| Sino-Pack/PACKINNO 2026 Launches with Huge First-Day Success, Delivering a Powerful Signal of Strong Industry Momentum |
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| Publish Date: 2026-03-04 |
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Delivering a Powerful Signal of Strong Industry Momentum On the morning of March 4, the China Import and Export Fair Complex Area B in Guangzhou was bustling with crowds and full of energy—the 32nd China International Exhibition on Packaging Machinery and Materials (Sino-Pack 2026) and the 2026 China (Guangzhou) International Exhibition on Packaging Products (PACKINNO 2026) officially kicked off amid widespread anticipation. As the opening major event of the year covering the entire packaging industry chain, the exhibition attracted peak visitor traffic right from the first day. Within the over 100,000 square meters of exhibition space, more than 2,200 high-quality exhibitors showcased their offerings side by side. Booths were constantly engaged in discussions and negotiations, with the sounds of machine demonstrations, technical discussions, and forum applause intertwined and rose, igniting the entire venue with industry enthusiasm and jointly witnessing a powerful start to innovation and transformation in the 2026 packaging sector.   Thriving Popularity, Domestic and International Buyer Groups Arrive in Droves, First Day Sees Procurement Peak As soon as the doors opened, the exhibition welcomed peak visitor traffic. Before 9 a.m., the Area B entrance had already gathered professional visitors from across the entire packaging industry chain, including sectors such as food, beverages, daily chemicals, pharmaceutical, pet supplies, trendy toys, and cultural creativity. Brand representatives, packaging managers, and design agency delegates entered in an orderly manner, instantly creating a bustling and crowded scene within the venue. Booths Bustling with Business, Industry Vitality in Full Swing. Within the venue, technical demonstrations proceeded in tandem with business negotiations. Exhibitors and buyers engaged in in-depth exchanges, with on-site signings and intended collaborations frequently reached. Negotiation activity remained high throughout the morning, demonstrating the strong momentum of domestic demand within the packaging industry. International Vision, Strong Procurement Momentum. On opening day, procurement groups from Poland, Brazil, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong China, and other countries and regions arrived, along with over a hundred industry associations from South China, East China, and Central China, as well as leading enterprise procurement groups. The gathering of global buyers not only underscores the exhibition's international influence but also heralds an even more intensive procurement peak in the coming two days.     I. New Products Emerging One After Another, Major Players Competing on Stage, Intense Technical Showdowns Smart automation achieving new breakthroughs in cost reduction and efficiency: Flexible collaboration, efficient palletizing, smart integration Facing rising labor costs and lean production demands, Intelligent Upgrade Solutions became the " Breakout Star " across the venue. In front of FANUC's heavy-duty palletizing robots and WARSONCO's industrial collaborative robots, audiences formed tight circles to watch the precise and smooth robotic arm demonstrations; around HUIZHOU GURKI's portable heavy-duty robotic palletizers, BEKANNTER's intelligent case-opening and palletizing workstations, and SMART WASP's R600 self-propelled wrapping robots, procurement teams nodded frequently, took detailed notes, and filled negotiation areas. More Smart Packaging Exhibitors: Hangzhou Youngsun, OK Science and Technology, Shandong Kewei, Wanerxin, Dalijia, Xiaohui, Dingye, Easyfillplus, Xupaike, Han's Laser, Xiangsheng, Bencai, and more.   High-flexibility filling and high-speed packaging equipment: Flexibly responding to market demands ALPHA-PACK's maglev high-flexibility packaging system, SHENZHEN HELITAI's single-mold circulating filling machine, GUANGZHOU UTRUST's follow-up high-speed capping machine, GUANGDONG GUANHONG's soy sauce bottle washing-sterilizing-filling-capping-labeling line... High-speed equipment demo zones were surrounded by attentive professional audiences, with frequent praise for changeover efficiency. FOSHAN SOONTRUE's horizontal three-side seal packaging machines, BEIJING Y.C.T.D.'s heat-shrink film wrappers, YUDONG AUTOMATION 's fully automatic pouch feeders, GUANGZHOU COTRUN's flexible drop-style (magic hand) case packers... Buyers eagerly inquired about delivery timelines and customization options in front of high-capacity equipment. More On-site Exhibitors: Jiangsu Tom, Yilong, Hualian, Eiahe, Guangdong Yuedong, Heyi, Helitai, Zhongtai, Guanhong, Xueba, Haomingda, Yusheng, Echo, BHI, and more.   Multi-Dimensional Empowerment from Eco-Friendly Materials, Innovative Designs, and Aesthetic Economy Bio-based materials, mono-materials, easy-tear structures, multi-spout designs... This edition of the exhibition gathered a massive array of innovative materials and designs, drawing layered crowds of onlookers. In Sustainable Packaging: ANHUI BBCA's bio-based aerogel insulation materials, UNNI 's food-grade degradable films, JIXIANG 's mono-material automatic packaging heat-sealable PE film, ZHAOQING LITAT's eco-friendly packaging bags... Each innovation drew focused attention and in-depth inquiries. More Sustainable Packaging Exhibitors: Guangdong Fowa, Dongguan Xinhai, Dongguan KBD, Shaoneng Luzhou, Anhui Shanhe, Wenzhou Zlone, Foshan Mida, and more.   For Enhanced Consumer Experience: GUANGDONG ZHONGRUI's double-layer easy-tear lid paper cans, DQ PACK CHINA's three-head spout bags, GUANGDONG HUILIN’s wet-pressed leather-textured paper trays, GUANGZHOU XINHE’s foldable book-style boxes... These user-experience-focused packaging structures prompted brand procurement managers to repeatedly test them hands-on, heating up booth interactions. More On-site Exhibitors: Guangdong Xintianli, Dongguan Jingli, DQ Pack China, Xinxieli, Hysum Flexibles, Guangdong Zhongrui, Kingwills Advanced Materials, and more.   