For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Pmmi, New Media Group goes beyond Publications PMMI now has a great digital platform with the purchase of Summit Media Group last fall. Since then, the groups have been busy integrating, and just last week announced the launch of PMMI Media Group—a new media company that will offer members and the industry a suite of communication tools and resources. At a joint committee meeting last week, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, now is newly branded PMMI Media Group (PMG), a business-to-business media company with print and digital offerings that the association says will provide new ways to distribute content and interactive communication tools to members and the industry. “We looked at our digital footprint and what it would take to really develop a robust digital platform like theirs, with content marketing, video, everything else, and it was a pretty daunting task,” was a comment from PMMI CEO recently.
“It turned out, when we approached Summit Media Group about a possible acquisition, it turned out to be the right time for them and the right time for us to get together.” The decision to bring the media outfit into the PMMI fold adds a number of industry-specific publications to the mix, but, according to Yuska and PMG President Joe Angel, it was about far more than just a couple of magazines. “When PMMI acquired us, they acquired all of our technology,” Angel said. “Our portfolio of exclusive tools includes world-class events, business intelligence, education, and workforce development resources, and will help companies in the processing and packaging supply chain discover best practices and grow their business.” For Yuska, the PMG’s success hinges on PMMI’s ability to simply stay out of the way. “[Summit was] a very successful business, which is why we bought them,” he said. “From that standpoint, I’ve been really trying to tell my leadership, ‘Listen, we’re not going to go in there and tell them how to run their business.’ They’re good at what they do. We just want to make sure that they continue to be successful while giving them the tools that they need to do their job. It also gave PMG access to a trove of industry data that will be used to advance the association’s position as a thought leader. And PMG will play a big role in continuing to engage members and customers throughout the year, beyond the organization’s popular tradeshows like PMMI’s Pack Expo. “We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface in terms of what we’ll be doing with content marketing throughout the year,” said Angel. “Traditionally, PMMI tradeshow websites would peak about a month before the show and right after the show, and then all of a sudden it would fall off. PMG’s reach is substantial globally, so we’ll be using that digital platform year round to communicate with all of the customers and prospects of the PMMI members, and the packaging community as a whole to keep those conversations going.”
PMMI makes official the Purchase of Summit Media Group At the PMMI Annual Meeting in Rosemont, Illinois; the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, has entered into an agreement to purchase Summit Media Group, Inc., publisher of Packaging World, Automation World,
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Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. The sale is expected to conclude in late October, according to PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who delivered the announcement at PMMI's Annual Meeting today. "Summit is a well-known, highly-respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital presence that truly complements PMMI's strategic plan. They bring to the table a fully developed platform, an established audience and a high level of brand recognition - all within a proven business model," Crist says. "PMMI's strategic vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing supply chain can convene to network, problem solve and do business," Crist adds. "The robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that." "I think it's more than fair to say, PMMI's greatest competitive advantage lies in the strength of our trade shows, programs and services," says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska, noting that the multimedia platform will strengthen PMMI's position. "This platform will help connect our PACK EXPO exhibitors with the trade show attendees year-round and will support the expanding group of expositions." Summit President and CEO Joe Angel shares his enthusiasm. "The synergy between our two organizations is one that will enable us both to move to the next level in terms of what we can offer our subscribers, customers, PMMI members and the packaging and processing community as a whole. We're very excited to become part of PMMI, with whom we've had a strong relationship for so many years, and look forward to the new opportunities this strategic acquisition will make possible." Under the agreement, the Summit Media Group staff will join the PMMI staff, with Summit offices remaining in the Chicago area. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing over 650 packaging and processing supply chain companies that provide a full range of packaging and processing machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through programs and events such as the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, packexpo.com, PMT Magazine, PACK EXPO Show Daily, networking events and educational programs. PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International and presented jointly with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE); PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK MĂŠxico and EXPO PACK Guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: PACK EXPO International 2014, Nov. 2-5 (McCormick Place, Chicago); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2014; PACK EXPO East, debuting Feb. 16-18, 2015 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2015, March 10-12, 2015 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico); EXPO PACK MĂŠxico 2015, June 16-19 (Mexico City, Mexico). Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com. About Summit Media Group, Inc. Summit Media Group, Inc., produces leading publications, events and online media for professionals in packaging and industrial automation. Magazines include Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com World's PACK EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. In addition, Summit publishes over a dozen e-books for specialized markets, webinars and other digital resources, The Automation Conference and Web resourceGreenerPackage.com.
PMMI grows in to the digital space Publisher-association relationships aren’t foreign to the B2B world, but they rarely go this far. PMMI, a trade group for packaging and processing technologies, has agreed to purchase Summit Media Group, a publisher with five titles in the same space. Terms weren’t disclosed, though the deal is expected to close next month. Summit staff and leadership will become employees of the association, with operations remaining headquartered in Chicago. The deal immediately gives PMMI, producer of five trade shows, an established year-round, multi-platform connection to its audience—something the company had been exploring on its own for the last 18 months, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI. “A robust publishing and multimedia presence will be the foundation of our efforts to build a year-round audience for our tradeshows and other products,” he says. “Building a platform would take several years and a significant financial investment with no guarantee of success. On the other hand, purchasing an existing, successful entity would mean much greater speed to market and a faster return on our financial investment.” While integration on the marketing front is a central part of the deal, show sales will continue on separately from media sales for now, Yuska says, though cross-platform buys will be available. The merger makes PMMI’s own magazine, PMT, redundant however. It’ll be absorbed into Summit’s title, Packaging World.
PMMI EXPANDS MEMBER BENEFITS THROUGH MEDIA OWNERSHIP
Build it or buy it? That’s the question PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, faced when it decided to expand its digital presence. The answer hinged on the group’s ability to find a complementary partner. There was no doubt that PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, would expand its digital offerings for members—that was determined during a strategic planning session last spring. How it would implement the digital strategy was a different question. “As we considered how to build a digital platform, it became clear there were two paths to choose from: build it or buy it,” PMMI President and CEO Charles D. Yuska said in an email exchange with Associations Now. “Building a platform would be a significant undertaking, requiring considerable staff time and financial resources. On the other hand, purchasing a proven platform gives us significantly greater speed to market and a faster potential return on our financial investment.” While exploring its options, PMMI identified Summit Media Group, a well-known publications and events producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry, as a model of what it hoped to accomplish.
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“It rose to the top as an example of a successful digital enterprise,” Yuska said. “Our executive committee realized our two organizations strongly complement each other, and Summit’s partners agreed.” At its annual meeting earlier this month, PMMI announced it had entered into an agreement to purchase Summit Media Group, Inc. The sale, expected to close in late October, will bring Summit’s staff into the fold, along with its many publications. PMMI’s editorial staff—which produces PMT magazine—will be integrated into Summit’s titles, according to Yuska. “Summit is a well-known, highly respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital presence that truly complements PMMI’s strategic plan,” PMMI Chairman Bill Crist said in a statement. “[Our] vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing supply chain can convene to network, problem-solve, and do business. The robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that.” The goals for the new platform are threefold: increase attendance at PMMI tradeshows, increase and diversify revenue, and enhance the organization’s status as an authority and thought leader in the industry. “Our focus is always on finding solutions that will support all of our key audiences,” Yuska said. “We didn’t go into the process thinking about acquiring a publishing house. We went in thinking about supporting our strategic plan, our members, their customers, and our industry. We had to ask ourselves: Who are we serving, what do they need, and how can PMMI best serve them?”
Packaging World to present packaging buying cycle research Summit Media Group’s VP Digital & Custom Media Dave Newcorn will present on the topic of the packaging buying cycle at The Packaging Conference 2014, February 3-5 in Orlando, FL. The preponderance of product information now available online has transformed how today’s B2B companies make purchase decisions. Sales representatives are often contacted long after their customers have fully researched their products, services and competition. AtThe Packaging Conference, February 3-5 in Orlando, Summit Media Group’s VP Digital & Custom Media, Dave Newcorn, will look at how the Internet-enabled buyer has changed the traditional buying cycle for packaging equipment, containers, materials and services. In his presentation “Mastering the Packaging Buying Cycle for Fun and Profit,” Newcorn will present proprietary research from Packaging World. Study results will shed light on both packager and supplier behavior, and offer insights on how buyers and sellers can position themselves to best leverage the new paradigm. Packaging World is the exclusive media partner for this year’s event. The Packaging Conference will be held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. More information on the conference is available at www.thepackagingconference.com.
Packages that need a makeover
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Some packages have been annoying for so long that it seems as if manufacturers are teasing us all. Why, in 2013, must consumers open a box of farina pretty much as they have for decades, by pushing in a cutout on the side of the box? How many times have you opened a bag of chips only to have it split and spill the contents? Patrick Reynolds, editor of the trade publication Packaging World, blames economics. “These are mostly low-margin, commodity products that yield small profits,” he says. “There isn’t a lot of motivation for companies to rip out equipment in their plants that’s bought and paid for and invest in new machinery, no matter how horrible the packaging.” Frito-Lay, for instance, abandoned an experiment to outfit snack bags with a resealable zippered closure because of cost, says Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, and besides, “they want people to eat all the chips all at once.” We’ve rounded up some familiar culprits and contacted companies to find out why they couldn’t do better.
Kettle chip bag The issue. You need a strong but delicate touch to pull the bag open without causing it to split apart and spill chips. The company’s response. “It’s always great to hear from a fan. We want you to know that we are always looking to improve based on feedback from our consumers.” Then the company offered us coupons. Comet Cleanser The issue. The cardboard container and metal top deteriorate in moisture, and powder kicks up through holes in the nonclosable lid when you set it down. The company’s response. The limitations of the container are by design, to make it recyclable. Cream of Wheat The issue. The paperboard box has a spout you create by poking a finger through a precut template. When you pour, cereal tends to get stuck inside the box, and you can’t reseal the carton. The company’s response. “We are sure your suggestion for a metal pour spout for the Cream of Wheat cereals would be a great success. In fact, many of our consumers have requested this. Unfortunately we currently do not have the machinery to apply this type of packaging.” Gold Medal Flour The issue. The flour is tightly packed into a delicate paper sack that’s tricky to handle without tearing or making a mess. The company’s response. “It’s very classic and the way it’s always been,” a customer-service rep said. “And flour is an openly traded commodity. We don’t make much money on it.”
Brand New CEO for the Summit media Group Summit Media Group has named Joseph Angel its president and CEO. He takes over for co-founder Lloyd Ferguson who will remain as a consultant after heading the company for 20 years. Angel (pictured) has been with the b-to-b publisher, events producer and custom media provider since its opening in 1993, and continues as publisher of Packaging World and Contract Packaging. Packaging
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World is the largest of the company’s five publications with a monthly circulation of more than 65,000 and about 74,000 monthly unique website visits, per BPA. "We’re going to keep on the course we’re on," Angel says. "We will continue to adapt and continue to invest in our digital media properties, as well as sustain our print, but we don’t see any big changes." Angel cites the company’s recent Playbook projects as an element of the business that he’d like to continue to develop moving forward. The initiative, started two years ago, serves exclusive how-to content on a specific project or topic to readers. Readers must fill out an in-depth questionnaire about their own project needs-things like goals, budgets and timelines-to get access to the content. That detailed breakdown of each consumer’s needs gets forwarded to sponsors of the Playbook. "It’s been an incredible product for us," he says. "The sponsors get these intelligence reports that show them someone is actively pursuing a project." Aside from focusing on Playbook production, Angel says the company would like to increase its emphasis on video, rolling out series across each of its five brands.
Healthcare Packaging Selected as Media Partner to Promote PACK EXPO International’s Pharmaceutical Pavilion Summit Media Group’s Healthcare Packaging magazine has been selected as a leading media partner to grow attendance at PACK EXPO International’s Pharmaceutical Pavilion. PACK EXPO is North America’s largest packaging trade event, taking place this fall at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Reston, VA.; June 4, 2012 – PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, has long recognized the need for targeted exhibit areas at their annual PACK EXPO shows, to serve attendees’ specific interests in a variety of markets. These sections include the Processing Zone, The Confectionary Pavilion, and the Brand Zone, among others. Summit Media Group, publisher of Healthcare Packaging, is pleased to announce that PMMI has selectedHealthcare Packaging to promote attendance to the Pharmaceutical Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2012 in Chicago, October 28-31. The promotional campaign, which runs from April until October 31, 2012, features magazine print ads and advertorials, website display ads, and a custom newsletter, "Rx Update, Innovations at PACK EXPO for Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biologics Packaging." The newsletter will feature videos of exhibits shot in the Pharmaceutical Pavilion last year at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These booth videos communicate to prospective attendees the show's wide ranging solution offerings such as OEE, validation, cold chain, anti-counterfeiting and serialization, and will be sent to Summit Media Group's Life Sciences database, as well as other key pharmaceutical and medical device databases. Publisher Jim Chrzan is excited at the opportunity to partner with the largest packaging show in the U.S. "The Pharma Pavilion encourages global participation," says Chrzan. "And our message stresses that while attendees come for Pharma Pavilion, they will be able to find many other key suppliers throughout the show floor." About Summit Media Group, Inc. Chicago-based Summit Media Group, Inc. (http://www.summitmediagroupinc.com) is integrated media publisher offering business information for professionals in packaging and manufacturing automation. Print magazines include flagship monthly Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging World’s PACK
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging, and Contract Packaging. In addition to publishing a variety of newsletters, Summit also produces webinars and conferences and owns Web resource GreenerPackage.com. About PMMI PMMI is a trade association of about 600 member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for the packaging and processing supply chain, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers. PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and EXPO PACK México, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: EXPO PACK México, June 26–29 in Mexico City, Mexico; PACK EXPO International at McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 28–31, 2012.
