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Expanding opportunities in Asia
APPMA displayed in the Australian pavilion at ProPak Asia 2019, which took place at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre in June, and saw a number of association members in attendance and exhibiting.
FAR LEFT: Linh Bui of HMPS, and Peter Gustafson
of Australis Engineering.
LEFT: Between meetings: Michael Moran mans the APPMA stand.
BELOW: Familiar faces in faraway places: Daisuke Shibazaki, Thomas Mitchell, Ricky Ong, Michael Moran, and Julian Horsley.
BOTTOM: Crowded stand: Australian networking drinks hosted by Rhima.
For APPMA general manager Michael Moran, this was his first ProPak Asia experience, and he tells PKN he was impressed with the quality of the show as a platform to connect to the region’s rapidly-expanding packaging and processing industries.
“I found it provided a great opportunity to connect with and support our exhibiting APPMA members, both on the Australian Pavilion and those who were exhibiting elsewhere in the show halls.”
APPMA was a sponsor of the PackagingTechAsia zone featuring a range of international suppliers of packaging solutions for the food and drink industry.
The Australian Pavilion was located within that zone, showcasing the expertise of APPMA members and first-time exhibitors Australis Engineering and Lantech Australasia, and repeat exhibitors Rhima Australia, Profile Solutions, INOX Australia, HMPS, and Fibre King. Other APPMA members Gold Peg, Heat and Control, Metz Australia, Moisttech/Maselli Asia Pacific, and
tna had their own stands.
On the APPMA stand, Moran said he had the
chance to engage with companies who are exploring how best to enter the Australian market and provide them with member information and support services to connect with APPMA members who may be in a position to provide agency or distributor services.
“APPMA also enjoyed a constant stream of positive feedback regarding AUSPACK 2019 and all the events delivered during Packaging and
Processing Week 2019 in Melbourne, which was very pleasing,” he said.
One of the highlights for Australians at the show was the networking drinks event hosted on the Rhima stand and co-sponsored by Rhima and Australis Engineering.
“The networking event was very well attended providing the opportunity for all Australian participants and visitors to engage in a relaxed environment,” Moran said.
Also of great value at ProPak Asia, he said, was the opportunity to network with other like-minded associations attending the show.
“The VIP dinner, put on by show organiser Informa Markets, was an ideal occasion to engage with many of these valuable contacts while enjoying a Thai meal experience and cultural entertainment,” Moran said.
“Overall, the growth in Australian participation within the show and resulting success in the South East Asian markets continues to provide the opportunity for the APPMA to offer additional promotional and support services to ensure the positive trend continues,” Moran said.
“The APPMA is committed to exploring how we as an Association can provide additional support and services to APPMA exhibiting members and attendees.”
For more news on APPMA members at ProPak Asia, see PKN’s report on pages 54-57.
AGM & MEMBERS DINNER
10 SEPTEMBER
MCG MELBOURNE
APPMA’s 2019 AGM will be held before the members dinner.
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