More than 1,000 booths showcase next-generation printing, packaging and signage solutions from Malaysian and international companies
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th International Printing, Paper, Packaging Machinery Exhibition (IPMEX Malaysia 2026) officially opened today at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), officiated by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Wee Ka Siong, Member of Parliament for Ayer Hitam and President of the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA). The four-day exhibition brings the printing, packaging, labelling, signage and textile-printing industries together around automation, sustainability and new commercial opportunities.
Organised by Kaizer Exhibitions & Conferences Sdn Bhd under the theme "Print Package Possibility", IPMEX Malaysia 2026 runs from 12 to 15 August 2026. The exhibition is endorsed by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and 15 industry associations.
Malaysia's printing, packaging, signage and textile industries are essential to our commercial and export ecosystem. We must support SMEs in adopting practical automation, AI-driven inspection, energy-efficient equipment and more sustainable materials, while continuing to upskill our workforce. Platforms such as IPMEX and Sign Malaysia connect local businesses with global technology and partnerships, helping them raise productivity, meet international standards and strengthen Malaysia's competitiveness in regional supply chains," said YB Datuk Seri Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong.
Occupying 12,530 square metres, the 16th edition features 214 exhibiting companies, comprising 90 international companies and 124 Malaysian companies. Participants represent China, Italy, South Korea, Singapore, the United States and Malaysia, while the organiser expects 13,389 trade visitors across the four days. The scale reflects IPMEX's continued development as a regional sourcing and technology platform for printers, converters, brand owners, sign makers, equipment distributors and buyers.
"IPMEX Malaysia 2026 is designed to move beyond a static machinery showcase. By bringing commercial printing, smart packaging, label production and visual signage into one sourcing environment, we aim to help regional businesses adopt automation, AI-enabled inspection, digital workflows and lower-waste production," said Ms. Belle Yam, Managing Director of Kaizer Exhibitions & Conferences Sdn Bhd.
IPMEX Malaysia 2026 is co-located with Sign Malaysia Exhibition, themed "LED Light Up the City", and features zones for Label & Flexible Packaging and Textile Print. Together, the platforms connect industrial print, paper and packaging machinery with signage, digital displays, advertising media and print applications. This integrated format enables visitors to source across the value chain, from raw print media and automated finishing systems to packaging, labels and illuminated signage.
Technology highlights include high-speed digital and variable-data printing, smart label production, flexible and corrugated packaging, pre-press and post-press systems, UV-LED printing, direct-to-garment and direct-to-film solutions, automated visual inspection, interactive displays and more sustainable inks and materials. Featured brands and technology providers include Epson, HP, Mimaki, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Kodak, Mutoh, Pulisi and Malaysian manufacturer STH Wire.
Business-matching, live demonstrations and networking programmes will run throughout the exhibition, helping Malaysian companies evaluate new production technologies, identify distribution partners and connect with regional and international buyers. The event also supports the industry's shift toward shorter production runs, personalised packaging, energy-efficient equipment and more circular manufacturing practices.
As IPMEX enters its 16th edition, the exhibition reinforces Malaysia's role as an ASEAN gateway for printing, packaging and visual communication technologies, while creating a platform for cross-border sourcing, technology adoption and partnerships. IPMEX Malaysia 2026 continues at MITEC until 15 August 2026.
About IPMEX Malaysia
IPMEX Malaysia is an established biennial business-to-business trade exhibition serving the printing, paper, packaging machinery, labelling, publishing and connected visual communication industries. Organised by Kaizer Exhibitions & Conferences Sdn Bhd, the exhibition has evolved over 16 editions from an industrial printing machinery show into an integrated regional platform covering digital printing, smart labels, flexible packaging, textile printing, signage and sustainable production technologies. IPMEX connects manufacturers, technology providers, printers, converters, brand owners, distributors and trade buyers through live demonstrations, business matching and cross-border networking.