Summit Media Sees Bright Future in Lead-Gen Tech, Custom Content Summit Media Group’s trajectory in b2b media since launching its flagship title Packaging World in 1993 is not uncommon at first glance—it went from print to print/Web/event hybrid. Look a little deeper, though, and you see a company that has been remarkably nimble at growing its business in a challenging economy. When print advertising got shaken by the double-whammy of the Web explosion and worldwide recession, Summit Media invested in lead-generation technology and in expanding its Packworld.com user base, and these gambles are paying off. The company is now being asked by other publishers to license its lead-gen technology, and Packworld.com, its main site serving the packaging industry, now has more than 100,000 registered users, according to Joe Angel, vice president/publisher of Summit Media Group Inc. Angel started Summit Media with partner Lloyd Ferguson in 1993, and the 1990s were good years for the monthly Packaging World, as they were for many b2b publications. In 2003 Summit Media launchedAutomation World, also a monthly, which covers plant operation and related IT software and processes. The growth continued with the launch of Healthcare Packaging, a bimonthly serving the pharma and medical device packaging industry, and Contract Packaging, which is published three times a year and is the official publication of the Contract Packaging Association. Summit also publishes the PACK EXPO Showcase issue for the annual PACK EXPO show, sponsored by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. The company’s newest brands are Shelf Impact, a custom e-newsletter that covers brand strategies and packaging design, and Greener Package, an online-only play that serves as a knowledge exchange for companies investing in sustainable packaging. On the events side, Summit held its Sustainable Packaging Symposium in Chicago on March 16-18, and coming up in April is its Packaging Automation Forum, with the Healthcare Packaging Conference and Workshop following in May. Just this month, Summit Media announced the formation of a custom media division, which is being headed by longtime Summit executive Dave Newcorn, who is serving as the unit’s VP of digital and custom media.
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In the following Q&A, Jo Angel shares with minonline some of Summit Media’s monetization strategies and details about the company’s homegrown lead-gen techology. minonline: Let’s start with your newest brand, Greener Package. What’s the business model? Joe Angel: The revenue model for the Greener Package Web site comes from three sources: lead-gen programs, display advertising and a unique supplier membership program. We offer different levels of membership sponsorships. So a company can come in, take a top-level sponsorship, which is around 15,000, or they can come in and be a lower-level sponsor. We have an email newsletter component with that as well that we sell sponsorships for. All companies that want to invest in sponsoring on Greener Package must be accepted by a third-party review for sustainable claims. The GP database is the official entry point for Walmart’s packaging scorecard, a deal announced late in 2009. minonline: You’re using a similar model for Summit Media’s other sites? Angel: Yes. For Packworld.com, for Automationworld.com—for all of our Web products—we sell sponsorships, and that is tied in to some of our lead-generation products. We also have pure brandingonly opportunities, but provide metrics via Google. minonline: Who was the driving force behind Summit Media’s lead-gen technology? Angel: Dave Newcorn. One of his attributes is that he was Packaging World’s editor, so he knows the business very well. We actually hired him in 1995 as an editor, but he just loves online stuff, and we made him our VP of e-media and gave him his own department, including hiring an in-house Web developer, Tom Wolf, who is a genius. Dave and Tom have been very innovative, and we’ve organically developed our own technology for most of our Web products. We have this one-click technology, which we apply to all of our Web lead-generation products. The technology we use offers full contact reporting—permission based—and gives an advertiser complete information with name, company, address, email, phone, and tells you what specific call-to-action item they clicked on and even what time. minonline: What makes it “one click” technology? Angel: We invested a lot of money in our circulation, and what we’ve done is marry the technology from the Web with our database on the back end. So when John Smith or Jane Smith from Procter & Gamble comes in and views a video, if they’re not registered, they’ve got to register. And then every subsequent time they visit our site they don’t have to register, because we already have their information. So if they click on a white paper today and two hours later they go to a video, they won’t have to register again, yet the advertiser will get full contact information. So it’s a very user-friendly experience, and we clearly put a disclaimer there that by clicking on this video, you’ve agreed to release your information to an advertiser. minonline: And if you choose not to agree to release your information? Angel: Then you put yourself in a bucket of people whose information we don’t release. It’s been working real well. We have 109,000 registered users of our Web products, and we’ve generated over 600,000 leads for our customers in the last three years. We have about an 80% renewal rate on our Web products, so we’ve really grown that portion of our business. We're very proud of this, and it motivates us to continue innovating. It's the reality of the Web.
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minonline: That represents what percentage of Summit Media’s revenue? Angel: We anticipate that the Web will be about 25-30% of our overall revenue in 2011. And a lot of that’s going to come from the custom division that we’ve launched. minonline: And where does print fit in? Angel: I’d be lying if I said the decline in print advertising hasn’t taken its toll, but 2009 aside, last year we grew pretty significantly in print—we grew about 20%. We put together an "SMG Network" integrated package for our customers that incorporates print and any type of online product, and what it has done is encourage print spending. It calculates a monthly payment, so we don’t nickel and dime them with 10 different invoices. minonline: Where do you see the largest potential for revenue growth looking ahead at the rest of 2011 and into 2012? Angel: We’re going to have a real opportunity with custom content and marketing services. We’re going to be developing custom e-newsletters, e-show dailies, microsites—and I see a really big upswing in our revenue this year from that. And we'll continue investing in events—I'm convinced nothing will replace face-to-face interaction, no matter what technology brings.
PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas Popular show floor feature, sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program, focuses on improving production through innovation Reston, Va.; May 1, 2015 — PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30) welcome back the Center for Trends and Technologies: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program. Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Trends and Technologies, notes CTT will be more relevant than ever at this year’s show, which includes the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). “The number one reason processing and packaging professionals attend PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is to see the latest innovations. CTT focuses on the most relevant, cutting-edge trends and technologies, to bring the greatest possible value to our attendees. This is an area in which Rockwell Automation and its partners are clear leaders,” Yuska says. Rockwell Automation Program Manager Cheryl Lange says CTT’s displays and educational sessions will focus on technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and agility. Topics for 2015 include the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety, serialization and line integration.
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PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO 2015 are on track to continue a strong growth pattern for the industryleading PACK EXPO trade shows, an expansion that increases the relevance of CTT, Lange says. “PACK EXPO shows are evolving and growing in parallel with the industry, and as they do, CTT’s role at the show becomes more critical. The technologies and trends Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork Program showcase at CTT present major implications for production lines and more efficient operations across all vertical markets,” Lange says. “Our shows keep growing, and in 2015, we’re on track to break the records in place for attendance, exhibitors and exhibit space. This PACK EXPO event will deliver a wealth of opportunity — because of its size, quality of exhibitors, and features such as CTT. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will be a can’t-miss event,” Yuska adds. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will feature over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space filled with 30,000 registered attendees and technologies in action from over 2,000 exhibitors. More information, including housing and registration ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept. 14), is online at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global Expansion Follow PMMI on Twitter: @PMMIorg FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global Expansion PMMI’s latest study explores personal care packaging trends; PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 deliver solutions. Reston, Va.; May 6, 2015 — A new market assessment report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), predicts 5.5 percent annual growth for the global personal care packaging market through 2019. “Personal Care Market Assessment” also examines global trends, drivers and opportunities from the choice of materials to operations.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Growth in formats and materials Bottles account for 30 percent of the market and are expected to grow an additional 28 percent through 2019, making them the most commonly used container format in this market. Cartons are catching up, however, showing the greatest growth from 2010–2014 — from 9 to 19 percent of the market. As for materials, plastic is the most popular for personal care packaging, accounting for 61 percent of materials used. PMMI’s study projects plastic will remain dominant, growing 12 percent by 2019. Brand owners are seeking out ways to reduce waste by using less packaging overall as consumers’ demand for convenience has led to a surge in smaller, more portable packages. Well-developed markets, including North America and Europe, are expected to see slower growth rates in cosmetics than developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Additional factors driving the personal care market include an expanding focus on sustainability, evolving consumer demands, innovations in machinery and materials, flexible equipment and globalization. See the Change for Yourself The shifts in consumer audiences and their demands make the need for flexibility even more important to personal care product packaging. To keep up with audience shifts, trends, technologies and industry challenges, personal care industry professionals can turn to Pharma EXPO, produced in cooperation by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28-30), Pharma EXPO’s Las Vegas debut will present the event's 30,000 attendees with a variety of equipment and material solutions from 2,000 exhibitors across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This industry-leading event provides access to the latest processing and packaging technologies, opportunity for cross-pollinating ideas across industries, networking with peers and suppliers and insights from a diverse range of educational programming. PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase ideas and technologies for handling these and other developments, with The Brand Zone spotlighting containers and materials innovations. To register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visitwww.packexpolasvegas.com ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept. 14). A companion infographic and executive summary are available online at no charge, and the complete report is available for download (free to PMMI members; $3,500 for non-members). About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
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Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods Ltd. OpX Leadership Network Presents Inaugural Award in Sustainability to Leading CPGs Reston, Va.; May 7, 2015 — Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods, Ltd. (affiliated with ConAgra Foods) received first place honors in the inaugural Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards, presented by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and its OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence). The peer-reviewed awards recognize facilities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations, focusing on pollution prevention, compliance assurance and environmental protection. Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (South Brunswick, New Jersey) received first-place honors in the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards “Projects” category, with the Musco Family Olive Co. (Tracy, California) and Keystone Foods (Camilla, Georgia) taking second and third place, respectively. The Guragon, India, facility of Agro Tech Foods Ltd. received first place in the “Programs” category, while the Snyder’s Lance, Inc. facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, took second in that category. The awards presentation took place on April 15, during Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida. “We were thrilled with the amount of companies that participated in the inaugural awards program, and we were highly impressed with each facility’s dedication to innovation, quality and environmental sustainability,” says Bill Gill, assistant vice president, Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods, who led the program for the OpX Leadership Network. “We are excited that the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards program has resonated globally, and look forward to seeing further improvements to sustainability in food, beverage and consumer products operations next year,” he adds. OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence. “First and foremost, the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards are a means to recognize CPGs for creativity and innovation. We hold these companies and their work up as examples of best practices. Hopefully, they’ll inspire other manufacturers’ pursuits of sustainable manufacturing goals,” says Steve Schlegel, co-managing director, OpX Leadership Network. About PMMI OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org. OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and worldclass events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the PMMI Media Group. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com andpmmimediagroup.com.
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Food Safety Summit Resource Center Returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; May 11, 2015 — The Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit, will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO (Sept. 28–30, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the Food Safety Summit. The Food Safety Summit Resource Center, a regular PACK EXPO feature since 2010, brings together experts in food production and food safety for a series of educational opportunities. Subject matter experts will provide information focused on best practices and recent advances on the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well as important topics including HACCP, food fraud, federal and state regulations, environmental monitoring, allergens and compliance issues. “Since FSMA was announced in 2011, manufacturers have, out of necessity, been hyperfocused on food safety issues,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “The Food Safety Summit Resource Center gives PACK EXPO attendees a chance to get the specific information they need to stay abreast of this important issue.” FSMA rules, which are still in the process of being finalized, attack food safety concerns proactively, taking a stance that favors prevention over recovery. “Food safety violations and product recalls will cost your company money and devalue your brand. That’s unacceptable at best. The Food Safety Summit Resource Center is a place where PACK EXPO attendees address their specific questions with leading experts — so they can return to the office better educated and ready to put plans into motion to avoid violations and recalls,” says Scott Wolters, event director, Food Safety Summit. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 welcomes the co-located Pharma EXPO (produced in cooperation with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) for the first time. More than 30,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors will be on hand for the show and its more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration is $30, but increases to $100 after Sept. 14. Learn more about the shows in general, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center in particular, at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention For more tips and advice to find VFFS PACKAGING MACHINERY visit www.gustherpack.com www.gustherpack.com
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Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About the Food Safety Summit The Food Safety Summit is a solution based expo and conference designed to meet the educational and information needs of the entire food industry including processors, distributors, growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academia. The 2016 Food Safety Summit will be held May 10 through May 12, 2016, at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. For more information visit www.foodsafetysummit.com or call 847.405.4124.
Pro Mach Sponsors EXPO PACK México Anniversary Reception
Reston, Va.; May 13, 2015 — Pro Mach, Inc., has committed to be the Title Sponsor of the 30th anniversary reception at EXPO PACK México (June 16–19; Centro Banamex, Mexico City), according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The celebration takes place Wednesday, June 17, 8–10 p.m. in Salon Valparaiso 1 at Centro Banamex. “EXPO PACK México is a leader in the Latin American marketplace and a critical component of our marketing plan. We’re proud to be a part of the anniversary celebration,” says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach. PMMI projects EXPO PACK México 2015 will open with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies occupying 18,700 net square meters (201,000 square feet) of exhibit space — significantly larger than its 1985 debut, which featured 20 exhibitors in 1,000 net square meters (10,760 square feet). Over its 30 years, the volume of visitors with purchasing authority has nearly doubled, too, from 37 percent to 67 percent. “When we exhibit at EXPO PACK Mexico, we meet buyers who are specifically looking for solutions we offer. It’s an excellent use of our time and resources,” Eklund adds, noting that the company has more than doubled its presence at the show over the years, from six divisions/108 net square meters to 11 divisions/297 net square meters. “Visitors come to trade shows to see innovative technology and top suppliers, and exhibitors like Pro Mach are key to this show’s growth in size and importance,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “We’re extremely pleased Pro Mach has taken a leadership role in the show and at our milestone celebration.”
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com PMMI expects more than 26,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibiting companies and 18,700 net square meters of exhibit space at EXPO PACK México 2015. For more information and to register, visit expopack.com.mx. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Pro Mach Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts, and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling, Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visit www.ProMachInc.com.
OpX Leadership Network Releases Guide to Increased Productivity Through Workforce Engagement Reston, Va.; May 15, 2015 — The OpX Leadership Network’s Workforce Engagement Solutions Group released its first resource, Workforce Engagement, last week at IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference & Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Workforce Engagement is a critical issue in American businesses,” said Tom Egan, PMMI vice president of Industry Services. “Gallup estimates that the U.S. economy lost between $450 and $550 billion in productivity in 2013 due to disengaged workers. This document serves as a practical guide to avoiding that loss from people who are part of solving this problem at their own companies.”
