The Gateway to Cambodia’s Industrial Future: Innovation, Growth, and Strategic Partnerships

When the Cambodia International Plastics, Printing & Packaging (PPP) Industry Fair opens its doors from August 6th to 9th, 2025, it will mark more than just another trade event — it will signal a renewed push for industrial modernization in one of ASEAN’s most dynamic emerging economies. Organized by Chan Chao International and Yorkers Trade & Marketing Service, in cooperation with the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and backed by Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce and the Korea Packaging Association, this second edition of CamboPlasPrintPack will gather local manufacturers, international suppliers, government officials, and industry thought leaders under one roof at Phnom Penh’s Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center. For four days, the venue will transform into a vibrant hub where business deals are struck, knowledge is exchanged, and a clearer vision for Cambodia’s industrial future comes into focus.

Cambodia’s industrial momentum has been steadily building for over a decade. Despite global headwinds and pandemic disruptions, the country’s GDP is forecast to grow by over 6% in 2025 — thanks in part to rising domestic consumption, robust foreign investment, and an ambitious push to improve logistics and infrastructure. Within this context, the plastics, printing, and packaging sectors have become vital enablers for Cambodia’s light manufacturing and export-oriented growth. As rising incomes fuel demand for consumer goods, packaged foods, electronics, and e-commerce, local businesses are under pressure to modernize their production lines and deliver cost-effective, high-quality, and increasingly sustainable packaging solutions.

For many exhibitors and visitors alike, the 2025 fair could not come at a better time. The show is expected to attract upwards of 8,000 qualified trade visitors, from brand owners and distributors to converters and machinery buyers. In addition to the main event, it will run concurrently with the Cambodia International Textile & Apparel Accessories Exhibition, creating valuable cross-industry synergies. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore a vast array of solutions, from high-speed extrusion lines and blow molding machines to advanced flexographic and digital printing systems, biodegradable packaging innovations, and smart labeling technologies. Live demonstrations will help local manufacturers see these systems in action — an invaluable experience for decision-makers who still rely heavily on traditional processes.

What makes the Cambodia PPP Industry Fair especially significant is that it’s not just about selling equipment. It’s about plugging Cambodian businesses into a broader regional value chain and equipping them with the tools to compete. Over the past few years, Cambodia has stepped up its commitment to public-private partnerships (PPPs), aiming to deliver major infrastructure improvements — from the new Phnom Penh–Sihanoukville expressway to energy plants and the headline-grabbing Funan Techo Canal project. The canal alone, set to be the country’s largest infrastructure project to date, will link Phnom Penh to the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea, dramatically reducing transport costs for inland manufacturers and exporters. Such developments hold the promise of making Cambodia not only more self-sufficient but also better connected to the region’s supply chains.

However, infrastructure alone isn’t enough. To capitalize on these improvements, local manufacturers need advanced machinery and technical know-how. This is where CamboPlasPrintPack 2025 comes in. For international machinery suppliers, Cambodia remains a relatively untapped market with enormous potential. For Cambodian companies, the fair offers a chance to discover technologies that can help them reduce production costs, meet export standards, and pivot towards more sustainable business models. The push for sustainability is especially important: as ASEAN countries tighten regulations on single-use plastics and introduce circular economy initiatives, local producers are eager to learn about biodegradable materials, recycling-friendly designs, and ways to minimize waste in production.

Another key element of the fair will be the structured networking and business matching services provided by the organizers. With support from the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation (MISTI) and the Korea Packaging Association (KOPA), the event will host technical seminars and panel discussions where industry veterans can share insights on topics like risk management, regulatory trends, packaging design innovation, and new export opportunities. Such knowledge-sharing is vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that make up the bulk of Cambodia’s industrial base. Many still face challenges related to limited technical capacity, supply chain disruptions, and a lack of clear pathways for sustainable growth.

