Bangkok--21 May--bangkok exhibition services
ProPak Asia keeps on growing to show industry more. More machines, technology, solutions and services that can support and improve manufacturers and suppliers production efficiency, quality, variety and output.
ProPak Asia 2015 will be the Biggest-Ever Edition of Asia’s largest and most international food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging trade event. Growing approx. 12% in size this year, year-on-year, and taking place for its 23rd successful edition, 17 to 20 June 2015 at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok.
In 2014 food exports reached Bt1.01 trillion in trade value for the first time in history. This represented a 15.4% increase on the previous year and is forecasted to grow by a further 7% this year. At ProPak Asia 2014 an onsite trade value of Bt25,000 million was estimated.
Food and drink processing and manufacturing is a key component of Thailand’s manufacturing sector, representing approx. 15%, and with its continuous development and growth it can contribute significantly to Thailand’s overall GDP, which is forecasted at 3.7% this year, and 4.1% next year.
"Food, drink and pharma manufacturing is 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 continue to set-up and develop good business in Asia.” Said Mr. Justin Pau, General Manger, Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd
ProPak Asia 2015 will present over 1,600 exhibitors from 44 countries, 14 international pavilions from China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom and the USA. Showcase over 4,500 machines from across the world on over 45,000 sqm at BITEC. And connect an estimated 38,000 industry professional visitors over its 4 day show. ProPak Asia 2015 is a Must-Attend event for the industry.
“ProPak Asia is Asia’s No. 1 industry trade event. Every year visitors can find new business ideas and solutions, and see the latest machines and technology from across the world right in their own backyard.” Added Mr. Pau.
ProPak Asia 2015 features 6 industry zones including DrinkTechAsia, FoodTechAsia, Lab&TestAsia, PackagingMaterialsAsia, PharmaTechAsia and PrintTechAsia.
One of the highlighted zones this year is DrinkTechAsia 2015, taking place for its 14th edition and showcasing the latest beverage processing and packaging technology and solutions from world leading companies. Held alongside DrinkTechAsia 2015 will be the 3rd successful edition of the Asia Drink Conference 2015, Asia’s industry conference for beverage manufacturing.
“The Thai Beverage Industry Association (TBA) extends our full and continuous support for ProPak Asia, DrinkTechAsia and the Asia Drink Conference, which are the region’s international industry events providing excellent business, education and networking opportunities right here in Bangkok.” Said Mr.Veera Akraputtiporn, Vice Chairman & President, Thai Beverage Industry Association (TBA)
ProPak Asia 2015 gets strong support from leading industry associations in Thailand and we are proud to be joined for the press conference today by the Department of Industrial Promotion (DIP), Food Science and Technology Association of Thailand (FoSTAT), Thai Beverage Industry Association (TBA) and Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
ProPak Asia 2015, once again features a long list of supporting industry events including the Food Innovation Asia Conference 2015, Food Innovation Contest 2015, Asia Drink Conference 2015, PharmaTech Seminar 2015, Thai Packaging Centre and TISTR Conference 2015, The Department of Industrial Promotion Seminar 2015, The FoSTAT-Nestle Bowl Quiz, The 7th Plastics in Packaging Conference, Asia Food Beverage Thailand Conference, and The Thai Star and Asia Star Packaging Award 2014.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, Vice President, Administration and Strategic Support of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) said “Premier events such as ProPak Asia offer a platform for exhibitors’ success, capitalising on Thailand’s position as a gateway to ASEAN ahead of the full implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). ProPak Asia is recognised as Asia’s most significant trade fair for the processing and packaging technology industries. The cumulative experience gained from organising this professional business platform over the past 23 years has seen ProPak Asia create a high volume of trade through the insights shared and business contacts made at the show. For this reason, TCEB is confident that this year’s event will reach new heights, and we are very proud to lend our full support once again.”
ProPak Asia 2015 is organised by Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd, An Allworld Exhibitions Member, from 17 to 20 June 2015 at Halls 101-106 of BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand. Opening hours are 10am to 6pm every day.
For more information, please contact Wantita Porntanawong, Tel. +662 615-1255 ext. 123, email
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