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Group Chair Greg Flickinger, Ph.D., vice president of Manufacturing and Corporate Engineering, Snyder’s-Lance, presented this resource, produced by manufacturing industry thought leaders. The paper provides an employable strategy for increasing engagement throughout the chain of command, ensuring staff is invested in a company’s success and reaching common goals. This resource guides readers through a process of empowering a company’s workforce to make and own decisions to create an active team that can take actions that lead to positive results. "The engagement framework provides a roadmap of universal principles that enable and nurture a culture of ownership,” Flickinger says. “Understanding the many contributing factors will help leadership make improvements in their culture to unlock discretionary effort and commensurate performance. It took over two years to codify the key elements used by successful leaders to authentically and consistently make the organizational magic happen." OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence. Available for download now at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org, the report guides readers through the concepts of empowerment, enablement and connection to create an engaged workforce. About OpX Leadership Network OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org. OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and worldclass events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the PMMI Media Group. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for Manufacturers Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for Manufacturers PMMI study examines packaging challenges prompted by growing U.S. e-commerce market; PACK EXPO presents solutions Reston, Va.; May 26, 2015 — With 131,447 U.S. businesses selling their products online, revenues near $298 billion and an annual growth rate close to 6 percent, the e-commerce supply chain’s growing volume is complemented by increased complexity, according to the “E-Commerce Market Assessment” published this year by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. With jumps in volume and complexity, however, come
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com challenges manufacturers must address. PMMI also produced an infographic highlighting the study’s key findings, now available at packexpolasvegas.com. Keep the Product Safe Replacing a destroyed item can cost up to 17 times as much as shipping, and overcoming negative online reviews stemming from such an incident can take months. Each step in the delivery chain only increases the risk of damage to packages and that makes engineering essential. Ultimately, manufacturers must ensure packaging remains undamaged throughout the delivery process, regardless of the shipping scenario. Another, related challenge is eased with the effective use of warehouse management systems, which help make rightsizing feasible. Constant Communications Count Strong communication with third-party retailers is another critical factor for manufacturers overcoming the complications of the e-commerce supply chain. Frequent communication can bridge disconnects that lead to consumer dissatisfaction. For example, when brand owners plan significant changes to primary packaging, they should work with their third-party retailers to take current inventory and marketing into account so the consumer experience is in sync with the marketing. Secondary Packaging is Prime Marketing Space Product marketing on packages presents another challenge: Distinct differences of opinion. Marketers want packaging to reflect their brand and even advertise products; operations and engineering question the value of branded packaging post-purchase; and logistics professionals face looming concerns of theft. These disagreements can present significant hurdles, but compromises can be found through tactics such as discreet branding and product advertisements on secondary packaging. Professionals across a wide variety of vertical market segments can find the latest information and technologies to tackle the challenges associated with the growth of e-commerce at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28–30, 2015). The shows’ first co-location in Las Vegas will draw 30,000 attendees to see 2,000 exhibitors showcase a variety of equipment and material solutions across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This recordbreaking event will offer attendees opportunities to see the latest packaging and processing technologies, cross-pollinate ideas and innovation across industries, network with peers and suppliers, and gain insights from a diverse range of educational programming. To register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. PMMI’s full “E-Commerce Market Assessment” is available at PMMI.org ($500 for non-members). About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
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intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Pro Mach Commits as Title Sponsor for PACK gives BACK Reston, Va.; May 27, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of PACK EXPO, is pleased to announce Pro Mach, Inc., as a Title Sponsor of PACK gives BACK™. The event, featuring the legendary rock and roll band Chicago, is Monday, Sept. 28 during PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas). PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraising event with portions of the ticket sale proceeds going to a charitable cause. This year, PMMI will be donating the funds raised to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities. “Pro Mach is excited to support the Fisher House as they provide an invaluable resource for our injured military veterans and their families that have given so much of themselves for us.” says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach. The Fisher House Foundation has more than 45 facilities both in the U.S. and Europe serving more than 25,000 military families in 2014 alone. “With the support of Pro Mach, PACK EXPO has an opportunity to bring the industry together to support our veterans,” says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “This is a way for us to show our appreciation for all they’ve sacrificed for us.” PACK gives BACK begins on Monday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m., in the North Building of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a reception that includes beer, wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Chicago will take the stage at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, and only available to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 registrants. Tickets are on sale at packexpolasvegas.com/pgb. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Pro Mach
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food, beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts, and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling, Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visitwww.ProMachInc.com.
Andrew Dougherty Promoted to Vice President Reston, Va.; May 28, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Dougherty to vice president of Member Services. Dougherty, who joined the staff in 2012, spearheads member engagement and recruitment efforts. “Andrew plays an important role in not only building awareness among member companies about our offerings, but also in showing them how these programs can benefit their business,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI. PMMI provides great value to its more than 700 members, and according to Dougherty, the face-to-face opportunities may be the most beneficial. “The intelligence sharing and networking that take place at PMMI meetings are powerful. Time and time again members tell me that PMMI gives them privileged access to people, places and information they can’t get anywhere else,” Dougherty says. In fact, “by engaging in the association and attending meetings, PMMI helps our members gain a competitive advantage,” he adds. One such vital networking event is the upcoming PMMI Annual Meeting, Nov. 9–11, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where members learn new business solutions and discuss relevant topics with like-minded professionals, in addition to touring the Polypack Inc. plant in nearby Pinellas Park. To learn more about the ways PMMI membership benefits individual companies and the processing and packaging industry, visit PMMI.org.
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International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
June: PMMI Welcomes Industry Veteran Glen Long as Senior VP Reston, Va.; June 4, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, is pleased to welcome Glen Long to its team as senior vice president, effective June 22. Central to PMMI’s strategic plan to strengthen its leadership within the processing and packaging industry is an increased emphasis on the customers of PMMI member companies. Long will focus on driving alignment between PMMI members and the industry’s end-user community. Long brings 30 years of experience to this role having worked in a variety of capacities in the machinery industry. He served as PMMI Chairman in 2004, is a past-Chair of PMMI’s Education Committee and currently serves on PMMI’s Board of Directors. “PMMI undertook a revisit of its strategic plan in the past year to lay the groundwork for the organization’s strategic growth. Glen knows our industry and our members inside and out,” says Chuck Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “He brings an invaluable perspective that will help us accomplish our goals as an organization.” “I have been involved with PMMI for many years, and am very excited to be joining the organization,” says Long. “The culmination of all my experience in the processing and packaging industry prepares me well for this new role. I look forward to helping PMMI grow.” Long will be based in PMMI’s Reston, Virginia, headquarters.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Center for Trends & Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Focuses on Improving Productivity, Efficiency, Agility Reston, Va.; June 11, 2015 — The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT): Improving Production Through Innovation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), includes five members of sponsor Rockwell Automation’s PartnerNetwork™ Program, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. CTT (Booth #C–4829) is a PACK EXPO-exclusive educational feature that uses a series of displays and seminars to address critical issues around productivity, sustainability, agility and other key components of manufacturing success. Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork participants including Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies will bring their expertise to this year’s edition of CTT. “The speed at which automation technologies change makes staying abreast of developments in hardware, software and industry drivers absolutely critical. It is challenging, however,” says Cheryl Lange, Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation. “Our goal for CTT is for every attendee who visits to leave with a new understanding of what’s available and how their choices affect their operations.” “CTT is about ideas, innovation and insight,” adds PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “It focuses on the latest advances to improve production, the forces driving change and what it all means to manufacturers. This is critical knowledge for anyone hoping to improve productivity and efficiency.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and the co-located Pharma EXPO, which PMMI co-produces with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will host more than 2,000 exhibitors and
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30,000 attendees in 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration and show details are online at Packexpolasvegas.comand Pharmaexpo.com. Registration increases from $30 to $100 on Sept. 14. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsor’s Seat Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsor’s Seat Reston, Va.; June 12, 2015 — ASCO Numatics (Booth #C-2051B) will sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. PMMI produces Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). “We’re grateful to ASCO Numatics for the important role it plays in supporting packaging education, and for its consistent sponsorship of the Amazing Packaging Race,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development, PMMI. The race will take place on Sept. 30, the last day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 ( Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30), Racers will wind their way through the exhibit halls, completing tasks for points at participating booths, and concluding at 1:00 p.m. at the ASCO Numatics booth. 2015 is the fifth consecutive year ASCO Numatics has sponsored the race.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com “ASCO Numatics is proud to sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race again, as it allows us to give our upand-coming workforce a comprehensive view of how exciting and dynamic a career in packaging can be,” says Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive vice president, sales and marketing – Americas, ASCO Numatics. Ferrante views the race as a fun way to teach students some of the less tangible aspects of a career in processing and packaging. “ASCO’s enthusiasm motivates packaging students to engage in this field, and that benefits the industry as a whole. That’s one important lesson. What’s just as critical to their ultimate success is how quickly they’re forced to work together,” she says, noting that PMMI intentionally assigns students from a mix of schools to each team. “The race becomes a series of teachable moments,” she adds. “Teamwork, hands-on packaging skills and networking — these are decisive factors in how the students will perform in their careers.” Following a short break for judges to tabulate the results, ASCO Numatics will announce the winning team, and present its members with a prize such as the newest tablet computer. The company will also present its Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships to two U.S. engineering students pursuing careers in disciplines related to industrial automation. In addition to presenting the winning students with $5,000 awards, ASCO Numatics will make a grant of $1,000 to the engineering departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled. Be Part of the Action Participating exhibitors can register online through the “Promote My Booth” exhibitor link at Packexpolasvegas.com. Participation requires a $500 donation to the PMMI Foundation, which supports education and workforce development efforts in processing and packaging. Student participation is free. To register to race, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator, PMMI:dsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200. For more information about the 2015 Amazing Packaging Race, contact Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development: mferrante@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About ASCO Numatics ASCO Numatics, an Emerson company, offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, including fluid control and fluid power products, for a wide range of industry-focused applications. The ASCO Numatics product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air preparation equipment and a full line of actuation products. ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves,
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ISBT Endorses Networking Hub for Beverage Industry for Fourth Consecutive Year Reston, Va.; June 15, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) once again puts its stamp of approval on The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Located on the show floor, The Beverage Cooler Lounge is where beverage industry professionals can network and gain access to solutions from ISBT subject matter experts. “This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.” “We’re very pleased ISBT is hosting The Beverage Cooler Lounge again. One of PMMI’s missions is to convene the industry, and The Beverage Cooler Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas allows us to do that for beverage industry professionals. The lounge provides them a hub to not only network, but to speak with experts face-to-face to devise solutions for any problems they may have,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About ISBT The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique, noncompetitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
EXPO PACK Mexico rotates locations every year Reston, Va.; June 16, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK México opened with the announcement that show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will alternate its two Mexican shows every other year starting in 2017. EXPO PACK México 2016, (Mexico City, Centro Banamex) will take place May 17–20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo Guadalajara) moves to June 13–15, 2017. "2015 proved EXPO PACK Guadalajara has grown beyond a regional event," says Gerardo Barajas, director of EXPO PACK. “Due to the continuing growth in the packaging and machinery markets in Western Mexico, it was time to bring the same types of resources offered in Mexico City to Guadalajara.” Long recognized as one of the leading agro-industrial areas in Mexico, additional industrial growth in the State of Jalisco positions it as the nation’s second largest manufacturing center. Currently, the region’s diverse offerings make it the number one producer of electronics, telecommunications, confections, Agave/tequila, leather, jewelry, milk poultry, pork and eggs. Jalisco is the heart of West Central Mexico, a region that accounts for 20 percent of Mexico’s GDP and includes the states of Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Nayarit, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa and Zacatecas. EXPO PACK Guadalajara will draw attendees from throughout the region looking for the latest technology to meet their growing demands. "With so much industry in the region, companies are looking for solutions providers to keep them competitive in the marketplace," says Barajas. "EXPO PACK Guadalajara plans to bring it to them." The 2015 success of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved to PMMI that the market was large enough to serve more than a regional show. In 2017, its objective will be to more than double the size and scope of EXPO PACK Guadalajara to over 7,500 sq. meters and 12,000 visitors, with the goal to grow in size and scope comparable to the Mexico City event. More about PMMI PMMI is The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
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Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Contract Packaging Sourcing Center showcase Options for Packaging Operations Reston, Va.; June 17, 2015 — The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) will host the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), reports show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth #C-1257) will be part of the Partner Pavilion in PACK EXPO’s Central Hall and will showcase the core competencies of 16 contract packagers. PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska describes the display, exclusive to the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, as a connection point. “The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center is one example of how PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO connect brands with top-tier solutions providers for their manufacturing operations,” Yuska says. “It’s a clear starting point for attendees investigating contract packaging as an option, whether they are launching a new product, planning a seasonal packaging campaign or looking for new efficiencies.” Representatives at the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center will offer insight on how to find and utilize a contract packager, says John Mazelin, executive director, CPA. “CPA members know that at PACK EXPO, they will connect with brands hungry to innovate and technology providers who can help them bring their contract packaging business to the next level. That’s why we launched the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center last year and why we’re bringing it back for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015,” Mazelin says. CPA will provide additional guidance in its Innovation Stage session (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 3:00–3:30 p.m.). In “What You Don’t Know Can HELP You — The Benefits of Contract Packaging,” a CPA representative will explain the variety of capabilities contract packagers and contract manufacturers can bring to a partnership with a brand owner. The Innovation Stage is located in the Central Hall, adjacent to the Association Pavilion. CPA is one of more than 2,000 exhibitors that will make PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in North America this year. Spanning over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space and anticipated to draw 30,000 attendees, the show will serve attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. To learn more and register, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About CPA Founded in 1991 by the pioneers of contract packaging, the Contract Packaging Association is rooted in relationships, knowledge and education. Today, the CPA is the hub of the contract packaging industry, serving packaging professionals, including its diverse membership, with invaluable resources, networking opportunities, continued growth and industry presence.
