Press Releases

2012

May

Nominations Open for Packaging Hall of Fame
PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28–31), announces a call for nominations to the Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2012.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas Ranked 23rd in the Country in 2011
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, is pleased to announce PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 has been listed among the TSNN Top 250 — ranked 23rd in net square footage in 2011 by Trade Show News Network (TSNN).

Processing & Packaging Advance at PACK EXPO Int’l 2012
From start to finish, brand owners will find what they need to take their best ideas from the drawing board to the store shelves at PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28-31).

Nutraceuticals Market to Reach $450 Billion by 2015
Although the nutraceutical market is only a few decades old, it’s expected to grow 7 percent annually, from $345 billion in 2011 to $450 billion in 2015. That puts it among the greatest opportunities for consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) and their suppliers, according to PMMI’s Nutraceuticals Market Assessment, released this month.

Collaboration & Conversation Key to Successful OEM-Customer Relationships
PMMI members and their customers are working in tandem to address the complex issues that all face, areas including the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), operational efficiencies and training, and workforce development.

PACK EXPO International 2012 to Connect Pharmaceutical Manufacturers with Packaging and Processing Innovation
Demand for pharmaceutical packaging in the U.S. is forecast to increase 5.3 percent annually through 2014 as manufacturers seek to adjust to evolving regulations and standards. PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28-31; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) will give brand owners access to a number of resources to ease the search for technologies that can help ensure compliance as well as discover advances in other areas driving the industry, including automation, serialization and traceability.

April

Dennis Miller & James Carville Headline PACK EXPO 2012 Lecture Series
PMMI, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; October 28–31) is pleased to announce the speakers at the 2012 edition of the PACK EXPO Lecture Series: Dennis Miller and James Carville.

EXPO PACK México Continues Growing
EXPO PACK México 2012 (Centro Banamex, Mexico; June 26–29) is on the way to becoming one of the largest editions ever of this premiere Latin American tradeshow. Show owner and producer PMMI says the show will welcome more than 900 exhibitors in over 17,400 net square meters (187,000 net square feet) of exhibit space.

PROCESA Pavilion Doubles Space & Opportunity at EXPO PACK México 2012
The PROCESA Pavilion at this year’s edition of EXPO PACK México (June 26-29; Centro Banamex, Mexico City) has doubled in size to more than 2,000 net square meters (21,500 net square feet), giving attendees and suppliers greater resources for proactively addressing trends and changes in the processed food marketplace in Mexico and Latin America.

PACK EXPO Int’l 2012 Already Exceeds 2010 Edition
With six months left until PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28–31), show owner and producer PMMI says show size has already exceeded the 2010 show.

PMMI Adds 17 New Members
PMMI's Board of Directors added 17 new companies to the PMMI membership at its April 14 meeting, held in conjunction with PMMI's Executive Leadership Conference (San Antonio, Texas; April 15–17).

March

AIOE Operational Reliability Solutions Group Issues OEE Roadmap
Measuring overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) can lead to longer equipment lifespan, better cash flow and other bottom-line boosting results, according to “Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Guidelines for the CPG Industry and Their Suppliers.” The whitepaper was released today by PMMI and the Operational Reliability Solutions Group (ORSG) of the Alliance for Innovation & Operational Excellence (AIOE).

Generational Shift Brings Hiring Headaches Today, New Models Tomorrow
Baby Boomers are aging out of the workforce. Generation Y is coming up behind them. And in between, there's a gap — in attitudes, skills and work styles.

ISBT to Sponsor Beverage Cooler Lounge at PACK EXPO International 2012
PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO trade shows, announces that the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) will sponsor the latest addition to PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28-31; McCormick Place, Chicago): The Beverage Cooler Lounge.

PMMI Retains FSMA Expert Jeff Barach, Ph.D.
PMMI is pleased to announce it has retained Jeff Barach, Ph.D., as an expert on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) passed in 2011.

PACK EXPO Registration Open at PACKEXPO.com
Show organizer and producer PMMI announces that registration for PACK EXPO International 2012 (October 28–31; Chicago, Ill.) is live at Packexpo.com.

EXPO PACK México 2012 Takes Green Support to New Levels
Sustainable solutions will reach new levels of prominence at EXPO PACK México 2012 (June 26–29, Centro Banamex, Mexico City), when The Sustainability Pavilion joins established programs including EXPO PACK Verde and the AMEE Conference.

Food Safety Summit Resource Center Returns for PACK EXPO Int’l 2012
PMMI, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, and BNP Media, a B-to-B media company and organizer of the Food Safety Summit, are pleased to announce the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be featured at PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28–31).

February

PACK EXPO Int’l 2012 Reports Over 1 Million Net Square Feet & 1,300 Exhibitors … So Far
PACK EXPO International 2012, which comes to Chicago’s McCormick Place October 28–31, has already seen space sales top 1 million net square feet.

ASCO Numatics Sponsors Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Int’l 2012
PMMI, owner and producer of PACK EXPO International (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 28-31, 2012) is pleased to announce ASCO Numatics will sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race for the second time.

NCA Sponsors Sold-Out Confectionery Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2012
PMMI, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO International 2012 (McCormick Place, Chicago; October 28–31), announces The Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), is sold out.

Timely Service & Knowledgeable Technicians Rank High in End Users’ Eyes, According to PMMI Research
Timely service, knowledgeable technicians and readily available spare parts are the most important service capabilities a machinery supplier can provide, according to PMMI’s latest research study “Service Issues and Expectations.”

PMMI Research Identifies Mexican Packaging Market Trends
According to PMMI research, key trends in the Mexican packaging market include retailer calls for “custom” packaging and private label goods, sustainability, new business practices and the country’s evolving dietary habits.

January

PMMI Education & Training Foundation Distributes Over $110,000 in 2011
The PMMI Education & Training Foundation provided more than $110,000 in 2011 to further the education of students and PMMI member company employees, according to Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI.

Leading Indicators Suggest Growth will Accelerate Mid-2012
Economic growth continues, and the slow pace will pick up mid-year, and continue accelerating in 2013, according to PMMI’s “Quarterly Economic Outlook: Planning for 1st Quarter 2012.”