PACK EXPO PRESS RELEASES
Nov. 24, 2009 - CONVERGENCE OF PACKAGING AND PROCESSING MAKES PACK EXPO 2010 ONE POWERFUL SHOW
Several new features at next October’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) will make it easy for packagers and processors from around the globe to enhance operational excellence across the production line, speed new product commercialization and grow brand sales.
Oct, 15, 2009 - PUREX® COMPLETE™ 3-IN-1 TAKES PRIZE IN PACK EXPO SELECTS
Results are in for the 2009 PACK EXPO Selects Competition, and the prize goes to Purex® Complete™ 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, submitted by Robbie Flexibles. Printpack’s Body Glove water filtration was a very close second, and Lloyd’s Barbeque, from Airlite Plastics Co, took third.
Oct 14, 2009 - PURDUE UNIVERSITY CALUMET WINS PMMI STUDENT DESIGN CONTEST
Purdue University Calumet’s three-student team — Gautam Agarwal, Kenneth Beckett and George Dalka — received the top prize in the inaugural PMMI U Student Design Contest. The students, who learned of their accomplishment October 6, will share a $4,000 scholarship. The competition and awards announcement took place in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 (October 5–7, Las Vegas Convention Center).
Oct. 13, 2009 - PACK EXPO EXHIBITORS & ATTENDEES BET ON ECONOMIC RECOVERY
Consumer goods companies expressed confidence in the future of the economy last week by turning out for PACK EXPO Las Vegas in near-record levels, reports leading packaging and processing trade association PMMI, which produces and sponsors the PACK EXPO trade shows. The attendees were in search of packaging and processing innovations, and were not disappointed.
Sept.28, 2009 - PACKAGING STUDENTS COMPETE AT PACK EXPO
PMMI U, the educational arm of PACK EXPO organizer PMMI, has introduced a competition that will give packaging students practical experience and expose them to all PACK EXPO has to offer.
Sept. 28, 2009 - PMMI FUNDING BRINGS 245 STUDENTS FROM 14 PACKAGING SCHOOLS TO PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS
PMMI is introducing the packaging industry to 245 packaging students from 14 packaging schools via travel grants to PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Oct. 5-7; Las Vegas, Nev.). Through its Education & Training Foundation, the Institute is providing $27,600 in funding to support students' travel costs related to attedning PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The Foundation has a close relationship with PMMI U, PMMI's industry resource for continuing education.
Sept. 25, 2009 - FOR SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS, REFER TO PACK EXPO
The sustainability landscape is constantly evolving as new requirements change the scope of eco-friendly packaging and environmentally-responsible manufacturing.
Sept. 21, 2009 - BARRY CALLEBAUT LLC HONORED AS PMT 2009 PACKAGING LINE OF THE YEAR
PMT magazine congratulates chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut LLC for winning the fifth annual PMT Packaging Line of the Year Award for the automated and sustainable packaging line installed at its Eddystone, Pa., facility.
Sept. 3, 2009 - GOLF TOURNAMENT BRINGS PACK EXPO EXHIBITORS, ATTENDEES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT EDUCATION
PMMI will again host the PMMI Education & Training Foundation Golf Tournament in Las Vegas this year, one day before the opening of PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Oct. 5–7, Las Vegas Convention Center).
Aug. 28, 2009 - EXCITEMENT BUILDS FOR PACK EXPO 2009
The number of exhibitors with space reserved at PACK EXPO Las Vegas grew by 15 percent this summer, show owner and producer PMMI reports. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the Conference at PACK EXPO take place Oct. 5–7, 2009, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
|
Aug. 21, 2009 - PACK EXPO SELECTS™ PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
For years the PACK EXPO trade shows have hosted the world’s leading packaging producers , and PMMI created PACK EXPO Selects™ to acknowledge their most innovative packaging developments.
