For the first time in the Specialized Exhibition of bottling and packaging for drinks “SIMEI-Moscow 2008” will be held.

SIMEI is the largest strictly specialized exhibition, which presents at the same time all kind of machinery and equipment for oenology and for beverage production, bottling and packaging (wine, beer, mineral water, carbonated drinks, juices, spirits, brandies, alcohol, vinegar, cooking oil etc.).

Exhibitor Profile:

• Stalk-removing machines, distilling equipment, wine-making machines etc.
• Bottling, conditioning and packaging;
• Wine-making products and winery cleaning preparations;
• Equipment for in-house transport and for the maintenance of materials;
• Handling and processing;
• Storage materials and container;
• Accessory equipment.

The National Union of Wine and Spirits Producers and Distributors (“SUAR”) and the Exhibition Company INTEREXPO want to call your attention to The16^thInternational Wine and Spirits Exhibition “INTERDRINK 2008” which will be held from November 5 to November 7, 2008, in the "EXPOCENTR Fairgrounds" (Moscow).

The exhibition INTERDRINK is one of the most important events in the Russian alcohol industry, uniting on its platform the main producers, importers and distributors of alcohol market of and other countries. The exhibition INTERDRINK is the key to success for many companies developing their business in this area..

Finished products: wine, vodka, brandy, whisky, soft-drinks, champagne, beer, mineral water, juice, cognac, wine ingredients, vermouth, tea, coffee.

As Russia’s only dedicated business to business exhibition for the fresh produce community, the event attracts over 1,400 visitors and more than 80 exhibitors from around the world. IFE Fresh Produce takes place between 5-7 November 2008 at the Expocentr, Moscow. Make sure the event is highlighted in your calendar!

2007 saw a 37% increase in exhibiting companies and a 41% increase in unique attendance. Added to the fact that consumer spending increased by 7% in 2007 and that the total grocery market set to increase 6.44% during 2007, IFE Fresh Produce is a growing show for a growing market.

Via your participation in the World Packaging Exhibition EMBALLAGE in 2008, opt for difference and business, the hallmarks of a must-go-to event:

• a unique venue: Paris, the world capital of fashion, trends and packaging design, a captive destination for all your international customers;
• the sectorisation of the exhibition which is unanimously approved by visitors;
• exceptional media coverage all over the world;
• hot customers and prospects who come to find concrete solutions to optimize their investments.

On the exhibitors' side:

• 2,200 exhibiting companies, firms and brands
  incl. 53% of the international supply, continuously on the rise since 2000
• Nearly 50 countries represented
• 60% of Machines & Equipment, 40% of Packages & Containers
• More than 400 new products to get a comprehensive view of innovations

On the visitors' side:

• More than 142 visiting countries
• 82% play a role in the purchasing process
• 77% come with investment projects
• 56% of managerial positions

China and ahead of the US, India has emerged as a large and potential market for the packaging materials and packaging machinery. The technological advancement and capabilities achieved has also brought the country to the lime light as a preferred and reliable hub.

With twenty percent of the population being below 20 years and sixty four percent below 34 years a very high percentage influence the market and packaged and branded products with special features the packaging industry is set to grow exponentially.

The consistently growing retail sector has become the niche for packaging industry growth. It is estimated that the retail in India will touch Rs.10000 bn by 2010 and the share of the organised retail will be about Rs.810 bn.
The latter's growth rate is placed at 40% CAG. The percentage distribution of the retail is estimated at 2% departmental store, 9% warehouses, 32 percent hyper markets, 33% supermarkets and 23 percent others. These will influence modern supply chin with bar coding, RFID and private labels will also result in increased private labelling as self branding becoming a key for market identification. The resultant demand will be for consumer retail pads, multiuse/family packs, width and depth in product mix and brands, pack forms for best shelf display and
correspondingly RTE and RTCs foods.

PHARMTECH exhibiton is the leading event in Russia, CIS and Baltic region dedicated to pharmaceutical's manufacturing. More that 200 companies will participate in the exhibition. The exhibition holds the certificate of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry which confirms its quality and compliance with international standarts - the exhibition is UFI approved.

Exhibition profile:

• Raw materials and ingredients, equipment for the pharmaceutical industry
• Packaging
• Laboratory equipment and reagents
• Control and instrumentation equipment
• Clinical research
• Turn-key projects
• Engineering and re-engineering
• Equipment and consumables for the quality control departments
• Clean room technologies
• Individual safety devices
• Contract manufacturing
• IT solutions for the pharmaceutical industry

International forum PHARMTECHPROM will be held alogside the PHARMTECH exhibition. November 27th is the Pharmapackaging day! Speakers include representatives of the leading European companies.

COSMOTECH special section - Technologies for the perfumery and cosmetics industry will be held alongside the PHARMTECH exhibition. COSMOTECH focuses on the manufacturing only.