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NPES and Krista Media to Present: NPES PrintPack Outlook Conference 2016 in Jakarta, Indonesia

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8 years ago

September 12, 2016

NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing, Publishing and Converting Technologies announces the program, and registration is open, for the NPES PrintPack Outlook Conference 2016, coming on October 6, 2016 to the JIExpo in Jakarta, Indonesia. The conference, co-organized with Jakarta-based Krista Media, will take place in conjunction with the ALLPACK Indonesia 2016 and ALLPRINT Indonesia 2016 exhibitions.

Following the success of the inaugural NPES ICC Color Management Conference held in Jakarta in March 2016, the NPES PrintPack Outlook Conference 2016 will feature established regional business leaders and prominent print and packaging experts who will facilitate engaging discussions, share in-depth their insights on a variety of print- and package-related topics, and explore the future of the fast-growing Indonesian packaging market.

"NPES is pleased to continue this series of educational conferences in Indonesia, which offers our members the opportunity to explore the fast-growing Indonesian packaging and print markets, enhance their global footprint, and share insights with regional industry leaders," affirmed NPES President Thayer Long.

The exponential growth in Indonesia’s packaging industry signals the need to bring U.S. manufacturers and technology to Indonesian customers. Numerous NPES members and U.S. manufacturers, including Aleyant Systems, Brandtjen and Kluge, Diversified Graphic Machinery, Prime UV-IR, Kodak and more, will present at the conference and also engage show visitors during the open networking opportunities at the ALLPACK and ALLPRINT exhibitions.

"This is the first time we are going to explore business opportunities in Indonesia, and we are excited to present at the NPES PrintPack Outlook Conference, as well as participate in the ALLPACK and ALLPRINT shows—we’re confident we will form fruitful partnerships with Indonesian print and packaging firms during this trip," said Michael DeBard, President, Diversified Graphic Machinery (DGM).

The conference is supported by the Indonesian Association of Graphic Technology (ATGMI); Indonesian Packaging Federation (IFP); Indonesian Flexible Packaging Industry Association (ROTOKEMAS); Indonesia Print Media Association (PPGI); HP; Eastman Kodak Company; Bobst; Frisian Flag; Combiphar; Nestlé; and, PRIMIR, the Print Industries Market Information and Research Organization, the research unit of NPES.

For more information about the NPES PrintPack Outlook Conference 2016, and to register, visit: www.npes.org/PrintPackConference2016.

For questions and registration information, in the U.S., contact NPES Assistant Director International Trade Programs, Pernilla Jonsson at phone: 703/264-7200 or e-mail: pjonsson@npes.org. In Indonesia, contact Director NPES Indonesia, Marco Gandasubrata at e-mail: mgandasubrata@npes.org.

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