Siegwerk has joined topac, an alliance for the tobacco packaging industry, to provide market and technology updates, supporting printers, converters, and brand owners with best practices and trends.
Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, has proudly announced its membership in topac, an innovative cross value chain alliance dedicated to the tobacco packaging industry. This independent organization aims to deliver latest market and technology updates, supporting printers, converters, and brand owners while sharing insights into best practices and emerging trends in tobacco packaging production.
topac is committed to enhancing collaboration across the value chain, fostering innovation, and providing a platform for knowledge exchange among industry stakeholders. Dr. Daniel Drochner, Global Head of Technology BU Tobacco at Siegwerk, expressed his enthusiasm for joining this initiative, stating, “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. Together, we can drive advancements in tobacco packaging and ensure a sustainable future for our industry.”
The inaugural topac summit took place in Surabaya on May 14-15, 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 industry. Participants engage in insightful discussions, highlighting the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in navigating the evolving landscape of tobacco packaging.
About Siegwerk
Siegwerk is one of the leading global manufacturers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels. Based on 200 years of expertise, we provide customized solutions for all types of packaging needs - from functional and eye-catching to safe and sustainable. As a seventh-generation family business, we have long been aware of our responsibility for future generations. Under the motto “rethINK packaging”, we are therefore actively driving the transformation to a circular economy by developing eco-friendly solutions that enable packaging circularity. Here, 30+ country organizations and ~5,000 employees worldwide ensure consistent high-quality products and customized support around the world.