Aug. 21, 2009 - DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, COMMON PASSION: FIVE CHOSEN FOR PACKAGING HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2009
PMMI today released the names of the five packaging industry leaders who comprise the Packaging Hall of Fame Class of 2009:
Aug. 20, 2009 - GMA TO LAUNCH "UPSTREAM INITIATIVE" DURING PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS
PMMI and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today announced that GMA will launch its new upstream initiative, “GMA Upstream,” during this year’s PACK EXPO event in Las Vegas (Oct. 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.). "GMA Upstream" will focus on achieving new levels of manufacturing and engineering excellence within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) and packaging solutions industries – solving tomorrow’s manufacturing issues today.
Aug. 13, 2009 - SUPERVALU’S ABRAHAM TO CALL FOR GREATER PRIVATE LABEL INNOVATION IN PACK EXPO KEYNOTE (New Speaker)
Despite — or perhaps because of — today’s economy, private label brands are experiencing tremendous success. To enhance this growth, Andrew Abraham, vice president, Our Own Brands for SUPERVALU, will challenge packaging suppliers, contract packagers and designers to bring innovative technologies and concepts to the burgeoning private label sector in a keynote address at PACK EXPO (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center). Abraham will deliver his address on Tuesday, October 6.
Aug. 3, 2009 - NCA TO SPONSOR CONFECTIONERY PAVILION AT PACK EXPO 2010
PACK EXPO International 2010 will feature the Confectionery Pavilion sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), PMMI announced today. This is the first time NCA has partnered with PMMI to produce a pavilion within the Western Hemisphere’s largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing trade show.
July 30, 2009 - BRAND ZONE AT PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS SELLS OUT
PMMI’s Brand Zone at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 is sold out, with 160 materials and container suppliers taking more than 45,000 net square feet of space. The size and scope of the Brand Zone will direct brand owners and marketers to leading, innovative solutions providers during the event at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 5–7. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 currently boasts a roster of 1,000 or more exhibitors in more than 500,000 net square feet.
July 29, 2009 - A&P EXECUTIVE TO CITE PRODUCT, PACKAGING AND BRANDING AS KEYS TO PRIVATE LABEL SUCCESS IN PACK EXPO KEYNOTE
Private label sales have experienced significant growth in spite of the challenging economy, thanks in part to new branding strategies being implemented by leading retailers. In the opening keynote address at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 (Oct 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center), Doug Palmer, Vice President, Own Brands, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, will provide insight into the evolution of store brands and examine evolving consumer perceptions of the market. The presentation will be delivered on October 5.
July 23, 2009 - VALUE IN VEGAS: REUSABLE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION CO-LOCATES ANNUAL MEETING WITH PACK EXPO 2009
PMMI announces the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) will co-locate its 2009 annual meeting with PACK EXPO 2009 (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center) and sponsor a reusable packaging track for the Conference at PACK EXPO. The collaboration is the latest example of PMMI’s ongoing effort to facilitate value-added programming around PACK EXPO, and help packaging professionals maximize tighter travel budgets.
July 21, 2009 - PMMI ANNOUNCES PACKAGING HALL OF FAME COMMISSION(Updated July 24, 2009)
PMMI has announced the members of the 2009 Packaging Hall of Fame Commission, a group of packaging professionals who select the Packaging Hall of Fame inductees from the field of eligible nominees |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 15, 2009 - CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO TO FOCUS ON PACKAGING PERFORMANCE, SUSTAINABILITY AND ECONOMICS UPDATED July 21, 2009
PMMI, sponsor and producer of PACK EXPO, announces the agenda for the Conference at PACK EXPO (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center). With a theme of “Maximizing Performance, Sustainability & Economics,” the program will feature leading retailers offering their unique perspectives on the private label sector, plus more than 50 sessions by industry experts exploring an array of issues affecting today’s packaging professionals.
