PackMach Asia Expo 2025 and Drinktec India kicks off today
PackMach Asia Expo (PMAE) 2025 and Drinktec India begins today and will be held for the next three days till 15 November, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre.
13 Nov 2025 | 280 Views | By Abhay Avadhani
To crunch some numbers, the expo is set to have over 4,000+ products on display, from more than 400 exhibitors over 14 countries.
PackMach Asia Expo (PMAE) 2025 is an international trade fair and conference that offers an opportunity to experience technologies and innovations in the packaging and processing industry.
It covers the entire Indian market while extending its reach across the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) region. The 2024 edition, organised in Mumbai in October 2024, featured leading global packaging and processing machinery brands showcasing speed, precision, and performance to business visitors from over 41 countries.
This edition promises to be the largest ever, featuring 100+ new technologies, 18,000+ trade visitors, and a dedicated conference program uniting the entire packaging ecosystem—from brand owners, packaging professionals, and manufacturers to technology providers and policymakers.
The conference will cover topics such as:
1. Flexible packaging 2.0: Reducing complexity, enhancing recyclability
2. Balancing sustainability, compliance, and cost in packaging choices
3. Digitisation of packaging supply chain: Blockchain, traceability, real-time tracking
4. Global packaging trends 2025-2030: What India can learn and lead
5. Packaging machinery 4.0: smart, connected and agile
Anthony D’Souza, managing director, Duravant India, said, “Our excitement is higher than ever as we personally introduce the Duravant Group to the Indian audience. We look forward to strong engagement from existing customers and meaningful connections with new partners, as this event provides the perfect platform to strengthen our presence and build lasting relationships.”
Shripad Kurlekar, business development head, Infinity Automated Solutions shared the company’s excitement towards the show. He said, “As pioneers in secondary and end-of-line packaging solutions, we view this exhibition as a strategic platform to showcase our latest innovations, connect with industry leaders, and understand emerging trends shaping the future of packaging.”
PMAE is co-located with Drinktec India, an international trade fair for beverage, dairy and liquid food industry. It is a platform to explore advanced filling technologies, processing, and packaging solutions that empower businesses to stay ahead in a competitive market.
Jointly organized by Messe Muenchen India (MMI) and the Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI), PMAE aims to serve as the industry’s platform for partnerships, knowledge exchange, and business growth—where innovation meets opportunity and the future of packaging takes shape.