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Visitors to Propak Cape 2026 can explore new machinery, watch live demonstrations and discover technologies designed to improve production, warehousing and packaging operations.
Taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 27-29 October, the exhibition brings together more than 200 exhibitors across packaging, plastics, printing, labelling, food processing and related industries. Visitors can compare equipment, explore materials and speak directly to suppliers about solutions for their businesses.
See automation and packaging machinery in action
Logistics Systems Engineering will launch its 6-Way Shuttle in South Africa, demonstrating how its multi-directional pallet movement technology can help warehouses make better use of storage space.
Palian will showcase locally designed warehouse storage and picking systems, alongside a hands-on Picking Challenge in which visitors select boxes from a display for a chance to win prizes.
Transpaco & Future Packaging & Machinery will introduce two machines new to the South African market: a power pre-stretch pallet wrapping machine and a paper void-fill dispensing machine. Visitors can also watch an automatic shrink-wrapping line in operation.
Igus will use a delta robot and XY linear gantries to simulate picking and placing applications, including picking fruit from a conveyor and packing it, illustrating the role of automation in production and packaging.
Discover materials and precision technologies
GreenTech Plastics Machinery will present equipment and technologies from international brands for plastics manufacturing, recycling, automation and materials handling.
NPP will showcase advanced barrier papers from UPM Specialty Materials, designed to protect packaging contents against grease, moisture and oxygen while supporting recyclable, fibre-based packaging. Visitors can examine different grades for packaging and labelling.
WD Hearn Machine Tools will display plastics injection moulding equipment, a high-speed 3D scanning system for measurement and inspection, and a fibre laser for permanent product marking and traceability.
VR Print will showcase innovative labels, including augmented reality, audible QR codes, glow-in-the-dark and holographic options. The company will also unveil an online ordering platform designed to simplify repeat orders and provide access to order histories.
Propak Cape offers visitors an opportunity to see developments first-hand, compare solutions and discuss their operational needs directly with suppliers.
For more information and free online visitor registration, visit www.propakcape.co.za