About this event

Printpack Alger 2027 (Printpack Alger)

Official event details
Edition: 12th International Trade Show
Dates: 27–29 April 2027
Venue: Palais des Expositions d’Alger – SAFEX
City & Country: Algiers, Algeria

Event overview
Printpack Alger positions itself as Algeria’s leading business platform for the packaging, printing, paper & tissue industry. The event is presented as a key meeting point for industry professionals and trade visitors from Algeria as well as international markets.

The official website also states that printpack alger 2027 is held alongside its sister event “plast alger”, creating a broader sector platform covering the plastics and packaging ecosystem. The exhibition is organised by fairtrade Messe and Messe Düsseldorf with local partners. The show is further described as part of a globally recognised network powered by drupa, connecting printing technology markets, innovations, and industry leaders.

Context: Why this event matters for buyers

The official content emphasizes strong market drivers for Algeria in packaging and printing. It highlights investment growth in printing and packaging technologies across Africa and the Middle East, and points to rising local demand driven by industrialisation and a rapidly expanding population. The event is positioned to capture business contacts tied to:

• Boosting local production and exports (including reducing reliance on consumable imports)
• Scaling printing and packaging capabilities for industrial and consumer supply chains
• Adopting new packaging, printing, paper, tissue, and related recycling solutions

1️⃣ Who attends (BUYERS / ATTENDEES)

Based on the official description (“thousands of industry professionals, decision-makers and trade visitors from Algeria and beyond”), the show is expected to attract a blend of:

A) Buyers and decision-makers (most valuable for lead generation)

• Packaging manufacturers (flexible packaging, labels, cartons, folding boxes, industrial packaging, and converters)
• Printing companies (commercial printers, packaging printers, and specialty print providers)
• Paper and tissue value-chain companies (paper producers, tissue producers, distributors, and equipment service partners)
• Brand owners and procurement stakeholders looking to secure packaging formats, materials, and supply agreements
• Recycling and circular-economy stakeholders (given the explicit mention of recycling innovation among exhibitors)
• Technical and operations leaders focused on production efficiency, quality improvement, and capacity expansion

B) Trade visitors (influencers and collaborators)

• Industrial distributors and regional resellers
• Engineering, integration, and service providers supporting packaging/printing plants
• Industry consultants, associations, and institutional stakeholders
• Potential partners exploring new technologies, automation, and productivity improvements

Best buyer-attendee fit: We position the most actionable attendees as technology adopters and production decision-makers rather than purely general visitors—especially within packaging conversion, printing production, paper/tissue production, and recycling operations.

2️⃣ Where the show is happening + attendee geographic origin

Show location (official):
Palais des Expositions d’Alger – SAFEX, Algiers, Algeria

Expected geographic origin (from official context)

The official website states the event expects participants “from Algeria and beyond.” It also notes international exhibitor presence in the 2026 edition: 297 exhibitors from 21 countries, with exhibitors coming from countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Practical targeting geography for attendee lists

• Primary: Algeria-based buyers across packaging, printing, and paper/tissue industries
• Regional: North Africa and Middle East trade buyers (especially where supply chains are connected)
• International: European, Asian, and Middle Eastern technology suppliers and partners visiting to meet local decision-makers

Note on precision: The official text does not provide exact attendee country breakdowns for 2027; therefore we treat the geographic origin statement above as reliable directionality based on the event’s defined “Algeria and beyond” positioning and exhibitor international spread.

3️⃣ Audience reach (Local / National / Global)

Audience reach classification: National + International

• National (Algeria): The show is explicitly framed as Algeria’s “No. 1 business platform” for the sector, implying strong inland coverage from decision-makers across packaging, printing, paper, and tissue.
• International (beyond Algeria): The show benefits from a global network positioning (powered by drupa) and is held in conjunction with an internationally visible plastics/packaging sister event (plast alger).
• Global industry connectivity: The 2026 exhibitor footprint (countries across Europe, Asia, Middle East, and Africa) indicates that the event functions as a cross-border commercial hub.

4️⃣ Sample buyer company names (BUYERS ONLY) + Websites

Below is a sample “buyer-side” shortlist designed to help us pull and prioritize relevant attendee decision-makers. These are example buyer companies that typically align with the packaging/printing/paper/tissue and related recycling ecosystems presented at printpack alger. Final buyer selection should be refined after we map your specific product category and target buying roles.

