuration. Visitors will see not only the production run but also a complete cleaning cycle inside Ulma’s dedicated WashBox. The machine’s corrosion‑resistant materials, sealed components and hygienic design show how intensive sanitation can be carried out quickly and safely — a key requirement for meat, dairy and high‑risk food environments.

Machinery highlights on show

Visitors will encounter a broad line-up, including:

• TFS 200 S and TFS 500 thermoformers
• TSB 300, TSA 680 P and TSA 680 S traysealers
• VTC 840 with Tight‑Bag technology
• Sienna LS BI, FR 200, FM 305 and FM 300 with TR 300 shrink tunnel

Each station includes engineers ready to discuss product protection, material efficiency, sustainability options and cost‑of‑ownership considerations.

The event offers a rare combination: live testing, direct technical consultation and side‑by‑side comparison of packaging concepts. Instead of theoretical discussions, visitors receive evidence‑based results from their own products — a practical foundation for future investment decisions.

Ulma encourages companies to pre‑book their visit to ensure enough time for personalised trials and one‑to‑one sessions with specialists.