When the Labelexpo Southeast Asia
at Bangkok Thailand was announced by the Tarsus Group, there was mixed reaction
all around the industry. Yet another Labelexpo! It meant more investment in
shows by exhibitors and dilemma in minds of visitors as to which edition of
Labelexpo was the most appropriate for them. Undoubtedly Labelexpo Europe
remains the flagship show that attracts international label fraternity across
the globe to Brussels every two years. As many industry constituents have said,
“It is the Mecca of Label industry and the biennial visit to Brussels is an imperative,
so as to remain updated”. Other than
that there is Labelexpo at America, China and India. One can understand the
regional organizing of this industry event as it brings important exhibitors to
the region for at least for those printers who cannot travel to faraway
destinations or for those who aspire to invest in manufacture of labels. The
regional shows do bring in new enquiries that otherwise are extremely difficult
to locate due to an extremely widespread industrial base. The show also
contributes to the regional growth of labels in various geographical zones
where it is held. However still given the relatively smaller size of label
industry in Thailand as compared to Europe, America, China or India, Bangkok as
a venue for Labelexpo was surprising. One would imagine that the show would
have more of those visitors who wished to enjoy this holiday destination. A two
in one motive would bring in the visitors driving in value for exhibitors and organizers.
Surprisingly the show registered success.
Labelexpo SEA was held on May
10-12 2018 in one of the halls spread over 4100 square Meters at BITEC-Bangkok
which is a world-class venue with a total event space of 70,000 Sq. Meters.
having large food courts and impressive infrastructure. The vast, column-free
event venue has been custom-designed for ease-of-use and can accommodate up to
40,000 delegates within fully flexible spaces that include 10 expansive
exhibition halls, 6 grand convention halls
and 28 breakout meeting rooms. The turnout of visitors at Labelexpo SEA was impressive
as visitors came from the entire spread of Asia Pacific region. 7934 visitors
came to visit the show from 62 countries! One could see visitors from Thailand,
Japan, Philippines, South Korea, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Singapore,
Indonesia, Malaysia, etc. It was a show that was not restricted to just one
country. Most of the regular exhibitors of Labelexpo registered their presence
at the show lending to it the importance, indicating their efforts to expand
the label markets to different geographical zones that have potential of
growth. As the established western markets show signs of saturation Labelexpo
moves to centers in the midst of countries that have double digit growth
despite substantial population.
Omet Stand |
Nilpeter Stand |
Leading press manufacturers exhibiting at Labelexpo SEA included Nilpeter, OMET, Mark Andy, Bobst, Lombardy and Weigang. Other leading industry suppliers who exhibited include Epson, Flint Group, GEW, HP, Konica Minolta, Lintec, UPM Raflatac, Xeikon and Yupo Corporation.
Weigang stand with Amit Sheth and Rohit Mehta |
Mark Andy and other stands |
With Sanjeev Sondhi, Zircon. |
With Jade Grace, Lisa Milburn and Andy Thomas |
Lisa Milburn Managing Director Labelexpo Group said, “We are extremely happy with the event and have excellent feedback”
Some comments and images:
Jakob Landsberg, Sales and Marketing Director Nilpeter: I felt the first Labelexpo show in SEA was a good beginning - despite some few challenges in the setup and tear down phases. We experienced a good volume of quality visitors from all over Asia - and even a few Africa, Middle East and South America. We closed deals, took leads and found new projects that have to be handled in busy months to come.
Paolo Grasso hosting the OMET dinner in picture with Sanjeev Sondhi (Zircon), Raj J Dua (Modern Propack) Author and KD Sahni |
Mike Russel Vice President International Sales Mark Andy: I was very impressed by the turnout of so many influential customers from all over Asia-Pacific. This is the type of visitors that we need to make it a truly regional rather than country specific show. I am hoping that the next show expands on this.
Ranesh Bajaj at Visak Stand |
Ranesh Bajaj, Vinsak: The country and the venue are good as expected. Surprisingly, there were more Indian visitors than those from Southeast Asia. Overall, a good show for being a first one. I am sure it will get better footfall with time.
David Ho and Hope Hu at Martin Stand |
Hope Hu, Martin Automatic: There were many visitors from Thailand, Indonesia, India and other countries, we saw new prospects as well.
Amit Sheth, Label Planet: Being the first show, it has been very encouraging and productive for long run.
David Jones, Alphason |
David Jones, Alphasonics: We were pleasantly surprised at the quality and number of visitors from across the world. The next event should be interesting.
Vipul Gulati, Alpine Containers: Enlightening, informative and futuristic! No new inventions are complete without new discoveries.
Anuj Bhargava, Kumar Labels: Saw
new products in addition to the regular ones. Well organized as always.
Rohit Mehta, SMI Coated Products: Labelexpos organised and hosted by Tarsus have always been successful. Labelexpo Southeast Asia is yet another example, visiting the show and seeing the footfall and quality of exhibits shows that Southeast Asia has huge potential of opportunity and growth.
Rohit Mehta, SMI Coated Products: Labelexpos organised and hosted by Tarsus have always been successful. Labelexpo Southeast Asia is yet another example, visiting the show and seeing the footfall and quality of exhibits shows that Southeast Asia has huge potential of opportunity and growth.
Sanjeev Sondhi, Zircon Technologies: Like all Labelexpos, this one also delivered value; the
opportunity to see and network with such a diverse congregation of printers
from across Asia Pacific gave the credence and immense value to this event. I
look forward to the next edition already.
On the penultimate day Tarsus held a party for the exhibitors at Hard Rock Cafe. Lisa Milburn enthralled the guests by going on stage to sing. The audience were left in awe by her talent...
Images at the show and of the exhibitor evening.
With Lisa Milburn and Douglas Emslie Grp. MD.Tarsus |
Lisa Milburn on stage singing and performing |
Written by Harveer Sahni, author and Chairman, Weldon Celloplast Limited New Delhi May 2018
Printing Magazines are permitted to reproduce this article giving credit to author.
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