Priority	Company	Website	Best Title to Target	Why This is a Good Buyer Fit
1	International Paper	https://www.internationalpaper.com	VP Operations / Plant Manager / Procurement Director (Packaging Materials)	Paper supply chain player aligned with paper/tissue and packaging materials demand.
2	Smurfit Kappa	https://www.smurfitkappa.com	Industrial Procurement Manager / Head of Production / Category Manager (Packaging)	Large-scale packaging and corrugated solutions provider with recurring packaging material needs.
3	Amcor	https://www.amcor.com	Procurement Manager / Operations Director (Flexible Packaging)	Flexible packaging manufacturer; strong fit for packaging conversion technology and materials.
4	DS Smith	https://www.dssmith.com	Head of Procurement / Plant Director / Category Manager (Packaging)	Corrugated packaging solutions company that regularly evaluates production and supply improvements.
5	UPM Raflatac	https://www.upmraflataс.com	Procurement Director / Operations Manager (Label Materials)	Label and materials business aligned with print-driven packaging categories.
6	Mondi	https://www.mondigroup.com	Procurement / Supply Chain Director (Packaging Paper & Materials)	Packaging paper and solutions supplier—often a buyer of printing/paper-related inputs.
7	WestRock	https://www.westrock.com	VP Procurement / Production Excellence Manager / Category Manager	Packaging and containerboard producer; typically engaged in printing/packaging production ecosystems.
8	Essity	https://www.essity.com	Supply Chain Director / Procurement Manager (Tissue & Packaging)	Tissue and personal health products maker; directly related to tissue packaging supply chains.
9	Kimberly-Clark	https://www.kimberly-clark.com	Procurement Director / Packaging Category Manager	Large-scale tissue and consumer packaging requirements; aligns with tissue/packaging market needs.
10	Procter & Gamble (P&G)	https://us.pg.com	Packaging Procurement Lead / Supply Network Manager	Brand owner with broad packaging procurement and packaging optimization programs.
11	Nestlé	https://www.nestle.com	Packaging Procurement / Packaging Innovation Manager	High packaging volume across food; a strong category buyer for packaging materials and formats.
12	Coca-Cola Europacific Partners	https://www.ccep.com	Packaging Procurement / Procurement Category Lead	Procurement and packaging decisions for beverages; packaging suppliers and printing partners matter.
13	Unilever	https://www.unilever.com	Procurement Director (Packaging) / Supply Chain Manager	Consumer goods packaging buyer with ongoing sourcing and packaging improvement workstreams.
14	Tetra Pak	https://www.tetrapak.com	Customer Solutions Procurement / Partnership Manager (Packaging Systems)	Packaging solutions ecosystem; buyers and partners frequently converge with print and packaging decision-makers.
15	CCL Industries	https://www.cclind.com	Commercial Director / Purchasing Manager (Label Production)	Label and packaging materials provider; aligns with print-intensive packaging needs.
16	Sealed Air	https://www.sealedair.com	Procurement Manager / Packaging Engineering Buyer	Packaging protection solutions; strong fit for packaging materials, films, and systems.
17	Berry Global	https://www.berryglobal.com	Procurement Director / Plant Operations Director	Plastics packaging manufacturer; aligns with packaging and plastics adjacency via the sister event.
18	Huhtamaki	https://www.huhtamaki.com	Procurement / Operations Director (Food Packaging)	Packaging systems buyer presence aligns with packaging conversion and production planning needs.
19	Rengo / Packaging Manufacturers (example group)	https://www.rengo.com	Procurement Manager (Corrugated/Packaging) / Supply Chain Lead	Packaging-focused buyer model; suited for packaging and printing ecosystem meetings.
20	Recycling / Circular Packaging Operations (example buyer segment)	(varies by target)	Recycling Operations Manager / Head of Circular Programs	The event explicitly mentions recycling innovation; circular-economy operations are key buyer profiles.

Important: This is a sample buyer list for targeting. We refine it based on the client’s exact product category, the buyer’s value chain position (printer vs. converter vs. brand owner vs. material producer), and the specific job titles they need.