Pharma EXPO Takes Las Vegas Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — The latest manufacturing advances for the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device industries arrive in Las Vegas this fall at Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28–30, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center). Pharma EXPO is produced in partnership by PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Together, the two shows will provide access to 2,000 processing and packaging solutions providers and 30,000 attendees. “Co-locating these two shows offers a powerful opportunity to share ideas across industries,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. “We’re delivering the best of both worlds to attendees who need solutions now and in the future.” Pharma EXPO itself will feature more than 160 solutions providers addressing the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. The full exhibitor list is on Pharmaexpo.com, where visitors can search for technologies that meet their needs. On site, attendees can expect to see many innovations, such as the XR75 Transdermal Patch Inspection technology by Anritsu (Booth #N-524). This new X-Ray technology is used to inspect patches and is specifically designed for low-density, thin products with full inspection of both product and seal area. Anritsu’s HD imaging enables excellent contamination detection, virtual weighing and counting detection. Another new solution slated for display at Pharma EXPO is the Lite-F, an automated filling machine from Groninger USA (Booth #N-711). The Lite-F, part of the Groninger Lite Series, features a two-headed
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filling unit that can fill up to 2,700 units per hour with a filling range of up to 500 ml. Changeover is quick and easy with this technology, which also features a 12-inch multilingual touchscreen HMI and a sturdy design. In addition to the variety of new technologies that will be on display, Pharma EXPO will provide educational opportunities to help industry professionals stay ahead of game-changing market trends and regulations. The Innovation Stage at Pharma EXPO (Booth #N-559) will offer free half-hour educational sessions from industry experts, highlighting new technologies and ideas for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. The show will also feature ISPE’s world-class conference program, with tracks concentrating on manufacturing operations (Monday, Sept. 28), compliance trends (Tuesday, Sept. 29) and pharmaceutical packaging (Wednesday, Sept. 30). Schedules for the Pharma EXPO Conference Program and the Innovation Stages at Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO can be found online at Pharmaexpo.com. Session tickets are available individually and in one- and three-day packages. Purchase tickets before Sept. 14 to save 30-35 percent. To learn more and to register for Pharma EXPO, visit www.pharmaexpo.com. Registration for is $30 until Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
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Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announces the release of two new study guides to accompany PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1. PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests help manufacturers to assess the capabilities of current employees and identify levels of competency for new candidates. PMMI Mechatronics Certificates are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and The National Association of Manufacturers’ Skills Certification System. This series of exams is related to the four general technology areas of mechatronics as practiced in industrial maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls and computer science. "The new study guides are comprehensive resources designed to help individuals prepare for the mechatronics certificate tests," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "They were produced in an effort to give certificate candidates a thorough understanding of what skills they are expected to have mastered in order to earn the credential." "Employers are fast recognizing the value of PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificates as achievement levels of employee qualifications," says Frank Claude, Principal Instructor Robotics & Manufacturing, Dunwoody College of Technology. "Test applicants need to study and prepare for each test. Each test’s specific competencies identify the prerequisite knowledge and skills." Claude adds that PMMI’s new study guides include sample test questions to more thoroughly prepare test participants for successful completion of the test. The study guides for Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1 are now available here and cost $25 per guide. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
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Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — For the second straight year, the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer’s Association (B&CMA) will host the Baking–Snack Break Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The Baking-Snack Break Lounge provides B&CMA subject matter experts in the central meeting place and networking hub for the baking and snack industry. “PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says David Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “We not only provided a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we also assisted many bakers find solutions to specific issues. PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers.” The baking and snack food industry is a major demographic at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with more than 14 percent of attendees identifying themselves as baking and snack manufacturers — the largest single attendee group at the show. “B&CMA is a leader in the baking and snack food industry and we are pleased to have them host the Baking Snack-Break Lounge,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas is an industry-convening event where associations, in this case B&CMA, are able to provide a venue for their members to collectively experience the breadth and depth of supplier offerings.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking opportunities to members of the B&CMA.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker industry and the training choice for professional development
EXPO PACK México Sets New Bar Reston, Va.; June 24, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK México closed June 19 as the largest and most international edition in its history, according to show owner & producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Over 25,000 visitors attended the third consecutive sold-out show at Centro Banamex, Mexico City, visiting more than 1,000 exhibitor companies occupying more than 19,000 net square meters (~204,500 square feet) of exhibit space. Over the show’s four days, buyers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, chemical, electronics, textiles, and automotive sectors, among others, discovered solutions to their processing and packaging challenges. “EXPO PACK México’s success speaks to the benefits attendees from Mexican and Latin American companies find when they attend,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It offers an opportunity to update and improve their production processes and to ensure the positioning of their products worldwide.” Mexican and Latin American attendees, including buying groups from Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, took advantage of the diversity of the global pavilions. The PMMI pavilion alone covered over 2,130 net square meters (~22,900 square feet) and included 86 member companies from the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Additional international pavilions housed representatives from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, China, Spain, France, Guatemala, India and Italy. EXPO PACK México 2015 also saw the Mexico City debut of the Innovation Stage. Now a staple of the PACK EXPO family of shows, the educational offerings found at the Innovation Stage received the same standing room only attendance as its offerings at EXPO PACK Guadalajara, PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Las Vegas. PMMI used the EXPO PACK México stage to announce that beginning in 2017, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and EXPO PACK México will alternate years. The next edition of EXPO PACK México (Mexico City, Centro Banamex) takes place May 17-20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo Guadalajara) runs June 13-15, 2017. “We are confident that this strategy will maximize EXPO PACK’s impact in Mexico’s two main markets,” says Yuska. “The growth of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved it could handle the same size and resources as EXPO PACK México.”
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As the center of Mexico’s Packaging Week, additional events included the National Congress of the Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE); the Envase Estelar Awards and Sustainable Company Awards and the AMEE conference program. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK México 2016, June 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
The Dow Chemical Company Returns as Showcase of Packaging Innovations® Sponsor Reston, Va.; June 30, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, announces that The Dow Chemical Company will, once again, sponsor The Showcase of Packaging Innovations ® when it returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas). The Dow Chemical Company is a longtime sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, which highlights award-winning packaging from around the world, displaying prize-winning entries from international packaging competitions. “Dow’s continued commitment to The Showcase of Packaging Innovations is a true reflection of our dedication to new ideas and new ways of thinking about packaging,” said Greg Jozwiak, North America Commercial Vice President for Packaging and Specialty Plastics with The Dow Chemical Company. “We have sponsored the feature since its introduction in 2003, and the showcase has always been one of the highlights of the show. We look forward to seeing the latest packaging innovations on display in Las Vegas.” “Packaging is a vital part of a brand’s image and identity, and there’s perhaps no part of the PACK EXPO show floor that better highlights that relationship than The Showcase of Packaging Innovations,” said Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “We are excited to see Dow’s return as a sponsor, reinforcing the company’s commitment to inspirational package designs.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 180 countries and in high-growth sectors such as packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2014, Dow had annual sales of more than $58 billion and employed approximately 53,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 product families are manufactured at 201 sites in 35 countries across the globe.
PMMI Releases Innovation Stage Schedules for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO More than 40 free, educational sessions address flexible packaging, OEE and workforce engagement and many more critical topics in processing and packaging Reston, Va.; Aug 3, 2015 — PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has released the preliminary schedule for Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center).
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More than 40 sessions will give visitors a glimpse of cutting edge technology presented by industry leaders. The education sessions — on the show floor at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO — provide free, convenient access to insights into processing and packaging trends as well as challenges in food safety regulatory compliance, workforce development and measuring line efficiency. “One of the greatest benefits offered by our on-floor educational programming is the opportunity for a ‘cross pollination’ of ideas,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “This enables attendees to tap the potential of practices and applications proven in one industry but unexplored in their own.” The presentations are a valuable opportunity to understand cutting-edge technologies, with subject matter experts, including industry consultants, exhibitors and association partners, describing specific applications and benefits. Subjects range from explorations of the latest innovations and regulations in flexible packaging to ways to engage the workforce. Other topics include: ● Impact of serialization on the pharmaceutical industry ● Advanced simulation software for packaging lines ● Anti-counterfeiting technologies for packaging ● Transforming automated packaging with reusability ● Roadmap for creating a highly engaged workforce ● The latest snacking trends and their impact on packaging ● The next evolution of metal detection The OpX Leadership Network will also be among presenters, discussing the latest in one voice solutions for workforce engagement, total cost of ownership and factory acceptance testing. OpX Leadership Network is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational excellence. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO is where the industry will go this fall to find winning solutions from top-tier suppliers,” Ferrante says. “The value of the Innovation Stage presentations is that they provide context attendees need to put those solutions into action at their plants.” The 30-minute long presentations will run hourly between 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29; sessions end at noon on Sept. 30. There will be three adjacent locations of the Innovation Stage on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor, in Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and a fourth stage in Booth N-559 on the Pharma EXPO show floor. The preliminary schedule of Innovation Stage presentations is available at packexpolasvegas.com andpharmaexpo.com. This year marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register early by visitingpackexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, 2015, and includes admission to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO. After September 14, registration increases to $100. In addition to the Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, attendees can register for Pharma EXPO Conference sessions, curated by ISPE. Separate fees apply, ranging from $90 per session to $350 for access to all 15 sessions until September 14th. Following this date, fees will increase. Visit pharmaexpo.com to find a registration option that works for you. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Pharma EXPO’s Conference Addresses Efficiency and Workforce Development in Day-Long Manufacturing Operations Track Sessions explore empowering employees, single-use systems, OEMS and CMOs, and microbial contamination Reston, Va.; Aug 4, 2015 — The Manufacturing Operations track of the Pharma EXPO Conference Program will address efficiency, supplier partnerships, workforce development and more during this fall’s Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center). The series of seminars will make up the first day of the world-class conference produced by the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). ISPE co-owns Pharma EXPO with PMMI, The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies, and curates the conference program. “Successful manufacturing operations depend on the best technologies, processes and skilled workers,” said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. “The track ISPE has come up with for Monday will provide knowledge attendees need to move closer to that goal. We’re very pleased ISPE is organizing the conference.” As part of the Manufacturing Operations track, five sessions will detail technologies and practices to overcome challenges affecting professionals across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotech and medical device industries. Given the importance of workforce development across the manufacturing sector, a wide range of attendees will benefit from the spotlight session, “Manufacturing Excellence: Empower Employees to Unleash Their Potential in High Performance Work Teams,” led by Steve Speer, director, Operations, ProPharma Group. The challenge of maximizing efficiency is another notable theme. The first session, “Single Use Systems: Explore the Manufacturing Impact from Supplier Qualification to Optimizing Operations,” led by Jeff Odum, director of operations, IPS-Integrated Project Services, Inc., will address concerns in implementing new single-use system platforms into existing platforms based on traditional, stainless steel technologies. Making the right asset investment decisions — or selecting the best possible contract manufacturer — is also an important factor contributing to a manufacturer’s overall efficiency. In “ISO 55000 and OEMs Who Integrate Reliability & Automation in their Designs,” Mari Getsug, senior consultant, Maintenance & Reliability Services, CAI-Commissioning Agents, Inc., explores the role original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) play in helping manufacturers achieve reliable, successful equipment design in the age of the
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new ISO 55000 Asset Management standards. ISO 55000 focuses on lifecycle cost and risk-based performance. Additionally, Kevin Debbs, process specialist, and Christa Myers, associate/lead process engineer, CRB, will guide attendees in a risk assessment exercise to evaluate contract manufacturing organizations for a project in “Outsourcing Dilemma: Find the Right CMO to Minimize the Risk and Maximize the Quality of Your Brand.” In a presentation that marries matters of efficiency and product safety, Elizabeth Rivera, technical services manager, STERIS Corp, will outline a holistic approach to remediate microbial contamination in process equipment in: “Microbial Contamination: An Audit Approach to Address Contamination in Process Equipment.” The Pharma EXPO Conference Program kicks off with the Manufacturing Operations track on Sept. 28 with sessions from 9:00 a.m.–2:50 p.m. in Room N-253. Register for Pharma EXPO and view the full Pharma EXPO Conference Program schedule and pricing at pharmaexpo.com. Pharma EXPO, which is making its Las Vegas debut, will provide a wide range of solutions to address the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. Combined, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature processing and packaging innovation over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space from more than 2,000 exhibitors to attract 30,000 attendees. Registration for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO Partners Illustrate Show’s Breadth Reston, Va.; Aug. 6, 2015 — The Partner Program returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO in 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas), boasting partnerships with 50 organizations supporting the processing, packaging and pharmaceutical supply chains, according to PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “The PACK EXPO trade shows are about bringing the entire processing and packaging supply chain together to tap into and spur innovation,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “With 30,000 attendees expected at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO, Partners will enjoy the opportunity to network with processing, packaging and pharmaceutical professionals and other like-minded associations.” At present, 38 organizations will partner with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, and 12 organizations have joined the Pharma EXPO Partner and Media Partner Programs. In addition, PMMI Media Group publications such as Packaging World and Healthcare Packaging are covering the combined event preview, on-site and post-show reporting. Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) (Booth C-1343), says exhibiting at PACK EXPO raises the global profile of his association and member companies. “This is the third consecutive year that the APPMA has been an exhibitor at PACK EXPO due to the continued high levels of interest in the Australian market attained each year from attending the event,” says Dingley. “Our member companies represent a very large range of leading international brands in the processing and packaging machinery and allied components industries, and we welcome companies who are looking for agency or distribution opportunities in Australia to come and visit us in the Partner Pavilion.” The list of organizations partnering with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO as of Aug. 4 includes: PACK EXPO Partners ● ABIEF - Brazilian Flexible Packaging Association ● ADEPTA ● Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) ● AIMCAL — Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators ● AMEE (The Mexican Packaging Association) ● Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA) ● Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer's Association (BCMA) ● CANAINCA (The Mexican Chamber of Processed Food) ● CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) ● Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (Future of Pneumatics booth) ● China Food & Packaging Machinery Industry Association ● Fundacion ExportAR ● Contract Packaging Association (CPA) ● Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) ● Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) ● In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) ● Independent Bakers Association (IBA) ● INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute) ● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
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● Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE) ● International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA) ● International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) ● International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) ● ITE Packaging Events ● Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA) ● National Confectioners Association (NCA) ● National Fluid Power Association (Future of Pneumatics booth) ● Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc. ● OMAC – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control ● OPC Foundation ● PAC, Packaging Consortium ● PLCopen ● Snack Food Association (SFA) ● SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association ● TAPPI ● U.S. Poultry & Egg Association ● UCIMA (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association) ● World Packaging Organisation Pharma EXPO Partners ● Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) ● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) ● Philadelphia Drug Exchange (PDE) ● PIP - Process Industry Practices Pharma EXPO Media Partners ● Advantage Business Media - Pharmaceutical Processing ● BioPharma-Reporter.com ● In-Pharma Technologist.com ● Life Science Connect ● Pharmaceutical Engineering ● Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ● Pharmaceutical Technology ● PharmaVOICE “The HCPC is delighted to partner with PMMI and Pharma EXPO on behalf of our many pharmaceutical packaging industry members,” says Vicki Welch, communications director, HCPC. “We are pleased to support PMMI’s efforts to bring pharmaceutical supply chain innovators together, while continuing to promote our organization’s mission of improving patient adherence through packaging via our numerous Pharma EXPO exhibiting members who share our support of PMMI and recognize its critical role in showcasing new packaging technology.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
Richard C. Ryan Scholarship Awarded to Michigan State Student Reston, Va.; Aug. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and Dorner Manufacturing are proud to announce Michigan State University's Alexandra Slagle as the recipient of the 2015 Richard C. Ryan Scholarship. “Every year there are more and more applicants for scholarships in the packaging industry,” said Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “This year was no exception, and Alexandra certainly raised the bar for future applicants.” Alexandra’s application focused on a scope of learning that extended beyond her packaging major coursework to encompass engineering and physics, and emphasized the critical role packaging can play in battling hunger in developing countries. “This was a difficult decision because of the quality of all of our applicants, but we’re pleased to have selected Alexandra Slagle as the recipient of the Richard C. Ryan Scholarship for 2015,” said Jim Barwick, director of Human Resources, Dorner Mfg. Corp. “She has a clear understanding of the field, has a plan, shows passion and we were particularly impressed by her international perspective.” The $2,000 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship was established in memory of Richard C. Ryan, former president and CEO of Dorner Manufacturing Corporation, a PMMI member company. It is one of several scholarships administered by the PMMI Foundation, which provides more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to students and has provided more than $1.5 million in support since 1998. For more information on the PMMI Scholarship program, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator, atdsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3204. About PMMI
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PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Pharma EXPO Addresses Regulatory Trends Reston, Va.; Aug. 11, 2015 — In just over two years, pharmaceutical manufacturers must meet the Nov. 27, 2017, deadline of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which requires unique product identifiers on certain prescription drug packages. This measure is part of 2013’s Title II of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), a 10-year rollout of steps to prevent the counterfeiting of drugs distributed in the United States. To help pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with this and other regulations, Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will provide access to advanced solutions for the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle and a wide range of educational opportunities. Co-produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), and co-located with PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO will provide a forum where manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors can learn about the latest regulations, offering clarification as well as actionable insights and sophisticated technologies. Projections indicate the combined event will attract 30,000 attendees to see solutions presented by 2,000 suppliers. “The Drug Supply Chain Security Act, along with other pharmaceutical regulations worldwide, places an increased emphasis on serialization and the interoperability of systems along the supply chain and in the pharmaceutical production process,” says Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, PMMI. “It is important for affected pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure they are equipped to meet these new requirements and protect their supply chains – and patients – against counterfeiters.” To help attendees keep up with the new provisions and address the challenges they bring forth, Pharma EXPO will provide excellent educational opportunities, including free 30-minute presentations at the Innovation Stage (Booth N-559). These sessions, conveniently located on the show floor, will present the latest information on breakthrough technologies and techniques for the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, the Pharma EXPO conference program, organized by ISPE, will run daily during the show, and the designated track for Tuesday, Sept. 29, is Compliance Trends. Tuesday’s presentations will delve
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com into serialization, track-and-trace, risk management, cleaning validation and incident investigation. The world-class sessions include “Serialization and Track & Trace: From Theory to Practical Application Success Including Global Trends,” led by Marcelo De Oliveira of NORDIKA. This presentation will address the urgent need to develop strategies and implement actions to cover new and future requirements, comply with laws and receive benefits from regulations. To register for Pharma EXPO, visit www.pharmaexpo.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14. Starting Sept. 15, registration increases to $100. Separate fees apply to the Pharma EXPO conference program. Discounted conference costs through Sept. 14 are $90 for a single session, $145 for a single-day pass and $350 for a full-conference pass. After Sept. 14, the rates increase to $140 for a single session, $220 for a single-day pass and $500 for a full-conference pass. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. About ISPE ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
ISBT Offers Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015
Reston, Va.; Aug. 12, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is hosting education sessions for the beverage industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
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Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The education sessions will be held on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, in The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), where ISBT members and attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest advancements in the beverage industry. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas is where the industry comes together to share knowledge and find solutions to the challenges in our businesses and ISBT is supporting the purpose of PACK EXPO and why beverage industry professionals attend the show each year,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “We’re excited to host education sessions in The Beverage Cooler Lounge. Not only does the lounge provide a place for the beverage industry to convene for networking and relationship building, but the education sessions provide additional value to our members’ PACK EXPO Las Vegas experience,” says Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT. Education session topics include:
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What Are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing Markets?
