Drink Technology India 2010

Overwhelming turnout at India’s premier platform for the packaging, processing, beverage and liquid food industries.

The International PackTech India and drink technology India 2010 organized respectively by Messe Duesseldorf GmbH, Messe Duesseldorf India, Messe Muenchen GmbH and MMI India Pvt.Ltd, concluded on a high note with unprecedented results. The collaboration between the organizers in organizing the concurrent exhibitions has proven to be a winning synergy. Both exhibitions exceeded expectations in terms of the quantity and quality of exhibitors and visitors. The exhibitions drew the combined participation of 201 exhibiting companies from 22 countries. Nett space occupied by exhibiting companies from overseas more than double in comparison to the previous shows in 2008.

At press time, more than 6.000 buyers and professionals visited the 3-day exhibitions. This clearly underscores the growing importance of both exhibitions in India. It was visible that the opportunities offered at both shows were unparalleled adding a boost of optimism for all sectors involved in the packaging, processing, beverage and liquid food.

The Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association of VDMA (German Engineering Federation) was instrumental in influencing the two exhibitions to be staged under one roof.

On opening day organizers Messe Duesseldorf GmbH and Messe Muenchen GmbH announced that they are looking forward to continue their steadfast collaboration for many more years and will proactively develop the exhibitions further, a move welcomed by exhibiting companies and supporting organizations.

India’s growing middle class and affluence and the increasing organized retail sector will continue to be the catalysts for growth in the packaging, processing, beverage and liquid food industries. Hence, it is imperative for these sectors to upgrade their standards through innovative technologies in order to be on par with the world’s best practice. Both International PackTech and drink technology India will continue to offer a conducive platform for exhibitors and visitors to network effectively, gather new contacts, catching up with existing customers and suppliers and to keep abreast of the latest market trends, demands and challenges.

The next International PackTech and drink technology India will be held in Mumbai in October 2012 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre. Both exhibitions dedicated to providing the latest technology in machinery, processing and solutions will provide a focal point for the packaging, processing, beverage and liquid food sectors in India.