The easyFairs Packaging & Print Portfolio returns to the NEC on 27 and 28 February 2013. The organiser has highlighted nano technology, augmented reality, cost cutting and sustainable solutions as key focuses. There will be six co-located shows: Packaging Innovations, EcoPack, Contract Pack, Packtech, Print Innovations and the newly announced Labelling Innovations.
Matt Benyon, managing director of easyFairs UK, said: ‘Over the years our show has continued to grow, and is now the UK’s leading annual event for packaging. We see thousands of technologists and specifiers, product designers, brand managers and retailers at the event every year because people know it’s the place to see masses of inspirational new ideas, materials, concepts, suppliers and machinery – all under one roof. 2013 is set to be another record breaking year, as we’re committed to supply an event everyone can enjoy.’
Labelling Innovations is supported by BPIF Labels and is said to reflect the growth of a sector that has more than doubled across Europe in the last 15 years.
The BIG Packaging Debate will also be returning to the NEC, where a panel of packaging experts will form a ‘Question Time style’ session. There will be 50 learnShops seminars addressing industry trends and issues; plus six contests will enter the ‘Lions’ Lair’, pitching their latest products to a panel of brand, retail and packaging experts. On the second day of the show, the inaugural BIG Print Debate will bring industry experts together to debate speed to market and the crucial topical issues in print.
Mr Benyon concludes: “‘Our packaging industry is undoubtedly one of the best in the world; the UK is renowned for its retailing prowess and many of our brands or businesses are world beaters too. We provide the perfect platform for these vibrant communities to come together and exchange ideas. That’s why many of the products and innovations we see on our supermarket shelves today had their beginnings at our NEC flagship show and I’m sure 2013 will be no exception.’
Contact: www.easyFairs.com/PIUK