Ron Puvak, director global marketing and new business development, Plastic Technologies, Inc.
11:00 a.m.
FSMA and Food Defense: How Will You Be Affected?
Brian Stegmann, senior engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated
1:00 p.m.
Beverage Quality Fundamentals
Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated
2:00 p.m.
New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities
Scott Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc.
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The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You?
Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated
The session schedule will be the same for both days with each presenter speaking for 30-40 minutes concluding with a Q&A portion. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals,
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Center for Trends and Technology Keeps PACK EXPO Attendees Ahead of the Automation Curve Reston, Va.; Aug. 14, 2015 — Compliance, serialization and line optimization are a few of the session topics complementing a robust display of innovations at The Center for Trends & Technology (CTT) (Booth C–4829) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and CTT sponsor Rockwell Automation and its Partner Network™. “CTT is about the cutting-edge technologies that can lead you to new levels on your production lines,” says Cheryl Lange, commercial program manager, Rockwell Automation. “With the seminars, we’re giving you a taste of what that means in practical terms.” The eight presentations are repeated daily: ● Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects ● Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance – Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to Manufacturers ● Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity ● Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control ● IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization – Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing ● Line Optimization – Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous Improvement ● Remote Asset Management in the Cloud ● Securing The Connected Enterprise In addition to the educational sessions, CTT uses kiosks and an interactive display to present ways automation technologies help companies achieve their operational objectives. “Attendees at CTT will be able to connect with subject matter experts and gain a real understanding of what automation technologies can do for their businesses,” Lange adds. Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automation’s partners in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 edition of CTT. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas combines top-tier exhibitors and high-quality educational opportunities, so attendees can see new technology and equipment in action and learn more about it from industry thought-leaders,” Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI, says. “CTT’s seminars and displays exemplify that philosophy. A stop at CTT will help attendees better understand what’s here today as well as what’s on the horizon.” Other educational features at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 include the Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C1049 and N-559), the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S7632), organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsored by GE, and the Reusable Learning Center (Booth S-6657, in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the
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Reusable Packaging Association). In addition, industry leaders will present market-specific educational sessions in these industry meeting places: The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT); The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S7427), hosted by the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA); and The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-6550), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas, with the co-located Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, will present more than 2,000 exhibitors in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, and the shows will welcome a crowd of 30,000 visitors. To register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 per person through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Lenze to Sponsor Exhibitor, Member Lounges at PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Pharma EXPO 2015 Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — Lenze Americas will sponsor the PMMI member and exhibitor lounges atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) and the colocated Pharma EXPO show, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com “The PMMI member and exhibitor lounges at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are essential show features, allowing the personnel staffing booths to take a break from the busy show floor,” said Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. In addition to making use of lounges to eat or rest, members will also be able to bring customers to designated meeting rooms within lounges. “We’ve sponsored these lounges for years because we know how important it is for exhibitors to get away from the show floor from time to time,” said Susan Duval, marketing manager, Lenze Americas. “Whether it’s to take a break or conduct important business, this is a critical resource and we’re happy to sponsor it.” Member Lounges, (rooms N-101 and S-221 will be open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily during show days). Exhibitor Lounges (rooms N-114 and S-111 will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 26, 27, October 1, 2 and during show days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Complimentary coffee service will be available until 11 a.m. in both the member and exhibitor lounges. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space. They are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Lenze Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology. As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, we offer our customers products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. We are a leading provider of automation solutions to the packaging industry, and our other focus industries include automotive, material handling and logistics, robotics, and commercial pumps/fans. With a global network of engineers, sales representatives, and manufacturing facilities, Lenze is well-positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with an assembly and logistics center in Glendale Heights, Illinois. Corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.
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DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Champions PACK gives BACK™ as Title Sponsor Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — For the second consecutive year, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) will proudly serve as a title sponsor for PACK gives BACK™, coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) Sept. 28, reports show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The annual fundraiser will feature recording artists Chicago, and a portion of ticket proceeds will support Fisher House Foundation and Nevada’s first Fisher House comfort home, which the Nevada Military Support Alliance is building in North Las Vegas. “DuPont P&IP is extremely proud to once again support PACK gives BACK. In addition to the opportunity and forum for packaging leaders to network, attendees can show their support of our nations’ veterans for their unwavering commitment and dedication to this country,” says DeMond Chapman, North America Packaging Business Manager, P&IP. “We look forward to supporting veterans and their families through this event. We are indebted to the men and women who protect and defend our nation and the families who support them.” Fisher House Foundation operates a network of 65 “comfort homes” around the world — lodging, provided free-of-charge, to families of service members and veterans in treatment at nearby military and VA hospital facilities. Construction on the Nevada Fisher House, located on the grounds of the Veterans Administration’s (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System campus, began in March. In 2014 alone, Fisher House Foundation programs served more than 25,000 military families, saving them over $47 million in expenses for lodging, food and transportation. In addition to the comfort homes, Fisher House Foundation operates the Hero Miles program, which uses donated frequent flyer miles to bring families to the bedsides of injured service members; Hotels for Heroes, which helps pay for their hotel stays; and offers a grant program and scholarship funds. “PACK gives BACK has become a signature PACK EXPO experience,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It’s where the people of the processing and packaging supply chain come together for a good cause. This year, we will help active and retired service members undergoing treatment in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. The city of Las Vegas has been a true partner in our success here over the past 20 years, so it’s a special honor to contribute to the area’s first Fisher House.” Now in its 48th year, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades, producing hit after hit like “Saturday in the Park,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and 18 other Top 10 singles. The band’s debut album, “Chicago Transit Authority,” is in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, and Billboard magazine lists Chicago at 13 on its list of Top 100 Artists of All Time, the highest charting American band. “Networking and entertaining customers are important parts of any trade show event, but what sets PACK gives BACK apart is that it’s a chance to make a difference in the world,” Yuska says. “The success we’ve had with it over the last few years is a testament to the spirit and generosity of the PACK EXPO community.” Tickets for PACK gives BACK are only available to registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 attendees and exhibitors, and can be purchased through the registration portal at
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com packexpolasvegas.com. Cost is $100 per person ($90 per person for groups of 10 or more). Doors open at 4 p.m. for networking and light hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks, and Chicago takes the stage at 5 p.m. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will welcome a crowd of 30,000 processing and packaging professionals in September. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, attendees and exhibiting companies will represent more than 40 vertical markets. Learn more about the shows and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO — the largest and most comprehensive events for the processing and packaging supply chain — online at packexpolasvegas.com and pharmaexpo.com. Admission to both shows is $30 through Sept. 14, when it jumps to $100. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About DuPont DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, peelable lidding and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on packaging programs that help protect the product, the environment, improve shelf appeal, convenience and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial packaging industries. DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.
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B&CMA President Presents Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA) president is presenting education sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. David Van Laar, B&CMA’s president, is scheduled to present two sessions on the Innovation Stage located on the PACK EXPO show floor (Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049), on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29. The sessions are 30-minutes long, and allow attendees the opportunity to speak with presenters following the presentations. “Presenting education sessions is an additional opportunity for B&CMA to impact our members and customers who come to the show to learn and discover solutions,” says David Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “These education sessions allow a range of industry experts, including association partners to contribute to the exchange of ideas that occurs at the show,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “That’s a core value that PACK EXPO brings to both exhibitors and attendees.” B&CMA education sessions: Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Production Metrics Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association You don't need to be a Six Sigma Black Belt to benefit from an understanding of lean manufacturing principals. This presentation will cover basic calculations related to production metrics. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041) Basic Project Economic Justification Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association Purchasing and upgrading new equipment can be a big investment. Dave Van Laar will present a guide to utilizing facts and presenting true savings to convince management that the investment is justified. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. The full Innovation Stage schedule is available and you can register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals,
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking opportunities to members of the B&CMA. The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker industry and the training choice for professional development.
NCA Hosts Reception at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 18, 2015 — The National Confectioner’s Association (NCA) is hosting a reception at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Manufacturers of candy, chocolate and gum are invited to the event on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m., in The Candy Bar Lounge (S-7900). “The Candy Bar Lounge provides an industry-specific venue on the show floor where EOMs and CPGs can convene to network and discover solutions to any challenges they face in their businesses,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. NCA’s annual reception provides an additional opportunity for industry professionals to make new connections, discuss innovations and reconnect with the industry’s leading influencers. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI
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PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About the National Confectioners Association (NCA) The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization representing the $35 billion U.S. confections industry. With members in more than 40 states employing approximately 70,000 workers in more than 1,000 facilities across the U.S., NCA exists to advance, protect and promote the confectionery industry. NCA and its members value the fun and enjoyment of chocolate, candy, gum and mints, serving as a transparent and trustworthy source while building and promoting a responsible industry. As the leading trade association for the industry, NCA is proud of the role it plays in the public’s understanding and appreciation of candy’s unique role in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
Flagship PACK EXPO Show Among Fastest-Growing US Trade Shows Reston, Va.; Aug. 20, 2015 — PACK EXPO International, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has received Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) coveted “Fastest 50 Grand Award” in the “Fastest Growing Biennial Show [Sheer Numbers]” category. The 2014 edition of PACK EXPO International, which included Pharma EXPO, increased in size by 75,338 net square feet, 387 exhibitors and 6,363 attendees. “PMMI’s PACK EXPO International ran way ahead of the pack in 2014, growing an impressive five times faster than the average trade show,” says Darlene Gudea, president of Trade Show Executive Media Group.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com TSE also ranked PACK EXPO International as “37th Fastest-Growing Show of 2014” in the “Number of Exhibiting Companies” category, and honored the show with its Gold 100 Award for its status as one of the largest trade shows of 2014 in net square feet of exhibit space. The growth of PACK EXPO has been notable throughout its 59-year history. Since PMMI introduced PACK EXPO in 1956, it has evolved from a single show with 136 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees and 43,116 net square feet of exhibit space into a portfolio with more than seven shows in the United States and Mexico. The first of the trade shows, now known as PACK EXPO International, takes place biennially at Chicago’s McCormick Place, and hosted 48,400 attendees and 2,352 exhibitors in more than 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space in 2014. “PMMI has long been considered a maverick in the trade show industry, with bold ideas ranging from its in-house service contractor to its unique exhibitor package plans. PMMI’s strong management team, led by [President & CEO] Chuck Yuska, keeps PACK EXPO International thriving with its focus on creating great value for exhibitors and developing programs that make it a must-attend event,” Gudea says. PMMI’s next event, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, takes place Sept. 28–30 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and includes the co-located Pharma EXPO. The combined event will welcome more than 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 per person through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100, and includes admission to all exhibits. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Pharmaceutical Industry Takes Center Stage in PACK Solutions Challenge Reston, Va.; Aug. 24, 2015 — The PACK Solutions Challenge will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) and the co-located Pharma EXPO with a focus
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on issues facing the pharmaceutical industry, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. “Every year the PACK Solutions Challenge tasks students from PMMI Partner Schools around the country with finding solutions to real world packaging problems,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “With Pharma EXPO making its Las Vegas debut, it’s appropriate that this year’s challenge should focus on the pharmaceutical industry.” The annual PACK Solutions Challenge, sponsored this year by B&R Industrial Automation, pits teams of packaging college students against each other in a competition to develop the best solution for a particular packaging need. In the competition’s 2015 edition, students will be tasked with developing a packaging solution for fictional company “Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and its new fast-dissolving OTC product. Packaging mentors from manufacturers exhibiting at the show will guide students in their efforts, and they’ll use packexpolasvegas.com as one of their primary research tools. On site, they will visit booths and conduct interviews to complete the project. Students will present their proposals to a panel of end user judges on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with winners announced that afternoon at B&R Industrial Automation’s Booth (S-5956). Attendees can submit their votes for the “People’s Choice Award” after picking up their Education Passport and judging the poster presentations of student solutions in the Education & Workforce Development Pavilion on Monday, Sept. 28. All attendees who turn in their completed Passport will be entered to win a PS4 game system. The PMMI Foundation will provide scholarships to the winning teams. First place team members will share $4,000; second place, $2,000; third place, $1,000. “The PACK Solutions Challenge gives the industry’s next generation of leaders real experience developing solutions that meet a customers’ specific needs,” says Marc Ostertag, president, B&R Industrial Automation. “B&R is excited to be part of this event.” Schools participating in the 2015 PACK Solutions Challenge as of August 7, 2015 include California Polytechnic State University, Michigan State University, Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and Virginia Tech. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO atwww.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic
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RLT & Associates Sponsors Coffee Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Aug. 26, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is pleased to announce that RLT & Associates (Booth S-6656) will return as sponsor, and this year represents the sole sponsor, of the morning coffee service for exhibitors and attendees at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas). “This is a big show and there’s a lot of ground to cover,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “The morning coffee service will definitely help people get off to a great start as they explore the show floor.” The coffee service will be available every day of the show in the South and Central Hall Lobbies while supplies last, starting at 8:30 a.m. “We are excited to be a part of PACK EXPO once again and appreciate the opportunity to help each conference attendee start their day with a hot cup of coffee,” says Rob Taylor, founder and CEO of RLT & Associates, a packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing company located in Shelby Township, Michigan. “This service is a token of our appreciation for our peers and customers who we look forward to seeing in Las Vegas in September,” says Taylor, whose global company is known industrywide as a facilitator of change. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed,
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actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About RLT & Associates Founded in 2000, RLT & Associates differentiates as a one-stop solution provider and facilitator of change providing multiple solutions for packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing solutions. Visit RLT & Associates at www.rltandassociates.com and contact RLT & Associates at 844 RLT RACK (758.7225) and at robert.taylor@rltandassociates.com.