Empowering the aesthetic economy: DONGGUAN MINGFENG's Miaocha tea packaging, YAMA RIBBONS & BOWS's twist ties, TAIZHOU NEW STARTING POINT PLASTICS's enamel-style bottles, VICO 3-D ART's dazzling textured designs... High-aesthetic packaging prompted visitors to frequently raise their phones, turning the area into an inspiration hot spot. More Innovative Design Packaging Exhibitors: Glory Tins, Dongguan Shunglian, Guangdong Shuangchangsheng, Guangdong Fanren, Taizhou New Starting Point, Guangzhou Xinhe, Changshu Yiwei, and more.   II. Surging Heat in New Consumption Scenarios, Abundant Innovative Achievements On-Site Plastic-Free Tableware & Paper-Based Materials Zone became a focal point, with companies like GUANGDONG FOWA, DONGGUAN RUIZE, PAPKOT, and GUANGZHOU TREECO presenting oven-safe high-temperature paper meal boxes, high-barrier heat-sealable paper reducing resin use by 90%, mineral-coated paper cups with zero micro plastic risk, and cultural creative products made from distillers' grains waste. These solutions are compatible with existing production equipment, comply with EU SUPD regulations, and cover diverse scenarios such as catering takeout, food preservation, cultural peripherals, and travel, offering food and catering enterprises one-stop green packaging options that balance compliance, practicality, and economy. They attracted large numbers of catering and food companies to stop and experience.   The Pet Product Packaging Zone was equally popular, focusing on the dual drivers of "Eco-Friendliness + Intelligence." It comprehensively showcased offerings spanning new materials like high-barrier and bio-based degradable options, to smart equipment such as integrated pet food/pet litter packaging machinery and automated production lines. Covering the entire packaging industry chain, it provided one-stop solutions. On-site, brands including iChew, SEWIELAND & MINE, and JICHONG gathered, presenting packaging designs that combine creativity with functionality, precisely tapping into the rapidly growing hundred-billion-yuan pet economy market. During the exhibition period, the "Innovation · Safety · Sustainability" themed forum will also be held, and the inaugural Pet Packaging Innovation Competition will be launched. These events aim to build a platform for exchange and demonstration within the industry, helping pet brands achieve differentiated upgrades through packaging.   III. AI Empowerment: Leading Enterprises Deliver Impressive Results, "GBA Packaging New Power Zone" Draws Crowds for Exchanges On-site, companies such as METTLER-TOLEDO, GUANGZHOU XIN SHI, BHI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY, TECHIK INSTRUMENT (SHANGHAI), GUANGZHOU MAC LASER MARKING, and DONGGUAN JUZHENG ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY showcased the latest implementations of "AI + smart packaging": from automatic checkweighers with built-in AI to suppress on-site interference, integrated machines for simultaneous weight, appearance, and coding inspection, X-ray machines with self-learning algorithms for precise foreign object detection, multi-angle vision sorters capturing hair-level micro-contaminants, to ultra-converged AI vision all-in-one machines. Booths buzzed with excitement, proving AI is no longer just a concept but tangible applications driving a full-chain revolution in intelligent quality control.   "GBA Packaging New Power Zone" Draws Crowds for Exchanges The "GBA Packaging New Power Zone," jointly created by the Sino-Pack&PACKINNO and the Guangdong Packaging Association, transformed into a veritable "source of inspiration." Crowds flocked to the design exhibitions, expert consultation counters saw a steady stream of visitors, and the innovation salon areas were packed, sparking lively exchanges of ideas. The exhibited award-winning works from the Bay Area Paper Innovation Application Design Competition, serving as benchmark achievements of "creativity + commerce," attracted audiences to linger for a long time, reluctant to leave.   IV. Concurrent Forums Packed Full, International Forum Gears Up High-quality forums focusing on hot topics such as green catering packaging, food packaging innovation, functional foods, food quality safety and packaging technology upgrades, intelligent packaging logistics and robotics, cosmetics packaging, pet packaging, sustainable packaging under carbon neutrality, AI-empowered FMCG packaging, and digital packaging logistics rolled out one after another, with full seats and frequent interactions.   As a "treasure bag" for Chinese enterprises expanding global resources, this edition of the Sino-Pack/PACKINNO launched multiple going-global themed activities. The highlight—"Unlocking New Blue Oceans in Printing and Packaging" Industry Outlook Forum—will take center stage on the morning of March 5. Building on last year's focus on Eurasia, this year's forum expands to five promising emerging markets: Kazakhstan, Brazil, Egypt, Poland, and Malaysia. It gathers local industry experts to deeply discuss topics like "Unlocking Kazakhstan's Emerging Printing and Packaging Industry", "Strategic Blueprints for Navigating the MENA Market", and "Building Future-Ready Printing and Packaging Markets: The Central Europe Experience". Overseas experts will share practical insights to help Chinese enterprises precisely layout globally and open shortcuts for overseas expansion. Exhibitors and visitors' expectations are sky-high, promising another wave of intellectual fervor. More Highlight Zones Await Your Discovery Packaging Machinery, Halls 9.1-13.1, Area B 【Food Packaging Machinery】【Digital Production Lines & Robotics】【Smart End-of-Line Packaging】【Weighing, Testing, Coding & Marking】【Pet Product Packaging】 Packaging Products & Materials, Hall 12.1, Area B 【Catering & Takeaway Packaging】【Sustainable Packaging】【Innovative & Functional Packaging Materials】【Premium Box Packaging】【Food Flexible Packaging】【E-commerce Logistics Packaging】 Numerous special zones, each with its own highlights, await visitors to explore in person. |
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