New techs on display as over 200 manufacturers gather in Lagos

As preparation hits top gear for the gathering of the region’s manufacturing industries as Propak West Africa welcomes over 200 foreign firms to its exhibition and conference.

With this year’s Propak exhibition and conference set for 12 – 14 September 2023 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, it is expected that some of the newest innovations will be on display with over 500 visitors expected at the event.

Over the past ten years the event has evolved into the premier platform for knowledge exchange, cross industry networking and exploring the future of the industries it serves and this year will be no different.

The event marks over a decade of growth, collaboration and innovation that Propak has achieved since inception in 2012, remaining the most trusted platform connecting the industries in the region.

According to a statement by the management of the company, “key industry representatives from the packaging, plastics, printing and food processing industries will be present to mark the event with organisers looking forward to seeing over 5,000 visitors eager to take part and network with their peers.

“More than 200 of the world’s leading brands will be present at Propak this year, showcasing their newest equipment and machinery and helping visitors to source the missing link in their supply chains.

“Both local and international companies from all corners of the globe have shown a real excitement for the upcoming event with all three halls now almost completely full, organisers are expecting this year’s exhibition to be the largest yet.

“Companies exhibiting this year include Afra Technical Concept, Blucher, Bobst, Miele, Process & Packaging Equipment, Reifenhauser Blown Film, SACMI, Sonnex Packaging Nigeria, TetraPak West Africa and Veepee to name just a few.

“Alongside the exhibition, the three day conference programme will also be taking place with industry leaders taking the stage to open discussions on a range of the most important issues affecting the industries. Visitors will be able to gain key insight as this year’s esteemed line-up of speakers share their expertise and knowledge across a series of presentations, interactive panel debates and technical workshops.”