The 32nd edition of ProPak Asia, one of Asia’s most anticipated trade exhibitions for the processing and packaging industry held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand, from 11 to 14 June 2025 brought together professionals and innovators from across the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and packaging sectors.
The exhibition, organized by Informa Markets, featured over 1,200 exhibitors from more than 42 countries showcasing their latest advancements in food processing, pharmaceutical machinery, smart packaging, automation, cold chain logistics, coding and marking systems, and digital manufacturing solutions.
The event was attended by a wide range of industry stakeholders — from buyers and engineers to brand owners, converters, and research and development professionals — aiming to explore innovations that promote sustainability, digital transformation, and operational efficiency.
ProPak Asia 2025 was divided into eight specialized zones to provide targeted experiences for visitors – processing tech, drink tech, pharma tech, lab and test, packaging tech, cold chain, logistics, warehousing and factory, coding, marking and labeling and packaging solutions.
The well-organized segmentation allowed attendees to easily navigate the massive venue and connect with technologies relevant to their sector.
One of the major highlights was the presence of dedicated international pavilions representing countries such as Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and China. A series of conferences and knowledge-sharing sessions were also held, covering topics such as advanced inspection systems, food innovation, sustainable packaging, and Industry 4.0 integration.
India had a strong representation with several companies demonstrating their latest offerings. Participating Indian firms include Uflex, Shubham Pack, Windsor, Goma Process Technology, Falcon India and many more. These companies used the platform not only to showcase their products but also to build international partnerships and expand their regional presence.
Nishant Bansal, CEO and managing director of Falcon India, emphasized the relevance of their food processing technologies, stating, “Our solutions combine food processing and packaging into one streamlined system, which is highly beneficial for manufacturers looking to enhance productivity.” Falcon India showcased its popular ‘on-machine seasoning’ and ‘fry-n-flavor system,’ drawing significant attention from food manufacturers.
Multivac, another key exhibitor, presented its R-105 MF thermoforming packaging machine. Jun Ya Sass, regional marketing manager at Multivac, explained, “Vacuum skin packaging is highly popular in Thailand and neighboring countries. Although the R-105 MF is an entry-level machine, it initiates critical discussions around packaging reliability and shelf-life enhancement.”
Sustainability and digitalization were the two most important keywords in this exhibition. Exhibitors across all zones focused on solutions that reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, and meet evolving environmental standards. From compostable primary packaging to zero-waste production systems, the emphasis is on aligning with global green practices.
A special Future Food Corner highlighted the plant-based food innovations integrated with circular packaging systems. Additionally, a Packaging Design Clinic offered expert consultations from top design professionals to help brands improve product functionality and visual appeal. The Digitalization Village was another major highlight, with organizations such as the Thai-German Institute, Thai Automation and Robotics Association, and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency presenting technologies and automation solutions.
KHS’ stand focused on digitalization and sustainability. “We are going hand-in-hand with digitalization and sustainability,” said Myint KoKo Aung, technical sales, KHS. According to him, both keywords are the need of the hour and KHS, being a long-standing player in the market, needs to implement them to be the long-standing player in the industry.
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Naresh Khanna – 10 February 2025
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