See exclusive, solutions-driven content in new specialized Pavilions.

With its expanded focus on total systems solutions, PACK EXPO International will be the largest packaging and processing event in the world this year.

The Processing Zone

At PACK EXPO International, we’ve dedicated prime exhibit space—some 70,000 square feet due to high demand—exclusively to processing. In fact, more processing companies will be exhibiting at PACK EXPO International than at any other show!

In today’s manufacturing environment, the processing and packaging functions of the production line are coming together as one integrated system. That’s why PACK EXPO International has expanded to integrate processing solutions directly into the show. The debut of The Processing Zone will spotlight the processing solutions that will help you address the production line as a complete process.

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The Confectionery Pavilion

For the first time ever, PACK EXPO International will feature a new Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). The Confectionery Pavilion will showcase the latest in processing and packaging for the confectionery industry and will be located in dedicated exhibit space in the South Hall.

Exhibitors in Confectionery Pavilion

The Brand Zone
Containers and Materials that Shape Winning Brands

The Brand Zone will spotlight packaging technologies that can help open innovation executives, brand managers, marketers and package designers launch new products, refresh existing brands and improve sustainability scores.

Exhibits will include innovative containers and materials that increase visual impact, enhance convenience, maximize shelf life and add functionality. See latest advances in glass, plastic, metal and paperboard packaging, decorating and labeling techniques and re-sealable technologies.

The Brand Zone will also offer access to business intelligence and other resources that can help you gain a competitive edge.

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, along with packages nominated for the 5th annual PACK EXPO Selects™ awards program, recognizing best-in-class consumer packaging by PACK EXPO International exhibitors, will also be on display within the Brand Zone.

Project 2020—The Consumer Experience, sponsored by DuPont, brings the future to Chicago. Come here for a look into the future of packaging and retail through emerging trends and technologies. Get more information on competition guidelines and participation.

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The DistriPak Pavilion

Dedicated to packaging and paper distributors and sponsored by the NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association), the DistriPak Pavilion will offer attendees a new way to find leading industrial packaging distributors and manufacturers of machinery and materials who sell through the distribution channel. NPTA distributors serve a wide range of end users, including manufacturers within every segment such as: graphic arts/printing and publishing; electronics; food & beverage/wine; bakery & snack; cosmetics & toiletries; dairy & pharmaceutical/medical; chemical; candy & confection; and paper & textiles.

Exhibitors in The DistriPak Pavilion

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Reusable Packaging Pavilion

PACK EXPO International will feature the new Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association(RPA). This pavilion will focus on  reusable packaging, which offers brand owners economic, environmental and social benefits, allowing attendees to expand their knowledge while spending time in one convenient location.
 
The Reusable Packaging Pavilion will spotlight reusable pallets, hand-held containers, bulk containers, dunnage and other transport packaging solutions. The goal is to provide insight into how reusable transport packaging can impact productivity and profitability – from lower shipping and labor costs to better product protection and a more efficient flow of goods through distribution channels.

Food Safety Summit Resource Center

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The Food Safety Summit Resource Center makes its PACK EXPO debut offering attendees the opportunity to explore and solve their food safety concerns. A top-tier team of Subject Matter Experts from leading food safety companies will be on hand to share their expertise in scheduled presentations and one-on-one discussions.

Attendees are invited to schedule an appointment to discuss their specific safety challenges. Experts on relevant subjects will inform you of the latest breakthroughs and possible solutions to your issues.

Examples of discussion topics include:

• Foreign Material Detection — Detection of metal, other extraneous material or contaminates in food or beverages.
• Sanitation — The hygienic means of promoting health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes. Hazards can be either physical, microbiological, biological or chemical agents of disease.
• Traceability — The ability to determine the supplier of a raw ingredient or the destination of a finished good.
• Hygiene — Science that deals with the preservation of health.
• Interventions — How to identify locations (intervention points) in the food continuum where food safety interventions would have the greatest impact in providing health protection. Interventions could include heating, chemical treatment, irradiation, etc.
• Analytical — Testing methodologies used to examine foods, liquids or the environment for microbes, chemicals, materials or physical properties

Presenters will include: 1 Priority Biocidal – Biospray, Afilias, Discovery Services, Clark Pest Control, Loma Systems, Inc., The National Food Lab, Northwest Analytical, Inc., PakSense, Inc., Qualtrax, Siemens, TraceGains, and MOCON.

View the complete Resource Center agenda at www.foodsafetysummit.com.

To schedule an appointment for your one-on-one discussion with a food safety expert, please contact Katie Johnson at johnsonk@bnpmedia.com or (847) 405-4053.

Interested in becoming a subject matter expert? Please contact Chuck Wilson at wilsoncm@bnpmedia.com or (630) 962-0078.