Korea Packaging Machinery Association Association (KPMA)

Established in 1994, the Korea Packaging Machinery Association (KPMA) is the sole organization representing Korea’s packaging machinery manufacturers. For over 30 years, KPMA has been dedicated to promoting the industry through various initiatives, including:

Education and Training: Providing training programs for packaging professionals

Trade Shows: Organizing domestic and international trade events to showcase Korean machinery

International Exchange: Fostering relationships with global packaging associations

Export Promotion: Supporting members in expanding their overseas markets

Awards and Recognition: Honoring outstanding achievements in the industry

Publications and Consulting: Sharing industry knowledge and offering expert advice

KPMA is the driving force behind KOREA PACK, the premier packaging machinery exhibition in Korea. This event attracts global customers and provides a platform for exhibitors to showcase their innovative solutions and gather valuable feedback.

Membership

KPMA currently has a membership of 140 companies, categorized as regular and special members. Regular members are manufacturers of packaging machinery or related equipment, while special members include parts suppliers, component manufacturers, and service providers.

Product Range

KPMA members offer a wide range of packaging machinery, including:

Weighing and counting machines

Automatic bagging machines

Filling and canning machines

Cap sealing machines

Cup filling and sealing machines

Flexible and rigid form filling, sealing machines

Overwrapping machines

Band sealers

Shrink packaging machines

Carton packaging machines

Case formers

Labeling machines

Palletizers

These machines are used across various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, and more. KPMA members are committed to providing high-quality, customizable solutions and exceptional after-sales support.

KPMA aspires to expand the global reach of Korean packaging machinery manufacturers by strengthening international collaborations, developing an industry database, publishing an English-language journal, and formulating a sustainable growth strategy. Through these endeavors, KPMA aims to establish itself as a world-class organization that effectively represents the interests of its members and propels the industry forward.