PROPAK ASIA 2012
13-16 JUNE 2012
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BITEC, BANGKOK, THAILAND
THE 20TH INTERNATIONAL PROCESSING PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY EVENT FOR ASIA
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ProPak Asia returns
With More
THURSDAY JUNE 14, 2012
No. of Visitors
on Day 1, June 13
Incorporating:
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DrinkTech Asia PharmaTech Asia Lab & Test Asia PlasTech Asia PrintTech Asia New
HIGHLIGHTS Thursday, June 14 08.00 – 18.00 Asian Plastics News Conference MR 222 08.30 - 12.00 PMMI Seminar 2012 MR 220-221 09.00 – 16.30 Food Innovation Asia Conference 2012 Grand Hall 202 & MR 214-219 09.00 – 16.00 Thai Packaging Centre Conference MR 211-212 13.30 - 16.30 PharmaTech Seminar MR 220-221
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roPak Asia 2012 officially started yesterday morning with opening speeches by Mr Patrapee Chinachoti, chairman of Bangkok exhibition services, Mr Thongchai Sridama, acting president of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Mrs Darunee Edwards, president of Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand , as well as Mr Nuttachai Srerungsukpinitt, advisor to the Minister of Industry. Marking the 20th anniversary of
Asia’s most significant trade fair for the processing, filling and packaging technology industry, this year’s show is the biggest ever, and continues to cater to the needs of Thailand, as well as the rapidly expanding food, drink, pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries, said Mr Chinachoti in his welcome speech. He added that this would enhance the sector’s global competitiveness as it forms a gateway to business opportunities within the ASEAN markets. Having grown over 26 percent in
The 2012 edition of ProPak Asia holds extra significance for a variety of reasons. Apart from the introduction of a new section, the show has also reached a 20-year milestone that reaffirms its success. By Sherlyne Yong size last year, this year’s instalment covers over 30,000 sq m across five halls. There are over 1,600 exhibitors from 40 different countries, as well as 12 national pavilions from 10 different countries, including Belgium, China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the US. This commitment towards continuous development is further exemplified by the introduction of a new section – PrintTech Asia 2012. Supporting this in his welcome address, Mr Sridama said that “this new addition creates a more comprehensive trade show for food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries.” At the same time, this will boost the exhibition by transforming it from an international trade show in Thailand to a leading high profile event in this region.
enhanced comPetitiveneSS Countries within the region are also preparing for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) which will be coming into effect in 2015. It will combine over 600 million people from 10 ASEAN member nations, and is expected to become an important production base and source of raw materials and labour. Together, the AEC will have a combined GDP of US$1.8 trillion. As such, TCEB has adopted ProPak Asia 2012 as one of its national trade shows in an initiative to enhance the country’s competiveness. It has been part of the ‘Better The Best’ campaign for three consecutive years where leading industry trade shows are selected to become a ‘Champion Show’.