17th China (Qingdao) International Packaging Industry Exhibition Wraps Up with 119,865 Professional Visits in Five Days

Printing innovation is gaining momentum, and the packaging industry is moving faster toward quality-driven upgrading.

The 17th China (Qingdao) International Packaging Industry Exhibition drew to a successful close in Qingdao on July 22. Covering close to 30,000 square meters, the show gathered more than 300 exhibitors and put the spotlight on the latest technologies, products, and applications across the full packaging value chain—from smart packaging solutions, packaging machinery, and food processing technology to labeling and tags, packaging materials and products, e-commerce logistics packaging, and catering and express delivery packaging. During the five-day run, 119,865 professional visits were recorded, underscoring the momentum and vitality of the packaging sector. The event also received broad recognition from exhibitors, visitors, and industry players for its exhibitor brands, exhibit quality, featured activities, and promotional organization.

Quality exhibitors from multiple sectors converge to showcase packaging innovation

Major names from various fields took part, including Shanghai Jinshang, Shanghai Shouda, Dahe Rongyi, Wenzhou Gaoshang, Wenzhou Haiyi, Tianjin Handun, Hangzhou Yongchuang, Jinpaike, Fanrui Intelligent, Wenzhou Dajiang, Wenzhou Dadu, Little Yellow Bee, Jiangsu Qunchang, AirTAC, Ouyade, Guang Machinery, Dongping Junchuan, Zhejiang Ruizhi, Xiangyang Machinery, Haochen Machinery, Lujia Intelligent, Qingdao Ruizhi, Zhejiang Ruijie, Guangdong Nuoding, Kunshan Yuxinzhan, Zhucheng Bei'er, Henan Hongqi, Lukang, Qingdao Riqing, Qingdao Nuoen, Aigerui, Fuward, and others. Together, more than 100 exhibitors presented hundreds of equipment, products, and technologies making global or national debuts, adding fresh innovation momentum to the 2021 shift in old and new growth drivers for the packaging industry.

Innovation outcomes take center stage, strengthening industry confidence

More than 3,000 products were on display, spanning many parts of the packaging production supply chain. The show brought together food packaging machines, pharmaceutical packaging machines, filling machines, smart packaging solutions, logistics packaging production lines, labels and tags, packaging materials and products, and other latest equipment, creating a one-stop packaging procurement platform.

Service model innovation builds a stronger trade platform

Statistics show that over the five days, 119,865 professional visits from the packaging industry nationwide were recorded. With associations and media working together, representatives from more than 2,000 food factories, beverage factories, pharmaceutical factories, daily chemical factories, printing factories, and packaging factories came as delegations, generating on-site purchase intentions worth tens of millions.

Some professional visitors said they found suitable equipment for procurement during the five-day event, and the precise matchmaking sessions offered cost-effective product solutions. They expressed high satisfaction with the overall results of the exhibition.

Top industry events gather to explore emerging trends

The successful staging of the exhibition provided a timely, high-quality platform for information sharing and interactive exchange in the packaging industry. Dozens of representative brand events across different fields complemented one another, helping companies track frontier developments and assess future trends. The annual meeting of the Shandong Printing and Packaging Industry Association was held in Qingdao and joined forces with the Qingdao International Packaging Industry Exhibition. It invited members and guests from more than a dozen associations, including the Packaging Printing Branch of the China Printing and Equipment Industry Association, Shandong Packaging Printing Industry Association, Weihai Packaging Printing Industry Association, Liaocheng Printing and Packaging Association, Tai'an Packaging Printing Industry Association, Linyi Packaging Printing Industry Association, Yantai Printing and Packaging Association, and Yuncheng County Liquor Packaging and Printing Industry Association. The venue was filled with distinguished guests and a lively atmosphere.

Cloud exhibition visits and Phoenix Online

To further strengthen its trade platform function, renew exhibition service models, and create longer, deeper, and broader matchmaking opportunities for buyers and suppliers, the exhibition launched the "Cloud Exhibition Visit" online platform. This dual online-and-offline service model breaks through time and space limits as well as communication barriers, helping exhibitors sustain and extend their show results while serving professional buyers more effectively.

The organizing committee also introduced the "Phoenix Online" live-streaming series. It selected professional routes in segmented fields and delivered deeper exhibition content through multiple channels, including the official website, official WeChat, and official Douyin, as well as formats such as exhibition bulletins, quick-cut videos, and photo live-streams.

At a turning point for transformation, technological change is helping companies expand service boundaries and reshape business models. The 17th China (Qingdao) International Packaging Industry Exhibition presented a lively and enthusiastic investment atmosphere, giving the packaging industry a strong boost as it regains development vitality.

——Source: China Packaging Network (pack.cn), original link: http://news.pack.cn/show-377945.html