As we all are painfully aware business life all over the world has been thrown into chaos by the measures taken to control the Covid-19 virus. The situation is impacting everyone around the world. We see the impact on our families, our communities, our businesses, and the way we live and work. At the ProPak team we will continue to support our clients and stakeholders in any way we can. In this uncertain time, we want to assure you that we remain dedicated to serving our customers and our communities, and we are looking forward to hosting more exceptional exhibitions in the future. Thank you for your continued support.
INDUSTRY NEWS
World packaging market to top US$1 trillion in 2024:
Packaging demand across the world reached US$917.1bn in 2019 and is expected to grow in the coming four years, according to the latest data from industry analyst Smithers.
Seaweed over plastic:
Indonesia’s race towards sustainable packaging, article touching on some of the bioplastic alternatives being tried out in Indonesia.
SHOW NEWS
We know that these times are particularly hard for a lot of companies given the current climate, but there are shows at the end of the year that would be suitable for you. The shows are bound to be a success in showcasing the latest innovations in packaging and processing machinery from around the globe.
ProPak Asia 2020
New Dates TBC
The organisers of ProPak Asia 2020 have taken the decision to postpone the event due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.The event was originally scheduled for 17-20 June at BITEC but will now be moved to a new date to be announced in April 2020 after consulting relevant authorities and stakeholders.
ProPak China 2020
22-24 June 2020
With increasingly positive news coming out of China, hopefully we will be able to run ProPak China 2020 in June. We will keep you updated on the current situation through the ProPak Exhibition’s social channels, if you have any queries please do email us.
ProPak Vietnam 2020
9-11 September 2020
The international processing and packaging exhibition and conference for Vietnam will make its strong return on 9 – 11 September 2020 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). The show gathers over 580 exhibition units from 31 different nations and regions, plus 8 international group pavilions and features a strong line-up of advanced products, technologies and solutions.
ProPak Myanmar 2020
17-19 September 2020
The No. 1 and largest industry event of its kind in Myanmar, and the best platform to connect to Myanmar’s rapidly expanding processing and packaging industries. Don’t miss your chance to join one of the region’s most exciting events in one of the world’s most dynamic and emerging markets. 2019 show statistics: over 160 exhibitors and 3,829 trade visitors.
ProPak India 2020
8-10 October 2020
International processing and packaging trade event for India, perfect platform to access a robust and expanding industry and market growing at high GDP growth rates. This year in New Delhi, the show will be delivering a focused industry event connecting international suppliers to local and regional buyers. 2019 show statistics: over 150 exhibitors and 5,500 trade visitors.
We hope to be able to send these newsletters out on a regular basis to keep you updated on the latest industry and packaging news. We would love to hear back from you about how you are coping with the current situation and how your methods could benefit others. Please also forward us your latest company news so we can all stay up to date and informed. On behalf of the ProPak team stay safe.
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Kind Regards,
David O’Connell
Sales Operations Executive| ProPak and Plastics | International Sales Office
David.O’Connell@informa.com