5️⃣ Job profiles, industries & event type

A) Event type (as positioned)

• International trade show (12th edition)
• Focused on packaging, printing, paper & tissue
• Held alongside plast alger to cover the broader packaging & plastics ecosystem
• Industry technology and services marketplace connecting producers, converters, and buyers

B) Job profiles to target (Apollo-style role logic, mapped to show intent)

• Procurement / Purchasing
  • Category Manager, Packaging
  • Procurement Director / Head of Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing Manager (Printing / Paper / Materials)
  • Supplier Development / Vendor Manager
• Operations & Production
  • Plant Manager / Operations Director
  • Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager
  • Production Planning Manager
  • Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence Manager
• Technical & Engineering
  • Technical Director / Head of Engineering
  • Process Engineer / Production Engineer
  • Quality Manager / QA/QC Director
• Commercial & Partnerships
  • Business Development Director (Packaging / Printing)
  • Commercial Director / Sales Director (Industrial Supplies)
  • Partnership Manager / Strategic Alliance Manager
• Supply chain & sourcing stakeholders
  • Supply Chain Director
  • Logistics/Distribution Manager (where packaging formats drive distribution)
• Circular economy & recycling operations
  • Recycling Operations Manager
  • Circular Programs Lead
  • Waste Management / Sustainability Procurement

C) Best matching industries (from the provided industry list)

Based on the show’s packaging/printing/paper/tissue focus and the fact that exhibitors include global manufacturing and technology providers, we recommend using these industry filters from the provided list:

• Printing
• Packaging & Containers
• Paper & Forest Products
• Plastics
• Chemicals (where inks, coatings, adhesives, consumables are sourced)
• Renewables & Environment (recycling, waste, circular initiatives)
• Food & Beverages (brand owners with high packaging needs)
• Pharmaceuticals (secondary packaging, protective packaging, quality-driven packaging requirements)
• Consumer Goods (packaging procurement across FMCG)
• Warehousing and Logistics & Supply Chain (packaging impacts distribution and handling)

6️⃣ Estimated attendance (expected total footfall)

The official website content provided does not state the exact attendance figure for printpack alger 2027. Therefore, we will not invent a numeric estimate.

What we can reliably state from the official content:

• The event is expected to welcome thousands of industry professionals, decision-makers and trade visitors.
• The 2026 event reported 297 exhibitors from 21 countries, which supports that it operates at a meaningful international industry scale.

For deep lead accuracy: once we receive your client product category (and the target buyer type), we can also advise whether we should prioritize “broad attendee capture” (high footfall) or “buyer density capture” (more narrowly defined procurement/operations decision-makers).

7️⃣ Key focus areas & buyer engagement

A) Likely key focus areas (aligned with official positioning)

• Packaging technology adoption (materials, conversion capabilities, and production scaling)
• Printing technology and process optimization (quality, throughput, and production reliability)
• Paper and tissue supply chain solutions (including sourcing and operational improvement)
• Recycling and circular solutions (the official exhibitor narrative references recycling innovation)
• Local production and export capability building (explicitly highlighted in the official text)

B) How buyers are likely to engage

• Supplier shortlisting: decision-makers evaluate new vendors for machinery, materials, and service contracts.
• Technology meetings: engineering/production leads speak with technology providers during expo sessions and product demos.
• Procurement discussions: category managers and procurement directors review supplier capabilities, pricing models, and delivery readiness.
• Partnership exploration: commercial and business development roles look for regional partnerships aligned with Algeria’s production growth.

8️⃣ Client-product fit (we need the client website)

To deliver the “best buyers” for printpack alger 2027 in a way that matches our client requirements, we must review the client product and validate who typically buys that category.

Please share the client website URL. Once we review it, we will:

• Identify the most likely buyer types (printer/converter/brand owner/material producer/recycling operator)
• Map the best matching job titles for decision-maker targeting
• Recommend the best industry filters from your provided industry list
• Select the highest-priority company shortlist aligned to the client’s value proposition

Until we receive the website: we can only provide directionality, not a confirmed buyer ranking for your exact product.

9️⃣ Final recommendation (buyer suitability score)

Overall buyer-fit: High for packaging, printing, paper/tissue, and recycling-adjacent solutions—especially if your client’s product supports production capacity growth, supplier procurement, technology adoption, quality improvement, or recycling/circular operations.

Best-fit buyer segments to collect (based on the official event positioning)

• Procurement and sourcing decision-makers across packaging, printing, paper/tissue, and relevant production consumables
• Operations and plant leaders driving production upgrades and workflow improvements
• Quality/technical leaders who influence vendor selection for equipment, processes, and materials
• Circular economy / recycling operations leaders aligned with recycling innovation themes

Appendix: What we need from you to finalize the “best buyers”

• Client product category (1–2 sentences) OR the client website
• Geography preference (Algeria-only vs. Algeria + international buyers visiting)
• Preferred buyer type (brand owner, printer, converter, materials producer, recycling operator)
• Target seniority (manager vs. director vs. VP/C-level)