ProPak Asia 2019: Connecting the Future of Processing & Packaging with the Industry of Today

BANGKOK,June 12,2019 -- To address the many future challenges and opportunities ahead for the processing and packaging industries,ProPak Asia 2019 will focus on 'The Future of Processing & Packaging Innovation'. The 27th edition of the event will help businesses move forward with the latest advancements in machinery,technology and solutions from global industry leaders.

ProPak Asia 2019 - 12-15 June 2019,BITEC,Bangkok

The wide range of technologies to be showcased at ProPak Asia will provide ideas and pathways to success for the processing & packaging industries to strengthen their business and improve efficiency,quality and sustainability. These innovations can be adopted throughout every step of the manufacturing and supply chain in order to enhance operations from R&D to processing,and from packaging to warehousing and distribution. Digitalization will play an important role in helping manufacturers increase performance and flexibility,while also gaining customer trust with improved quality and consistency of production,reliability of data and traceability.

Visitors will also see how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be adopted in operations,including processing and packaging lines and logistics and material handling solutions. Furthermore,there will be solutions for reducing environmental impact,a serious concern among consumers and manufacturers,through approaches such as energy saving,zero waste processes,use of biodegradable materials and thinner films that still maintain product integrity and longevity. Future innovations for the processing & packaging industries will be available to explore at the show.

ProPak Asia is considered the annual meeting for all involved in the processing & packaging industries,including large enterprises,SMEs,start-ups and professionals. It is a platform for discovering suitable products and services of all sizes from small to large-scale machines and OEM service providers. ProPak Asia also provides exclusive promotions and Food Business Clinics for SMEs to learn from and consult with experienced professionals,exhibitors and organizations.

Showcasing over 1,800 exhibitors from more than 50 countries including 25 international pavilions from 15 countries/regions including; Australia,Denmark,France,Germany,Singapore,Spain,Switzerland,UK,USA,two each from India and Korea and three each from Mainland China,Italy,Japan,and Taiwan.

Visitors will find over 20,000 machines and various products and services for industries such as food,drink,pharmaceutical,cosmetics,personal care and consumer products,as well as solutions for manufacturing,automotive,semiconductor and electronics packaging needs.

ProPak Asia also provides excellent opportunities for networking with industry leaders across 9 Industry Zones,including ProcessingTechAsia; PackagingTechAsia; DrinkTechAsia; PharmaTech Asia; Lab & Test Asia; Materials Asia; Coding,Marking & Labelling Asia; Coldchain,Logistics & Warehousing Asia and Printech Asia. These zones receive strong support and sponsorship from valued partners including the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA),Better Pack for the PackagingTechAsia Zone,Clearpack for the PackagingTechAsia and DrinkTechAsia zones and Cleantech Solar as Clean Energy sponsor.

ProPak Asia 2019 introduces many new leading industry events organised alongside the exhibition including; The Global Packaging Forum,which will discuss global and regional trends in sustainable packaging organised by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP) and UBM Asia; Global Trends of Food & Beverage Packaging organized by the Plastic Institute of Thailand (PIT); Active & Intelligent Packaging for Asian Markets organized by the Active & Intelligent Packaging Association (AIPIA); Introduction to Sustainable Packaging Design organized by the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP); Circular Economy Seminar organized by the Thailand Institute of Packaging and Recycling Management for Sustainable Environment (TIPMSE).

Together with leading industry events including; the Food Innovation Asia Conference & Contest,The Asia Drink Conference focusingon Digitalization in Industry organized by Eastern Trade Media (ETM) and UBM Asia,Thai Beverage Industry Association Seminar,Laboratory Facility Contests,PrintechAsia Seminar,PharmaTech Seminar,Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) Seminar,Thai Refrigeration Association (TRA) Seminar,TISTR Conference,GS1 Thailand Presentations,The Federation of Thai Industries Conference,Cleantech Solar Seminar,The Department of Industrial Promotion Seminar,Thai-German Institute Seminar,Institute of Food Research and Product Development from Kasetsart University,The FoSTAT-Nestle Quiz Bowl,ThaiStar - AsiaStar - WorldStar 2019 Awards Ceremony and many more.

"Last year ProPak Asia attracted 48,799 unique visitors from 79 countries/regions,and we are expecting strong attendance again this year. Our visitor pre-registration is up 15% from last year,and we have confirmed attendance from more local and overseas delegations than ever before including Bangladesh,Cambodia,Mainland China,Hong Kong,India,Indonesia,Korea,Laos,Malaysia,Myanmar,Philippines,Thailand and Vietnam," said Mr. Justin Pau,General Manager of UBM Asia (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

"Companies must stay alert in order to adapt to changing industry landscapes and consumer demands. Through the adoption of innovation and new technologies companies can gain significant advantages and build strong roads towards brighter future business. New solutions are always presented and made available at ProPak Asia every year as it is the major event for our industry,and through its decades it has continually supported and uplifted the processing & packaging industries in Thailand and across Asia," added Ms. Nisakorn Jungjaroentham,Deputy Permanent Secretary,Ministry of Industry.

Do not miss the chance to experience Asia's #1 technology event and move toward the future with advanced technologies and innovation at ProPak Asia 2019. The event will be held from 12-15 June,2019 in Halls 98-106 at BITEC,Bangkok. Opening hours are 10am to 6pm every day.

For more information on participation opportunities and show developments visit www.propakasia.com

About UBM

ProPak Asia is organised by UBM,which in June 2018 combined with Informa PLC to become a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B Events organiser in the world. Please visit www.ubm.com/asiafor more information about our presence.

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