After PLASTPERU & PACKPERU 2026: A Closer Look at Our Time in Peru

PLASTPERU & PACKPERU 2026 came to an end on August 22 in Lima. For our team, the four-day exhibition was a good opportunity to meet customers face to face, introduce our packaging solutions, and hear more about what local companies are looking for.

But the trip was not only about the exhibition. During our time in Peru, we also visited a customer’s factory to see how our equipment is being used in real production. After the show, we stayed a few more days to visit Machu Picchu and Cusco before heading home.

Looking back, the trip gave us a better understanding of the market and, perhaps more importantly, a chance to have more direct conversations with the people we work with.

Meeting Customers at PLASTPERU & PACKPERU 2026

From August 19 to 22, our team was at PLASTPERU & PACKPERU 2026 in Lima.

Over the four days, we met existing customers, new contacts, and visitors from Peru and other Latin American markets. Many of the discussions focused on practical production needs—machine performance, automation, packaging processes, and how new equipment could fit into existing production lines.

We also demonstrated our laminating machine at the exhibition. The machine attracted interest from local visitors, and after discussions and a demonstration, it was sold to a Peruvian customer during the show.

For us, the sale was certainly a positive result, but the conversations around it were just as valuable. Meeting customers in person often gives us a much clearer picture of what they need than an online inquiry alone.

A Visit to Our Customer’s Factory

During our stay in Peru, we also took the opportunity to visit one of our customers at their factory.

Factory visits are an important part of our work because they allow us to see the actual production environment, rather than only discussing machines through messages or video calls. We talked with the customer about their experience with the equipment, their current production situation, and any issues or adjustments they had encountered during use.

These conversations also gave us a chance to exchange views on the local market and understand what the customer may need as their business develops.

For a machinery manufacturer, this kind of feedback is useful in a very practical way. It helps us understand where equipment performs well, where improvements may be needed, and what customers expect from their suppliers after the machine has been delivered.

What We Heard from the Market

One topic that came up repeatedly during the exhibition was automation.

For many packaging companies, labor availability, production efficiency, and consistency are becoming increasingly important. Some customers are looking at ways to reduce manual operations, while others are considering how existing semi-automatic processes could be upgraded.

We also spoke with companies involved in different packaging applications, including stationery products and fruit packaging. Their requirements were quite different, which was a useful reminder that there is no single solution that fits every production line.

Some customers were interested in more automated folding and forming processes. Others were looking for packaging equipment suited to specific products or existing production conditions.

These conversations are still at different stages. Some are simply initial discussions, while others may lead to further technical communication and machine proposals. We will continue following up with the customers after the exhibition and see where these discussions lead.

From Lima to Machu Picchu

After the exhibition, we decided to stay in Peru for a few more days instead of returning home immediately.

Our first stop was Machu Picchu.

After several busy days at the exhibition, the change of pace was refreshing. Walking through the ancient site and seeing the mountains surrounding the ruins was very different from the busy exhibition hall we had just left behind.

We then traveled to Cusco, where the combination of Inca history and Spanish colonial architecture gives the city a very distinctive character. Walking through the old streets and seeing the local markets gave us another perspective on Peru beyond its industrial and commercial side.

We also tried some local dishes during the trip, including alpaca and cuy. Whether or not every dish became a personal favorite, trying local food was certainly part of experiencing the country properly.

Taking What We Learned Back to Work

A trade show usually ends when the booths are dismantled, but the work does not stop there.

After returning from Peru, we have continued communicating with the customers and contacts we met during the exhibition. Some discussions require further technical information, while others are still at an early stage.

The factory visit was also particularly useful. Seeing our equipment in a customer’s actual working environment gave us direct feedback that we can bring back to our team.

For Rongda, these face-to-face meetings and factory visits are an important part of building long-term relationships with customers. Selling a machine is only one part of the process. Understanding how customers use the equipment and what they need afterwards is equally important.

Thank You, Peru

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at PLASTPERU & PACKPERU 2026, shared their ideas, discussed their production needs, or simply stopped by to say hello.

We also appreciate the time our customer took to welcome us to their factory and share their experience with us.

The exhibition is now over, and our time in Peru has come to an end. But the conversations continue.

We will stay in touch with the customers we met, follow up on the projects discussed in Lima, and continue learning from the markets we serve.

For us, this trip was not just about attending an exhibition. It was also about seeing customers in their own working environment, listening to the market, and getting to know a little more of the country we were visiting.

We look forward to coming back to Peru in the future.