Labelexpo Global Series expands footprint into Southeast Asia

The inaugural Labelexpo Southeast Asia is to take place May 10-12, 2018 at BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand. The new three-day event is targeted at label and packaging printers and converters, brand owners, designers and industry suppliers. Large delegations are expected to attend from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and across the wider region including Japan, South Korea, Australasia and Taiwan.

Showcasing the latest label and packaging technologies, over 200 exhibitors are expected to participate at the inaugural event. The event is already endorsed by the Indonesian Packaging Federation; all the key industry players are expected to attend. The event will also encompass an educational and topical conference program, which will cover the latest trends, printing techniques and technologies.

Lisa Milburn, Labelexpo Global Series managing director, said: ‘We carefully select the geographies our events serve and after months of focused industry research, we are delighted to announce this new addition to the Labelexpo portfolio.

‘Label consumption is pitched at around 6-7 percent growth, so the Southeast Asian market offers excellent opportunities for sustainable commercial growth. The region has a collective population of around 640 million and comprises 10 very diverse and dynamic economies, which are each in different stages of transition. Key growth drivers include high inward investment, a young demographic and a burgeoning middle class that is massively driving consumer consumption.

‘We’ve built a solid reputation for always delivering successful events that offer an excellent return on investment to both exhibitors and visitors and Labelexpo Southeast Asia answers the region’s market demand for this type of event.’  

With the advent of Labelexpo Southeast Asia, Labelexpo Asia in Shanghai will now be renamed Labelexpo China to reflect the show’s visitor demographics.