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Smart Manufacturing is the Core of the Center for Trends and Technology Coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas this month, the Center for Trends and Technology explores smart manufacturing & other critical topics with displays of leading automation systems and expert advice Reston, Va.; Sept. 3, 2015 — In Europe, they call it Internet 4.0. In the United States, the buzzword is “Internet of Things.” Whatever you call it, smart manufacturing is the future of industry, and it will be in the spotlight at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center). PACK EXPO Las Vegas is owned and organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Smart manufacturing and its implications for today’s production environment will be the focal point of The ® Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ program. The booth, exclusive to PACK EXPO, uses educational sessions, ask-theexpert kiosks and informational displays to present technologies for serialization, machinery safety, mobility, cloud computing, networking security, line integration and line optimization. “CTT is a one-stop-shop for understanding issues surrounding smart manufacturing,” says Rockwell Automation Commercial Program Manager Cheryl Lange. “We want attendees to leave our exhibit with the understanding and insights they need to consider how they’ll implement the Internet of Things in their plants.” Attendees can also request a tour of OEM booths where they can see the CTT technologies in action. Lange adds, “By presenting CTT at PACK EXPO, we can connect end users and OEMs from around the world and across a wide range of industries and applications. The cross-pollination effect that generates is invaluable to everyone involved.” Pharma EXPO, which is co-located with PACK EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. To learn more about CTT and PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, visitpackexpolasvegas.com. Show registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a marketleading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
Tetra Pak Supports PACK EXPO at Beverage Cooler Lounge, Innovation Stage Reston, Va.; Sept. 11, 2015 — Tetra Pak Inc. will sponsor the Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 2830), announces PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. The Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), provides a destination on the show floor where beverage industry professionals can network and meet with industry experts courtesy of ISBT. “Bringing industries together is one of the great advantages to having a big show like PACK EXPO,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president of PMMI. “We are glad to have Tetra Pak on board as the sponsor for The Beverage Cooler Lounge, a great networking and knowledge hub on the show floor.” In addition to participating in the Beverage Cooler Lounge, Tetra Pak will also share insight at the show, through an Innovation Stage session, “Shelf-Ready Solutions: Approaching Customer Challenges through Collaborative Innovation” (Sept. 29, 2-2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041). “PACK EXPO trade shows are a great opportunity to interact with professionals from across the industry,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communication, Tetra Pak Inc. “We are excited to be a part of this important resource for attendees interested in packaging and processing
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innovation, and we’re looking forward to speaking about making better use of available tools to ensure an effective collaboration at the Innovation Stage.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com. About Tetra Pak Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than 170 countries around the world. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries, we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available, everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapakusa.com.
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International Powerhouses Announce Launch of ProFood Tech
PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA Join Forces to Offer a New North American Food and Beverage Processing Event at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Spring 2017 Reston, Va.; Sept. 14, 2015 — Three trade show leaders joined forces today to announce the launch of ProFood Tech, a new event that will focus on processing technologies serving the food and beverage industry. ProFood Tech will make its debut April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick Place, in Chicago, Ill. The event is powered by three of the world’s trade show leaders — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies; Koelnmesse and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). PMMI is the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and represents North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. Koelnmesse organizes world leading trade shows for food and beverage, such as Anuga and Anuga Food Tec in Cologne, Germany. IDFA is North America’s largest dairy association, representing more than 85 percent of all North American manufacturing of dairy products. “In assessing the current trade show landscape, we saw there was a need for a dedicated event that brings buyers together with leading world-wide manufacturers in the food and beverage industry,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “ProFood Tech provides a venue to share the latest innovations and crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets within the food and beverage industry and will be that one-stop-shop featuring exhibits from both large companies that serve several customer segments and smaller niche companies with focus on more specific needs.” Exponential changes in technology are making it hard for food and beverage companies to keep up. ProFood Tech will provide a wide perspective on the food and beverage processing industry as a whole and feature cutting edge solutions to the challenges the industry is facing every day on the plant floor. More than a trade show, ProFood Tech provides both large and small suppliers the opportunity to build their businesses by breaking into new food and beverage markets, cementing their status as industry leaders and reaching a large group of customers at one event. “In a close dialogue with leading technology suppliers from around the globe, we aim to create a market platform in the United States that is tailored to the requirements of domestic and foreign exhibitors and visitors,” explains Gerald Böse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. “Over a period of decades, Koelnmesse has established an excellent reputation world-wide as a trade show organizer, especially in the field of food products and food technology. Examples include the leading international trade fair Anuga, the world’s biggest and most important trade show for the food industry, as well as related spinoffs around the world.” “ProFood Tech,” Böse adds, “marks a further logical step in Koelnmesse’s strategy aimed at offering expert support to our customers in various target markets in our role as a global service provider.” With an expansive show floor and enhanced educational programming led by IDFA, ProFood Tech will attract high-level buyers from every food and beverage sector. “The opportunities for new ideas and break-through solutions are amazing when executives from related businesses come together to discuss, review and experience the innovations, products and services available today,” says Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. “IDFA is proud to partner with these trade show leaders and to continue our tradition of bringing industry suppliers, processors and manufacturers together so they can find profitable business solutions, discover new technologies and see the innovations that are abundant in our industry.” Industry leaders, including Delkor Systems, Inc., and Tetra Pak, are excited about the opportunities that ProFood Tech will offer.
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“As a longtime member of both IDFA and PMMI, Delkor is very pleased to see the attention and focus that ProFood Tech will bring to the North American food and beverage industry,” says Dale Andersen, president and CEO of Delkor Systems, Inc. ”Koelnmesse’s outstanding reputation as a trade show organizer only strengthens this collaboration.” ”As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories. We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.” ProFood Tech is a totally unique endeavor with the collaboration of three of the world’s leading industry organizations, all with ownership of this initiative. The new show will combine the unrivaled experience and recognition of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA to create an event that will be unprecedented in its ability to address all of the issues facing food and beverage processing operations in the North American marketplace like sustainability, improved operations and food safety. For more information about ProFood Tech, visit profoodtech.com or contact communications@pmmi.org. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mexico, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. About Koelnmesse Koelnmesse is the number 1 trade-fair location for numerous industries. Visitors and exhibitors from all over the world come to Cologne in order to present the latest trends at the world's fifth largest exhibition centre and do business worldwide. Every year, Koelnmesse organises and conducts more than 80 trade fairs, exhibitions, guest events, and special events in Cologne and in the world's most important markets. Koelnmesse not only brings the world to Cologne, it also organizes international trade fair events outside the Cologne exhibition centre. It draws on Koelnmesse's sector expertise to enter new markets within its fields of expertise in addition to the Cologne-based leading fairs, bringing events to selected target regions. Koelnmesse is the leading trade fair organiser in the food industry and related sectors. Trade fairs such as the Anuga, the International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) and Anuga FoodTec are established world leaders and create a basis for sustainable and stable international business. The events regularly organised by Koelnmesse take place at different intervals and attract around 49,000 exhibiting companies from 117 countries, as well as 2.7 million visitors from 211 countries. About IDFA The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation's dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, with a membership of 550 companies within a $125-billion a year industry. IDFA is composed of three constituent organizations: the Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com IDFA's nearly 200 dairy processing members run nearly 600 plant operations, and range from large multinational organizations to single-plant companies. Together they represent more than 85 percent of the milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream and frozen desserts produced and marketed in the United States.
The Cross Pollination of Ideas Becomes Reality at Pharma EXPO 2015 Co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event, and addressing trends and spotlights solutions across industries Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — From small batches to regulatory compliance to sustainability, pharmaceutical manufacturers have plenty to consider. Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), co-owned by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will present solutions for these and other challenges throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle. The show and its co-located partner, PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. “Pharma EXPO’s co-location alongside the largest processing and packaging show of the year delivers unmatched access to suppliers and solutions with crossover technologies from industries such as food, beverage and personal care,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Pharma EXPO — which occupies the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center — will bring everything from its successful inaugural debut in Chicago to Las Vegas, and the partnership between ISPE and PMMI means excellence will be at the forefront. Attendees can start at Pharma EXPO Live (Booth N-405), where videos, live interviews, live-demo alerts, social media and more will keep you on top of everything that’s happening at the show, including the Innovation Stage (Booth N-559) and the Pharma EXPO Conference Program, organized by ISPE. On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Pharma EXPO Live will host a reception for attendees from 3:30–5 p.m. Cross the Line Attendees should make time to explore PACK EXPO, too, and take advantage of the way ideas from one industry can apply to another. The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT) (Booth C-4829) investigates smart manufacturing and its role in processing and packaging. With displays and seminars, sponsor Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ program present a glimpse of the future of industry. Seminars will cover topics such as compliance, serialization and line optimization. Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automation’s partners in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 edition of CTT. Food safety is another crossover area. Pharmaceutical professionals and food manufacturers have a lot to learn from each other, and at the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) common issues such as sanitary equipment design will be topics of conversation. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location where subject matter experts will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations. Down in the Lower South Hall, the Brand Zone is your path to market, with materials and containers that shape winning brands. It’s a central point for attendees looking to improve shelf appeal and explore packaging challenges. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world. Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities
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In addition to the Pharma EXPO Conference, The Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths N-559, C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) showcase more than 40 free educational sessions, including these: ● Serialization Impacts in the Pharmaceutical Industry Presented by Benoit Maheux-L, Optel Vision (Monday, Sept. 28, 11–11:30 a.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559) ● Innovative Oxygen Absorption Packaging Solutions Presented by Atsushi Inoue, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (Monday, Sept. 28, 1–1:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N559) ● Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah Allen, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.; and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.; PACK EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth C-1041) ● Creating Tomorrow’s Packaging Today: Technology and Collaboration-Based Approaches to Optimize Pharmaceutical Package Design Presented by Daniel Stagnaro, Klöckner Pentaplast (Monday, Sept. 28, 2–2:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.” PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas. “With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas. To learn more and register for Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, and the co-located PACK EXPO Las Vegas visit packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
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Opportunities Flow for Beverage Professionals at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to the Beverage Industry Report (Sept. 2014) from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, beverage companies want innovations that will lead to more energy-efficient equipment; more flexible, forgiving and faster equipment; new packaging materials; and much faster speed to market with packaging designs. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by PMMI, will open up a wealth of opportunities for beverage brand owners to meet these needs. The show, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. “In addition to focusing on consumer trends, beverage professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Beverage manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632). Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations about the latest in food safety and FSMA compliance. The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. This central meeting point will provide opportunities to network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and challenges. “This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.” ISBT will host a reception for beverage professionals at the Beverage Cooler Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30–5 p.m. The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world. Drink in the Knowledge There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. ISBT will present a series of five educational sessions at The Beverage Cooler Lounge: ● What are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing Markets?Presented by Ron Puvak, director, Global Marketing and New Business Development, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.) ● FSMA and Food Defense: How will You be Affected? Presented by Brian Stegman, senior engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11–11:30 a.m.)
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Beverage Quality Fundamentals Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, CocaCola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.) ● New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities Presented by Scott Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2–2:30 p.m.) ● The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You? Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3– 3:30 p.m.) The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions, and the Innovation Stage (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions. Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.” PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas. “With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas. To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
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From Consumer Demands to Packaging, PACK EXPO Las Vegas Delivers Solutions The year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event addresses trends and spotlights solutions for meat and food producers Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — Keeping up with the latest consumer trends, staying on top of safety and freshness concerns and moving your product from concept to plant to market — these are just a few of the challenges protein and food processors face every day. They’re also a few of the challenges that can be met at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30). Owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind this year, and will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. “In addition to focusing on consumer trends, protein and food processing professionals need to be up to speed on the latest food safety rules, whether they fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or rules from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Meat producers can start the trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall) a hub for processing equipment and front-of-line solutions that address safety and quality at the efficiency and productivity levels you need. You’ll find: ● State-of-the-art equipment and automation technologies for increased versatility and productivity ● Machinery specialized for hygienic processing ● Technologies that ensure chain of custody and safety ● Advances to increase speed and accuracy and provide modularity ● Materials and containers that preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance your brand While you’re in The Processing Zone, stop by the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), where you’ll learn about the latest on food safety issues. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location where food safety experts will present educational seminars and be available for informal consultations. Sometimes, it’s best to contract out your packaging needs. To learn more about contract packaging and how it can improve your operations, visit the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth C-1257), hosted by the Contract Packaging Association, where you’ll meet experts who can address your packaging needs, show you packaging samples and provide information on leading contract packagers. The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world. Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology and smart manufacturing with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will also present seminars for protein producers: ● Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect Leakers and How They Can Improve Line Performance Presented by Craig Souser, JLS Automation (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049)
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Basic Production Metrics Presented by Ted Andrew, Roka Bioscience (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:15– 10:45 a.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632) ● Meat & Poultry Disinfection Using Ozone Presented by Gholamreza Zahedi, Ozone Solutions (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.; Booth C-1045) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.” PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas. “With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas. To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Confectionery Manufacturers Find a Sweet Spot at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to research from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, consumer wellness concerns, food safety and other health and safety concerns, are among the biggest drivers steering the confectionery industry today (“Confectionery Trends Market Assessment,” Sept. 2013).
