PETpla.net Insider 12 / 2020

42 TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 12/20 www.petpla.net Pressco Technology I) We were very pleased that the fair organisers had implemented very rigorous safety protocols, and so the attendance at the fair was very strong - indeed better than we had anticipated. We also sanitised our stand space sev- eral times each day, and provided plenty of masks, gloves and hand sanitiser to our guests. II) The primary topics for Pressco and our customers were focused on our ability to provide a wide range of distributed inspections on a single production line, which allows the user to deploy one inspection platform which can inspect preforms, empty bottles and filled bottles all from the same system, with a single processor and interface. This also makes training and support much easier for the customer, because there is only one software to learn and there is a single relationship for any customer service needs. In addi- tion, Pressco systems provide a tremendous amount of data to improve process visibility and enhance line productivity and efficiency. This is critical for most of our customers who operate high-speed lines. Many customers who visited our booth were very willing to share their specific inspection requirements so that we could work together with them to identify the proper solutions. III) We believe there is much optimism among the food and beverage companies. We see potential for growth in the Chinese market in particular, both for PET bottles and aluminium beverage cans. The packaging manufacturers and the filling companies are eager to do business with suppliers who are willing to work hard to help them meet very aggressive goals for quality, efficiency and profitability. Our customers see Pressco as a business partner who truly understands food and beverage packaging, and who offers them state-of-the-art technology supported by a worldwide service team. www.pressco.com GDXL Precise Machinery I) Due to the pandemic, stricter measures such as per- sonal certification for entry pass, green health pass code, mask wearing, temperature monitoring, etc. were applied. The premise was the same one (SNIEC) with upgrades in security and health control equipment such as embedded temperature sensors at security checkpoint, entry gates with ID reader and face detection, etc. These raised participants’ confidence towards the event. There were fewer exhibition halls when compared with previous editions of CBB, as some overseas exhibitors and visitors could not attend for safety reasons. Fortunately, compared with similar expos in upper half of the year which were mostly postponed or completely turned online, the event was held successfully as scheduled, which showed a positive sign that the industry is eager to adapt to post-pandemic era and grow. II) The topics of the event were related to intelligent pro- duction and latest brew and beverage development trends. Issues including individualised and flexible production, new requirements to beverage and equipment in post-pandemic era, product life cycle management and sustainability, online service platform and unmanned sales, as well as new tech- nologies and package designs, were discussed. III) China has been our major market for years and we have built up strong relationships with our customers. We were glad that many of them were able to attend so that we could meet them in person, discuss on-going projects and strengthen business partnerships. The pandemic is in general under control in China, and suppressed demand for consumption has been gradually released with the help of sophisticated logistics network and on-line shopping plat- forms. Moreover, being daily life consumables, beverage products are less susceptible to adverse effect of pandemic than other fast consumer goods, which may not be necessary during difficult times. While demand for beverage and liquid food are growing in pace with the economy, the pandemic may serve as an opportunity to optimise and discover new applications of intelligent production and marketing options. www.gdxl.com