Australia's Biggest Processing & Packaging Show — we're going to APPEX
Manufacturing Tech Australia is the official podcast media partner of APPEX 2027 — the Australasian Processing & Packaging Expo at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 16–19 March 2027. Shane Williams and Paul Mason will be on the show floor capturing exclusive interviews with the companies driving the future of processing and packaging in Australia.
The must-attend event for processing & packaging
APPEX is Australia's leading triennial trade show for the processing and packaging industry — covering machinery, materials, IT & services, robotics, automation and everything in between. Owned by industry, for industry, through APPMA.
Held for the first time in Melbourne since its rebrand from Auspack, APPEX 2027 will bring together more than 400 exhibitors across four days of exhibition, networking, seminar sessions and the prestigious APPMA Awards of Excellence Gala.
One package. Everything included. No add-ons.
Recorded at your stand at APPEX 2027, Melbourne. 30 minutes of your time — that's it. We handle everything else.
Locked-in rate. Deadline announced with the APPEX 2027 dates — book early to secure it.
Every inclusion below, at the standard rate once the early-bird window closes.
"Their professionalism and enthusiasm created a dynamic atmosphere… firmly establishing the Manufacturing Tech Australia podcast as a leading voice in the industry."
Strictly limited slots — allocated in order of booking. Early-bird rate ends when the deadline is announced with APPEX 2027 dates.
Contact us: [email protected]
Your brand in the conversation that matters
MTA isn't a generic B2B podcast. Our audience is the exact decision-maker community attending APPEX — operations leaders, plant managers, engineers and business owners actively looking to invest in processing and packaging technology.
46% manager level or above
Plant managers, operations leaders and technology buyers — 46% of MTA's LinkedIn following sits at manager level or above, including directors, VPs, CXOs and owners.
30 minutes average listen time
Across 99+ episodes, MTA's audience stays for the whole conversation. Comfortably enough for your full story to land end to end — not clipped.
2× audience growth around shows
MTA's audience more than doubled in the 90 days around its CeMAT 2026 coverage. Show-floor content drives discovery that outlasts the event itself.
8,000+ Spotify impressions / 90 days
MTA's most-watched YouTube videos are all show-floor interviews. Add 8,000+ Spotify search and browse impressions and organic search traffic up 41% — your episode keeps surfacing.
Nearly ¾ of listeners are Australian
26,000+ combined LinkedIn reach. Predominantly Australian, predominantly manufacturing. The same audience attending APPEX 2027.
We handle everything
We come to your stand with camera and audio crew, handle the editing and publishing. 30 minutes of your time at the show. That's all it takes.
What MTA coverage looks like
We covered APPEX 2024 live from the MCEC show floor — five show-floor interviews published across podcast and YouTube. This is the quality and format your APPEX 2027 slot delivers.
Trimatt Systems — Innovative On-Demand Printing at APPEX 2024
Shane speaks with Mel from Trimatt about their innovative on-demand printing and labelling solutions for Australian manufacturers — reducing waste, improving flexibility and solving real packaging line problems.
Watch on YouTube →
Foodmach — Award-Winning Factory Automation & Connectivity
Chris from Foodmach on their award-winning solutions in factory automation and connectivity — helping Australian food and beverage manufacturers improve throughput, reduce downtime and get more from their existing assets.
Watch on YouTube →
Matthews — Mark Dingley Introduces IDS Net for Manufacturing Line Integration
Mark Dingley from Matthews introduces IDS Net — a new approach to manufacturing line integration that connects coding, marking and labelling systems to deliver real-time data and traceability across the production floor.
Watch on YouTube →
SICK — Praveen on Industry 4.0 Adoption at APPEX 2024
Praveen from SICK Sensors discusses Industry 4.0 adoption in Australian manufacturing — how smart sensing, connectivity and data are helping processing and packaging operations move toward fully integrated, intelligent production lines.
Watch on YouTube →
Insignia — High-Speed Laser Printing & Scanning at APPEX 2024
Insignia showcases their high-speed laser printing and scanning technology live on the APPEX 2024 show floor — delivering precise, permanent coding and marking for packaging lines across food & beverage, pharma and FMCG.
Watch on YouTube →APPEX 2027 FAQ
Common questions about APPEX 2027 and MTA's sponsorship packages.
What is APPEX 2027?
APPEX 2027 — the Australasian Processing and Packaging Expo — is Australia's leading trade show for the processing and packaging industry. It runs 16–19 March 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The show attracts 10,000+ decision-makers and 400+ exhibitors across food & beverage, dairy, meat, pharma, FMCG, logistics, robotics and automation. Owned by APPMA and organised by Exhibitions & Trade Fairs. Visit the official APPEX website ↗
What sponsorship packages does MTA offer for APPEX 2027?
MTA offers one flat-rate Expo Interview Package for APPEX 2027 — one package, everything included, no add-ons. Early bird: $3,900 + GST (standard $4,900 + GST). Inclusions: podcast interview at your stand, dedicated YouTube video, post-show LinkedIn promotion, and content you own forever. Book 90+ days out for a bonus pre-show promotion. Strictly limited slots — first in, first served. Contact us at [email protected].
What audience does Manufacturing Tech Australia reach?
Manufacturing Tech Australia reaches 25,000+ manufacturing professionals across Australia and 10+ countries, with 82% of the audience based in Australia. The audience includes operations managers, plant managers, engineers, production leads and business owners — the exact decision-maker profile attending APPEX 2027. Episodes are published on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio, as well as reaching the MTA email subscriber list and LinkedIn following.
Did MTA cover APPEX 2024?
Yes — Manufacturing Tech Australia covered APPEX 2024 at MCEC Melbourne, recording five show-floor interviews: Trimatt Systems (on-demand printing), Foodmach (factory automation and connectivity), Matthews (IDS Net manufacturing line integration), SICK Sensors (Industry 4.0 adoption) and Insignia (high-speed laser printing and scanning). View the full APPEX 2024 playlist ↗
Who hosts Manufacturing Tech Australia?
Manufacturing Tech Australia is co-hosted by Shane Williams (Virtual CTO, author of ClustERPuck) and Paul Mason (CEO of Robotics Australia Group, manufacturing consultant). The show launched in 2023 and covers automation, robotics, ERP, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation for Australian manufacturers across 80+ episodes.