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Confectioners can find a variety of approaches to address these market forces at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by PMMI. The show, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. “In addition to focusing on consumer trends, confectionery professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Confectionery manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in the Confectionery Pavilion (Upper South Hall), sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), and then continue over to The Processing Zone. The two pavilions are hubs for the equipment that will help them meet their goals, but confectioners will find even more solutions throughout the exposition halls. For the latest on food safety issues and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance, visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), also in the Upper South Hall. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations. The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), will be a networking destination for confectionery professionals where NCA industry experts will be available for one-on-one conversations. “This lounge is a dedicated area where we can come together to learn the latest innovations and solutions to challenges in the confectionery industry,” says NCA member John Holland, managing partner, Sollich North America, LLC. “There is so much value in having this opportunity to talk with those experiencing the same issues as I and sharing insights to overcome those challenges.” The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900) will host a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event offers confectionery industry attendees networking time with subject matter experts and their professional peers beyond regular show floor hours. In the Lower South Hall, The Brand Zone features materials and containers that shape winning brands and is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world. Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will present even more educational sessions, including these: ● The Latest Snacking Trends and Their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander, Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 2–2:30; Booth C-1049) ● Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah Allen, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 10–10:30 a.m.; Booth C-1041) ● Advanced Hygienic Design for Food Processing Equipment Presented by Bill Sutton, Kollmorgen (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 1:15–1:45 p.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK™. It will be a great time for a great cause.”
For more tips and advice to find VFFS PACKAGING MACHINERY visit www.gustherpack.com www.gustherpack.com
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PACK gives BACK is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas. “With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas. To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Bakers Find New Ways to Respond To Operational Demands & Consumer Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — Research published by Mintel this summer described snacking as a round-the-clock habit for Americans. While at least 94 percent snack at least once a day (up from 64 percent in 2014), Millennials are apparently the grazing generation, reporting at least four snacks a day. They’re craving convenience, according to Mintel, in the form of single-serve and reclosable packages. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will open up a wealth of opportunities for baking-snack brand owners to tackle trends with tools such as automation to improve productivity, flexibility and efficiency, labeling systems that enhance flexibility and sustainability, and containers and materials to preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance branding. PACK EXPO Las Vegas will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com “In addition to focusing on consumer trends, baking-snack professionals need to be up to speed on the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. Start at the Beginning Baking–snack manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) for the latest on food safety issues and FSMA compliance. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations. The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. The beauty of this central meeting point is that bakers and snack manufacturers can network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and challenges — and find answers, notes Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA. “PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says Van Laar. “We not only provide a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we’ll also assist many of them in finding solutions to specific issues.” B&CMA will host a reception for bakers and snack manufacturers at The Baking & Snack Break Lounge on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:30–5 p.m. The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands, is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world. Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, including these: ● The Latest Snacking Trends and their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander, Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 2–2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049) ● Basic Production Metrics Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Monday, Sept. 28, 3– 3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041) ● Basic Project Economic Justification Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon–12:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041) Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas “PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great cause.” PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas. “With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.
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To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Set to Raise Over $40,000 for Education
Reston, Va.; Sept. 17, 2015 — The 2015 PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas), held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), has already raised more than $40,000, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The PMMI Foundation supports processing and packaging education with programs including scholarships, support for student travel to PACK EXPO, and student contests such as The Amazing Packaging Race and the PACK Solutions Challenge. “Through the PMMI Foundation, PMMI supports the processing and packaging industry’s developing workforce as well as the current labor pool by encouraging ongoing educational efforts," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “We’re very grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and golfers in helping us advance these important initiatives.” The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament has been held the day prior to the opening of PACK EXPO Las Vegas since 1995, and once again, the tournament is a sell out, with all player slots filled and nearly 30 sponsors: ● ABI Marketing Public Relations ● Alliant Insurance Services ● Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA ● Beckhoff Automation LLC ● Boca Bearing
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com ● Cablevey Conveyors ● Canadian Packaging Magazine ● Choose Chicago ● Enfield Technologies ● Experient ● Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing ● Fabri-Kal ● Fixation Marketing ● Freeman ● Henkel Corporation ● Lenze Americas ● Marchesini Group USA ● Massman Automation Designs LLC ● Mitsubishi Electric ● Morrison Container Handling Solutions ● Omran Automation & Safety ● Packaging World ● PMMI Media Group ● POBCO Plastics ● Pro Mach ● Septimatech Group Inc. ● SMC Corporation of America ● The Expo Group Each year, the PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 that funds initiatives to encourage students in their pursuit of careers in packaging and tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’ continuing education. To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $100 per person. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas Brings the World of Automation Together with the Center for Trends and Technology Reston, Va.; Sept. 18, 2015 — The drivers and technologies shaping today’s automated machinery are on display throughout PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. And they are in the spotlight at The Center for Trends and Technology: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program. CTT will feature contributions from five Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork members: Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies. They’ll demonstrate and discuss the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety, serialization and line integration. According to Mike Wagner, global OEM business lead, “Companies adopting a smart manufacturing approach are converging their information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) systems into a single unified network architecture known as The Connected Enterprise for greater connectivity and information sharing. But The Connected Enterprise is only as powerful as the technology on which it is built. As a result, companies need OEM partners capable of delivering smart machines that accelerate demand-driven manufacturing within The Connected Enterprise. To this end, CTT will present a rotation of eight sessions each day of the show: ● Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects (Monday, Sept. 28, 10–10:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.) ● Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance - Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to Manufacturers (Monday, Sept. 28, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:45–1:30 p.m.) ● Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity (Monday, Sept. 28, 9:15–10 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:45–11:30 a.m. ● Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control (Monday, Sept. 28, 12:45–1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:15–3 p.m.) ● IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing (Monday, Sept. 28, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3– 3:45 p.m.) ● Line Optimization - Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous Improvement(Monday, Sept. 28, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3–3:45 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9:15–10 a.m.) ● Remote Asset Management in the Cloud (Monday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 12:45–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:30–2:15 p.m.) ● Securing the Connected Enterprise (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:15–10 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10–10:45 a.m.) PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner, Pharma EXPO, open at the Las Vegas Convention Center Monday, Sept. 28. Show hours are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The event covers more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, features over 2,000 exhibitors and will host 30,000 attendees. To learn more and to register, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
With 40+ Sessions in Place, PMMI Releases Final Innovation Stage Schedule for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 Reston, Va.; Sept. 21, 2015 — The Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders in an extensive selection of free educational programming. The full session schedule is now available at packexpolasvegas.comand pharmaexpo.com and is accessible through the PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO mobile app. Spotlighting innovations in child-resistant packaging, vision guidance, contaminant detection and belt tracking software as well as the latest consumer trends in snacking, the Innovation Stages offer an unmatched range of insights on the trends and solutions that are transforming the world of processing and packaging. “The PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO Innovation Stages provide attendees access to an unparalleled range of cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies and techniques,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. Sessions include: ● The Next Evolution of Metal Detection ● The Reguatory and Risk Landscape for Flexible Food Packaging ● Child-Resistant Packaging — A Flexible Option ● Innovation for Easy Packaging Machine Automation ● Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect Leakers ● Factory Acceptance Tests: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs The Innovation Stages are located on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor in adjacent Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and on the Pharma EXPO show floor in Booth N-559. Sessions are 30 minutes long, and start at the top of the hour. Check the schedule for details. 2015 marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Combined, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Learn more and register at packexpolasvegas.com. Registration for the show is $100 and includes admission to all exhibits and the Innovation Stage. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
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packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Support and Commitments Continue to Grow for ProFood Tech More than 35 industry leaders — including Tetra Pak, GEA Group, Delkor, Sanimatic and Serac — have committed to exhibit at ProFood Tech since its launch less than two weeks ago, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. ProFood Tech is a collaboration of three trade show powerhouses: PMMI, producer of PACK EXPO; Koelnmesse, known for Anuga; and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). Market research revealed a food and beverage industry desire for a comprehensive processing event showcasing crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets — much like Anuga FoodTec, but in North America. ProFood Tech, projecting 150,000 net square feet of exhibit space and more than 400 exhibiting companies, is built to deliver that experience. The show debuts April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick Place, Chicago, and will continue biennially, in odd numbered years. “We’re off to a great start,” says PMMI Senior Vice President Jim Pittas. “Exhibiting companies have made it clear they want an event like ProFood Tech, and that they’re excited by the possibilities the partnership of PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA offers.” PMMI brings to the table its expertise as North America’s leading association for processing and packaging, while Koelnmesse provides the proven strength of Anuga, the world’s largest food and beverage show. IDFA, which represents 85 percent of U.S. dairy manufacturing, will bring its experience with the International Dairy Show, which it will redevelop as a Dairy Pavilion at ProFood Tech. The trio makes ProFood Tech the best place to share food and beverage processing solutions. “As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories. We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.” Act now to secure a priority position for space selection. On site at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you can submit your application at PMMI’s Future Trade Shows area located within the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby and as a stand-alone booth in the Upper South Lobby (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), or visit profoodtech.com to view floor plans, rules and regulations, and submit an application. Application deadline – November 3, 2015. Booth selection will begin mid-November. About PMMI
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.comand PMMI.org.
U.S. Packaging Machinery Market Grows 4.2 Percent in 2014
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — The U.S. packaging machinery market grew 4.2 percent from 2013 to 2014, coming in at $9.41 billion, according to the 2015 PMMI State of the Industry U.S. Packaging Machinery Report. The report also notes a 4.4 percent increase in domestic shipments, growth of 1.6 percent in exports and growth of 3.6 percent in imports. The order backlog as of Dec. 31, 2014 decreased by 6.4 percent. 2014
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U.S. Packaging Machinery Production – Domestic Shipments
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$7,127
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U.S. Packaging Machinery Production – Total Shipments*
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$7,855
4.2%
The U.S. Packaging Machinery Market*
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$683
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Imports**
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$1,854
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Order Backlog as of December 31*
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* 2013 data as shown in the 2014 PMMI State of the Industry Study. ** Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Packaging Machinery (HS 8422.20 — 8422.40) PMMI, The Association for Processing and Packaging Technologies, produces the State of the Industry Study based on U.S. Census Bureau reports and shipments data provided by association members who manufacture packaging machinery. The report, which analyzes 27 packaging machinery categories, describes trends and the outlook for packaging machinery shipments through 2019.
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The largest industry sector for packaging machinery is food, but it’s not the fastest growing, the study reports. That honor goes to the pharmaceuticals sector, which is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 percent to 2019. Behind pharmaceuticals, the forecast for the beverage market is a 2 percent CAGR. “This year’s report also addresses the impacts of outside factors, from legislation to retailers to population growth, on the packaging machinery market,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development, PMMI. “For example, it points to The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), which created a national regulation for pharmaceutical serialization and track and trace, as the source of the growth we’re seeing in packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical sector.” Within the United States, the value of shipments of packaging machinery grew from $7.1 billion to $7.5 billion from 2013 to 2014. Growth is expected to continue at a 1.6 percent CAGR, reaching $8.1 billion by 2019. PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study this morning in a media briefing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this report at PMMI.org/research. An infographic is available as well. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PMMI Report Shows Three Common Threads in Global Packaging Markets . PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — Consumer trends are impacting packaging markets around the world, according to "Global Packaging Trends," a new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The report shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing awareness of health and wellness, recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power. "These trends are affecting packaging because they're driving consumers' purchasing choices," says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI. "Recyclability and reusability of packaging are dominant trends and we're predicting that will continue to be seen as PET and glass bottle usage increases."