For exhibitors, the benefits go far beyond the event’s four days. Each company gains exposure through the official show catalog, ensuring their brands remain visible to buyers and partners well after the fair ends. This marketing boost is invaluable, given Cambodia’s highly competitive yet still-maturing industrial sector. It is precisely this blend of opportunities — real business leads, sector insights, and relationship building — that makes CamboPlasPrintPack a must-attend for stakeholders serious about tapping into Cambodia’s growth story.

All of this unfolds within a bigger regional narrative: Southeast Asia’s ongoing shift toward becoming a diversified manufacturing powerhouse. With production costs rising in traditional strongholds like China and Thailand, Cambodia’s strategic location, open trade policies, dollarized economy, and young workforce offer an attractive alternative for investors looking to hedge supply chain risks and expand capacity. Events like the Cambodia International Plastics, Printing & Packaging Industry Fair provide the platform to translate these macroeconomic advantages into tangible deals and long-term partnerships.

Ultimately, success for the 2025 edition won’t just be measured by the number of booths filled or the footfall on the exhibition floor. It will be judged by whether Cambodian manufacturers find the solutions they need to upgrade their operations, whether sustainable technologies take root, and whether meaningful connections form between local and international players. In a world where industrial competitiveness depends as much on collaboration and knowledge transfer as on machines and raw materials, CamboPlasPrintPack 2025 represents a critical bridge between ambition and action.

For Cambodia, the stakes are high — and the rewards could be transformative. By aligning infrastructure development, industrial upgrading, and regional partnerships under the PPP framework, Cambodia is laying the groundwork for a more resilient, diversified, and forward-looking manufacturing sector. And for everyone who walks through the doors of the Diamond Island Convention and Exhibition Center this August, the fair will offer more than a glimpse of the industry’s future. It will be a place where ideas become investments, connections become contracts, and a young industrial nation takes one more confident step onto the regional stage.

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Smarter, Cleaner, Faster: Next Gen Plastics Technologies Debut at K 2025

ENGEL will showcase the successful integration of technical innovation, digital intelligence, and sustainability at K 2025. The presentation at the trade show focused on industry-specific injection molding solutions that help businesses produce goods more accurately, flexibly, and efficiently. From fully integrated production cells for the automotive, medical, technical molding, and packaging industries to the application of artificial intelligence in the operating injection molding process, they will demonstrate its technologies and solutions in real-world settings. In addition to seeing the world premiere of a new electric tie-bar-less injection molding machine, visitors are welcome to visit ENGEL’s display in Düsseldorf to obtain a thorough overview of future-proof applications.

Automotive: Efficient mastery of function, lightweight design and new materials

Where design meets function: rear-end-light modules with clearmelt and foilmelt without hardcoating

They are demonstrating the highly integrated series production of innovative rear-end-lights on a high-performance duo 700 two-platen injection moulding machine with 7000 kN clamping force. The visible parts, measuring 600 x 240 mm, are manufactured using a combination of decorative foilmelt and functional clearmelt technologies in a vertical rotary table mould. In addition to design freedom, downstream processes are integrated into the injection moulding cell, and a separate hardcoating process is no longer required thanks to clearmelt. While the colour design from a decorative foil is applied to the component on one mould side by back-injection of thermoplastics (foilmelt), the opposite side is overflooded with polyurethane (clearmelt) to form a highly transparent and robust protective layer. A space-saving integrated automation system with a viper 40 linear robot enables short cycle times within a compact and efficient cell. The transfer foil is supplied by LEONHARD KURZ. At the partner’s stand, the component is further processed using an integrated LED function foil.

With this application, ENGEL demonstrates how visible parts in the automotive sector can be both functionalised and decorated – economically, with high precision, and in a compact production process.

