IPACK-IMA Covers All Aspects of the Industry
- Published: June 11, 2015
MILAN, ITALY | IPACK-IMA 2015 reportedly closed with results beyond expectations. The exhibition of processing and packaging technology, held at Fiera Milano May 19–23, was visited by 108,000 professionals, one-fourth of whom from outside of Italy. Organizers says exhibitors provided positive feedback indicating a good business environment, high quality of the product display, satisfaction with sales, performance, and many new contacts. 
International participation accounted for 25% of the total, including participants from 133 countries, with increasing numbers from Asia (+60%), North America (+54%), and Central and Latin America (+40%). Arrivals from Africa (+14%) and Europe (+15%) also grew by two digits.
This particular edition of IPACK-IMA was joined by three new “vertical” shows focusing on fresh food products (Meat-Tech for meat, Dairytech for milk, and dairy products, Fruit Innovation for fruit and vegetables). This combination translated to a 15% increase in the number of visitors compared to the previous edition of IPACK-IMA alone, held in 2012.
The event was topped off by two more jointly held shows: the debuting Intralogistica Italia (industrial logistics), organized by Hannover Messe in cooperation with Ipack-Ima Spa; and Converflex (converting and package printing), co-located with IPACK-IMA for the first time. 
“This formula offered a comprehensive overview of the production chain from product processing to packaging, from industrial logistics to printing,” says said IPACK-IMA CEO Guido Corbella. “It was highly appreciated by visitors, who got a global picture of the entire supply chain with just one trip. Visitors were also satisfied with the strong internationality of the event, attested by the presence of many foreign exhibitors as well as over 500 visiting buyers—270 of whom hosted thanks to the incoming program funded by the Ministry of Economic Development and organized with the operational support of ICE Agenzia, (http://www.ice.gov.it) the Italian agency for foreign trade—which included IPACK-IMA among the B2B exhibitions considered as global platforms for made-in-Italy products.”
Corbella notes that the Iranian delegation, particularly large, purchased a significant amount of machinery. “This proves the dynamism of the industry, ready to seize the business opportunities created by geo-political change.” 
Fiera Milano CEO Corrado Peraboni says, “IPACK-IMA 2015 didn’t just strengthen its position as industry leader but also launched startups whose positive debut bodes well for the future. In particular Fruit Innovation, held every year and co-organized by Fiera Milano, provided the fruit and vegetable industry with the international show it needed. As for Intralogistica Italia, [it] filled in the gap of an exhibition showcasing internal industrial logistics.”
In addition, IPACK-IMA 2015 introduced the new national organizing team for dry pasta presented by Aidepi, the association of confectionery and pasta industries.
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