Fairs on printing, packaging kick off today

Two fairs on printing and packaging will begin today in Dhaka to showcase the latest digital printing and packaging machinery.

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Both fairs -- the 2nd edition of PRINTECH Bangladesh 2022 and 3P Bangladesh -- will be held simultaneously at the International Convention City Bashundhara for three days till September 10.

The Printing Industries' Association of Bangladesh (PIAB) and ASK Trade & Exhibitions Pvt Ltd is organising PRINTECH Bangladesh 2022, which focuses on printing machinery, parts and consumables.

Meanwhile, Futurex Trade Fair and Events Pvt Ltd of India is organising 3P Bangladesh, which is related to paper, plastic and packaging.

Nearly 100 companies from different countries are participating in the twin expo under one roof.

Industry people will be able to source the latest technology for the verticals of offset printing, digital printing, sublimation printing and textile printing from local and international suppliers, organisers said at a press conference at a hotel in Dhaka yesterday.

"Our sector is picking up steam post-Covid and PRINTECH Bangladesh 2022 will address the needs of our members looking to expand, upgrade or diversify," said Shahid Serneabat, chairman of the PIAB.

Tipu Sultan Bhuiyan, managing director of ASK Trade & Exhibitions, said it has been over two years since they were able to do any shows in the country due to Covid-19.

"The response of the exhibitors has been encouraging. It will be very useful for visitors to witness new innovations in printing, plastic, packaging and paper," he added.

There are about 7,000 printing industries currently operating in the country. Of these industries, almost 2,000 printing houses can be considered as modern and updated in technology, according to the PIAB.

The current market size of the printing industry is over Tk 4,000 crore a year, of which Tk 160 crore is export oriented. About 3 lakh people are employed by the sector.