Packaging
ProPak Asia 2009 : Innovation and Green Technology to Propel Asias Processing and Packaging
Wednesday 27. May 2009 - ProPak Asia 2009, which will be taking place at BITEC from 17-20 June, is set to be the biggest international processing, filling and packaging technology event for Asia, featuring a vast array of technological innovations designed to reduce cost and increase energy efficiency.
The four-day show will attract some 762 exhibitors from all over the world, presenting a rich array of the latest technology, products and solutions in this field. It is expected to draw up to 30,000 trade professionals with already 42 countries registered.
ProPak Asia 2009 is the most comprehensive event ever held in the region, assembling a variety of highly effective solutions for processing, filling and packaging. Additionally, it presents innovative industrial concepts with well-known local and international manufacturers providing solutions that address specific Asian requirements, reduce costs and maximize efficiency. All of these will give the visitors at ProPak Asia 2009, including business representatives, entrepreneurs and potential food processing investors, a new feel for the industry.
“ProPak Asia is regarded as an Asias leading event on processing, filling and packaging”, said David Aitken, Managing Director of Bangkok Exhibition Services Ltd, who organizes the show. “In line with energy saving and environmental friendliness, the event specifically focuses on the processing, filling and packaging needs of the food, seafood, confectionery, brewing, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, healthcare and cosmetics industries. Exhibits vary from food processing and packaging machinery, brewery and beverage technology equipment, canning and bottling technology, raw material and consumables for package production, and lab testing equipment.
“Despite the challenging economy, the show is still attracting a large number of local and international participants,”
Mrs. Supawan Teerara Exhibition Director andActing President of Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), an official supporter of ProPak Asia 2009, said “This event is regarded as a leading trade fair for Asia. In addition to direct benefits such as multiplying trade value through repeated buying and selling, boosting business knowledge sharing between entrepreneurs and enhancing Thailands position as a regional processing and packaging hub, an indirect benefit involves encouraging cash flow spurred by spending of international exhibitors and visitors. Moreover, it reflects the countrys potential and capability for hosting international trade shows.”
“ProPak Asia 2009 is particularly advantageous to manufacturing, processing and packaging sectors in Thailand and other Asian countries. TCEB has given support through a series of public relations and marketing campaigns launched locally and internationally to promote greater participation. For instance, road show and business matching are among initiatives we are taking part in.”
762 exhibitors from 40 countries have registered for this event. ProPak Asia 2009 include a dedicated display space exhibiting major processing and packaging breakthroughs as well as international pavilions from Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Germany, France and UK.
The show will be run concurrently with industry conferences, seminars and workshops by relevant national agencies and industry organisations. Featured topics, for instance, include Environmentally Friendly Packaging”, “Preparing the Packaging Industry for EU Compliance”, and “Building Sustainability for the Brewery Industry”. In addition, there will be a package design contest entitled “Green Packaging” held by the Department of Industry Promotion.
ProPak Asia 2009 will be held from 17-20 June 2009, 10.00am 6.00pm, at BITEC, Bangna.