Interpack 2026: LEESOLU Intelligent Brings Smart Weighing & Packaging Solutions To Düsseldorf | A Journey From Guangdong To Booth 1C44

Our Journey to Interpack 2026: LEESOLU Intelligent in Düsseldorf

The flight from Guangdong, China, to Düsseldorf, Germany, was a long line on the map — and it pulled us straight from summer into winter. The moment we landed, the temperature hit us hard. The air felt just a few degrees above freezing, and the wind cut like tiny knives. Before even grabbing our luggage, our team gathered near the airport restrooms, frantically unzipping suitcases to dig out thick coats and down jackets. We left Guangdong in T-shirts and flip-flops; now we wanted to weld our winter layers to our bodies. One of my colleagues shivered and joked, "Do we look like refugees?" I said not quite — refugees probably don't travel with this much instant noodles.

Yes, we brought noodles. Over a dozen tubs of Shin Ramyun, to be precise. Before departure, a few of us stuffed them into our luggage with almost ceremonial determination. And it turned out to be a brilliant decision — not because the food in Germany isn't good, but because when you're far from home, there's always that one evening when all you want is a familiar, steaming hot, spicy soup. We lined up the red noodle tubs neatly in the cupboard of our Airbnb. From a distance, they looked like a small, reassuring army standing at attention.

The Airbnb was booked online, and it was even better than the photos. Clean, bright, and cozy, with a fully equipped kitchen and a vintage-looking coffee machine. A one-minute walk downstairs took us to a supermarket that looked quite upscale but had prices that made us smile. The vegetables and fruits were incredibly fresh, arranged like an exhibition, and when we converted the prices into RMB, we kept double-checking the tags, unable to believe how affordable they were. The biggest surprise, however, was a local brand of mineral water priced at €0.15 — less than one Chinese yuan. Then we noticed the deposit printed on the bottle: also €0.15. In other words, the water itself was essentially free; the money you paid was just a deposit for the bottle. Drink the water, take the empty bottle to the recycling machine at the supermarket entrance, and the machine swallows it with a satisfying whir, flashes a green light, and spits out a deposit slip. Take that slip to the cashier, and they hand you €0.15 back. One colleague held up a bottle and declared a major discovery: "My friends, this water costs nothing. The bottle money is just them borrowing from us."

From that moment on, we had a new daily ritual: bottle collecting. No empty bottle was ever thrown away. Every evening after dinner, we'd grab a jangling bag of empty bottles and march downstairs to "feed" the recycling machine. The sound it made was deeply satisfying, and we would stand there like people waiting for lottery results, then happily use the deposit to buy bread for the next morning's breakfast. It was a small, simple joy — the kind that's hard to replicate back home, but in Düsseldorf's twilight, it was genuine happiness.

A two- or three-minute walk from our Airbnb led us straight to the Rhine River. It's a gentle river, wide and unhurried, with expansive grassy banks and walking paths. We made it a habit to stroll along the river every morning and evening. The wildlife there lives an enviably carefree life: proud white swans drifting, noisy ducks waddling across the grass in groups, and a species of tall, slender-legged waterbird I still haven't managed to identify, standing motionless in the shallows like a little philosopher. None of them were afraid of people. They'd glance at you as you passed, then return to their own business. The Rhine at dusk was especially beautiful: the sunset painted the sky in shades of orange and pink, the water sparkled, and the buildings on the opposite bank lit up with warm yellow lights. The wind was still cold, but the view warmed you enough to make you forget to leave. One evening, a colleague said quietly, "When was the last time we just stood by a river like this, doing nothing?" We were all silent for a moment, and then we stayed there until the very last edge of the sun disappeared.

The day after we arrived, we switched gears from riverside relaxation to full-on working mode: booth setup at Messe Düsseldorf. The exhibition center is massive — walking between halls feels like crossing a small city. We hauled our equipment cases to Booth 1C44, where the air was already buzzing with the sound of construction. Unboxing, assembling, testing — every step needed to be precise. For this show, we brought our high-speed combination weigher, as well as a packaging machine, a weighing and packing integrated machine, a conveyor line, an elevator, and a net bag packaging machine. These machines, carefully packed and shipped from our factory in China, had traveled across the ocean and now stood steady and polished on the floor of a German exhibition center, their metal gleaming under the booth lights. We stood back and looked at them for a long time, and the quiet pride we felt was much bigger than anything we said out loud.

On the first official day of Interpack 2026, the doors opened and the crowd surged in like a floodgate had been lifted. We'd expected the first morning to be a slow warm-up, but it was the exact opposite. Visitors came in fast and with clear intentions, many carrying specific requirements and even engineering drawings. Our booth was quickly surrounded, with people stopping and asking questions in front of several machines at once. The product brochures we brought were soon being handed out in thick stacks.

The most touching part was the old clients who made a point of visiting us. One client from Ukraine whom we had been communicating with online for months finally met us in person. I recognized him the moment he walked up, and he recognized us too, smiling and waving across the crowd. It felt like meeting an old friend you'd never actually met. He spent a long time examining our combination weigher, discussing production line details and his own situation back home, noting how difficult the journey had been. We listened, and our hearts felt heavy with respect. Another long-term client from Slovakia greeted us by slapping my colleague on the shoulder, his laughter echoing down the aisle. He pulled samples from his bag and told us the equipment he bought last time was running perfectly and he wanted to add another line. German local clients, true to their reputation, were meticulous: they came with detailed engineering drawings, crouched beside our machines, and discussed every technical point thoroughly until they were completely satisfied. Being taken that seriously made every late night we had spent on R&D feel absolutely worth it.

As the days passed, our engineer Xiao Chen's voice was the first to give out, going from clear to hoarse, sustained only by those €0.15 bottles of free water. He took a long gulp and said to me, "It's worth it. Look at their eyes — they really get it, and they trust us." European clients have a different way of evaluating equipment; they ask extremely detailed questions but once they trust you, their decisiveness makes all communication barriers disappear.

Our booth, 1C44, is not huge, but we kept it neat and bright — well-lit, information well-organized, and every machine spotless. Whenever someone peeked in, we smiled and started a conversation. Some sat down to talk business; others just needed a moment to rest their feet, so we offered them a cup of water. The exhibition runs for a full seven days, and today is Day 4. The stories at our booth are still unfolding, the machines are still running, and our team is still full of energy telling visitors about our products and our journey.

If you happen to be at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, walking through the halls, come by Booth 1C44. You can look at our smart weighing solutions and packaging machinery, or you can just hear the story of how a Chinese team survived on a daily free-water routine in Germany. We can talk machines, or I can tell you about the sunset over the Rhine. Even if you don't want to talk business at all — just come have a seat, a drink, and a rest.

The water is free, after all. We've saved up plenty of empty bottles to prove it. Welcome to LEESOLU Intelligent at Interpack 2026.