Website: https://kaizer.com.my/ipmex-malaysia/
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16th IPMEX Malaysia 2026 Opens, Advancing Smart and Sustainable Printing Across ASEAN
- Approximately USD 400 million project designed to produce around 62,500 cubic meters of desalinated water per day and 500,000 tons of high-purity industrial salt a year
- Advances Indonesia's water and industrial-salt security in a single integrated facility at Manyar, Gresik, East Java
- Joint development agreement signed at Danantara's office in Jakarta and witnessed by H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Chief Executive Officer of Danantara, and Minister of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi-listed Acwa (formerly ACWA Power), the world's largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with PT GARAM, Indonesia's state-owned salt enterprise, to develop the country's first utility-scale integrated seawater desalination and industrial salt production facility.
The agreement was signed by Abraham Mose, President Director of PT GARAM, and Tim Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of PT Acwa Power Indonesia, at Danantara's office in Jakarta and witnessed by H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Chief Executive Officer of Danantara and Minister of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia. Planned for Manyar in Gresik, East Java, and valued at approximately USD 400 million, the facility will combine a seawater reverse-osmosis (SWRO) plant with an integrated salt production line, producing around 62,500 cubic meters of desalinated water per day and approximately 500,000 tons of high-purity industrial salt a year.
Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Chief Executive Officer of Acwa, said: "Indonesia is an important growth market for Acwa, and this agreement represents another step in our commitment to supporting the country's long-term water and industrial needs. By combining our expertise in large-scale seawater desalination with the production of high-purity industrial salt, we have an opportunity to deliver an integrated solution that strengthens water security while supporting Indonesia's ambition to increase domestic salt production. We look forward to working closely with PT GARAM and Danantara to advance this important project."
The project is designed on a Build-Own-Operate basis and will be developed through a project company established in Indonesia, using a limited or non-recourse project financing structure anchored in the project's own cash flows. Indonesia currently imports more than 4 million tons of industrial salt a year, with demand expected to rise to more than 7.7 million tons by 2028. By recovering high-purity salt as a co-product of the desalination brine-management process, the Gresik facility is designed to increase domestic salt supply while providing a reliable source of desalinated water for industrial use. The project also creates the potential, subject to feasibility, to recover additional marine minerals from the same process.
Abraham Mose, President Director of PT GARAM, said: "The signing of this Joint Development Agreement marks a significant milestone for PT GARAM in building a salt industry that is more modern, efficient, and competitive. This enables Indonesia to increase salt production capacity while also building an industrial ecosystem that integrates desalination technology, industrial salt production, energy efficiency, and the potential for developing other marine minerals. Technology and knowledge transfer are central to this collaboration, and our aim is to ensure that Indonesia has world-scale production facilities alongside the workforce capable of operating and developing them sustainably."
Tim Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of PT Acwa Power Indonesia, said: "This is a strong foundation for developing an integrated solution tailored to Indonesia's needs. Combining desalinated water and high-purity industrial salt production within a single facility creates the potential to address two important national priorities at once. Our focus will now be on working closely with PT GARAM to progress the project responsibly and establish the foundations for its successful long-term development."
Under the agreement, Acwa will contribute its experience in desalination project development, technology selection, technical design, financing structure, engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as long-term operations and maintenance. The collaboration also includes knowledge and technology transfer, training, and the sharing of operating protocols with personnel from PT GARAM and the project company. PT GARAM will lead site readiness and project access, permitting, and stakeholder coordination in Indonesia, and the development of markets and commercial channels for the facility's output.
Acwa holds more than 98 GW of global power capacity, including more than 52 GW of renewable energy, and is the world's largest private water desalination company. Its global experience in developing, financing, constructing, and operating large-scale water and power infrastructure, together with its growing presence in Indonesia, positions the company to support the country's long-term demand for reliable and sustainable water solutions.
About Acwa
Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world's largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 16 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. As of July 2026, Acwa's portfolio comprises 111 assets in operation, advanced development, or under construction, representing SAR 475 billion / USD 127 billion of assets under management and the capacity to generate 98.2 GW of power (of which 52.3 GW is renewables) and manage 9.7 million m³/day of desalinated water. The energy and water capacity generated by Acwa's assets is delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.
Learn more: www.acwapower.com
JAKARTA, Indonesia and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi-listed Acwa (formerly ACWA Power), the world's largest private water desalination company, a leader in the energy transition, and a first mover into green hydrogen at scale, has signed a Joint Development Agreement with PT GARAM, Indonesia's state-owned salt enterprise, to develop the country's first utility-scale integrated seawater desalination and industrial salt production facility.
