| EXHIBIT HOURS | November 9, Sunday - 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
November 10, Monday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 11, Tuesday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 12, Wednesday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
November 13, Thursday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. McCormick Place
South, North and Lakeside Buildings
2301 Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
USA | | | | ATTENDANCE | 45,000 attendees are expected, including over 6,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries. | | | | EXPOSITION | PACK EXPO Internationalwill focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year) -- ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology. | | | | CONTAINERS & MATERIALS PAVILION | The Containers & Materials Pavilion brings machinery and materials together in one place for 33% of PACK EXPO attendees that say they come to see the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic, flexible packaging. Explore the largest selection of containers and materials solutions in the Western Hemisphere, ranging from store displays to print over wraps and stand-up pouches. More than 70,000 square feet of exhibit space will be dedicated to the latest innovations in materials, containers and converting machinery. Showcase of Packaging Innovations™ will provide inspiration for your next breakthrough packaging idea by featuring all of the years most innovative and award-winning package designs from a selection of leading packaging organizations from around the world. While at The Showcase of Packaging Innovations™, catch PACK EXPO Selects™, a showcase of the best-in-class consumer packages designed, developed or executed by PACK EXPO exhibitors. | | | | RFID PAVILION | The RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Pavilion will highlight solutions that meet the requirements of the entire supply chain. Included in the exhibits will be technologies to upgrade conventional lines into RFID-enabled packaging lines capable of applying multi-pack, case and pallet tags online; as well as advances designed to verify the presence of tags; write to the tags; and validate data on the tags. | | | | BRAND PROTECTION CENTER | This pavilion will focus on packaging initiatives and technologies against bioterrorism, package tampering, and counterfeiting and product adulteration. Visit packaging security exhibits from technology and service providers as well as government stakeholders. | | | | CONTRACT PACKAGING PAVILION | Find the perfect match for your next contract packaging project. Whether you need special services, packaging formats or machinery, the Contract Packaging Pavilion is the place to measure all of your options across the entire packaging supply chain. | | | | NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS | PACK EXPO International 2008will feature more than 1,700 companies+ utilizing over 1.1 million net square feet of exhibit space. | | | | FLOOR SPACE FEES | $23.50 (US) per square feet
Special member rates apply
Space rate includes drayage/material handling
NOTE: Minimum booth space is 10'x10' or 100 square feet | | | | AUDIENCE | PMMI has developed an aggressive international marketing campaign designed to attract the greatest number of attendees with the greatest possible buying power. Attendees include decision-makers and influences from tens of thousands of companies from the U.S. and over 125 countries representing multi-billion dollar industries. Corporate managers, engineers, manufacturers, quality controllers, purchasers, production supervisors, research/development, sales & marketing, represent 85% of the PACK EXPO International attendees in a broad range of industries: food & beverage, dairy/meat/poultry/seafood, pharmaceutical/medical, chemical/household, computer, electronics, components, converting, volume printing, toys & games, aerospace, entertainment, private label, furniture/fixtures, wineries, confectionery, bakery, snack food, etc. | | | | CO-LOCATIONS | PROCESS EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International and features over 550 exhibiting companies utilizing over 200,000 net sq ft. Located in the new West Building at McCormick Place, PROCESS EXPO will focus on the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry’s food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers. PROCESS EXPO exhibitors will demonstrate equipment, products, and service solutions in the bakery, beverage, confectionary, dairy, fruit and vegetable, ingredients and flavors, meat, pharmaceutical, prepared and snack food industries. Visitors will come to see and purchase the latest in food processing equipment, systems and services. Every aspect of the supply chain will be represented, from ingredients and flavors to shipping. PROCESS EXPO is sponsored and produced by Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA). Converting & Package Printing (CPP) EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International on the Lobby Level of Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. Reflecting the new market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries, CPP EXPO showcases the latest in package printing, coating, slitting and other state-of-the-art finishing processes. Over 6,000 converting professionals came to the 2006 EXPO in search of equipment, materials and services for streamlining operations and improving quality. | | | | VISITOR REGISTRATION FEES | Advance and onsite registration fees TBD.
Fee includes admittance to PACK EXPO International , PROCESS EXPO and CPP EXPO. | | | | THE CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO | The Conference will run Monday, November 10 to Wednesday, November 12. Daily Conference Registration Fee: TBD (advance) TBD (on-site). |
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CONTACT:
For detailed information on the exposition, contact the show sponsor and producer: Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)
4350 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
USA
Phone: 703-243-8555
Fax: 703-243-8556
Contact us viaemail or visit us on the web at www.packexpo.com
PMMI also produces: EXPO PACK México, the largest packaging show in Mexico. This show will be held June 24 - 27, 2008 in Mexico City, Mexico. PACK EXPO Las Vegas, held every odd-numbered year at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. |
