Show Press Release - The 31st South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry

[30th Printing South China & Sino-Label] Grandly Open Today in Guangzhou: The First Print-to-Pack Exhibition of 2024!

Publish Date: 2024-03-04

[30th Printing South China & Sino-Label] Grandly Open Today in Guangzhou: The First Print-to-Pack Exhibition of 2024!

The 30th South China International Exhibition on Printing Industry (Printing South China) and The China International Exhibition on Label Printing Technology 2024 (Sino-Label), co-sponsored by China Foreign Trade Center Group Co., Ltd. (CFTE) and Adsale Exhibition Services Co., Ltd, were kicked off at Area A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex on 4th March 2024. The scale of the exhibitions has been further expanded. Along with the concurrently held China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery & Materials (Sino-Pack) / China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition on Packaging Products (PACKINNO), the total exhibition area reached 150,000 square meters. With nearly 2,000 exhibitors participating, this event set new historical records in its scale and the number of exhibitors. After 30 years of development, Printing South China and Sino-Label have become efficient communication and trade platforms that have attracted much attention from the industry.

The 30th Printing South China & Sino-Label opening ceremony was grandly held in Hall 2.1, "Smart Factory 4.0 Demonstration Area", at 9:30 am. Nearly 100 attendees were present, including Mr. Liu Xiaomin, General Manager of CFTE, Ms. Rita Chu, Vice Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., and representatives from industry associations, leading brand companies, and industry mainstream media.

Mr. Liu Xiaomin, General Manager of CFTE, introduced the Printing South China & Sino-Label, themed "Digital, Intelligent, and Green," with an exhibition area of more than 90,000 square meters and nearly 900 domestic and foreign exhibitors. In the future, the shows will continue to improve its quality, build business platform for the entire industrial chain, and turn China into a leading printing technology hub under the framework of domestic-international dual circulation.

Ms. Rita Chu, Vice Chairman of Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd., explained how this year’s exhibitions skillfully combine intelligence, digitalization, innovation, and sustainability, bringing visitors a visual feast of printing and packaging.

These spectacular annual print-to-pack exhibitions have fully showcased elements of digitalization, intelligence, innovation, and sustainability, bringing visitors a wealth of surprises and insights.

Digitalization
1. Create a New Digital Printing Ecosystem, the【Smart Factory 4.0 Demonstration Area】 Amazed Visitors
Digitalization took the center stage at this year's exhibitions, particularly captivating attendees in the Smart Factory 4.0 Demonstration Area, which emerged as the event’s highlight. Seven well-known enterprises joined forces to create a production line for high-quality packaging boxes. They achieved seamless integration of business management and production operations through advanced digital software such as ERP, MES, and APS. Every link, from pre-press to production, lamination to molding, demonstrated infinite possibilities of digital production management.

2. Emerging Brands of Domestic Inkjet Technology Compete on the Same Stage
As the core of digital printing, inkjet printing technology continues to expand its application areas. Numerous domestic digital printing brands competed at the exhibition, showcasing the broad application of high-definition inkjet equipment in various fields, such as Hotting multi-functional digital inkjet printer, RuntianZhi J-350Pro extended six-color digital label printing press, Arojet ES-6700, Pulisi stainless steel series 550mm wide onepass UV inkjet Printing press, etc.

3. Digital Giants Gather to Showcase Cutting-edge Technological Achievements
Facing the wave of digital transformation, leaders in the digital printing industry have come together to showcase their cutting-edge technological innovations at this exhibition. HP, Epson, Taiyo, Weigang, Hotting, RuntianZhi, Pulisi, Arojet, and many other digital printing brands (in no particular order) displayed advanced digital printing technologies, providing strong support for the terminal industries.

Intelligence
Intelligent Post-press Technology Enhances Printing Quality and Efficiency
In the intelligent packaging and printing zone, numerous leading equipment suppliers gathered together to showcase intelligent post-press solutions tailored to the diverse market needs, for instance, Evergreen MK800SF laser die-cutting machine, Jinbao JB-106AS intelligent servo fully automatic screen printing machine, Hongming HM-ZD350D fully automatic high-speed dual-station box-making machine, Zhongke ZK-3525D high-efficiency intelligent top and bottom cover box making machine, Horda fully automatic special-shaped cover machine, Century’s first fully automatic die-cutting linkage production line that can be personalized and customized, etc.

Innovation
Innovation Leads the Future; the 【RFID Intelligent Zone】 and the 【Anti-counterfeiting and Source-tracing Zone】 Shine Brilliantly
In the RFID Intelligent Zone, the integration of innovation and technology was exhilarating. The zone was extensive, gathering numerous leading brands to create a comprehensive RFID industry chain exhibition area. It offered integrated RFID ecosystem solutions for various end industries. Meanwhile, the Anti-counterfeiting and Source-tracing Zone has reached new heights in scale, with many high-quality suppliers coming together to showcase the latest achievements in anti-counterfeiting technology, providing enterprises with one-stop solutions.

Sustainability
1. Consumables Sourcing Activity Sparks Active Interest from Visitors
In response to market demands, this exhibition focuses on core sustainability trends such as waste reduction, high barrier properties, reuse, recyclability, and biodegradability. The "Consumables Sourcing" themed activity provides enterprises with one-stop solutions to help reduce costs and increase efficiency. It has been upgraded again this year and attracted many visitor consultation and procurement.

2. Sustainable Paper Container Packaging Attracts Great Attention
The dedicated Paper Container Packaging Zone has garnered significant attention from visitors. Exhibitors such as Zenbo, Rongjian, Dakiou, Dayuan, Discover, Xinlei, Jiaxing Huanqiang, and Lilin (in no particular order) showcased their production technologies and equipment for environmentally friendly packaging. Their offerings included paper boxes, paper bags, paper cups, paper tableware, and composite materials such as paper-plastic and paper-based products. By doing so, they advocated for the concept of circularity and sustainable development, promoting the green growth of enterprises.

Exciting Concurrent Activities with a Vibrant Atmosphere of Interaction
Nearly 20 high-quality forums have been organized, focusing on industry highlights such as paper packaging, boutique packaging, creative design, anti-counterfeiting traceability, tobacco packaging, and intelligent sustainability. These forums have brought together experts and authorities who have provided unique perspectives on hot topics and challenges within the printing and packing industry. Their insights have sparked new ideas and inspired participants.

Strong Turnout from Domestic and International Delegations
On the first day of the exhibition, overseas delegations from countries and regions, including France, Turkey, Chile, Eritrea, Germany, Spain, Togo, Brazil, Russia, Colombia, the United States, China Hong Kong, China Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, Vietnam, Uzbekistan, and the United Arab Emirates attended the event. Simultaneously, over 100 delegations from domestic associations and companies across South China, East China, Central China, and other regions were also received at the fairground. More visitors are expected to arrive in the next 2 days.

More Highlights Waiting to be Unveiled and Experienced at our Exhibition
【Innovative Packaging Materials Zone】, 【Flexible Packaging Technique and Equipment Zone】, 【Corrugated Packaging Zone】, 【Digital Label Printing Zone】, 【Environmental Flexography Printing Zone】, 【Green Label Material Zone】and other theme zones, packed with different innovations, are ready for you to explore and enjoy.

To explore more about the shows, please visit:

Website： www.PrintingSouthChina.com | www.SinoLabelExpo
Facebook： @PrintingSouthChina | @SinoLabel
Twitter： @PrintingSChina | @SinoLabel
LinkedIn： @PrintingSouthChina | @SinoLabel

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