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50,000 attendees are expected, including over 6,000 international visitors from more than 75 countries.

PACK EXPO International 2006 will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors’ state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. PACK EXPO International is a biennial event (every other year)—ideal timing for important industry updates and new product technology.

This pavilion debuted at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2003 and was a huge success. At the 2005 show the pavilion was increased by 33% to satisfy increased exhibitor demand. More than 40,000 square feet of exhibit space will be dedicated to the latest innovations in materials, containers and converting machinery.

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations™ will feature an array of the latest, award-winning packages from a selection of leading packaging organizations from around the world.

The Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Pavilion will again highlight solutions that meet the requirements of the entire supply chain. Included in the exhibits will be technologies to upgrade conventional lines into RFID-enabled packaging lines capable of applying multi-pack, case and pallet tags online. Also, view the latest advances designed to verify the presence of tags, write to the tags and validate data on the tags.

This pavilion will focus on packaging initiatives and technologies to protect against bioterrorism, package tampering, counterfeiting and product adulteration. Visit packaging security exhibits from technology and service providers as well as government stakeholders.

The prominence of contract packaging services in today’s vibrant marketplace is recognized by this new attraction. The pavilion is a great starting point for assessing a project and exploring the many possible options provided by contract packaging partners.

PACK EXPO International 2006 will feature 1,600+ companies utilizing over 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space.

$22.50 (US) per square foot           NOTE: minimum booth space is 10' x 10' or 100 square feet
Special member rates apply
Space rate includes Drayage/Material handling

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PMMI has developed an aggressive international marketing campaign designed to attract the greatest number of attendees with the greatest possible buying power. Attendees include decision-makers and influencers from tens of thousands of companies from the U.S. and over 75 countries representing multibillion-dollar industries. Corporate managers, engineers, manufacturers, quality controllers, purchasers, production supervisors, research/development, and sales & marketing represent 85% of the PACK EXPO International attendees in a broad range of industries: food & beverage, dairy/meat/poultry/seafood, pharmaceutical/medical, chemical/household, computer, electronics, components, converting, volume printing, toys & games, aerospace, entertainment, private label, furniture/fixtures, wineries, confectionery, bakery, snack food, etc.

PROCESS EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International 2006 and feature 350+ exhibiting companies. PROCESS EXPO will be located on the Upper and Lobby Levels of Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. The focus of PROCESS EXPO will be on the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry’s food and beverage manufacturers. PROCESS EXPO exhibitors will demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment in the fruit and vegetable, beverage, canning/freezing, environmental, instrumentation, prepared foods, can making, meat, dairy and snack food industries.

PROCESS EXPO will attract qualified buyers representing every market segment of the food industry from all corners of the United States and more than 75 countries. Visitors will come to see and purchase packaging, the latest in food processing equipment, air and liquid handling, and engineering/architectural, design services, cooling/freezing and instrumentation/controls. PROCESS EXPO is sponsored and produced by Food Processing Machinery Association (FPMA).

Converting & Package Printing (CPP) EXPO will be co-located for the first time with PACK EXPO International 2006 on the lobby level of Lakeside Center at McCormick Place. Reflecting the new market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries, CPP EXPO showcases the latest in printing, coating, slitting and other state-of-the-art finishing processes. Over 2,800 converting professionals and nearly 250 exhibiting companies attended CPP EXPO in 2005 in search of equipment, materials and services for streamlining operations and improving quality.

Advance Registration: TBA
On-Site Registration: TBA
Fees include admittance to PACK EXPO International 2006, PROCESS EXPO and Converting & Package Printing (CPP) EXPO.

The Conference will run Monday, October 30, to Wednesday, November 1.
Daily Conference Registration Fee: TBA

PACK EXPO Grand Concourse
PACK EXPO Upper North Hall
PACK EXPO Upper North Hall
Conference
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For detailed information on the exposition, contact the show sponsor:

Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203 USA
Phone: 703-243-8555
Fax: 703-243-3038
Email: expo@pmmi.org
Internet: www.packexpo.com

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is a trade association whose more than 500 members manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery in the United States and Canada. PMMI’s vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging. Its mission is to improve and promote members’ abilities to meet the needs of their customers.

PMMI is the sponsor and producer of the PACK EXPO shows, the world's leading packaging shows. PACK EXPO International is held every two years and features more than 1,600 exhibitors and covers more than 1.2 million net square feet. PACK EXPO International 2006 will be held October 29 – November 2, 2006, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2007 takes place October 15-17, 2007, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, USA. PMMI also produces EXPO PACK México, the largest packaging show in Mexico. This show will be held June 27-30, 2006, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, Mexico.