Percy Dengler, Managing Director at Baumer hhs

In this episode of the Think Factory Podcast, Percy Dengler, Managing Director of Baumer HHS, discusses how precision technology is helping the packaging and printing industries improve productivity, quality, and sustainability. As Baumer HHS celebrates 40 years, Percy shares the company's evolution from pioneering contactless glue application to becoming a global provider of adhesive application, inspection, sensor, and camera technologies. He explains how smarter glue application can reduce adhesive consumption, minimize waste, improve production reliability, and deliver stronger packaging while helping customers achieve better ROI and total cost of ownership.

The conversation also explores the growing role of sustainability in packaging, including changing regulations, CO2 costs, and the need to balance environmental responsibility with economic performance. Percy highlights Baumer HHS's latest innovation, Sugra, a 100% bio-based and biodegradable starch adhesive developed through collaboration with research institutions and industry partners. He shares how the company is working toward bringing the adhesive to market while maintaining the speed, quality, and efficiency customers expect from conventional solutions. The episode offers a look at how innovation, customer collaboration, and forward-thinking technology are shaping the future of sustainable packaging production.