More than 160 companies from 30 countries, including prestigious international and regional paper companies, participated in the eighth edition of the international paper exhibition – Paper One Show 2023. WHERE To Print presents post show analysis:
The 8th edition of Paper One Show 2023, which took place from 21 to 23 February 2023 at Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, drew impressive participation from world-reknown firms in the paper industry, exhibiting the latest developments in paper and cardboard products, production equipment and raw materials.
Not only that, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region dedicated to all kinds of paper and paper manufacturing, paper jumbo rolls, finished products, printing, writing, tissue, hygiene, converters, cartons, paperboard, and more also gave participants the opportunity to discover new commercial prospects, identify new markets and applications, and exchange experiences with other professionals, focusing exclusively on the very best that the paper industry and its suppliers have to offer.
And with the support of leading trade bodies in the Middle East region such as the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this year’s Paper One Show was hugely successful as it connected professionals from all over the world thus benefitting from opportunities to exchange experiences with face-to-face communication that stimulates instant conclusion deals.
According to Sami Al-Safran, President of the Arab Federation for Paper, Printing, and Packaging Industries; “Paper One Show has maintained its success, solidifying its standing as a leading regional and international event focused on the paper industry” he said adding further that the exhibition played a significant role in supporting the growing paper industry in the region, particularly in light of the growing demand in the packaging sector throughout the region and the spread of e-commerce.
Agreeing with Al-Safran is Yousri bin Abdul Hamid Al-Bishri, the CEO of Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company. Al-Bishri informed that the company’s participation in the exhibition as a main sponsor for the second time was based on the successes of previous shows as he recalled that the 7th edition of the event last year witnessed an attendance of more than 9,000 visitors thereby providing his company with an opportunity to enhance cooperation with major international companies and discuss developmental aspects of work.
Meanwhile, attendees at the three-day event were also able to take part in the Pulp Week Conference put together by the organizer, Al Furat Company on the last day of the event. The conference, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa, sought to strengthen collaboration among pulp producers, who provide the essential material for the paper industry.
With focus on strengthening trade relationships within the MENA region and the international, organisers have confirmed the 2024 show for 6th to 8th March.
For more information on 2024 edition, visit: www.paperoneshow.net
