60 Seconds at Interpack 2026 with YUTO

Why It Matters

UTO’s European expansion and eco‑friendly product line align with rising demand for sustainable packaging, giving the company a strategic advantage in a rapidly green‑focused market.

Key Takeaways

• UTO celebrates 30 years and expands with Hungarian factory acquisition.
• New Hungarian plant boosts UTO’s global competitiveness in packaging.
• Red Dot‑winning shoelace‑inspired box offers memorable retail experience.
• UTO’s plant‑based Eco cushioning material replaces petroleum‑based alternatives.
• Eco material uses zero water, low energy; pilot testing with key client.

Summary

Interpack 2026 showcased UTO, a 30‑year‑old packaging leader, announcing the acquisition of a new manufacturing facility in Jerbbert, Hungary, marking its first European plant and reinforcing its global footprint.

The expansion follows three decades of creative design, R&D, and intelligent manufacturing, positioning UTO to compete more aggressively in the packaging sector while offering broader service coverage.

At the show, UTO displayed a Red Dot‑winning shoelace‑inspired box that delivers a memorable unboxing experience, and unveiled an Eco cushioning material—fully plant‑based, water‑free, and low‑energy—that aims to replace petroleum‑based fillers and is already in pilot trials with a key client.

These moves signal UTO’s commitment to sustainability and design innovation, likely attracting eco‑conscious brands and strengthening its market share in both retail and industrial packaging.

Original Description

In this '60 Seconds With...' we hear from YUTO's BD Manager and Brand Head Yolande Ye at interpack 2026 and see some of the company's innovations on display, such as its shoelace-inspired gift box design. This content was sponsored by YUTO.