PRESS RELEASES

Be among the first to know about industry and event updates leading up to PACK EXPO International 2010 in Chicago.

September 2, 2010
COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM ADDS VALUE TO PACK EXPO
PMMI, sponsor and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is collaborating with several influential industry groups to bring an extensive education program to this fall’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3; McCormick Place, Chicago). More than 35 sessions from five associations will give packaging and processing professionals insight into trends, strategies and innovations from across the entire production supply chain.

August 2, 2010
GMA CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO FOCUSES ON PRODUCT SAFETY SUSTAINABILITY & OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has announced the full schedule of sessions for its "Manufacturing Excellence Conference", to be collocated with PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3).

July19, 2010
SOLD OUT! THE PROCESSING ZONE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL
Exhibit space in The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) is sold out, show producer PMMI has announced. The special exhibit area in Lakeside Center will include more than 150 companies exhibiting in more than 70,000 square feet.

July 14, 2010
PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 WELCOMES IOPP AS LATEST PARTNER
PACK EXPO producer PMMI today announced the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) will present The Packaging Learning Center conference program at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL).

July 6, 2010
DUPONT SPONSORS PROJECT 2020: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010
PMMI announces that DuPont will be the exclusive sponsor of Project 2020: The Consumer Experience at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL). This exciting new feature of the show, located in The Brand Zone, will provide insight into the primary drivers expected to propel packaging innovation 10 years from now.

July 1, 2010
PMMI U OPENS STUDENT COMPETITION AT PACK EXPO 2010
The call is out for the second annual PMMI U Student Design Competition. Teams from PMMI partner schools have been invited and will be tasked with using PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3; McCormick Place, Chicago) and Packexpo.com to find a conveying-related packaging line solution.

June 29, 2010
CONFECTIONERY PAVILION AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 NEARLY SOLD OUT
PMMI, producer of PACK EXPO, reports space in the new Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) is near capacity, with 90 percent of booth space reserved.

June 17, 2010
PACK EXPO’S BRAND ZONE TO SHOW THE POWER OF PACKAGING
Conveying brand value through packaging remains a powerful strategy to entice consumers to notice — and ultimately buy — products. To help brands develop that identity and preference with consumers, PMMI is bringing The Brand Zone to PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) for the first time.

June 9, 2010
ADVANTAGE — PACK EXPO: GMA MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE UNVEILS GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has named the General Session speakers for the inaugural Manufacturing Excellence Conference (Nov. 1–2, 2010), collocated with PACK EXPO International this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov.3). PMMI owns and operates the PACK EXPO family of trade shows.

June 8, 2010
PAC GREEN DEN COMES TO PACK EXPO
PMMI and PAC — The Packaging Association are bringing PAC Green Den to PACK EXPO International (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2010).

June 3, 2010
PMMI AND AMI ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
PMMI, the producer and owner of PACK EXPO, and the American Meat Institute (AMI), sponsor and producer of the International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, today announce a new strategic partnership.

May 10, 2010
PACK EXPO BRINGS DOWN HOTEL RATES FOR 2010 SHOW
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, introduces a new solution for exhibitors and attendees who want to get the greatest value from their trips to PACK EXPO International (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3) this fall. The “Guaranteed Lowest Hotel Rate Program” brings PACK EXPO participants the lowest hotel rates at select hotels in downtown Chicago.

April 13, 2010
FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT RESOURCE CENTER TO DEBUT AT PACK EXPO
BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit; and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows; are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3).

March 17, 2010
SUSTAINABILITY: KEY FOR INNOVATION IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY
Sustainability related technologies continue to emerge as a trend across all aspects of the packaging and processing supply chain. From new bio-based materials to energy efficient power systems, sustainability is a priority for consumer goods companies. To support this trend, EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2010 (June 22–25; Centro Banamex, Mexico City) introduce EXPO PACK Verde — a program to promote green solutions among industry suppliers, customers and visitors, to highlight and promote technology and solutions that support recycling, reuse and reduction of packaging.

Feb. 26, 2010
PACK EXPO REGISTRATION OPEN & ONLINE AT PACKEXPO.COM
With increased functionality, Packexpo.com — featuring online registration for PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3) — is live and updated for this Fall’s show.
Feb. 16, 2010

GMA TO CO-LOCATE MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is partnering with the Packing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and co-locating the first ever Manufacturing Excellence Conference during this fall’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL).  The Manufacturing Excellence Conference will deliver two days of education on topics including product safety, sustainability and operational reliability. The event will be held Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2, as part of the four-day PACK EXPO International tradeshow being held October 31-November 3, 2010 in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place.

Feb. 16, 2010
ADVANTAGE — PACK EXPO: PMMI AND NPTA ALLIANCE LAUNCH DISTRIPAK PAVILION AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL
The DistriPak Pavilion will make its PACK EXPO International debut this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3), according to PACK EXPO organizer and producer PMMI. The pavilion is sponsored by NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association).

Feb. 16, 2010
ADVANTAGE IN CHICAGO: REUSABLE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR NEW PAVILION AT PACK EXPO 2010
PMMI announces that this October’s PACK EXPO (Oct. 31 – Nov. 3: Chicago, Ill.) will feature the new Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). RPA will also host a series of educational sessions and workshops on the final two days of the show. The collaboration, now in its second year, is part of an on-going effort by PMMI to facilitate value-added programming around PACK EXPO and help processors and packagers get more accomplished in a single trip.

Jan. 27, 2010
PACK EXPO PROCESSING ZONE GAINS INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Booth sales for The PROCESSING ZONE, a new exhibit area at PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2010; McCormick Place, Chicago), have exceeded expectations and the area has been expanded to 70,000 square feet, according to show organizer PMMI.

Nov. 24, 2009
CONVERGENCE OF PACKAGING AND PROCESSING MAKES PACK EXPO 2010 ONE POWERFUL SHOW
Several new features at next October’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) will make it easy for packagers and processors from around the globe to enhance operational excellence across the production line, speed new product commercialization and grow brand sales.

Oct. 13, 2009
PACK EXPO EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEES BET ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Consumer goods companies expressed confidence in the future of the economy last week by turning out for PACK EXPO Las Vegas in near-record levels, reports leading packaging and processing trade association PMMI, which produces and sponsors the PACK EXPO trade shows. The attendees were in search of packaging and processing innovations, and were not disappointed.