Welcome Back to PACK EXPO

ABOUT PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS 2021

PACK to the Future Stage

While you are in the North Hall, be sure to visit the PACK to the Future Stage for insights into the future, including digital heat-sealing solutions, wireless automation communication, and innovative sustainability initiatives.

Check out the full PACK to the Future Stage schedule on page 13.

The Processing Zone, now with its Own Innovation Stage

Back by popular demand, The Processing Zone returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2021, but this time it’s packing an educational punch. In today’s manufacturing environment, processing and packaging are coming together as an integrated system, making it more important than ever to bring both packaging and processing solutions under one roof. Start your search for front-of-theline solutions such as homogenizing, heat treating, forming/sizing, and coating in The Processing Zone.

With the return of The Processing Zone to PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you will have the opportunity to discover solutions to help increase ef ciency, achieve total system integration, and ensure safety. No matter what industry vertical you serve, you’ll be sure to nd the processing solutions you need to move your business forward.

New in 2021 is the Processing Innovation Stage, which will speci cally focus on the latest breakthroughs in processing. No registration is required; stop by whenever you can to take a break and learn something new. The stage is also conveniently located in the North Hall at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Check out the full schedule of all Innovation Stages, including the Processing Innovation Stage Schedule, on page 10.

Returning Favorites

The Innovation Stages

Free, 30-minute seminars on breakthroughs and best practices are presented by suppliers throughout the day at various Innovation Stages in North and Central Halls. No registration is required; stop by whenever you can to take a break and learn something new.

Check out the full schedule of all Innovation Stages, including the Processing Innovation Stage Schedule, on page 10.

The Forum allows for collaboration and conversation within the audience.

A PACK EXPO favorite, Innovation Stages cover a wide range of forward-looking topics that will help your business.

The Forum

A growing staple in the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, the Forum will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas in the Central Hall with its interactive industry knowledge exchange. The Forum offers free, 45-minute learning sessions on the latest industry trends, including hands-on activities, small group discussions, and Q&A each day of the show.

Leading organizations that will be holding interactive sessions at the Forum include: •OpX Leadership Network •Contract Packagers Association (CPA) •The Organization for Automation and Control (OMAC) •PMMI Business Intelligence

Check out the full schedule of Forum Topics and Times on page 14.

Technology Excellence Awards

Back by popular demand, The Technology Excellence Awards will recognize exhibitors’ innovative technology that has not yet been shown at a PACK EXPO and Healthcare Packaging EXPO. All registered attendees will be able to vote on their favorites among the nalists selected in speci c market segments. The submission deadline for exhibitors to submit their technologies is Wednesday, June 16. Winners will be announced in Las Vegas on Tuesday, September 28.

Check out the full list of nalists, the products under consideration, and where you can nd them on the show oor, on page 14.

Reusable Packaging Learning Center

Learn the latest trends in reusable packaging and nd out what kinds of bene ts you could realize. Discover how implementing a reusable packaging system can improve material handling performance, reduce operating costs, create new economic values, and lower environmental impacts in your supply chain.

Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast: The New World of Work

Save the date for PPWLN’s 2021 networking breakfast event during PACK EXPO Las Vegas on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The industrial and business worlds have had to learn how to work differently over the past year due to the pandemic, but COVID-19 was a tipping point for some other transformations occurring behind the scenes. Hear from a panel who will discuss this “new world of work” and its impact on women in manufacturing.

For more details and information on the program, including how to register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and RSVP for the PPWLN Breakfast: The New World of Work, check out page 14.

Additional Features

Notable Pavilions

•After a successful launch in 2018 at PACK EXPO International, the

PACKage Printing Pavilion will focus on the advantages of digital printing showcasing the latest in cost-effective solutions for smart, short-run, on-demand, cost-effective, variable data, and personalized packaging. It is also located in the Central Hall. • The Containers and Materials Pavilion: View the latest innovations in paperboard, glass, metal and plastic, exible and resalable packaging as well as containers and materials. Located in the Lower South Hall. • The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®: Sponsored by WestRock. Award-nominated packaging solutions will be on display and located within The Containers and Materials Pavilion. • The Reusable Packaging Pavilion: Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). Pavilion will showcase sustainable packaging solutions to help reduce waste, cut costs, and gain chain supply ef ciency.

