Just after two days' rest, DEPS overseas promotion team set off again.  This time we went to attend IPMEX 2017 which was held in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 10-13.

Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) is the biggest exhibition and meeting venue in Kuala Lumpur.

The Opening Ceremony of IPMEX 2017 was held inside Hall 1 at 14:00 pm of Aug. 10th.  Y.B Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan - Minister of Malaysia Industrial & Industry, and representatives from Persatuan Perikatan Pengusaha Iklan Malaysia, Malaysia Printers Association, printing and sign associations from Asia attended the event.

The organizer set up clear guidance for audience.  Signs were put at the entrance, elevator, corridor, etc.

                                                       IPMEX 2017 Visitor Registration Center

IPMEX is a biennial exhibition organized by Kaizer, and this year is the 7th edition.  The show is supported by Ministry of Home Affair Malaysia, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau.

                         DPES booth was located at the main aisle of Hall 1.  Booth No.: 1266

When DPES Promotion Specialist distribute brochure of DPES 2018 to visitors, most of them said they knew DPES and would visit the show every year.

We also met some buyers from Vietnam, who told us they had got our brochure last week in VietAd.  

IPMEX 2017 was 15,000 sqm.  148 exhibitors from 9 countries and around 20,000 visitors attended the show.  Incorporating events: Asia Sign 2017, Malaysia LED & Lighting 2017, Digital Print 2017, Packaging & Lable 2017, Print Buyer 2017 and Textile Printing Show 2017.

Organizer: Kaizer Exhibitions & Conferences Sdn Bhd

Show Dates:  Aug. 10-13, 2017

Venue:  Hall 1-2, Putra World Trade Centre

Venue Add.: 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Concurrent Shows:  Asia Sign 2017

                               Malaysia LED ＆ Lighting Show 2017

                               Packaging & Label 2017

                               Print Buyer 2017

                               Digital Print 2017

                               3D Print

                               Textile Print

Exhibits:   
-  Printing Package Equipment, Materials & Accessories
- Printing Corporation Visualize & Display Gallery
- Pre-press System & Software
- Technologies & Equipment
- Screen Printing Equipment & Materials
- Label,Flexor & Gravure Printing
- Machinery CTP Offset Printing Equipment & Machinery

IPMEX 2017 used Hall 1 & 2 of Putra World Trade Centre, total area was up to 15,000 sqm.

Advertising and signage equipment enterprised were mainly concentrated in Hal 1, total 98 exhibitors. 

Exhibitors of the internaional brand and Malaysia local large advertising equipment agent included: KONICA MINOLTA, AVS, DPI, HAPOND, EPSON, ROLAND，MIMAKI，ROLAND，MACSTREAM, GALAXY, RISO，ARTWORLD, etc. 

There were 50 exhibitors in Hall 2.  Except HP, others were all belong to printing industry only.

                                           DPES 2018 Ad. in the official directory of IPMEX 2017.