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With travel restrictions having been imposed across the globe, ProPak Asia 2020 is combining face-to-face and online experiences for the colossal expo.

The ProPak Asia 2020 Virtual exhibition will take place from 19-25 October 2020 while the physical event will gather local attendees during 20-23 October 2020 at BITEC, Bangkok.

The five-day online exhibition and digital showrooms will facilitate unlimited connections for global packaging and processing companies.

ProPak Asia Virtual exhibition will feature one-on-one digital chat and video meetings. Attendees can message and pre-schedule meetings with exhibitors a week before the on live event days.

Also, detailed company profiles and product description can also be explored and download in these digital showrooms.

To register for the physical and virtual shows, head to the ProPak Asia website.

Packaging systems supplier Sidel said it will showcase its newest innovations at ProPak Asia, with a special focus on its online design and its compact equipment and service systems.

Sidel sales vice-president South East Asia and Pacific Dominique Martin said 2020 has been a challenging year for the packaging industry.

“We are happy that ProPak Asia is still happening, giving us the opportunity to connect with our customers from the region both personally and virtually,” Martin said.

“Being the number one international trade event for food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging technology within South East Asia Pacific, ProPak Asia will be an ideal platform for us to bring the combination of Sidel’s global footprint paired with our expertise of the local market to life, promote brand awareness and introduce our latest innovations.”

Martin said Sidel would also welcome visitors via the BE PLace online tool, which is part of the virtual ProPak experience.

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