Sino-Pack 2008: Internationalized Gateway to China Market

China’s entry into WTO, along with the fast and healthy development of food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, daily chemicals and other related industries, have provided a favorable platform for the growth of China’s packaging industry. Besides the juicy domestic market, the export market will also lead the packaging industry to grow stronger. According to the “2007-2010 Year China Packaging Development Forecast And Investment Analysis Report” from CCMNET, there are 11,000 domestic packing enterprises in China; and the total output value closed to RMB500 billion in 2006, whereas the paper packing product surpassed 20 million tons. During the Eleventh Five-Year Plan, total output is forecasted to reach RMB800 billion, and will maintain an annual growth rate of 7 percent. From 2011 to 2015, the total output value is expected to reach RMB1,000 billion, enjoying an annual growth rate of 16 percent. With this vast opportunity, the suppliers tend to look for a recognized and well-established packaging exhibition, as a direct and effective channel, to reach potential buyers and to establish their brands for more market share.

China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials (Sino-Pack) has been well- known for its expertise and has been one of the leading packaging events in China. Sino-Pack 2008 will be held again at the largest exhibition center in Asia, China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex, Guangzhou, PR China from March 4-7, 2008. It will serve as a meeting platform for key decision makers in the industries, including food, drink, daily chemical, pharmaceutical products, plastics (including bottle, film, etc) and paper packaging manufacturers, with all-in packaging solutions by international suppliers.

Moreover, in Sino-Pack 2008, different theme zones on major industrial sectors will be featured, including “Food & Drink Packaging,” “Pharmaceutical and Daily Chemicals Packaging,” “Plastics Packaging,” “Paper Packaging,” and “Export, Finished Packaging Products and Services.” The theme zones on plastics and paper packaging will showcase the latest market trends, application of new packaging materials and machinery, and quality finished products at a time.

The exhibit profile covers a wide-spectrum of Packaging machines for food, beverage & brewery; pharmaceuticals and daily chemicals; processing machines for food, beverage & brewery; packaging materials (paper, plastics, aluminum, metal etc.); packaging printing machines; labels and labeling system; RFID, inkjet, laser printers and bar coding equipment industrial adhesive and hot melt system; measuring, control and testing equipment; packaging material production equipment and technology; cleaning equipment; finished packaging goods including paper, carton, cardboard, folding boxes, bags, gift packaging, corrugated paper, packaging services and general industrial machines.

Reviewing the last edition held in Guangzhou, March 2007, Sino-Pack 2007 successfully attracted over 13,700 buyers, of which 2,300 buyers came from the overseas 59 countries / regions, who witnessed the latest innovations in the packaging industry presented by over 200 international exhibitors from 15 countries and regions. The exhibition was supported by over 30 associations, including Korea Packaging Machinery Association (KPMA), Italian Association of Automatic Packing and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers, Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (PPMA) in UK, Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) in US, Hong Kong Packaging Institute, Guangdong Packaging Technology Association, Taiwan Association of Machinery Industry (TAMI), Guangdong Provincial Alcohol Industry Association Beer Branch & Guangdong Provincial Light Industry Association.

Concurrently, “Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macau Packaging Industry Summit 2007” was held with Sino-Pack 2007 to enhance the exchange and cooperation between Guangdong, HK and Macau packaging industry, and to explore favorable trading and export opportunities. Experts and quality speakers were invited to introduce the latest development trends and challenges of the packaging industry and share their successful business experience with over 200 audience during the summit. Moreover, “Guangdong, Hong Kong & Macau Packaging Enterprise Product Design Award” was also held concurrently. Winners on BEST SELLING, BEST MATERIALS, BEST STYLE, BEST ENVIRONMENTAL categories, etc. were selected and the awarded designs were displayed at the fairground of Sino-Pack 2007. The events were co-organized by Guangdong Packaging Technology Association, Hong Kong Packaging Institute and the Association of Advertising Agents of Macau.