July 10, 2009 - BUILDING A BRAND FROM THE GROUND UP: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH FRESH & EASY IN PACK EXPO KEYNOTE
Launching a new retail brand that will attract consumers – and keep them coming back – is no easy task. But Steve Ryder, store design and planning director, Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, and Kevin O’Donnell, founder, thread collaborative, have done it. They'll discuss the retailer's unique approach to building a complete brand experience in a keynote address at PACK EXPO (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center; http://www.packexpo.com/). They will deliver the address Wednesday, October 7.
Jun 2, 2009 - PMMI PROMOTES PACK EXPO TO PLASTICS INDUSTRY AT NPE 2009
To promote the packaging supply chain and PMMI members, PMMI will exhibit at the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) (McCormick Place, Chicago; June 22-26), sponsored by the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI).
May 21, 2009 - SUPERVALU'S WITYNSKI TO CALL FOR GREATER PRIVATE LABEL INNOVATION IN PACK EXPO KEYNOTE
Despite — or perhaps because of — today’s economy, private label brands are experiencing tremendous success. To enhance this growth, Mike Witynski, group vice president, Our Own Brands for SUPERVALU, will challenge packaging suppliers, contract packagers and designers to bring innovative technologies and concepts to the burgeoning private label sector in a keynote address at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center). Witynski will deliver his address on Tuesday, October 6.
May 20, 2009 - PACK EXPO EXPANDS TO INCLUDE PROCESSING SOLUTIONS
The Board of Directors of PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, has voted unanimously to expand the shows' focus on the packaging supply chain to include processing solutions. This new integrated approach will begin with PACK EXPO International 2010.
May 14, 2009 - NEW PACKEXPO.COM DELIVERS VALUE ALL YEAR LONG
PMMI is pleased to launch a new Packexpo.com, redesigned and fully aligned with PMMI’s market leading PACK EXPO events. The new show-centric site will support packaging professionals with all aspects of attending PACK EXPO Las Vegas (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center) and allow them to continue to take advantage of those resources throughout the year.
May 14, 2009 - MORE VALUE IN VEGAS: PACK EXPO TO FEATURE DISTRIPAK PAVILION
PMMI announces that this year’s PACK EXPO (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center) will feature the new DistriPak Pavilion, dedicated to packaging and paper distributors and sponsored by the NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association). The DistriPak Pavilion will be located in the lower part of South Hall.
Mar 25, 2009 - PACK EXPO 2009 UNITES INNOVATION WITH VALUE FOR BRAND SUCCESS
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center), brand owners will discover the innovation they need to build stronger brands, enhance production efficiencies, meet sustainability requirements and reduce total systems costs. With more than 1,200 exhibitors occupying over 600,000 net square feet, the show will highlight innovation across the packaging supply chain, including advanced packaging and processing machinery, components, materials and containers.
Mar 20, 2009 - VALUE IN VEGAS: IBWA MEETING IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS 2009
PMMI announces the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) will hold its 2009 Convention and Tabletop Trade Show in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 5–7).
Mar 12, 2009 - VALUE IN VEGAS: AICC ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH PACK EXPO
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) will hold its 2009 Annual Meeting and 14th International Package Design Competition in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center). The collaboration is part of an on-going effort by PMMI to facilitate value-added programming around PACK EXPO and help packaging professionals deal with a challenging economy and tighter travel budgets.
Mar 4, 2009 - PMMI SELECTS 2009 CONFERENCE ADVISORY PANEL
PMMI is pleased to announce the 16-member 2009 Conference at PACK EXPO Program Advisory Panel. The panel of packaging industry professionals represents a wide range of market specialties and experience, notes Conference Director Ben Miyares, vice president of industry relations, PMMI.
Feb 24, 2009 - "THE BRAND ZONE" AT PACK EXPO 2009: INNOVATIVE PACKAGING SHAPES WINNING BRANDS
Brand owners are relying on unique package structures, graphics and colors to ensure their products make it into the shopping cart and home with the consumers. As consumers continue to weather the recession, they are scrutinizing spending and trying to get the best value for their dollar. For many shoppers, that means turning to packaging for clues about the product inside.
|
|
|
|