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Meta Description: Puji Machinery wraps up AMTXP 2026 in Bangkok — honored by a visit from Thailand’s former Deputy Prime Minister. Southeast Asia’s packaging market is growing fast; here’s what converters asked us.
Wenzhou, China – September 2026 – Zhejiang Puji Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. (Puji Machinery) has concluded a successful participation at AMTXP 2026 — the ASEAN International Machinery Equipment & Technology Exhibition, held September 2-4 at the IMPACT Exhibition Center in Bangkok, Thailand.
The three-day exhibition was marked by a special honor: a former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand visited the Puji Machinery booth for an on-site guidance visit — a strong recognition of the company’s presence in the Southeast Asian market.
Southeast Asia: The Fastest-Growing Packaging Market in the World
AMTXP 2026 brought together 500+ exhibitors and 12,000+ professional visitors from ASEAN countries, the Middle East, and Central Asia. For packaging equipment manufacturers, the region’s momentum is hard to ignore:
| Indicator | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia food plastic packaging market | $17.76 billion (2025), +7.4% YoY | GEP Research |
| Thailand flexible plastic packaging market | ~$2.56 billion, CAGR 10.57% | Market Report Analytics |
| Southeast Asia plastic film packaging bag market | $8.92 billion+ (2025) | Industry research |
| Asia-Pacific flexible packaging market | $80.5B → $120B by 2031 (CAGR 5.2%) | W&H industry seminars |
Food processing, cold-chain logistics, and e-commerce are expanding rapidly across Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. That growth translates directly into demand for converting equipment — CI flexo presses for film printing, stack-type presses for bags and paper, and complete lines including slitting and laminating.
A Special Honor: Former Deputy Prime Minister Visits the Puji Booth
The highlight of AMTXP 2026 for the Puji team was an on-site visit from a former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, who stopped by the Puji booth for guidance and discussion.
For an exporting manufacturer, a visit of this level carries real weight — it signals that the company is recognized and trusted at the highest levels of the host country’s business and political community.
During the visit, the Puji team presented the company’s flexographic printing solutions for Southeast Asia’s packaging industry — from economic CI flexo presses for film converters to stack-type presses for bag and paper producers.
What Converters Asked Us at the Show
Beyond the official visit, the Puji sales engineering team spent three days in deep conversation with packaging converters from across ASEAN. The questions were consistent and practical:
1. “How do we upgrade from manual printing to CI quality without breaking the bank?”
Many Southeast Asian converters are moving from manual stack presses to CI technology. The BFCI-B economic CI press answers this — central-impression stability at an entry-level investment.
2. “Can your machines handle thin film for food packaging?”
With food and beverage driving over 43% of the region’s plastic packaging demand, converters asked about thin-film handling (12-200μm), water-based ink compatibility, and food-safe production.
3. “What about woven bags and industrial packaging?”
For rice, feed, fertilizer, and cement bag producers across Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, stack-type and wide-format presses delivering durable prints at low operating cost were a key topic.
4. “Is the equipment ready for sustainability requirements?”
As ASEAN markets tighten packaging regulations, converters asked about water-based and UV ink compatibility, energy-efficient drying, and waste reduction through precision registration.
Puji’s Complete Solutions for Southeast Asian Converters
CI Flexo Printing Presses
- BFCI-B Series — Economic CI Flexo Press: central impression drum structure, registration ±0.15mm, speeds up to 200 m/min, 4-8 colors, widths 600-2700mm — the practical entry into CI printing.
- PJCI-TS-F Series — Full Servo Sleeve CI Flexo Press: full servo gearless drive, sleeve-type cylinders, registration ±0.075mm, speeds up to 400 m/min — for converters targeting premium flexible packaging.
Stack Type Flexo Presses
- BFYT-B / BFYT-C Series: cost-effective for non-woven bags, PP woven sacks, paper, and general packaging — including double-sided printing configurations and custom widths above 1600mm for large-format products.
Complete Converting Solutions
Gravure printing machines, laminating machines (solvent-free and dry-bond), slitting rewinders, and die-cutting machines complete the flexible packaging production line.
Thank You, Bangkok
To every converter, partner, and guest who visited the Puji booth at AMTXP 2026 — thank you. The conversations shaped our understanding of what Southeast Asian converters need, and they will guide how we support the region going forward.
To those we did not meet at the show: our team remains available for technical consultations, machine specifications, and customized project proposals. Reach us through the contact page.
About Zhejiang Puji Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Puji Packaging Machinery Co., Ltd. is a technology-driven group enterprise with over 20 years of flexo engineering experience, 50+ invention patents, and 500+ machines installed across 50+ countries. All machines are ISO 9001:2015 and CE certified.
Tags: AMTXP 2026, Bangkok exhibition, flexo printing machine, Southeast Asia packaging market, CI flexo press, stack flexo press, Thailand packaging, Puji Machinery
