GREIF-VELOX Connect 2026

GREIF-VELOX is one of the oldest companies in the world with 1,000 years of company history: In the year 1,100, monks founded the Greifenmühle in Klützow in Pomerania, laying the foundations for many centuries of practical experience in efficient bagging, filling and palletizing. Ernst Mahlkuch, whose family had owned the Greifenmühle since 1734, used this experience to found GREIF-WERKE in 1938, which has been designing and producing innovative bagging machines and filling systems ever since. After 1945, GREIF-VELOX grew out of this foundation in Lübeck, Germany, with over 150 experts, who cultivate the tradition of over 1,000 years of innovation culture every day and thus constantly set new benchmarks in the industry. Customers do not need standard solutions off the shelf, but individual concepts and developments. As a rule, this individuality not only increases production quality and quantity, but also leads to strong competitive advantages that quickly pay for themselves. On request, GREIF-VELOX can supply complete full-line systems including robot palletizing and load securing from a single source to further enhance these advantages for the customer.

How can filling and bagging systems for bulk materials be operated more efficiently? This question is at the core of GREIF-VELOX CONNECT 2026, taking place on June 9, 2026, in Lübeck. The event focuses on integrated packaging solutions for bulk material Increasing efficiency in bulk material processes: a system-wide perspective In many bulk material production environments, optimization potential does not lie in individual machines, but in the interaction of processes. Typical challenges include: - Fluctuating throughput in bagging systems - Downtime and unplanned maintenance - Interface issues between filling, conveying, and palletizing - Increasing demands for flexibility and product changeovers GREIF-VELOX CONNECT demonstrates practical approaches to addressing these challenges through system-oriented filling and packaging solutions. Technology partners across the entire process chain A key element of the event is the collaboration with specialized technology companies covering different areas of modern packaging processes. Participating partners include: - Bischof+Klein – packaging solutions for industrial applications - Bizerba – weighing and inspection technology - Bluhm Systeme –

Minimize costly downtime and optimize bulk material processing. Throughout April 2026, Greif-Velox is offering a 20% discount on spare parts to help companies prioritize proactive maintenance and operational stability. The Cost of Inaction: Addressing Unplanned Downtime Unplanned downtime remains one of the key challenges in bulk material processing. In addition to production losses, it often leads to increased effort due to short-term repairs, reduced equipment availability, and rising costs. Proactive maintenance and the timely replacement of wear parts are therefore essential to ensure stable and efficient operations. Strategic Maintenance: A Proactive Approach To support operators in preparing their systems optimally, Greif-Velox is offering a targeted campaign in April: a 20% discount on spare parts. The initiative is aimed at companies looking to plan maintenance measures in advance and actively prevent unplanned downtime. Maximizing Performance with Early Component Replacement This period is particularly suitable for implementing existing maintenance schedules or bringing forward upcoming service activities. By replacing critical components at an early stage, potential

Compaction of Ultra-Lightweight Powders as a Logistics Efficiency Factor Ultra-lightweight powders such as pigments, carbon black, silica, cellulose fibres or specialty additives present a fundamental challenge: During filling, the material contains a high proportion of air. If this air is not specifically removed, it significantly reduces the effective product quantity per bag and per transport unit. The Influence of Bulk Density on Container Utilization A standard 20-foot container typically holds approximately: 10,080 kg per container when pigments are packed using conventional filling methods. By applying vacuum-assisted compaction during the filling process, container loads of up to 27,600 kg per container can be achieved. This corresponds to an increase of: +17,520 kg of product per container. The product, container size and mode of transport remain unchanged. The difference lies solely in the reduction of the air content within the bag. Economic Considerations Assuming a product value of €200 per kilogram, the calculation is as follows: 17,520 kg × €200/kg = €3,504,000 additional product value per container. This example illustrates the significant impact

The requirements for modern bagging solutions in the food and animal feed industry continue to increase. With the BVP Pneumatic Packer Full-Line, Greif-Velox offers a fully automated solution specifically designed to meet these demands. In addition to high hygiene standards, flexibility with changing bag formats, reproducible dosing accuracy, and high system availability are key factors. At the heart of the line is the pneumatic BVP packer, which is particularly suitable for fine, dusty, or poorly flowing products. By pneumatically conveying and compacting the product inside the bag, a uniform fill level is achieved while ensuring low-dust filling – a decisive advantage for sensitive food and feed applications. The pneumatic packer is complemented by a range of automated functions that ensure a stable and efficient overall process: Integrated Full-Line with Intelligent Automation - Low-dust filling for clean production environments - Automatic filling spout dedusting for product-clean changeovers - Precise weighing for consistent quality of every bag - Fully automatic bag centering for changing bag formats - Automatic height adjustment for a uniform pallet pattern - Pneumatic turbo gripper