There was a fantastic domestic and international industry response to the debut CCE event in South East Asia, held at BITEC, Bangkok, from 21-23 September 2016. A total of 3,248 buyers from the corrugated and carton industries visited the busy three-day event, resulting in a vibrant buying and networking environment.
Almost 100 international equipment and service suppliers exhibited at the event, with a clear focus on innovative carton and corrugated packaging solutions. Many working machines were on display, which provided numerous points of interest and excitement on the show floor.
Buyers came from 27 different countries and included significant delegations from all key ASEAN markets. The size and profile of attendance has confirmed CCE as the meeting place for the corrugated and folding carton industry in South East Asia. Some exhibitors reported machines had been sold during the exhibition.
Peter Schlegel, Managing Director of Zund Asia (Bangkok) Ltd said, “We were exhibiting our Digital Cutting System and were delighted with the positive response from the market. We have successfully concluded machine sales during the show to contacts we meet during and prior to the exhibition.”
Ravi Kasemsarn, President of Thai Corrugated Packaging Association (TCPA), added, “Attending CCE South East Asia has been a great success for Sarnti Packaging Co Ltd. We managed to meet many existing and new suppliers during the show and have brought a semi automatic die-cutter for our plant during the show.”
Industry seminars also attracted significant attention during the three days, and provided attendees with valuable educational content, to support the exhibitions aim to boost the productivity of the industry in South East Asia.
Senior Manager of Mack Brooks Exhibitions Asia Ltd; Kanokwara Anutarawatr commented, “We are delighted with the response and the feedback from the industry to CCE South East Asia. The exhibition has provided a platform, meeting place and a focal point for the industry to get together and explore ways to meet the strong demands placed on the sector in the ASEAN region.”
CCE South East Asia 2018 will return to BITEC Bangkok from 5-7 September, 2018.
