The global corrugated and carton industry is set to converge at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center from 15-17 April 2026 for the landmark SinoCorrugated South 2026. As a cornerstone for the broader WEPACK 2026 mega-expo, this year’s flagship event will host over 1,200 exhibitors and is expected to welcome a global visitor network focused on the future of corrugated production.
The exhibition will cover the full corrugated manufacturing chain, including corrugating and converting equipment, digital printing solutions, automation and smart factory systems, corrugated base paper and consumables, as well as software, testing machinery, and intelligent logistics solutions. The show serves as a central platform for discovering technologies that transform raw paper into high-performance, sustainable packaging through integrated and efficient production ecosystems.
System-Level Upgrade of Corrugated Board Production
The exhibition will highlight technologies aimed at strengthening continuous, stable, and predictable production systems. Solutions include wide-width and large-format corrugator lines, constant-speed operation for long-term stability, AI-driven scheduling, automated board logistics, high-density raw paper storage, intelligent inventory management, WIP buffer warehousing, and automated loading and dispatch systems.
High-Efficiency Coordination in Carton Converting
Exhibits will showcase coordinated processes designed for fast response, low inventory, and consistent quality in FMCG carton production. Featured technologies include integrated printing-folder gluer-stitching lines, high-frequency order response, near-zero inventory production models, non-crush conveying and processing technologies, lightweight packaging, and material optimisation balancing cost, strength, and transport safety.
Digital Printing-Driven Flexible Manufacturing Transformation
Digital printing solutions will demonstrate how factories can support short runs, multiple SKUs, and high-frequency orders. Exhibits will include scalable digital printing for customisation and rapid prototyping, maturing white ink printing for dark boards, prepress software for spot-colour simulation, and production models shifting from batch to order-driven manufacturing. Digital printing’s influence on factory layout, line configuration, and capacity planning will also be highlighted.
Smart Factory Operations
Exhibitors will present tools supporting controlled, visible, and predictable factory operations. These include integrated data management across equipment, production and energy use; data‑driven scheduling; anomaly alerts; intelligent logistics and warehousing coordination; improved controllability in complex operations; and standardised, scalable factory operation models.
ESG and Green Manufacturing in Practice
The exhibition will feature energy monitoring systems, wastewater and exhaust treatment solutions, green technologies for corrugated and carton manufacturing, carbon emission management, upgraded safety and environmental systems, and smart warehousing and logistics solutions designed to reduce operational carbon footprints.
Decision-Making Platform for Industry Leaders
SinoCorrugated South 2026 will present a comprehensive view of mainstream corrugated and carton manufacturing technologies to help enterprises assess future industry standards, cost structures, and operating models. The event will support decisions related to expansion, upgrading, and international development.
Synergies with Other WEPACK Exhibitions
SinoCorrugated South 2026 will run alongside other WEPACK exhibitions. These include SinoFoldingCarton, focusing on advanced post‑press processes, quality control, and high-value packaging; DPrint, offering insights into flexible manufacturing and short-run production in fragmented order environments; and PACKCON that will connect corrugated and carton capabilities with end-use applications, brand requirements, and market trends.
Together, the exhibitions present a 360-degree view of the packaging ecosystem, enabling manufacturers to align capabilities with evolving market and brand requirements.
For more information, visit www.sino-corrugated.com
