ProPak Asia, the largest and most important international food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging technology event in Asia will be returning for its 24th successful edition to Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand from June 15 to 18, 2016.
Taking place every year in June and connecting the world’s leading suppliers to buyers from across Asia,ProPak Asia has established itself as the numero uno industry event in Asia by consistently delivering the best and largest range of exhibitors, technology and solutions to the heart of Asia every year. Suppliers from across the world join ProPak Asia to meet buyers from Asia as Asia continues to be the Shining Star outperforming the rest of the world in terms of real and expanding business opportunities in the food, drink and pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries.
With a backdrop of growing consumer demand, high GDP growth rates, increasing exports, the formation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and a 23 year history, ProPak Asia provides the not-to-be-missed annual meeting point for the industry across Asia.
ProPak Asia 2016
ProPak Asia 2016 will once again deliver its biggest-ever show on record. Presenting over 1,900 exhibitors from 47 countries, over 4,500 machines from across the world and expecting over 40,000 professional visitors across its four days.
“ProPak Asia is the industry’s annual meeting place with buyers and sellers attending from across the world to source the latest technology and solutions to expand and advance their business. Thailand is one of the world’s most important agri-business markets with the highest standards of manufacturing. Thailand and ProPak Asia are the perfect combination for manufacturing success in Thailand, and springboard into Asia’s regional markets.” Said Justin Pau, General Manager, Bangkok Exhibition Services Ltd.
ProPak Asia 2016 has received tremendous support and participation from leading international processing and packaging trade associations with 16 international pavilions from China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, UK and the USA, and new pavilions from Australia and Denmark joining for the first-time. In addition, association delegations will be attending from Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam making ProPak Asia the most international industry event in Asia.
“ProPak Asia is prominently recognised as Asia’s most significant trade fair for the processing, filling and packaging technology industry. TCEB is again confident that this year’s event will be the ideal platform for both local and international manufacturers and suppliers of machinery, technology and materials to meet, exchange ideas and make business together.
Perceiving the importance of ProPak Asia towards the advancement of the industry and Thailand’s economic growth, TCEB is very proud to contribute our full support and backing to this premier regional exhibition. In order to enhance the performance of Thailand exhibition industry and its competitiveness in the global market.” Said Nopparat Maythaveekulchai, President, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
ProPak Asia 2016, once again features a long list of supporting industry events including the Food Innovation Asia Conference 2016, Food Innovation Contest 2016, Asia Drink Conference 2016, PharmaTech Seminar 2016, Thai Packaging Centre and TISTR Conference 2016, The Department of Industrial Promotion Seminar 2016, The FoSTAT-Nestle Bowl Quiz, The 8th Plastics in Packaging Conference, Asia Food Beverage Thailand Seminar, Food Focus Thailand Seminar and The Thai Star and Asia Star Packaging Award 2015.
ProPak Asia ,organised by Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd, provides the not-to-be-missed annual meeting point for the industry in Asia. Supporting the processing and packaging industry by providing the business platform for international and local companies to gain visibility, showcase their products to professional visitors and meet potential business partners and customers. The industry events held alongside the exhibition also help professionals gain knowledge and share experiences enabling them to advance industry forward.
Focused industry zones
The show focused on processing and packaging in Asia include six industry zones: DrinkTechAsia, FoodTechAsia, Lab&TestAsia, PackagingMaterialAsia, PharmaTechAsia and PrintTechAsia.
International pavilions
With various companies participating, organisers have segregated the events into several pavilions, which help to locate the company from the particular country easily. There are 14 pavilions from 11 countries.
Conferences & seminars
The exhibition is completed by a comprehensive conference and seminar programme on packaging developments with focus on environmental trends.Conferences and seminars support the processing and packaging industry by providing business platform for international and local companies to gain visibility, showcase their products to professional visitors and meet potential business partners and customers. The industry events held alongside the exhibition also help professionals gain knowledge and share experiences enabling them to advance the industry forward.
FIAC 2016
The 17th Food Innovation Asia Conference 2016 (FIAC 2016) to be held from June 16-18, with the topic "Food Research and Innovation for Sustainable Global Prosperity", will provide opportunity to meet and share experiences as well as strengthen networking among international food scientists in related fields from academia, government and food industries. The objective is to highlight significant developments in research and innovations in food science and technology with an emphasis on innovative ASEAN food research towards the world. The conference will feature a series of presentations and discussions in plenary, concurrent and poster sessions, informal gatherings, competitions and exhibitions.
The 4th Asia Drink Conference 2016
The Asia Drink Conference being held on June 17, is a premium event created for senior managers in the beverage manufacturing industry. The successful third edition welcomed more than 100 participants from across Asia. The conference features a combined morning programme and two parallel afternoon tracks hosting industry topics including technology, ingredients, business and marketing. Presenting excellent knowledge transfer, networking and promotion opportunities for sponsors.
Some of the topics that would be covered are: Intelligent Packaging For The Beverage Industry, FreshSafe PET - Product Protection And Keeping Sensitive Beverages And Liquid Food Fresh, The Ever-Evolving Beverage Industry and Carbon Footprint.
Food Innovation Contest 2016
Organised by Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT) being held on June 17, the theme for the contest Food Innovation Contest is Modern Thai Health Food.
DIP Seminar 2016
The topics that would be covered by the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP) Seminar 2016 being held on June 17, are Packaging Design Trends for Halal Products and Overview of Materials Innovation for Packaging Design
FoSTAT – Nestle Quiz Bowl
FoSTAT-Nestlé Quiz Bowl being held on June 18 is a quiz competition on food science and technology subject organized by the Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT), for students studying in university, college or other higher education institution nationwide. Nestlé (Thai) Ltd., has been its main sponsor since 2003.
Asia Food Beverage Conference
Topic that would be discussed at the Asia Food Beverage Conference to be held on June 15 is ‘Going Green in The Food Industry & Senior Insights’
F&B Packaging Innovation Seminar
Just Let the Packaging Talk session at the F&B Packaging Innovation Seminar being held on June 15 allows visitor to learn the trends, technology strategies and design matters of the new-age weapon and share the valuable experience. Packaging is no longer just for a shield of product. It has a potential to communicate and persuade consumers to pay more.
The 7th Plastics in Packaging Conference
The 7th APN Plastics in Packaging Conference 2016 being held on June 16 will be featuring the latest developments in materials and processing technologies in both the rigid and flexible packaging application fields.
Topics to be covered for the one-day conference include :Market trends in packaging end-use; Rigid Packaging; Flexible Packaging.