The agreement was signed by Abraham Mose, President Director of PT GARAM, and Tim Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of PT Acwa Power Indonesia, at Danantara's office in Jakarta and witnessed by H.E. Rosan Roeslani, Chief Executive Officer of Danantara and Minister of Investment of the Republic of Indonesia. Planned for Manyar in Gresik, East Java, and valued at approximately USD 400 million, the facility will combine a seawater reverse-osmosis (SWRO) plant with an integrated salt production line, producing around 62,500 cubic meters of desalinated water per day and approximately 500,000 tons of high-purity industrial salt a year.
Dr. Samir J. Serhan, Chief Executive Officer of Acwa, said: "Indonesia is an important growth market for Acwa, and this agreement represents another step in our commitment to supporting the country's long-term water and industrial needs. By combining our expertise in large-scale seawater desalination with the production of high-purity industrial salt, we have an opportunity to deliver an integrated solution that strengthens water security while supporting Indonesia's ambition to increase domestic salt production. We look forward to working closely with PT GARAM and Danantara to advance this important project."
The project is designed on a Build-Own-Operate basis and will be developed through a project company established in Indonesia, using a limited or non-recourse project financing structure anchored in the project's own cash flows. Indonesia currently imports more than 4 million tons of industrial salt a year, with demand expected to rise to more than 7.7 million tons by 2028. By recovering high-purity salt as a co-product of the desalination brine-management process, the Gresik facility is designed to increase domestic salt supply while providing a reliable source of desalinated water for industrial use. The project also creates the potential, subject to feasibility, to recover additional marine minerals from the same process.
Abraham Mose, President Director of PT GARAM, said: "The signing of this Joint Development Agreement marks a significant milestone for PT GARAM in building a salt industry that is more modern, efficient, and competitive. This enables Indonesia to increase salt production capacity while also building an industrial ecosystem that integrates desalination technology, industrial salt production, energy efficiency, and the potential for developing other marine minerals. Technology and knowledge transfer are central to this collaboration, and our aim is to ensure that Indonesia has world-scale production facilities alongside the workforce capable of operating and developing them sustainably."
Tim Anderson, Chief Executive Officer of PT Acwa Power Indonesia, said: "This is a strong foundation for developing an integrated solution tailored to Indonesia's needs. Combining desalinated water and high-purity industrial salt production within a single facility creates the potential to address two important national priorities at once. Our focus will now be on working closely with PT GARAM to progress the project responsibly and establish the foundations for its successful long-term development."
Under the agreement, Acwa will contribute its experience in desalination project development, technology selection, technical design, financing structure, engineering, procurement, and construction, as well as long-term operations and maintenance. The collaboration also includes knowledge and technology transfer, training, and the sharing of operating protocols with personnel from PT GARAM and the project company. PT GARAM will lead site readiness and project access, permitting, and stakeholder coordination in Indonesia, and the development of markets and commercial channels for the facility's output.
Acwa holds more than 98 GW of global power capacity, including more than 52 GW of renewable energy, and is the world's largest private water desalination company. Its global experience in developing, financing, constructing, and operating large-scale water and power infrastructure, together with its growing presence in Indonesia, positions the company to support the country's long-term demand for reliable and sustainable water solutions.
About Acwa
Acwa (TADAWUL: 2082) is a Saudi-listed company and the world's largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in the global energy transition. Registered and established in 2004 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Acwa employs over 4,000 people and is currently present in 16 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. As of July 2026, Acwa's portfolio comprises 111 assets in operation, advanced development, or under construction, representing SAR 475 billion / USD 127 billion of assets under management and the capacity to generate 98.2 GW of power (of which 52.3 GW is renewables) and manage 9.7 million m³/day of desalinated water. The energy and water capacity generated by Acwa's assets is delivered on a bulk basis to address the needs of state utilities and industries on long-term, off-taker contracts under utility services outsourcing and public-private partnership models.
Learn more: www.acwapower.com
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Acwa signs joint development agreement with PT GARAM for Indonesia's first utility-scale integrated seawater desalination and industrial salt project
