40 EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 27 No. 01+02/26 www.petpla.net EVENTpreview CBST 2026 The 14th China International Beverage Industry Science and Technology Exhibition (CBST) will take place from April 9 to 11, 2026, at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. The event spans Halls 2–5, covering around 40,000m² dedicated to beverage processing, packaging, and automation innovations. The three-day event brings together the global beverage industry, showcasing developments in raw materials, production equipment, packaging, and related services across the complete industrial chain. Exhibitors and visitors can experience packaging textures, equipment processes, and product innovations first-hand, while industry leaders and R&D experts provide insights into trends and market dynamics. The event positions itself as a platform for efficient networking, strategic partnerships, and hands-on evaluation of emerging technologies. CBST 2026 will present technological achievements across core areas of beverage production, including intelligent filling systems, energy-saving and emission-reduction equipment, and automated packaging solutions. Attendees can explore innovations that aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce unit costs, and optimise production lines in response to rising raw material and packaging expenses. The exhibition also reflects broader changes in the industry, where competition in mature beverage categories has intensified, consumer demand is shifting toward health-oriented and functional products, and digitalisation is transforming supply chains and distribution channels. Against this backdrop, CBST offers companies a concentrated opportunity to assess global innovations, validate new concepts, and accelerate decision-making. Visitors benefit from pre-registration, which provides access to priority forums, VIP areas, and other on-site services. www.cbst.com.cn Precision, AI, and 3D printing drive mould technology GDXL, a leading brand of mould manufacturer and service provider delivering engineering solutions for PET packaging, will be showcasing its mould solutions and development achievements at CBST. Recent innovations focus on AI-driven data management, precision mould manufacturing, and additive techniques such as 3D metal printing. GDXL will be showcasing its latest commercialised developments in moulds and packaging, including conversion solutions to 26/22 neck for injection mould and blowing m/c, low-pressure blowing, application of 3D metal printing. The company will also demonstrate its full series of highly precise mould products, as well as specialised packaging applications such as multilayer co-injection and containers with integrally moulded handles. In 2025, GDXL expanded its overseas business, notably in South Asia. Both domestic and international beverage brands and converters implemented new production lines or converted existing equipment. The company reports that developments in data management and AI systems contributed to higher productivity and quality. With ongoing investments in R&D, machining equipment, and digital tools, GDXL serves a global customer base across more than 70 countries. www.gdxl.com GDXL | Hall 2 Booth 2C05 Base moulds for low-pressure blowing for water, hot-fill & CSD applications
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