EMPACK GHENT

Exhibition Scale: 10,000-20,000 sqm. The exhibition showcases new packaging products, innovative solutions, and a full range of services related to the packaging industry for users in application sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and confectionery. With its personalized exhibits, it has become the most representative innovation forum and the most comprehensive platform for a comprehensive display, from packaging materials to complete packaging solutions, providing an ideal platform for you to understand new dynamics in the international packaging market and explore the European packaging market. Market Analysis: Belgium is a highly developed capitalist country with an economy highly dependent on foreign trade, which is its economic lifeline. It is one of the top ten commodity importing and exporting countries in the world, with approximately two-thirds of its national GDP coming from exports. As one of the world's highly industrialized countries, Belgium was one of the first countries in continental Europe to undergo the Industrial Revolution in the early 19th century. Belgium boasts well-developed infrastructure including ports, canals, railways, and highways, creating conditions for closer economic integration with neighboring countries. It is also a founding member of the EU and NATO, as well as a member of international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. According to Eurostat, from January to April 2017, Belgium's total goods import and export amounted to US$260.89 billion, an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period last year (hereinafter the same). Of this, exports were US$134.28 billion, an increase of 1.0%; imports were US$126.61 billion, an increase of 1.4%. In April alone, Belgium's goods import and export reached US$61.63 billion. Of this, exports were US$31.72 billion, and imports were US$29.91 billion. The trade surplus was US$1.80 billion. From January to April, the bilateral trade volume between Belgium and China was US$7.67 billion. Of this, Belgium's exports to China were US$2.64 billion, an increase of 16.4%, accounting for 2.0% of Belgium's total exports, an increase of 0.3 percentage points; Belgium's imports from China were US$5.03 billion, accounting for 4.0% of Belgium's total imports. From January to April, Belgium's trade deficit with China was US$2.39 billion. As of April, China was Belgium's tenth largest export destination and seventh largest import source country. We sincerely invite you to participate in this exhibition and look forward to exploring the market with you and reaping unlimited business opportunities! For more exhibition details, please visit the exhibition platform designated by the Foreign Trade Bureau—International Exhibition Navigation www.showguide.cn

EMPACK GHENT, as a grand event for the Belgian packaging and printing industry, brings together comprehensive innovations from raw materials to end-packaging solutions. The exhibit range covers all key aspects of the packaging industry, aiming to provide exhibitors and visitors with a one-stop platform for procurement and cooperation. **Packaging Machinery and Equipment:** This is the core component of the exhibition, including various advanced packaging machinery such as filling machines, sealing machines, labeling machines, wrapping machines, cartoning machines, strapping machines, palletizing machines, shrink packaging machines, vacuum packaging machines, aseptic packaging equipment, and flexible packaging equipment. In addition, there are automated packaging production lines, robotic packaging systems, inspection equipment (such as vision inspection systems, metal detectors, weight detectors), metering equipment, and packaging machinery parts. These devices demonstrate the latest advancements in packaging efficiency, precision, and intelligence. **Packaging Materials and Containers:** The exhibition focuses on a wide variety of packaging materials, including paper and paperboard (e.g., corrugated board, cardstock, specialty paper), plastics (e.g., PET, PE, PP, PVC, biodegradable plastics), metals (e.g., aluminum, steel), glass, composite materials, wood, and textiles. In terms of containers, it covers various forms such as bottles, cans, boxes, bags, barrels, trays, tubes, blister packaging, bubble wrap, inflatable bags, with a special focus on environmentally friendly, recyclable, biodegradable new packaging materials, and sustainable packaging solutions. **Packaging Printing and Labeling Technology:** This category includes various printing equipment such as flexographic printing machines, gravure printing machines, offset printing machines, digital printing machines, screen printing machines, as well as related prepress equipment and post-press processing equipment (e.g., die-cutting machines, laminating machines, hot stamping machines). For labels, it showcases self-adhesive labels, shrink sleeve labels, RFID labels, smart labels, anti-counterfeit labels, as well as label printers, labeling systems, and label materials. **Packaging Design and Services:** The exhibition also features dedicated areas for packaging design services, including industrial design, structural design, graphic design, and brand planning. Additionally, there are packaging testing and certification services, supply chain management, logistics and warehousing solutions, environmental consulting, packaging recycling and reuse technologies, software solutions (e.g., ERP, MES systems), and industry media and publications, providing comprehensive support for businesses. **Other Related Technologies and Products:** This section includes packaging auxiliary materials (e.g., tapes, films, adhesives, desiccants), packaging security technologies (e.g., anti-counterfeiting technology, tamper evidence), smart packaging technologies (e.g., IoT packaging, active packaging, smart labels), and specific solutions for specialized fields such as food packaging, pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetic packaging, and daily chemical packaging. The exhibition aims to showcase innovations across the entire chain from concept to final product in the packaging industry, promoting its development towards greater efficiency, environmental friendliness, and intelligence.

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