Propak Africa 2013

PROPAKAFRICA, together with Print Expo, Pro-Plas Africa Expo, Pro-Label Africa and FoodPro, is the largest and most successful packaging, food processing, labelling, printing and plastics exhibition held in the African continent. An event that skillfully harnesses the synergy and strengths of the various inter-linking industries, Propak will be held on March 12-15, 2013 at the Expo Centre, Nasrec in Johannesburg, South Africa.

At the 2009 event, many of the largest, most advanced players in these industry sectors took part in presenting up-to-date global technology, products, and systems and services. The important role these industries play in the production and marketing of products was highlighted.Exhibitors at previous shows have consistently described the Propak experience as a good return on investment and have been highly satisfied with the high-calibre quality of visitors and the high number of machinery and equipment sales off the stands.The exhibition has attracted local and international buyers from all over Africa and beyond.

‘Great educational value’
Some visitors have been noted as seeing “great educational value, since many participants present trends with product demonstrations. Visitors also appreciate the display of cutting edge technology and trends. Quotes gathered about the previous event show why visitors return:“ability to source new suppliers,”“to obtain latest industry information and knowledge,”and “it is an interesting and exciting event.”Some 27% felt that companies that did not participate had done themselves a disservice.

The visitor profile includes high-quality decision makers in all manufacturing sectors, food and beverage processing industries, packaging and related industries, pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing sector, retail and wholesale, plastics manufacturing, printing, and labelling. Visitors include: farmers; owners/directors; general managers; quality controllers; chemical engineers; laboratory technicians; buyers, specifiers and estimators; technical, works and production managers; in-plant operators, engineers and technicians; food and packaging technologists and scientists; and marketing, design, advertising and sales personnel.

Conferences, workshops and industry talks dealing with current topics and technologies across the broad spectrum of industries covered by the exhibitions will be held alongside the exhibition.

FoodPro
FoodPro at the show specially showcases all aspects of the food processing industry. Two conferences involve the exhibit: Snax Tech Africa, to be held on March 12 at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg, will provide an overview and insight into current market trends, opportunities and challenges in the snacks marketplace. Technical developments related to packaging and equipment technologies will be complemented by dedicated presentations about end uses and nutritional consumption. This event pulls together experts in their respective disciplines and addresses today’s key topics for companies across the entire snacks value chain.

Coordinated by VDS Media, the Dairy and IceCream Tech Africa is going to be the first African-related conference entirely dedicated to the development and growth in the dairy and ice cream industry. The show will feature what’s new in the value chain, encompassing various product assortments, design elements; manufacturing, packaging, machinery, and end usage. It is expected to provide exhibition delegates a broad overview whilst also having a look at detailed insights into current market trends. The aim of the discussion will highlight opportunities and persistent challenges within the dairy and ice-cream environment. At the same time, VDS Media will help delegates identify unique business dynamics. Technical devejordan Release Dates