Leader of the Pack

The packaging and processing industry expects 2016 to be an exciting year, as professionals seek some of the best innovative technologies the industry has to offer.

Propak 2016 – which will be held in Johannesburg at the Expo Centre, Nasrec, from March 15 to 18 – will be the largest exhibition for packaging, food processing, plastics, printing and labelling on the African continent.

At Propak, GEA Southern & Eastern Africa will showcase the latest industry standards throughout entire production processes.

GEA Group is a leader in solutions for the food, beverage, dairy farming and processing, land-based transportation, pharmaceutical, chemical, marine, leisure, sport and utilities sectors.

In 2014, it generated consolidated revenues in excess of €4,5 billion (R79,56 billion), more than 70 percent of which came from the food sector. The group also employed more than 18 000 people worldwide.

“GEA’s focus is on development of state-of-the-art process technology and components, allowing customers the ability to obtain equipment, solutions and service of the highest quality, with the best professional support the industry has to offer,” the company claims.

With access to all the latest industry innovations, technologies and products, Propak 2016 will offer industry professionals access to a dynamic array of suppliers and service providers. It will also feature the latest in machinery, equipment, products, consumables, systems, services and solutions.