10 -12 OCTOBER 2007 UPEM 2007 - PACKAGING AND LABELLING TECHNOLOGY LENEXPO FAIRGROUNDS, ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA

Welcome to the official site of the International Exhibition for PACKAGING AND LABELLING TECHNOLOGY - UPEM - the ONLY Exhibition in Saint-Petersburg and North-West region of Russia on packaging for all industry sectors.

Since 2004, UPEM has been a successful launch pad for many new companies within the packaging market. It is the only trade event in North-West Russia to serve as meeting point for packaging producers and consumers - giving them the opportunity to strengthen existing business contacts, establish new ones and promote regional business development.

The Russian packaging industry has recorded solid growth over the past few years. Especially packaging-dependent industries such as food, confectionery, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and construction material have experienced high demand - and Russia depends on international business partners to meet this demand.

"Exhibitions play a pivotal role in the development of the packaging industry. UPEM is an excellent forum in which to exchange information and experiences and set up business meetings and negotiations. At the exhibition there are many interesting stands where you can learn about the latest developments within the packaging industry and view innovative products from various industry sectors. Packaging has become a sector that determines the overall economic situation of the country. Furthermore, it boosts the competitive power of goods and plays a social role, which reflects the changes taking place in the regions".

á .G. Boiko
Chairman of the Sub-committee for developing the packaging industry
of the Committee for Industrial Development
of the Chamber of Trade and Commerce of the Russian Federation

Dates: 10-12 October 2007
Venue: Lenexpo Exhibition Centre, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

UPEM is the ideal meeting place for the packaging industry representatives in one of the main business centers of Russia - Saint-Petersburg.

UPEM 2006 FACT FILE:

Number of exhibitors: 53 companies
Number of visitors: more than 7500 experts

• 91,4% exhibitors evaluated the number of the visitors as sufficient or above
• 97,6% exhibitors were satisfied with the quality of visitors
• 96,3% exhibitors considered the organisation of the exhibition to be of a high level

The organizers are glad to see among the UPEM exhibitors and visitors
and wish you successful and fruitful work at the exhibition!