At the ECMA 2025 Istanbul Congress: Mathieu Daudon (LVMH): Sustainable luxury packaging strategies, Dr. Wolfgang Trunk (European Commission): PPWR and recyclability studies, Jori Ringman (Cepi): EU Regulation on the Prevention of Deforestation (EUDR), Ilkka Leppävuori (Bain & Co.): Investment and growth trends in cardboard packaging, Nick Mockett (Moorgate Capital): Analysis of industry mergers and acquisitions.

During the “360° Industry Developments” session on the second day of the ECMA 2025 Congress, Mockett, an expert in corporate finance at Moorgate Capital, assessed global dynamics and investment trends in the packaging industry from a strategic perspective. The presentation highlighted the following topics: Market Consolidation: The increase in mergers and acquisitions in the packaging sector is noteworthy, particularly with the acceleration of sustainability-focused investments.

Global Capital Movements: With investors in Europe and North America turning to environmentally friendly packaging solutions, interest in emerging markets such as Turkey is increasing. Strategic Partnerships: Supply chain optimization and digitalization processes are creating a greater need for collaboration between companies. Investor Perspective: The packaging sector's long-term growth potential is becoming attractive, especially for companies that comply with regulations and invest in innovation. Nick Mockett's presentation provided participants with strategic insights for the future by offering an in-depth analysis of the sector's financial aspects. Neil Osment shared future projections with the “European Carton Packaging Forecasts 2025” report. The ECMA - European Carton Makers Association 2025 Congress took place in Istanbul as a powerful gathering that honored the industry's past while shaping its future.