HOUSING:
PACK EXPO International housing is now open. Click here to make your reservations.

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

EXPOSITION:
PACK EXPO International 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.

BRAND PROTECTION CENTER:
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.

CONTRACT PACKAGING PAVILION:
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.

CONTAINERS & MATERIALS PAVILION:
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.

RFID PAVILION:
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.

THE SHOWCASE OF PACKAGING INNOVATIONS®:
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. Plus, catch the first-ever PACK EXPO Selects™, a program that identifies and displays creative commercial packages and containers designed, developed or executed by PACK EXPO exhibitors.

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

FLOOR SPACE FEES:
$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

– Click here for 2006 Booth Selection –

AUDIENCE:
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.

CO-LOCATIONS:
PROCESS EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO International 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 Suppliers Association (FPSA).

CPP EXPO will be co-located for the first time with PACK EXPO International 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.

VISITOR REGISTRATION FEES:
Advance Registration:
(On or before Tuesday, October 10)
US $25.00

On-Site Registration:
On-site registration for attendees takes place at McCormick Place and runs Sunday, October 29, through Thursday, November 2.

On-Site Registration:
(After Tuesday, October 10)
US $50.00

Fees include admittance to PACK EXPO International, PROCESS EXPO and CPP EXPO.

THE CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO:
The Conference will run Monday, October 30, to Wednesday, November 1.

Conference Session Fees*:
(On or before Tuesday, October 10)
US $55.00 per Conference session

(After Tuesday, October 10)
US $75.00 per Conference session

You can register for up to 4 sessions per day, as sessions will run concurrently.
Visit here for session details.

*Conference sessions are available to EXPO registrants only.

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CONTACT:
For detailed information on the exposition, contact the show sponsor:

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