16–19 Mar 2027 · Melbourne, AU

APPEX

APPEX is Australia’s largest processing and packaging expo, a four-day industry event bringing together processing and packaging sectors to showcase machinery, ancillary equipment, materials and packaging, food processing, logistics and materials handling, and industry services. It features industry-led seminar sessions, networking and business opportunities, and is owned and presented by the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA).

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Dates
16–19 Mar 2027
Venue
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC Melbourne)
Location
Melbourne, AU
Audience
Trade
Duration
4 days
Scale
National
Exhibitors
426Fact
Visitors
10,000Fact
IT & SoftwareLogistics & TransportPackaging & Printing
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About APPEX

APPEX is a national trade show for the IT & Software and Logistics & Transport industries, held in Melbourne, Australia. The 2027 edition runs 16–19 Mar 2027 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC Melbourne). It brings together an estimated 426 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors (organizer-confirmed). Event Scout has indexed 426 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC Melbourne)

1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia, Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Who exhibits at APPEX

We've captured 426 exhibitors for APPEX (roster as of 2027). They span 32 countries, 78% of them based outside Australia.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Australia22%·37
  • China18%·31
  • Germany12%·21
  • Italy6%·10
  • United States6%·10

Based on 169 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Machinery Manufacturing53%·73
  • Packaging44%·61
  • Food Beverage28%·39
  • Chemicals Materials16%·22
  • Services16%·22

Based on 139 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

57%Class Dof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Moderately exclusive — a meaningful share of exhibitors are unique to this event.

Cross-referenced against 426 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

78%Class Bof exhibitors are based abroad

Highly international — a broad field reaching well beyond the host country.

Exhibitor calibre

Publicly listed42%·5

listed companies

Large enterprises50%·6

1,000+ employees

Of 12 exhibitors whose company size we know.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

APPEX 2027 exhibitor list

Event Scout has indexed 420+ companies exhibiting at APPEX so far. They span industries including logistics-transport, industrial-automation and logistics-transport,packaging. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • HMPS
  • Rizonepack
  • Collaborative Robots & Cobots
  • Festo Worldwide
  • Verge Safety Barriers
  • NETZSCH Group
  • J. Schmalz GmbH
  • Cognex
  • Toppan
  • Tengen Package
  • FANGDA PACKAGING CO.,LTD.(HEBEI,CHINA)
  • KAESER KOMPRESSOREN
  • Zjfengqi
  • GovCMS
  • Beckhoff Automation
  • Krones
  • Xtopack
  • EUCHNER

+ 401 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is APPEX 2027?
APPEX 2027 runs 16–19 Mar 2027 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC Melbourne).
Where is APPEX held?
APPEX is held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC Melbourne) in Melbourne, Australia.
How many exhibitors does APPEX have?
APPEX counts an estimated 426 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 426 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at APPEX?
Indexed exhibitors include Combilift, ABB Group, Hybrid Container and Packaging Supplier and Default. The event spans the IT & Software, Logistics & Transport and Packaging & Printing sectors.
Is APPEX worth attending?
APPEX is a national trade show for the IT & Software and Logistics & Transport industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 426 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the APPEX exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 426 companies exhibiting at APPEX so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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