Explore reusable transport packaging products and services and see innovative reuse solutions from over 30 exhibitors. Located in the Upper

South Hall. • The Confectionery Pavilion: Sponsored by NCA. Latest trends and technologies relating to aeration, batch re ning, shaping, cluster production and more. Located in the Upper South Hall. • The Workforce Development Pavilion: This is PACK EXPO Las

Vegas’ one-stop-shop for resources to strengthen your current workforce and grow the existing workforce. Learn about PMMI U offerings, including popular training workshops. Schools will present mechatronics, packaging and processing offerings, and you can meet students interested in careers in the industry.

Industry-speci c Lounges

Attendees can network, gain insights, and recharge at the Candy Bar Lounge, sponsored by Syntegon Packaging Technology and hosted by the National Confectioners Association. It is located in the Confectionery Pavilion, Upper South Hall, Booth US-7201. A reception will take place on Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Market- and application-speci c pavilions and lounges concentrate suppliers and resources on related topics in one-stop shops.

Workforce Development

PMMI is offering popular training workshops in Las Vegas to coincide with PACK EXPO Las Vegas: • Risk Assessment Workshop: September 25-26, 2021. • Certi ed Trainer Workshop: September 27-28, 2021.

Student Opportunities

PACK EXPO Las Vegas offers programs and activities aimed at getting students excited about careers in packaging:

• The Amazing Packaging Race

The Amazing Packaging Race, sponsored by Emerson, is designed to show university students exciting possibilities in the packaging industry. In this fun and educational event, teams from colleges and universities across the U.S. race around the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show oor to complete tasks at the booths of participating exhibitors. • Future Innovators Robotics Showcase: Sponsored by Rockwell

Automation, robotics teams from Las Vegas area high schools bring in robots they have designed and built themselves and show them in action.

Come watch these fun demonstrations and feel free to ask questions.

In-Booth Product Demos & Education

In-booth product demonstrations and education are musts to have on your PACK EXPO Las Vegas agenda. Take these opportunities to get to know suppliers and their products in depth, ask questions, and listen to questions that others ask. You may very well discover an innovative application for a new technology that is a perfect solution to your production challenge.

Co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO

Healthcare Packaging EXPO offers the widest range of equipment and technology solutions for life sciences, serving as the only event with packaging and processing suppliers showcasing targeted solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, nutraceuticals, and biologics alongside crossover solutions from related industries, such as food and beverage. PW

Don’t forget to take a sel e or two at PACK EXPO Las Vegas!

Processing Zone Innovation Stage presentations are indicated in blue. Innovation Stage schedule as of August 9th, 2021 The Innovation Stages at PACK EXPO Las Vegas bring you the latest advances taking place across the industry. Check out these 30-minute sessions to discover coming trends and technologies that need to be on your team’s radar.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

10:00 AM

2021 and Beyond: Where Packaging Sustainability Meets E-commerce

How to Automate a Sustainable, Minimal Material Packaging Solution for Cans

Sealing The Deal: Unlock Savings Without Compromising On Speed

10:30 AM Processing Zone

State of the Industry: How Food and Beverage Processors Move Past the Pandemic

11:00 AM

Connecting Your Supply Chain Network to Build Resilience

Eye on the Environment: Combating Food Waste with Flexible Packaging

Conventional vs. Robotic Palletizing: Making the Right Choice

11:30 AM Processing Zone

Using IoT to Improve Process Cleaning System Ef ciency

12:00 PM

State of Snacking: Opportunity and Innovation Abound

Improving the Future of Delivery Today

Advances in Sustainable Hotmelt Adhesives

1:00 PM

Dassault Systemes Graphic Packaging International Shemesh Automation

ProFood World

Specright Glenroy, Inc. Honeywell Intelligrated

Sani-Matic

SNAC International Rehrig Paci c Henkel Corporation

CI Successes from 700 Food, Beverage and CPG Manufacturers

How to Upgrade Your VFFS Bagger from Heat to Ultrasonic Technology

Protecting your Products, Brand and Reputation in an Online World

1:30 PM Processing Zone

The Latest HPP Packaging Innovations for Juices & Beverages

2:00 PM

Redzone Production Systems LAKO Tool and Manufacturing, Inc. Amcor Flexibles North America

Hiperbaric

Sustainable Adhesive Free Labeling Felins, Inc

Moving Away From Shrink Wrap: How Bumble Bee Seafood Is Transitioning To More Readily Recyclable Packaging R.A Jones

Depalletizer Machine Condition Monitoring via IIoT Solutions to Maximize OEE Emerson

2:30 PM Processing Zone

Food Safe Facility Drainage Design FoodSafe Drains

3:00 PM

Is a Compostable Pouch the Right Package for You?