Overmoulding with liquid silicone: precision seals for fuel cells

A production cell with a vertical insert 150 injection moulding machine, offering 1500 kN clamping force, demonstrates the fully automated manufacturing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) seals on sensitive gas diffusion layers (GDL) for fuel cells. The LSR seal is applied with absolute platen parallelism directly in the machine, inspected in the mould and the component is immediately removed. The automation system, featuring ENGEL easix articulated robot and a rotary table mould supplied by ACH, ensures short cycle times and high process reliability. To save space, the control cabinet is integrated directly into the machine frame. They are showcasing a highly cost-efficient solution for fully automated overmoulding with thin LSR layers in a compact footprint.

Lightweight, strong, sustainable: bicycle handlebars with fluidmelt and organomelt

A novel bicycle handlebar is manufactured as a hollow component on a tie-bar-less ENGEL victory 180 injection moulding machine with 1800 kN clamping force. The fluidmelt process is used to create the hollow structure, while unidirectional continuous carbon fibre tapes are simultaneously integrated using the organomelt process. This innovative combination of technologies enables maximum part performance with minimal weight and a short cycle time of just one minute. The process is fully automated with an easix articulated robot. With these technologies, ENGEL once again sets new benchmarks in production efficiency and sustainability – opening up new markets for plastic components in applications traditionally dominated by metal.

Cost-efficient and ready for series production: Physically foamed B-pillar trim using MuCell

A B-pillar trim component is produced in just 50 seconds using the ENGEL foammelt technology on a t-win 6500 two-platen injection moulding machine from the WINTEC brand, part of the ENGEL Group. The foamed part, weighing 290 g, is made of mineral-filled PP from Sabic. ENGEL’s foammelt technology reduces weight and cuts material and production costs while achieving excellent surface replication. Automation is handled by a highly integrated viper 20 robot. WINTEC here demonstrates a cost-effective solution for producing visible interior automotive components.

High-precision manufacturing for medical products: Cell culture plates with accelerated validation

In the Medical area, ENGEL showcases a highly efficient injection moulding cell built around an all- electric e-motion 260 combi M injection moulding machine equipped with two injection units and a central rotary platen. Using a stack mould from Hack, 24-well cell culture plates and matching polycarbonate lids are produced simultaneously in a single shot – with a cycle time of just 11 seconds. The additional injection unit is arranged at an angle to shorten the hot runner path, enable central injection without weld lines and improve material protection. This manufacturing solution, featuring a side-entry robot from Ilsemann, delivers the entire process including assembly and packaging in a compact, ergonomic setup.

A key highlight is the validation solution jointly developed by ENGEL and toolmaker Hack. This system enables structured and digital documentation of all validation phases – from Design Qualification (DQ) to Performance Qualification (PQ). Machine- and tool-integrated sensor technology, combined with products from the ENGEL iQ family and standardised documentation modules, significantly reduce the effort required. As a result, the time- and personnel-intensive validation process is substantially shortened.

Technical Moulding: Saving resources and using installation space efficiently

World premiere – New generation of electric tie-bar-less machines / Automated overmoulding of fittings

One of the highlights at the ENGEL stand is the world premiere of the latest generation of its electric tie-bar-less victory injection moulding machines. This new model is fast, clean, and energy-efficient, and also features a completely new technical design – delivering additional advantages for users.

On the new victory electric, fittings are produced with a cycle time of just 23 seconds. The mould includes large-volume core pulls, which are optimally supported by the free access provided by the tie-bar-less design. Thanks to ENGEL tie-bar-less technology, even large moulds can be used on comparatively small machines, saving space, energy and investment.

After injection moulding, the fittings are automatically equipped with seals. The production cell is equipped with two easix articulated robots to handle this step.

Blocks made from recycled material with high structural stability

On an all-electric e-mac 220 injection moulding machine with 2,200 kN clamping force, ENGEL is producing thick-walled, foamed construction blocks for the building industry. The material comes from yellow bag household waste, reprocessed by EREMA. Mould and foaming agent formulation are supplied by Moxietec. For optimum foam homogeneity, an optimised mixing screw is used during plasticising. The result: components with up to 30 % weight reduction and 10 % higher strength. This technology is particularly well suited for logistics pallets and as a substitute for concrete in construction applications.

