APPEX 2024 update with ASC's Tony Bowyer

By Lindy Hughson | 14 February 2024

APPEX 2024 is fast approaching, and in this video, Lindy Hughson, publisher of APPEX media partners PKN, Food & Drink Business and Print21, speaks to managing director of Automation Systems & Controls (ASC), Tony Bowyer, about his thoughts on the upcoming event and what to expect from ASC, who will be exhibiting on Stand F55.

APPEX is taking place on 12-15 March at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Free registration is open now.

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