Messe Düsseldorf Asia and Global Link have announced their collaboration with the joint organization of the annually held trade fair - PACK PRINT PLAS in Manila, Philippines, taking place from October 10 - 12, 2019. This new partnership will further advance the development, expansion and globalization of the 27th edition of PACK PRINT PLAS.

The Philippines is expected to remain one of Asia’s top growth markets according to the World Bank, with key industries such as manufacturing, construction, transportation etc. driving growth in the country over the next decade. Messe Düsseldorf Asia’s expansion into the Philippine market is a well-timed strategic move particularly against the backdrop of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP)[1].

Priority areas identified under this new plan include expanding economic opportunities through diversification of export products and markets, increasing competitiveness and innovation, and enhancing business services. As an export-oriented market the plastics packaging sector accounts for the highest market share with more than 48% in 2017 particularly in the application sectors of automotive, electronics and construction[2]. In addition, the dynamic plastics market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6% through to 2023. In the printing sector, labelling and packaging will continue to dominate the market, generating high demand in the country for the latest processing and packaging automation and technology.

Recognizing the potential of the synergistic Philippines printing, packaging and plastics sectors, together with the economic dynamism that is rooted in strong consumer demand, Gernot Ringling, Managing Director of Messe Düsseldorf Asia, said: “The ASEAN region holds a demographic premium with its young and tech savvy population living in highly urbanized regions. And for countries like the Philippines, where the economy is expected to grow at a faster rate in 2019, at about 6.7%[3], it is an exciting time to do business due to positive developments in the economy. We are proud to announce our further expansion in Southeast Asia, offering customers and partners even more opportunities to widen and strengthen their footprint in the Philippines and in the region.

PACK PRINT PLAS Philippines will be part of the global portfolio of drupa, the No.1 trade fair for printing technologies, and benefit from the international network of the world’s largest trade fair for the industry. Backed by the global expertise of German-based trade fair organizer Messe Düsseldorf and the regional know-how of its subsidiary office Messe Düsseldorf Asia, PACK PRINT PLAS 2019 will be an important platform on the Philippines trade fair circuit.

Nine months before the start of the show, a 50% increase in international participation has already been recorded with companies coming from China, Japan and Taiwan. The annual exhibition will also see the return of repeat exhibitors and industry leaders such as Arburg, Caledonian International Corp., Epson, Haitian Int’l, Norde International / HP Indigo, Ricoh and Woojin.

The three-day trade fair brings together the entire value chain from the plastics, packaging and printing industries. The extensive range of products and solutions across the synergistic sectors include new and improved technologies, industry-specific services, as well as packaging and processing machineries, raw materials, extruders and extrusion lines, injection and blow molding machines, 3D printers and digital and traditional press solutions. The event will also include an ancillary program with technical workshops, seminars and conferences discussing solutions for the packaging, printing and plastics industries in the region.

PACK PRINT PLAS Philippines is supported by leading industry associations and local government offices, including the Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), the Philippine Center for Print Excellence Foundation (PCPEF) and the Philippine Plastics Industries Association (PPIA), the Association for Paper Traders of the Philippines (APTP), the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII).

For further information on visiting or exhibiting at PACK PRINT PLAS 2019, contact Messe Düsseldorf North America, 150 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2920, Chicago, IL 60601. Telephone: (312) 781-5180; Fax: (312) 781-5188; E-mail: [email protected]; Visit http://www.globallinkmp.com/ppp/ and www.mdna.com.