Easy Machine Development and Customization with an Open Automation Ecosystem and App Store

Training : Investing in Manufacturing Performance & Operational Resilience.

3:30 PM Processing Zone

Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Presto Products Company Bosch Rexroth Premier Tech

B&G Foods, Conagra, Smith eld, Liffey Meats

4:00 PM

Analytics based Asset Performance Management & Remote Monitoring for the Enterprise Reimagining Plastic Mailers with Innovative Fiber-based Pouches and on-demand Automation. Optimize Packaging Operations, Ensure Compliance and Protect your Brand LLumin, Inc. WestRock Markem-Imaje

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

10:00 AM

Vinyl-free Blister Solution, Designed to be Fully Recyclable

New Guide Rail System Tackles Safety Concerns & Product Guidance Issues

A Look Back at Track: The Evolution of Intelligent Transport Technology

10:30 AM Processing Zone

Improve Performance with Spiral Immersion Processing

11:00 AM

Klöckner Pentaplast, Health & Protection and Durables Span Tech Beckhoff Automation

FPS Food Process Solutions Corp

Improving Packaging and Line Ef ciency for Food Bowl and Tray Applications WestRock

Industry 4.0’s ‘Factory of the Future’ Is Already Here Domino Amjet Inc.

Sustainability in Healthcare Packaging: Opportunities vs. Challenges Amcor Healthcare Packaging

11:30 AM Processing Zone

High Pressure Processing (HPP) - Latest Trends including Packaging, Plant Based Foods, Pet Food and Red Meat JBT Corporation

12:00 PM

Beyond the Machine: Solving Manufacturing Challenges Through Advanced Digital Solutions

Resistance is Futile: Trayless Ground Meat is the Next Frontier in Sustainability

Bottling 101: Are You Getting the Maximum Performance from Your Packaging Line?

1:00 PM

Rockwell Automation Harpak-ULMA Packaging POWER Engineers

New Automation Technology Solutions

Can Innovation Curtail the Plastic Apocalypse?

How has COVID-19 Changed the way we Audit our Suppliers?

1:30 PM Processing Zone

Manufacturing 2022 and Beyond–Why Automation Alone is Not Enough

2:00 PM

How Sustainable Label Options Can Help Achieve Your Goals

Smart Innovations for Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Robotic Valve Placers for Safe Consistent Production

2:30 PM Processing Zone

The Power of a Systematic Approach to Process Improvement Syntegon Packaging Technology Canovation International Society of Beverage Technologists

ProFood World

Fort Dearborn Company Siemens Digital Industries nVenia

Deville Technologies

3:00 PM

Hot Melt Adhesive with Improved Low Temperature Performance

Digital Transformation

Requirements to Consider for Code Veri cation

3:30 PM Processing Zone

Manufacturing Innovation Awards Bostik SICK, Inc. METTLER TOLEDO

MWC, Kraft Heinz, CTI Foods

4:00 PM

Sustainable Bundling for E-Commerce Not Business as Usual Automation Felins, Inc. Schneider Electric

Lightweighting and Beyond Amcor Rigid Packaging

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

10:00 AM

Using Quantitative Leak Test Data to Enhance Certainty of Shelf Life INFICON

Enabling Freedom of Design by Leveraging Wireless Technologies SMC Corporation of America

How Market Forces are Reshaping the Contract Packaging / Manufacturing Industry and the Brands it Serves International Society of Beverage Technologists

11:00 AM

The Future of Snack Packaging How OEMs can use Machine Data to Add more Services to their Offerings Innovative Packaging Solutions for a Sustainable Future SNAC International LLumin, Inc. Flexopack S.A.

12:00 PM

Packaging Automation Takes Flight with Flying Motion Technology Curbside Recyclable: Meeting eCommerce Demand Sustainably To Be Determined Beckhoff Automation Georgia-Paci c Corrugated To Be Determined