AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As our planet buckles under the weight of continued population growth and corresponding demands on natural resources, we must balance supply and demand in responsible and sustainable ways.

The Global Pouch Forum is the largest conference focused on pouch formats in packaging and their growth prospects worldwide, attracting an audience of more than 400 attendees that continues to swell each year. The event is the key gathering place for top packaging professionals involved in every aspect of pouch production and the corresponding film, closures, materials, equipment and services needed for this fast-growing packaging segment.

Taking place in conjunction with the first two days of drinktec, PETnology Europe showcases innovative materials, new technologies and machine designs combined with sustainable, economically viable packaging solutions within the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) value chain.

On more than 1.1 million square feet with 1,966 world-class exhibitors — the most in Pack Expo history — 2012 proved to be an enormous success and the largest Pack Expo International since 2006.

Now in its 32nd year, the biennial fair is widely regarded as the label industry's flagship event and is again supported by FINAT.

Launched in 2003 in Shanghai, Labelexpo Asia replaced the label converting event in Singapore.