Pack Print International opened! Thai printing industry looks to the future with optimism!

Witoon Simachokdee, Director-General of the Industrial Department und Incoming Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Thailand at the Openening Ceremony of TIPREX and Pack Print International.

On 23 September 2009 at 10.00 am local time doors opened for Pack Print International, the trade fair organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia together with TIPREX in Bangkok. interpack is, of course, also represented there.

“The crisis is yesterday news – looking to the future with optimism is now what counts” – was the “creed” of the speeches delivered at the opening ceremony.

Welcoming the numerous guests present Chairman of the Board of Directors of Messe Düsseldorf Asia Erhard Wienkamp underscored the outstanding importance of the two events for the Thai and Asian industry. He made it clear that Thailand has now risen to be one of the three biggest exporters of plastics and packaging for processed food.

Commenting on the developments in the packaging industry Kashem Yaemvathithong, President of the Thai Packaging Association, made an optimistic statement. Similarly positive were the statements made by the representatives of the Thai Plastics and Packaging Industry Associations.

Mr Witoon Simachokdee, Director General of the Industrial Department and Incoming Permanent Sectretary of the Ministry of Industry, delivered the opening address as a guest of honour highlighting the great importance attached to TIPREX and PPI in Thailand. Simachokdee used the opportunity to point out the very comprehensive economic stimulus package currently initiated by the Thai government and the resulting favourable investment climate.

Boasting over 400 exhibitors in total, Pack Print International and TIPREX 2009 are among the most important information platforms of the Asian printing and packaging industries. The events will run at the BITEC Exhibition Centre in Bangkok until September 2009.

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