Processing and packaging trade event ProPak Asia will run from 17-20 June in Bangkok, with Australian companies such as Accupak, Fibre King/Oryx Automation, Heat & Control, HMPS, Maselli Misure, Metz, and tna exhibiting. The Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) will also have a stand.
Offering solutions in the food, drink and pharmaceutical space, the 2015 show is 12 per cent larger than the previous year's event.
Also growing is the trade value of food exports, which have increased by 15.4 per cent on 2014, with expectations of further growth later this year.
Food and drink processing and manufacturing makes up 15 per cent of Thailand’s manufacturing sector and there are hopes it will contribute significantly to Thailand’s overall GDP, which is forecast at 3.7 per cent this year and 4.1 per cent next year.
Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) general manager Justin Pau said food, drink and pharma manufacturing was growing across Asia.
"Through increasing domestic demand and exports within ASEAN, Asia and globally, more and more companies are joining ProPak Asia as manufacturers and suppliers set up and develop good business in Asia,” he said.
ProPak Asia 2015 will present over 1600 exhibitors from 44 countries, including 14 international pavilions from China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, the UK and the US. Visitors will see over 4500 machines from across the world.
One of the highlighted zones this year is DrinkTechAsia, showcasing the latest beverage processing and packaging technology, and solutions from leading companies.
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