Raffaele Angelillo
Measure what is measurable and make measurable what is not.’ Galileo’s invitation spans the centuries and accompanies us in this issue of Converting, where data, experience and vision become the tools for governing a complex industry.
We see this in the magazine, which can finally be read through numbers, graphs and testimonials: our survey provides the map of a system that seeks productivity not in speed records, but in the neat continuity of processes, in the automation of job changes, in energy control.
The same logic guides those who choose to regenerate rather than replace, as in the revamping of solvent recovery plants: here, sustainability comes from the ability to measure, intervene where necessary and demonstrate, in black and white, results and payback.
Alongside the machines are the people. Supply chain meetings, conferences on education and training, and discussions on artificial intelligence and new skills tell the story of a sector that knows it cannot limit itself to technology, but invests in human capital and alliances between companies, associations and institutions. These themes confirm the vision with which we have planned for 2026, which will close with People of Converting, putting people and their stories at the centre.
Between flexible packaging and corrugated cardboard, between flexo, roto and digital, the business cases we present show how innovation, ESG and design can transform regulatory constraints and competitive pressures into new business opportunities. New technical standards, energy efficiency strategies, and the design of lighter and more circular machines and materials make up a landscape where every choice is both technical and strategic, and where Italy continues to play a leading role.
This issue is, in essence, an invitation: to pause for a moment, look at your company ‘through what it says about itself when measured’ and find, in reading, ideas and references to take a step forward. Enjoy your exploration.
