PETpla.net Insider 11 / 2016

TRADE SHOW PREVIEW 39 PET planet Insider Vol. 17 No. 11/16 www.petpla.net drink technology India 2016 drink technology India (dti) will bring together the national and inter- national beverage and food industry in the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre in Mumbai between December 15 and 17, 2016. This year’s event is registering record interest: On over 7,000m 2 of exhibition space (2014: 4,500m 2 ), the visitors to dti 2016 can gather information on all the latest developments from the most impor- tant companies in the sector. As well as the classic areas relevant to the beverage industry, the now expanded section on milk and dairy products and liquid food is contributing strongly to the high level of bookings in the hall: “Currently India is the world´s biggest producer of dairy products, and the forecasts are for further growth (up to +28% by 2018) in the coming years,” explained Markus Kosak, Exhibition Director of drink technology India. Added value for visitors to dti also comes from the high-calibre support- ing programme that accompanies the exhibition; it features an Exhibitor Forum and Round Table Talks. Exhibitor Forum The Exhibitor Forum at dti is a knowledge platform that focuses on the challenges and needs of the Indian market. In 2016 the forum will provide information on the following trade themes:  Innovative equipment for bottle manufacturing processes  Preform and closure manufacturing – lightweight vs stability vs design  India’s beverage, beer and spirits industry – trends and technologies in manufacturing and packaging  Milk and dairy in India – process- ing, packaging and product trends  New developments in beverage flavours and ingredients Round Table Talks In addition to the Exhibitor Forum dti is also putting on the Round Table Talks as an additional platform to dis- cuss the future of the beverage and liquid food industry in India. Under the main theme of “Beverage manufac- turing, food processing and product packaging in India: lifestyle, trends, challenges and future concepts” the following topics will be covered:  Liquid food and beverage safety in India  Ensuring broad appeal for India´s young and older people  Packaging for India’s rural market (small quantities at lower cost to attract the large rural population)  Manufacturing possibilities for India´s (future) markets of milk and dairy products  Different processing and packaging requirements for various climates  The challenges of transport over large distances In 2016 drink technology India is again taking place in conjunction with PackTech India and - new this year - is being supplemented by FoodPex India. www.drinktechnology-india.com www.packtech-india.com www.foodpex-india.com Beverage technology at drink technology India With a quarter of the world’s popu- lation and one of the world’s most dynamic economies, India is a strate- gic market for the industry’s top global players. Sacmi responds to this need with advanced, customised solutions and of far-reaching service. A single production, sales and assis- tance centre is serving the entire Indian market. Sacmi Engineering is based in Ahmedabad, the thriving industrial centre in Gujarat State. Sacmi Eng- ineering brings together the various manufacturing, sales and service facili- ties working in India, providing a clear reference point for the ceramics and beverage & packaging industries. More than thirty years of doing business on this market and strong local manufacturing roots provide a solid foundation for the Sacmi Group’s participation in dti, Mumbai; the last edition of this event, which focuses on industry-related technology, enjoyed 37% growth in terms of both visitors and specialised operators from all over South-East Asia. The constant dynamism in terms of fast-evolving consumer habits, India is a not-to-be-ignored strategic market for the world’s leading beverage players. Sacmi Group is pivotal for the design and the production of the complete manufactur- ing lines that handle everything from cap and preform production to filling, labelling and quality control. www.sacmi.it