As 100 % post-consumer recyclate with corresponding material fluctuations is processed, the new iQ weight control plus plays a key role. After defining just two parameters, the digital assistance system automatically adjusts the switchover point and pressure curve during every injection cycle. This reduces scrap by up to 50 %.

An integrated automation solution with servo sprue picker and an integrated conveyor belt inside the machine makes the cell particularly energy-efficient and compact.

Packaging: Scalable sustainability in series production Thin-walled cups with 30 % rPET produced using a stack mould

ENGEL is demonstrating a series-ready solution for processing rPET in thin-walled packaging on an all-electric e-motion 420 injection moulding machine with 4,200 kN clamping force. What was previously only feasible using hydraulic injection, ENGEL now achieves electrically. A 6+6-cavity stack mould from Plastisud is used to produce yoghurt cups made from 70 % virgin material and 30% bottle-grade rPET. The rPET is supplied by NGR and upgraded for food contact via Liquid-State Polycondensation.

This production setup delivers excellent repeatability at high performance. The combination of injection compression moulding, iQ motion control, and iQ weight control plus enables the manufacture of thin-walled, precise cups with minimal material usage. The application already complies with the requirements of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive for 2030. Moreover, it illustrates the potential to replace thermoforming as the preferred manufacturing process, enabling producers to save on upstream steps (film production) and material (trimming waste). ENGEL thus presents a practical example of how sustainability and precision can be combined in an economically viable production environment.

inject AI: Digital intelligence for real-world production benefits

Smart assistance systems with practical impact

With inject AI, ENGEL is taking its inject 4.0 programme to the next level. At K 2025, ENGEL will showcase the next step toward self-optimising machines by integrating artificial intelligence into many new and existing ENGEL products.

The iQ process observer monitors up to 1,000 parameters per shot, detects process deviations in real time, and provides AI-supported automatic correction suggestions – a key contribution to process optimisation and scrap reduction. The systems continuously learn from the data of all connected machines, creating added value for every new project – a genuine boost for quality and efficiency.

e-connect portal with AI: Digital support for every shift

In the event of machine or process faults, a new AI-supported feature in the e-connect portal provides machine-specific assistance – quickly, precisely, around the clock, and in all languages. Thanks to intelligent search functionality in the ENGEL machine manuals, downtime can be significantly reduced. The system will be available as a pilot series in time for K 2025.

Humans and AI – a team effort

ENGEL does not see AI as a replacement, but as a complement to human expertise. Adaptive assistance systems ease the burden on personnel, stabilise processes and increase equipment availability – an especially valuable benefit in times of skilled labour shortages. In this way, the self-regulating machine is gradually becoming a reality.

ENGEL – Your Partner for the Future

At K 2025, ENGEL is demonstrating how machines, automation, and digital systems can be combined into fully integrated manufacturing solutions. Each exhibit on the stand represents a production cell precisely tailored to meet specific customer requirements – and a well-considered, economically viable response to those needs. The exhibits are complemented by expert corners on topics such as plastification, technologies, temperature control, and training, where ENGEL presents customer-focused solutions.

Whether lightweight construction, the use of recyclates, validation, or process stability: ENGEL thinks in terms of solutions. The trade fair appearance encourages open, hands-on and forward- looking dialogue. Because while plastics processing may not be getting any easier, with ENGEL it remains manageable, flexible, and efficient.

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Raising industry expectations with next generation recycling technologies

In post-consumer recycling, a small footprint and high throughput are becoming more and more important factors. In response, EREMA is expanding the INTAREMA line and introducing the 2021 model at the K 2025 without a cascade. The growing number of food-grade applications is another trend. EREMA actively assists its clients in the authorization procedure and provides recycling solutions that ensure the highest quality levels. The company’s partnership with Lindner Washtech is one element that boosts added value in post-consumer recycling by guaranteeing a balanced end-to-end procedure.

