According to the current registration figures, British exhibitors at interpack 2011 (12 to 18 May 2011) will occupy even more space than they did at the record 2008 edition, thus ranking among the TOP 6 exhibitor nations. As the world’s leading trade fair for the processing and packaging industries, interpack is the flagship of the Packaging product family. But UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA and International PackTech India in the key markets of Russia and India are attracting gratifying numbers of international exhibitors as well.

The UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA is regarded as Russia’s leading international packaging trade fair for machine manufacturers. British companies are represented here, too. During the most recent UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA in January 2010, 21,000 visitors came to the Krasnya Presnya exhibition grounds, where INTERPLASTICA 2010, the international trade fair for plastics and rubber, is traditionally staged at the same time. At both trade fairs, the atmosphere was one of renewing confidence in a market with enormous growth potential. The next UPAKOVKA/UPAK ITALIA is scheduled for 25 to 28 January 2011.

The International PackTech India, which will be held in Mumbai from 18 to 20 November 2010, is an efficient marketing instrument for players in the international packaging sector who are interested in the Indian market. The upcoming International PackTech India will be taking place parallel to drink technology India for the first time, thus creating a unique trade platform for the packaging, beverage and liquid food industries. This combination enables both exhibitors and visitors to benefit from the professionalism, expertise and organisational skills of Messe Düsseldorf and Messe München as the organisers of interpack and drinktec, the leading international trade fairs in their respective sectors. International exhibitors are already showing great interest in International PackTech India.