Introduction:(The 20th International Processing, Filling and Packaging Technology Event for Asia-ProPak Asia 2013)
Growing over 26% in size last year ProPak Asia is Asia’s complete Food, Drink & Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging trade event with over 20 years of industry growth. This strong growth reaffirms ProPak Asia’s position as Asia’s No. 1 processing & Packaging event, and mirrors Thailand and the region’s strong growth due to increasing domestic demand, rising exports, intra-Asian trade, the opening up of Myanmar and preparation for the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) 2015.
ASEAN expands Free-Trade Agreements (FTA) with important trading partners including China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. Further contributing to Thailand’s significant positional and gateway trading advantages in Asia.
With a proven track record ProPak Asia is the region’s trusted platform consistently delivering high quality and high quantity trade visitors from across Asia. These visitors come to ProPak Asia to see the best of the best manufacturers and suppliers across 5 dedicated industry zones including DrinkTechAsia, Lab&TestAsia, PharmaTechAsia, PlasTechAsia & PrintTechAsia. ProPak Asia is supported by leading industry associations, whose special events including conferences, seminars and activity programmes add value and attract focused industry professionals to the show.
BITEC is only a leisurely 15 minutes drive from the new Suvannabhumi International Airport. BITEC's close proximity to the Port of Bangkok, Laem Chabang deep-sea port and the Eastern Seaboard industrial zone ensures a clear advantage for the rapid movement of exhibits to and from the Centre.
Within the city, BITEC is linked by inter-connected expressways to the major commercial centres, where most of Bangkok's International-class hotels and shopping plazas are located.
The city's main mass transit system, the BTS Skytrain centre is accessible via 3 entrances : 1st and 2nd are along Bangna-Trad Road (km.1) and the 3rd entrance is along "Sukhumvit Road via expressway.
Parking:There is indoor and outdoor parking space for 4,700 vehicles within BITEC - 1,680 cars indoor, and 3,020 cars outdoor. Plus dedicated marshalling areas for coaches and delivery trucks.
The centre is accessible via 3 entrances : 1st and 2nd are along Bangna-Trad Road (km.1) and the 3rd entrance is along Sukhumvit Road via expressway.
By BTS Sky Train
- Bang Na Station (Exit 1)
A shutter service that transports passengers from the Sukhumvit road entrance to exhibition halls is also available for all events held at BITEC.
By Bus
Entrance 1 and 2 can be reached by bus: Number 38, 46, 46A, 48, 132, 133, 139, 180, 552, 552A which arrived along Bangna-Trad Road (km.1)
Entrance 3 can be reached by bus: number 2, 23, 45, 102, 116, 142, 507, 508, 511, 513, 536, 544, 552A which arrived along Sukumvit Road.
By Car
‧15 minutes drive from the Suvarnabhumi International airport
‧Directly linked by the expressway to Centre Business District (10 km.)
‧Links the Outer Ring Road to extended every other part of Bangkok to avoid traffic
jam in rush hours, which away from BITEC 7 km
Taxi & Limo
For your convenience and comfort, Limo service will be available for your pre-bookings at Business Centre. The Taxi stand is also available by the bus drop off area in front of EH 101.