Packaging and printing innovations and new technology will come under one roof at the next edition of Pack Print International, taking place from 18 – 21 September 2019 at BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. A tripartite collaboration between Messe Düsseldorf Asia, The Thai Packaging Association and The Thai Printing Association, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL, modelled after No.1 global trade fairs in their respective sectors – drupa and interpack, will mirror latest trends in the packaging and printing markets at its 7th and latest instalment.
According to Profshare Market Research, over the next decade, the packaging industry will witness a significant revolution as the applications of digital printing increases, while the global digital printing packaging market will record a growing CAGR due to a bigger need for effective, low-cost printing technology with aesthetic visual graphics for consumer goods. In particular, corrugated inkjet will drive growth in the ‘digital print for packaging’ market, with future expansion resting on less- developed packaging formats such as corrugated board, folding cartons, and flexible plastics.
Asia-Pacific currently holds the largest share of the digital printing packaging market at 42% and is expected to witness the highest growth through to 2025. In tandem, print processes that will grow relatively fastest over the next 12 months include wide-format digital and inkjet, and digital toner-based, alongside fast growing print market segments of packaging and speciality packaging, labels and wrappers, signage, direct mail and point of purchase.
Four thematic zones, enhanced product range at Pack Print International 2019. On the back of these market trends, the thematic zones at Pack Print International 2019 will feature trends, outstanding innovations and new solutions tailored for the packaging and printing industry, inviting targeted visitors to visit.
One-Stop Pack & Print Pavilion
An exclusive platform for packaging designs, packaging end users, material suppliers and machine manufacturers to present a powerful showcase that represents the dynamic packaging and printing ecosystem.
Labelling Zone
Asia, the largest producer of labels, is expected to grow to over 40% of the world’s value through 2020. This dedicated zone will showcase the end-to-end functions of the label market, including latest label technology, new materials, adhesives and manufacturing application methods.
Logistics and Automation Zone
Dedicated showcase on the latest robotics solutions and live machinery that will bring greater efficiency, productivity and value to packaging workflows through intelligent networking and automation.
Prototype Showcase
Transforming ideas to physical prototypes before production can help gauge market response and engage end users and potential investors. Showcase how prototyping will bring value and empower brand owners to think ‘outside the box’.
Commenting on the success of the One-Stop Pack & Print Pavilion’s debut in 2017 is Rutchanee Chaichart, General Manager-Marketing of Siam Toppan Packaging Co Ltd, who shared that “the Pavilion was very beneficial as a ‘one-stop solution’ – where visitors such as packaging users could share their ideas on how to strengthen their brands through packaging with exhibitors.”
In addition to the thematic zones, the 4-day exhibition will also zoom into areas such as package printing, prototyping, corrugated printing and packaging, labelling, digital printing, electronic printing, large format printing, flexible packaging and robotics. As well as presenting a broader exhibit range of technology, machinery, products and services to serve the entire packaging and printing value chain.
Pack Print International 2019 will also extend its reach to visitors coming from a broad range of industries and diverse application areas, including print and packaging houses and converters, marketing, publishing and media sectors, vertical markets and those in the future technologies industry. All of which require good packaging, customisation, labelling and packaging printing – to create attractive, cost-efficient and sustainable products in an increasingly crowded and competitive marketplace.
As the leading exhibition of its kind in Southeast Asia, the exhibition continues to attract an international and extensive exhibitor and visitor base – making it the trading platform of choice to conduct successful business transactions, secure deals and network with relevant brand names. Co-locating with Pack Print International 2019 is T-PLAS 2019 – the International Trade Fair for the Plastics and Rubber Industries. Together, the synergistic collaboration of the two exhibitions will serve as a one-stop platform for the industries, and for participating companies to springboard into the region’s key markets.
