【Final Report】ProPak Asia 2015
Aug 17, 2015
The 23rd and Biggest-Ever edition of ProPak Asia 2015 took place 17 to 20 June 2015 in Bangkok with record breaking success and excellent feedback from exhibitors, visitors and industry alike. Presenting 1,692 exhibitors from 42 countries and delivering 39,298 trade buyers from 72 countries across the 4 day industry trade event.
ProPak Asia 2015 once again delivered the highest quality and standards of international and local companies, which presented the best and latest ranges of machines, technology, products, services and solutions to Asia’s expanding and globally recognised food, drink and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.
ProPak Asia 2015 was opened by H.E. Mr. Pramode Vidtayasuk, Vice Minister for Industry, Minister of Industry.
“Over many years ProPak Asia has greatly helped stimulate and support the Thai manufacturing sector. Helping drive vast numbers of businesses, investors and entrepreneurs to both local and international success. ProPak Asia is truly the leading show in Asia and delivers the latest automation and machines from across the globe to industry. This is a true benefit to our economic atmosphere and growth and to Thai industry because local manufacturers can develop their facilities, standards and knowledge to increase their global reputation.” Said H.E Mr. Pramode Vidtayasuk, Vice Minister for Industry, Minister of Industry.
ProPak Asia 2015 presented 1,692exhibitors from 42countries, 14 international pavilions from 11 countries including China, France, Germany, Italy x 2, Japan, Korea x 2, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan x 2, United Kingdom and the USA, delivered 39,298 trade buyers from 72 countries, showcased over 5,000 machines across 6 industry zones including; DrinkTechAsia, FoodTechAsia, PhamaTechAsia, Lab&TestAsia, PackagingMaterialsAsia and PrintTechAsia on over 45,000sqm of event space at BITEC, Bangkok. ProPak Asia is Asia’s No. 1, largest and most international trade event for the food, drink and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries.
In terms of visitors, ProPak Asia 2015 delivered more trade buyers and groups than ever before. With overseas groups attending from; Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. And company groups from local and international manufacturers including; Ajinomoto, Ampol Food Processing, Asia Pacific Breweries, Bangkok Glass, Bayer, Beer Thai, Beer Thip (1991), Beiersdorf, Belucky, Beri Jucker, Betagro, Big C, Bio Lab, Boonrawd, Cargill Meat, Cerebos Thailand, Colgate, CPF Group, CPF Thailand, CP-Meiji, CP Ram, DKSH Thailand, Dole, Dutch Mill, European Food, F&N, Giffarine, GPO, Greenspot, Heineken, Ichitan, Jack & Jill, Johnson & Johnson, Khao Shong Group, Malee, Mega Life Science, Meiji, Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Nestle, Oishi Group, Osotspa, P&G, Pepsi-Cola Thai Trading, Pfizer, PT. Sinar Sosro, San Miguel, SCG, Sermsuk, Siam Drug, Siam Pharmaceutical, Singha, TGM, Thai-Bev, Thai Namthip, Thai President Foods, Thai Union Frozen, Tiger Beer, Tipco Foods, Unilever, and many many more.
"ProPak Asia 2015 was a sell-out show and set new records in terms of exhibitors, visitors and overseas buyers. We have delivered more high quality local and overseas buyers than ever before and I have received many comments from exhibitors that ProPak Asia is the best show in Asia and this year, we have delivered the Best-Ever show. Visitors are also telling me they have bought many machines at the show. They are very impressed with the variety and quality of machines, technology and materials available and will also be following up after the show to complete purchases and sign contracts. ProPak Asia once again has delivered better and more business for its exhibitors.” Commented Mr. Justin Pau, General Manger, Bangkok Exhibition Services (BES) Ltd, showing why ProPak Asia is No.1 in Asia.
The many conferences, seminars and presentations at ProPak Asia 2015 received overwhelming response from delegates with high attendance, exciting discussions and business networking. Among them, 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, Asia Food Beverage Thailand Conference, The Thai Star and Asia Star Packaging Awards and many more technical presentations from world-renowned and industry leading companies, which create valuable learning and networking opportunities for the industry.
“ProPak Asia has delivered another fantastic event for its industry and continues to grow. Next year expanding into hall 7 at BITEC. Demand for space is very high and many companies have already confirmed their space, many companies want to increase their size and we have many new companies requesting space too. Please can I recommend to any companies considering to exhibit at ProPak Asia 2016 that they contact us early so we can provide the best possible service and try to secure their preferred location.” Added Mr. Justin Pau
ProPak Asia2016, 15 to 18 June 2016, BITEC, Bangkok, Thailand, www.propakasia.com
For Sales Enquiries please contact your nearest office:
Bangkok
Ms. Piyaporn Lertpongsophon (May)
BangkokExhibition Services (BES) Ltd
Tel. +66 (0)2615 1255 ext. 116
Email: piyaporn@besallworld.com