PackPrintPlas Philippines 2025 Opened with a Bang!

September 18, The country’s biggest industrial expo for packaging, printing, and plastics PackPrintPlas Philippines 2025 officially opened their doors at the SMX Convention Center Manila. 

Early 1st day attendees were able to witness an entertainment and information filled opening ceremony.

Key guests from the packaging, printing, and plastics industries shared very enlightening speeches about their respective fields.

Now on its 31st edition, the expo brought together more than 300 leading brands from global giants to local pioneers and over 600 live machines and technologies across 10,000+ square meters of the show floor.

Of the 145 companies exhibiting at PackPrintPlas Philippines 2025, over 50% are international, showcasing the event's global reach. These international exhibitors represent a diverse group of countries, notably including China, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Germany, Japan, USA, India, Brazil, and Mexico.

For SMEs who are planning to attend the expo, PackPrintPlas Philippines offers a comprehensive showcase of the printing, packaging, and plastics industries, highlighted by the crucial Printing and Packaging Services Pavilion, which is specifically designed to better cater to the needs of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This industry-inclusive event is strongly supported by key partners like the Packaging Institute of the Philippines (PIP), the Philippine Plastics Industry Association (PPIA), and the Philippine Center for Print Excellence Foundation (PCPEF). A major focus is placed on sustainability, featuring the Plastics Reborn (Upcycle) program alongside a vast array of cutting-edge machinery, including specialized plastic production machines, large format printers, various finishing and converting machines, labelling and laminating machines, and mold packaging machines. The show also highlights complete food packaging solutions, provides services for short-order requests, and features essential supplies like inks and consumables, and unique equipment such as embroidery machines, all while showcasing innovative final products like print laminated durable plastic cups.

show also highlights complete food packaging solutions, provides services for short-order requests, and features essential supplies like inks and consumables, and unique equipment such as embroidery machines, all while showcasing innovative final products like print laminated durable plastic cups.

The expo propels SMEs toward global competitiveness by providing direct access to international industry players and offering the insights and certifications needed to meet global quality standards.

PackPrintPlas Philippines is a definitive sourcing hub for machinery and materials across the printing, packaging, and plastics supply chains. The exhibition floor features essential equipment like plastic production machines, large format printers, finishing and converting machines, mold packaging machines, and specialized food packaging solutions. While supporting business growth through the Printing and Packaging Services Pavilion (better serving the needs of SMEs), the show balances technology with responsibility, showcasing inks and consumables, labelling machines, and sustainability initiatives like Plastics Reborn (Upcycle), backed by key industry partners PIP, PPIA, and PCPEF.

The central innovation at the event is the strong focus on the circular economy, powered by the expanded Plastics Reborn (Upcycle) program. This program highlights successful, community-based recycling initiatives, featuring exhibits supported by LGUs from cities like Caloocan, Valenzuela, Paranaque and Pasig, which are actively developing local recycling hubs and showcasing innovative products made from upcycled plastic and packaging waste. This grassroots effort is complemented by the latest industrial advancements, including new materials like  and high-content Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) polymers, as well as state-of-the-art machinery for efficient mechanical and chemical recycling, collectively driving a decisive industry shift toward truly sustainable production.

Aside from the main exhibition, there will also be some knowledge-sharing activities (seminars, workshops, conferences) happening at the same time while the event is open, you can check the full schedule here.

The expo will be running until in