The 11th edition of the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair 2016 to be held from 27 to 30 April at Asia World-Expo is expected to have more than 400 international exhibitors who will showcase printing and packaging solutions which serve publishers, advertising agencies, public relations and marketing consultancies, production houses, design studios and retailers and brand owners of FMCG, among others. The fair will also display equipment, consumables, design, prepress and postpress services.Â
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Asia is an important market for luxury goods such as jewellery, watches, cosmetics, perfumes, wine, spirits, gourmet food, gifts, fashion and accessories. The De Luxe zone will assemble a galaxy of exhibitors who meet the requirements for packaging in this sector. At the 2016 fair the exhibitors will once again highlight the high quality materials and finishes, including the latest innovations with special effects.Â
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Buyers can participate in social and informational activities. Networking events bring together industry peers from around the world, to exchange news and establish business relationships. Seminars and forums inform visitors of the latest technologies as well as the trends of the industry and various markets. Product and service categories include the De Luxe zone, printing services, packaging services, digital printing equipment, food and beverage packaging solutions, green printing and packaging solutions, integrated packaging solutions, integrated prepress and trade services, printing and packaging equipment and printing consumables and packaging materials.
Demand for products and services which contribute to the environmental sustainability from buyers has been increasing. The fair’s Green Printing & Packaging Solutions Zone will offer multiple options to meet such needs. Major exhibits include recyclable and bio-degradable packaging materials, recycled ink and other sustainable printing and packaging solutions.
Hong Kong is a vital sourcing point. The world’s largest gift fair, HKTDC Hong Kong Gifts & Premium Fair 2016 will be held concurrently with the Hong Kong International Printing & Packaging Fair, making for an attractive package for buyers from overseas.