The need for post-consumer recycled pellets to be utilized in delicate applications like food or cosmetics packaging, as well as secondary packaging, is growing due to legal regulations, particularly the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWR), and the sustainability objectives of international businesses. To provide high output quantities with consistently good quality, these criteria impose more strain on recycling operations’ production capacity and process stability. To satisfy these requirements, EREMA provides dependable solutions.

The new INTAREMA 2021 TVEplus, now without cascade

Large plastics recycling plants need more than simply upscaling the individual components. The larger the size of the extruder screw, the greater the technological challenges. The start-up last summer of the largest INTAREMA system to date, with a throughput of over four tonnes per hour, confirms that EREMA offers reliable solutions for high throughputs. The next smaller size 2021 has now been further developed. “We have focused on the system and its individual components to ensure cost effectiveness and process reliability on this scale,” explains Markus Huber-Lindinger, Managing Director at EREMA. At the K show, EREMA will launch the INTAREMA  2021 TVEplus with a diameter of 2 metres for the preconditioning unit (PCU) and 212 millimetres for the extruder screw, which for the first time features a single end-to-end extrusion unit. With a throughput of up to 3.5 tonnes per hour and a footprint of just 15.1 x 3 metres, this recycling system is over two metres shorter than the previous cascade design, in which two extruders were connected by a melt pipe. The new design also reduces the melt temperature, lowers energy consumption and minimises maintenance requirements.

Based on TVEplus and EREMA PCU technology, the new 2021 produces even higher quality recycled pellets. Counter Current technology makes a significant contribution to this because it continuously feeds the extruder with preheated material that is 5 to 15 degrees Celsius warmer than with conventional cutter compactor systems. This is a technological advantage, especially for an extruder screw with a large diameter with correspondingly deep screw flights. The melt is processed more gently with less shearing and without additional particle size reduction. This makes it easier for impurities to be extracted by the melt filter, which is a key element of the new development. “It is thanks to our latest innovation in filtration that we have been able to implement the system on this scale. We will be demonstrating this innovation live at K 2025,” says Markus Huber-Lindinger. The system is also available with DuaFil Compact technology for even more efficient filtration.

The ReFresher control system is now networked with the PLC

Consistently high recycled pellet quality is essential for food and cosmetic grade applications. Recyclates for food packaging must meet the requirements of the European and American food safety authorities. EREMA has initiated numerous approval projects and, together with customers, has already received positive Non-Objection Letters (NOL) from a US authority for HDPE, PP and LD/LLDPE. Further approval proceedings are ongoing, especially in Europe. “A key driver of these projects is the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which stipulates a recyclate content of 10 per cent in sensitive packaging and 30 per cent in all packaging from 2030 onwards,” explains Clemens Kitzberger, Business Development Manager Post Consumer Recycling at the EREMA Group. “We are confident that we will obtain these approvals with our technologies. We use our expertise to provide our customers with the support they need during the proceedings.”

There are two decisive prerequisites needed for food-grade: an input stream consisting of at least 99 per cent food packaging, and technology that is able to clean and decontaminate the input material. A key technology here is the combination of INTAREMA TVEplus RegrindPro and the ReFresher, which reliably removes substances with low volatility, and as a result also removes odours. “What’s new is that the ReFresher control system is networked with our machine PLC,” says Markus Huber-Lindinger. “The new visualisation system combines the data from both systems to provide an intuitive and in-depth understanding of the entire process chain.” The combined data and trend analyses can also be accessed using the BluPort online platform.

EREMA and Lindner Washtech guarantee a balanced overall process

“One of the main success factors for consistent recyclate quality from post-consumer waste streams is the optimal coordination of each process step, from sorting and recycling to the final product,” says Clemens Kitzberger. Openness for knowledge transfer is needed here along the whole value chain.

