APPEX 2024 with Robert Marguccio Heat and Control

Lindy Hughson, publisher of APPEX media partners PKN, Food & Drink Business and Print21speaks to national business manager - Packaging and Inspection Systems at Heat and Control, Robert Marguccio, about what the company has in store at the expo on stand C160.

APPEX is taking place on 12-15 March at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Free registration is open now.

Food & Drink Business

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