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WestRock Sponsors The Showcase of Packaging Innovations

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See the latest innovations on display at PACK EXPO International 2022

WestRock is the exclusive sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth S-2130) at PACK EXPO International (Oct. 23-26; McCormick Place, Chicago). Located in the West Building, The Showcase of Packaging Innovations (Booth W-20052) features winning entries from worldwide packaging competitions, according to show producer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

“At WestRock, we are focused on delivering bold innovation to solve our customers biggest challenges,” says Margaret Herndon, chief marketing officer at WestRock. “The Showcase displays the best the industry has to offer in packaging innovation, and we are excited to be part of a program that engages customers and generates new thinking and new solutions.”

PMMI is pleased to partner with WestRock on this initiative.

“The Showcase of Packaging Innovations has come to be a show floor favorite at PACK EXPO over the years,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. “We are thankful for companies like WestRock who seek to inspire the future of our industry and motivate package designers by showcasing packaging that is functional, innovative and sustainable.”

This year’s participants include:

ABRE - Brazilian Packaging Association

AIMCAL - Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators

Dow Packaging Innovation Awards

FPA - Flexible Packaging Association

FSEA - Foil and Specialty Effects Association

IMDA - In-Mold Decorating Association

IAE - Instituto Argentino del Envase

IoPP - Institute of Packaging Professionals

PMMI Media Group - ProFood World’s 2021 Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards

PPC - Paperboard Packaging Council

RPA - Reusable Packaging Association

The Tube Council

WPO - World Packaging Organisation

It is vital for the packaging and processing industries to come together and share innovations, connect with colleagues, hear from experts and see machinery-in-action—and PACK EXPO International 2022 is the most efficient and effective way to do it all, offering solutions for over 40 vertical markets. No other event this year will showcase entire production line solutions and offer attendees everything needed to compete in a changing marketplace.

To learn more and to register, visit packexpointernational.com. Registration for the show is $30 until Sept. 30, after which it increases to$130.

Shana Marais
PR Manager
PMMI