That is why EREMA works together closely with strong partners, including within its own group of companies. The joint venture with Lindner has established a close partnership between EREMA and Lindner Washtech. While Lindner Washtech provides high-quality preparation of the input material with sorting, cold and hot washing, EREMA ensures effective cleaning and decontamination with its extrusion and filtration technology. Because the processes are well-coordinated, consistent recyclate quality is produced with optimised energy consumption. One specific application example is a project at Polymer Matters in Ireland, who have applied to the European Commission for food-grade approval. In this application, HDPE milk bottles from household recycling schemes are processed into rHDPE and used for the production of new milk bottles.

Visitors to this year’s K trade fair can gain an insight into the successful joint venture between EREMA and Lindner Washtech at the Edvanced Recycling Centre in the outdoor area.

Edvanced Recycling powered by EREMA

The current campaign Edvanced Recycling – EREMA Prime Solutions for Advanced Recycling sees EREMA present a wide range of advanced plastics recycling solutions. More than 40 years of experience combined with practical application expertise are the basis for EREMA systems consistently delivering high-quality recycled pellets to meet precise quality specifications, from food and cosmetic grade to more straightforward applications. Edvanced Recycling shows how EREMA is working together with its customers to sustainably increase the proportion of recycled materials used to make new plastic products.

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Lindner Shapes the Next Chapter in Plastics Recycling with Innovation at K 2025

Utilizing its whole exhibition space at the K 2025, Lindner will be presenting innovative waste plastics processing methods and new products in Hall 9, Stand B17/19, and the outside area CE02. First-rate recycled quality, energy efficiency, maximum flexibility, intelligent process optimization across the whole value-added chain, and a first in mechanical recycling will all be highlighted.

“Ready for the future of your business” is the mantra that guides the innovative technologies and developments that recycling pioneer Lindner is showcasing at the K 2025, including a world-first mechanical recycling system. The fourth-generation Micromat, whose intelligent technology raises the bar for material flexibility and energy efficiency, will also be on display to visitors. An outstanding illustration of the effects of comprehensive process optimization, from bale to pellet, of guaranteed recycle quality, throughput, and resource utilization is the joint venture between Lindner Washtech and EREMA.

Ready for energy-efficient versatility – the fourth-generation Micromat

For the new Micromat series, they have built on the proven strengths of Series 3, adding upgrades that improve both maintenance and productivity. The core of the new shredder series is the innovative drive concept that features a remarkable level of efficiency of above 97 %. Unlike a torque drive, the new concept operates without any rare earth elements and has an impressively long lifespan. Another highlight is the flexible, configurable blade system. This makes it possible to quickly replace pointed knives with step knives – which enables the shredder to flexibly adapt to different material requirements.

Ready for smart process control and guaranteed quality

Systematically and smartly optimising processes along the entire value-added chain – from shedding, sorting and washing to extrusion – is the key to achieving reliable quality standards and an efficient use of resources. These are only some of the results of the joint venture between Lindner Washtech and EREMA. “In the past few years, we have been working specifically on optimising process interfaces and look forward to presenting the results at the K 2025 together,” says Georg Krenn, Managing Director at Lindner Washtech. Topics include integrated plant engineering for a defined throughput, seamless and automated material flow regulation, smart performance monitoring and recyclate qualities for use in the cosmetics and food sectors.

Ready for a revolution in mechanical recycling

From post-consumer plastics to high-quality recyclate that can also be used in sensitive applications such as cosmetics and personal care – as well as being energy efficient and reliable? That was the key question at the start of the project. At K 2025, Lindner and a well-known partner will present a revolutionary world first in mechanical recycling. It is an innovative washing process that sets new standards in material purity, redefining the recyclate quality for the cosmetic and personal care sector. This technology also opens up access to other complex areas of application and the method will be presented for the first time at Lindner’s exhibition stand in Hall 9, Stand B17/19.

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