Propak Cape 2023: power-packed showcase

From 24 to 26 October, the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) was a hive of activity as 200 exhibitors and more than 7 300 visitors turned up for Propak Cape 2023. The intimate exhibition hall was abuzz with positive vibes with thousands of new products and innovations as well as exciting live demos of machinery on display.

Recognised for its ability to link together people and products, build quality business connections and facilitate sales, exhibitors reported a high number of on-site sales and hundreds of quality leads generated. The networking opportunity was invaluable for all participants. 

Visitor feedback was also positive with many saying they found the products and services they were looking for and how convenient it was bringing all the industry suppliers together in one venue to witness the latest products and trends. 

Propak Cape showcased the key trends driving growth in the South African packaging, plastics, food processing, printing, labelling and related industries over the next few years. 

Content-rich, free-to-attend seminars presented by industry experts were a valuable addition to the show, highlighting global trends and how the South African market can take advantage of these developments. Amongst the topics presented, Johan van Wyk, sales and marketing director at Fang, spoke about the rapidly evolving landscape of the packaging industry and how the incorporation of artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force in enhancing electronic security.