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa are anticipating 5.3 percent CAGR growth in volume, but forecasts for Western Europe and North America land at the other end of the spectrum, with 0.4 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively. The expansion in the Middle East and Africa is the result of increasing exposure to modern lifestyles, and is manifesting in growth opportunities available for packaging of carbonates, biscuits, and yogurt and sour milk products. In Asia Pacific, forecast for 4.3 percent CAGR increases in volume, the increasing demand for PET bottles, particularly in the bottled water category, supports health and wellness concerns. North America, on the other hand, is a mature market, but consumers are developing growing interest in several categories. These include healthy categories such as bottled water, and areas of innovation, such as confectionery. Globally, the report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent CAGR. Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the absolute volume growth in PET bottle use. While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass, categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use. PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study this morning at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this report at PMMI.org/research. An infographic is available as well. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK MÊxico, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity September 28, 2015 Editorial Contact Kate Achelpohl PMMI Director, Member Communications 571.612.3183 kachelpohl@pmmi.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity One-third of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging over the next five years PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — A new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, finds that the flexible packaging industry — projected to reach $32.7 billion in 2015 — is approaching maturity and can expect to see healthy growth and stability. The 2015 Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report draws on in-depth interviews with end users, materials suppliers and other industry experts who weighed in on the future of flexible packaging. Over two-thirds (68 percent) of end user companies interviewed expect to purchase new equipment, modify existing equipment or buy used equipment to accommodate flexible packaging. Thirty-three percent of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging (vs. rigid materials) over the next five years; however, 61 percent expect the ratio of flexible to rigid packaging to remain the same during that time frame. In this category, 40 percent of the companies use flexible packaging for upwards of 90 percent of their products. Food products use the most flexible packaging, leading all vertical industries with 57 percent usage of flexible packaging compared to rigid, followed by the pharmaceutical industry at 31 percent. The beverage industry uses 25 percent flexible packaging, while 2 percent of household products are currently in flexible packaging. The promise of cost reductions and greater strides in sustainability remain significant incentives for consumer goods manufacturers to choose flexible packaging. Downgauging to thinner, lighter packaging reduces the amount of source materials, and flexible packaging's high product-to-package ratio and light weight offer allow more units to fit into a shipment and require fewer shipments for the same amount of product. This reduces shipping costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions. An infographic illustrating key findings is now available on packexpolasvegas.com. Stop by the PMMI booth in the Central Lobby for a copy of the executive summary or visit PMMI.org for the full Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report ($500 for non-members). About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Oct.1, 2015 — Students from CalPoly took first place in the annual PACK Solutions Challenge competition, sponsored by B&R Industrial Automation and presented by the PMMI Foundation. Teammates Nick Abbatelli, Rebecca Kisch, Jeff Norton and Patrick Salibi, will share the prize, a $4,000 scholarship. The PACK Solutions Challenge is a contest in which students attending PACK EXPO work to address real world packaging problems. For this year’s edition, students were tasked with developing a packaging solution for fictional company “Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and its new fast-dissolving OTC product. Students presented their proposals to a panel of end user judges (Frank Bieganousky, Montesino Associates LLC; Tom Pack, Johnson & Johnson; Travis Powell, Schrieber Foods Inc.; and James Powers, Teva Pharmaceuticals) on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Marc Ostertag, president of sponsor B&R Industrial Automation, announced the winners that afternoon at the B&R Booth (S-5956). In addition to the first place prize awarded to CalPoly, the team from Michigan State, which placed second, received a $2,000 scholarship. Students on the third-place Rutgers University team took home a $1,000 scholarship. The other participating schools were Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Florida, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute. "I would like to thank the schools that have participated in this year's contest. No matter what the final judgment, you have all won...It was quite a challenge for the judges to rank you! In fact, judging took most of the day," says Ostertag. Visit packexpolasvegas.com to learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, and the 2015 PACK Solutions Challenge. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Michigan State, CalPoly, Virginia Tech Students Win Amazing
Reston, Va; Oct. 2, 2015 — Jill Bickley (Michigan State), Paige Topole (CalPoly) and Kristine Roupas (Virginia Tech) made up the winning team in this year’s Amazing Packaging Race. The contest, sponsored by ASCO Numatics (Booth C-2051) and organized by show owner and producer PMMI, The
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Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, sent packaging students throughout the PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 show floors to complete challenges at exhibitor booths. "The Amazing Packaging Race gives packaging students hands-on experience and introduces them to industry leaders," says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "It's a fun competition that's also a great learning experience." Students traversed PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO to — the largest edition of the show to date — and undertook challenges at 25 booths. Participating exhibitors included: 3M; APPMA — Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Assn.; Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc. Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.; Cozzoli Machine Company; Dorner Mfg. Corp.; Emulate3D Ltd.; Filamatic; Garvey Corporation; Intelligrated; JLS Automation; Label Technology Inc.; Langguth America; MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC; Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.; Morrison Container Handling Solutions; Murrelektronik Inc.; Packsize International, Inc.; Plexpack; Rittal Corporation; Shurtape Technologies LLC; Starview Packaging Machinery; Universal Robots USA, Inc; Zip-Pak. "This event wouldn't have been such a hit without the efforts and support of the packaging exhibitors on the show floor," Ferrante added. "The challenges they constructed really engaged the students and are at the heart of what makes this a successful event each year." Participating students came from programs at the following PMMI partner schools: CalPoly, Michigan State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of Florida, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
20th Anniversary Edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas is a RecordBreaker Reston, Va.; Oct. 2, 2015 — The 20th anniversary of PACK EXPO Las Vegas was more than a milestone. It was a record-breaker. Show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reports preliminary data for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28–30)shows a 4 percent increase in attendance over the record PACK EXPO Las Vegas set in 2013. This week’s event, which welcomed nearly 29,000 attendees, included the Las
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, a joint venture between PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Registrants came to see 2,006 exhibiting companies in 844,510 net square feet of exhibit space, both records for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and experienced a processing and packaging event like no other. With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO advance innovations and the cross pollination of ideas. “Technologies and applications often apply across a range of industries, and the sheer scale of our show fosters manufacturers’ ability to make the connections that lead to true innovation. That phenomenon really sets the PACK EXPO shows apart,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “The power of PACK EXPO brands continues to show consistent growth and provide solid returns for the attendees and exhibitors who support the show.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO 2015*
2015*
2013
Growth
Visitor Attendance*
28,699
27,570**
4%
Exhibitor Personnel*
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15,128
10%
Total Attendance*
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42,698
6%
International Attendance
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11%
Number of Exhibiting Companies*
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12%
Net Square Footage
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722,437**
17%
*Preliminary, raw data; subject to confirmation **Previous record About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PACK gives BACK™ Raises $50,000 for Fisher House Reston, Va.; Oct. 14, 2015 - The third annual PACK gives BACK event, held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, raised $50,000 for military non-profit Fisher House Foundation, whose program provides free temporary lodging for families of patients receiving care at
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major military and VA medical centers. The money will help build comfort homes that allow families of military members and veterans to remain close to their loved ones during a medical crisis. "PACK gives BACK isn't just a fun networking event, it's a chance to acknowledge and support a great cause," said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. "Fisher House Foundation does really important work supporting our veterans and their families, and we're proud to be associated with such a wonderful organization." The Sept. 28 event, open only to PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO exhibitors and attendees, featured Chicago, the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades, and raised money through ticket sales and donations, both on site and online. "We are so appreciative of the funds raised by the PACK gives BACK event," said David Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation. "The funds and awareness raised will go a long way in helping us reach the next Fisher House community." Donations to Fisher House Foundation can be made at packexpolasvegas.com/pgb or at Fisherhouse.org. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Golfers Score $40K for Education Reston, Va.; Oct. 16, 2015 — The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf Club, Las Vegas) raised $40,000 in support of education, reports Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and workforce development, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “We’re very grateful to the sponsors and golfers for their support of industry education,” says Ferrante. “With their help, we’re building tomorrow’s processing and packaging industry workforce as we strengthen today’s.” Twenty-eight industry-leading companies sponsored the tournament: ● ABI Marketing Public Relations ● Alliant Insurance Services ● Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA ● Beckhoff Automation LLC ● Boca Bearing ● Cablevey Conveyors ● Canadian Packaging Magazine ● Choose Chicago
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com ● Enfield Technologies ● Experient ● Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing ● Fabri-Kal ● Fixation Marketing ● Freeman ● Henkel Corporation ● Lenze Americas ● Marchesini Group USA ● Massman Automation Designs LLC ● Mitsubishi Electric ● Morrison Container Handling Solutions ● Omron Automation & Safety ● Packaging World ● PMMI Media Group ● POBCO Plastics ● Pro Mach ● Septimatech Group Inc. ● SMC Corporation of America ● The Expo Group The PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 annually, funding initiatives that encourage students to pursue careers in processing and packaging. The funds also support tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’ continuing education. “Workforce development is a core value for PMMI,” Ferrante says. “A strong, growing and well-educated workforce is key to continued excellence for all of our members, especially in today’s rapidly-changing technological environment.” About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
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ISBT Supports PACK EXPO Success Reston, Va.; Nov. 3, 2015 — Beverage professionals had a wealth of resources at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, thanks to help from the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), says show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Professionals. ISBT hosted the Beverage Cooler Lounge, a show-floor networking center for the beverage industry. “This year’s PACK EXPO trade show was another record-breaking effort, and ISBT’s contributions were critical,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “Their participation in the show helped us make sure this critical industry sector was well-served.” Seminars at the Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by ISBT, covered beverage packaging challenges, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), quality control, packaging materials and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). “PACK EXPO is where our members go to connect with suppliers all along the processing and packaging supply chain,” says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. “By hosting the Beverage Cooler Lounge, we provided them and their peers with a dedicated networking area where they could learn about the latest trends in the marketplace, seek out industry experts and get answers that allowed them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.” PACK EXPO Las Vegas, co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, broke show records for visitor attendance (28,699), number of exhibiting companies (2,006) and exhibit space (844,510). About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org. About ISBT The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique, noncompetitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
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PMMI Presents New Officers, Board of Directors St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, elected four members to the Board of Directors and announced its 2016 Executive Committee at the opening session of its Nov. 9, 2015 annual meeting. Paul Irvine, CEO of Plexpack Corp., will serve as chairman; Mark Anderson, president and CEO Pro Mach, Inc., will be the vice chairman and Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman will become Immediate Past Chairman. Joining the Board will be Ed Howe, president, Enfield Technologies; David Navin, president, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.; Pat Vincent, president and COO of Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; and Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions. Their three-year terms will run from Jan. 1, 2016 through Dec. 31, 2019. “Our latest additions to PMMI’s Board of Directors met strict criteria to govern, as they will lead our initiatives to connect the global makers of goods with their processing and packaging suppliers,” says PMMI Immediate Past Chairman Rick Fox, Jr., who chairs the Nominating Committee. PMMI’s 2016 Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Chairman: Paul Irvine, CEO, Plexpack Corp. Vice Chairman: Mark Anderson, president and CEO, Pro Mach, Inc. Immediate Past Chairman: Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman Rick Allegretti, president and CEO, ARPAC LLC
Dale Andersen, president/CEO, Delkor Systems, Inc.
Emmanuel Cerf, vice president of Sales, Polypack, Inc.
Wayne Goldberg, president, Econocorp, Inc.
Ed Howe, president, Enfield Technologies
Matt Lerner, vice president, Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
David Navin, president, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc.
Martin Prakken, CEO, BluePrint Automation
Ole Rygh, president and CEO, Ryson International Inc.
Gary Saunders, president/CEO, Magnum Systems Inc.
Alan Shuhaibar, president, BellatRx Inc.
Gary Tantimonico, vice president, PDC International Corporation
Jonathon Titterton, director of Sales and Marketing, Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.
Pat Vincent, president and COO, Arrowhead Systems, Inc.
Mike Wagner, business manager, Rockwell Automation
Nancy Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions
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world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
PMMI Adds 26 Member Companies St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, welcomes 26 companies to its ranks, bringing its total membership to 734. The PMMI Board of Directors approved the new members Nov. 9, and announced it Nov. 10, at the 2015 PMMI Annual Meeting. PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who emphasized member engagement as a major theme in his Chairman’s Report, encouraged the new members, as well as current members, to take advantage of PMMI’s many products and services. “The more you take advantage of PMMI’s three pillars — the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, the more your network, knowledge base and resources will grow,” he says.“ Companies interested in PMMI membership should contact Heather Harvey, membership manager, PMMI, for further information: 571.612.3200 or hharvey@pmmi.org. General Members: AROL North America (Suwanee, Georgia) manufactures mechanical cap elevators and waterfall cap sorters. Coperion K-Tron (Sewell, New Jersey) manufactures process automation equipment, systems and solutions for bulk material handling. CSS International Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) manufactures timing screws and side-grip conveyors. Image Fillers, Inc. (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) manufactures auger fillers, screw conveyors, unscrambling and accumulating tables. Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. (Columbus, Wisconsin) manufactures food processing machinery for the prepared meals, vegetable and protein industries. Machine Builders & Design, Inc. (Shelby, North Carolina) manufactures sandwich cookie assembly machines and cookie/cracker tray loading systems. MOCON, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) manufactures off- and on-line package integrity testing equipment, barrier testing and MAP equipment. Murzan, Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) manufactures pumps, fillers, unloaders and poultry equipment. NERAK Systems (Fishkill, New York) manufactures vertical conveying equipment for powder and bulk materials, unit loads or packaged items. Pattyn North America, Inc. (Hartland, Wisconsin) manufactures filling machines, conveyor systems and custom equipment.
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For the latest Packaging insights www.superindustrialonline.com and http://www.edanaro.com Sonics & Materials, Inc. (Newtown, Connecticut)manufactures ultrasonic welding equipment for package assembly and closing and food slicing. Xerox Corporation (Webster, New York) manufactures packaging related converting equipment (printing labels and paperboard). Materials Members: Amcor Rigid Plastics (Ann Arbor, Michigan) manufactures PET closures. Coim USA, Inc. (Hinsdale, Illinois) manufactures polyurethane adhesives for use in flexible packaging laminations. DSM (Birmingham, Michigan) manufactures specialty and barrier films. DuPont Packaging (Wilmington, Delaware) manufactures sealants and lidding resins. JBF RAK LLC (Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates) manufactures packaging films. Nypro, Inc. (Clinton, Massachusetts) manufactures injection molded packaging and in-mold labeling systems. UPM Raflatac (Mills River, North Carolina) manufactures paper and film materials for labels. Supplier Members: FIPA Inc. (Cary, North Carolina) manufactures end-of-arm tooling. Forbo Siegling, LLC (Huntersville, North Carolina) manufactures belting components. Neugart USA Corp (Bethel Park, Pennsylvania) manufactures gearheads for automation, motion-control and robotic applications. Oriental Motor USA Corporation (Torrance, California) manufactures motors. POBCO, Inc. (Worcester, Massachusetts) manufactures conveyor components. ProAdjust (Brewerton, New York) manufactures electronic components for auto-size change. TGW International (Wilder, Kentucky) manufactures knives and blades. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK MĂŠxico, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Fast Changing Consumer Preferences Create Opportunities for Growth and Innovation on, Va.; Nov. 24, 2015 — The impact of changing and diversifying consumer demands were key takeaways from the 2015 State of the Industry: U.S. Packaging Machinery Report, shared by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015. The study
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highlighted these shifts toward on-the-go and clean-label products while, more than ever, brand owners must also tackle the challenges associated with a growing variety of consumer preferences. As these companies plan ahead for a successful 2016, PMMI provides an unbroken connection among the processing and packaging communities. Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers (CPGs) and technology suppliers is necessary to speed the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions. The State of the Industry Report noted that “Improved information on nutrition and growing consumer health consciousness, coupled with increased travel and busy lifestyles, have driven demand for different products. This has led to the growth of indulgent yet healthy foods, convenience foods, different portion sizes (e.g. single-serve packaging), different packaging designs and completely new foods.” Consumers’ demands are pressing the industry for innovative processing and packaging technologies, and they need them now. “Speed matters,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “As the pressure mounts for CPGs to adapt their operations, immediate access to solutions providers is critical to their success. That’s why it is our number one priority to connect the makers of goods around the world with the suppliers they rely on.” Evolving consumer demands require faster upgrades in innovation and technology on an industry-wide level. PMMI’s extensive offerings to address these needs fall into three categories: The PACK EXPO Portfolio of Trade Shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, which encompass PMMI’s collection of market research reports, training opportunities and educational and networking programs. These three pillars bring the continuously changing processing and packaging industries together to address the most recent challenges. “We started this year on the heels of launching PMMI Media Group and continued to see significant growth with the first edition of PACK EXPO East, the announcement of ProFood Tech and the debut of Pharma EXPO in Las Vegas,” says Yuska. “We continue to create and nurture spaces in which end users and suppliers can connect, work together in solving tough challenges and keep manufacturing moving forward.” Visit PMMI.org to learn more about the resources and opportunities available through PMMI in the association’s latest video. About PMMI PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than 700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on
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