Last Saturday, 25 October, the Barcelona Packaging Hub hosted the first edition of its Paddle Tournament, a day that brought together professionals from across the industry in a relaxed, sporting atmosphere marked by camaraderie. Beyond the competition itself, the event became an opportunity to strengthen relationships, build new connections and enjoy a morning outside the usual work environment.

Today, when we speak of packaging machinery in terms of excellence, innovation, and sustainability, we’re talking about Barcelona. The Catalan capital has established itself as an internationally recognized industrial hub, not just because of its legacy and manufacturing capabilities, but for its active role in shaping a new industrial paradigm: Industry 5.0.