By Ranmilowo Ojalumo
As part of effort to meet the demand of exhibitors at the annual event, Propak West Africa has increased its floor space by 25% at the Landmark Centre, Lagos Nigeria, venue of the bogus event.
With the increase in floor space, more exhibitors will now be part of the show slated for 17-19 September, 2019.
This was contained in a press issued by the organizer recently. The organizer of the event has also announced Sasol as the Gold sponsor of the 2019 edition of the event.
Propak West Africa Have grown consistently year on year since its inception such that it has become the region’s largest and most attended exhibition for packaging, plastics, printing and food-processing.
The organizer noted that many companies have already signed up and confirmed their participation for the event and some of the brands that have already confirmed to participate in 2019 are Bobst, Ishida Europe, PanAsia Tech, Sasol, Snetor, SkySat, Windmoeller&Hoelscher among others.
Propak West Africa in 2018 (last edition), it would be recalled welcomed 4,265 attendees, an increase of an astonishing thirty-one percent from 2017 while the size of the show itself grew by almost half after the addition of a third Hall. With 32 countries represented by exhibitors and visitors alike, the show has established itself firmly as a truly international event.
Speaking on the growth of Propak West Africa, the Regional Director for Afrocet Montgomery, George Pearson said the additional hall space allocated for 2019 means the event has grown by a total of two thirds in just two years, adding that that more than 80% of stands space already sold for the upcoming exhibition. Pearson said the development is an evidence of the market’s growth and opportunity for development.”
The release reads in parts: “With more than 5,000 visitors expected, and over 200 brands on display,this year’s exhibition set to be the largest to date. With a number of brand new exhibitors joining the fold this September, organisers are confident there will be plenty to see for visitors both new to the exhibition and returning.
Among the new brands to join the Propak West Africa 2019 exhibitor list are Emsur Macdonell S.A, Hosokawa Alpine AG,Starlinger& Co GmbH, BBM, Holland Colours Europe BV / Global Polytech Africa Pvt Ltd, Five Thousand Miles Nigeria, Atlas Copco Nigeria Ltd and Zutrad Ventures.
“The co-located conference has been tipped to draw in some of the industry’s biggest names to date. With so much happening in the West African packaging, plastics and printing market, it has been said that experts from some of the world’s leading brands will be in attendance to share market insights, opportunities and know-how with the audience”.
With the new space added to the show, there are stands still available to reserve! Get in touch with Ben Dale at Ben.Dale@montex.co.uk or via telephone at +44 (0)20 7886 3048 as soon as possible to reserve your space for 2019 now. More information about the show can be obtained at the event website www.propakwestafrica.com.
