Press Releases
Press Releases for 2010
| Sep 2, 2010 | COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM ADDS VALUE TO PACK EXPO | |
| PMMI, sponsor and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is collaborating with several influential industry groups to bring an extensive education program to this fall’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3; McCormick Place, Chicago). More than 35 sessions from five associations will give packaging and processing professionals insight into trends, strategies and innovations from across the entire production supply chain. | ||
| Aug 18, 2010 | PMMI ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS | |
| PMMI announced today a new member of its management team: Julie Ackerman, Senior Director of Public Relations and Communications. | ||
| Aug 10, 2010 | SUSTAINABILITY AT THE ROOT OF TRENDS IN PERSONAL CARE PACKAGING | |
| Sustainability concerns are manifesting in a variety of ways in personal care product packaging, according to a new study from PMMI, “2010 Personal Care Package Market Assessment.” | ||
| Aug 2, 2010 | GMA CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO FOCUSES ON PRODUCT SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY & OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY | |
| The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has announced the full schedule of sessions for its "Manufacturing Excellence Conference", to be collocated with PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3). | ||
| Jul 19, 2010 | SOLD OUT! THE PROCESSING ZONE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 | |
| Exhibit space in The Processing Zone at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) is sold out, show producer PMMI has announced. The special exhibit area in Lakeside Center will include more than 150 companies exhibiting in more than 70,000 square feet. | ||
| Jul 14, 2010 | PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 WELCOMES IOPP AS LATEST PARTNER | |
| IoPP, the latest partner with PACK EXPO International, will produce The Packaging Learning Center Conference Program. | ||
| Jul 7, 2010 | SERIOUS BUYERS FIND SOLUTIONS AT EXPO PACK MÉXICO & PROCESA | |
| EXPO PACK México celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving the Latin American packaging and processing industries with another successful event. The event, held at Centro Banamex in Mexico City June 22–25, boasted 21,402 visitors, 890 exhibiting companies and a 15 percent increase in exhibit space. | ||
| Jul 6, 2010 | DUPONT SPONSORS PROJECT 2020: THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 | |
| PMMI announces that DuPont will be the exclusive sponsor of Project 2020: The Consumer Experience at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL). This exciting new feature of the show, located in The Brand Zone, will provide insight into the primary drivers expected to propel packaging innovation 10 years from now. | ||
| Jul 1, 2010 | PMMI U OPENS STUDENT COMPETITION AT PACK EXPO 2010 (Updated July 2) | |
| The call is out for the second annual PMMI U Student Design Competition. Teams from PMMI partner schools have been invited and will be tasked with using PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3; McCormick Place, Chicago) and Packexpo.com to find a conveying-related packaging line solution. | ||
| Jun 28, 2010 | CONFECTIONERY PAVILION AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2010 NEARLY SOLD OUT | |
| PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO, reports space in the new Confectionery Pavilion, sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) at PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) is near capacity, with 90 percent of booth space reserved. | ||
| Jun 25, 2010 | PMMI CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PACKAGING HALL OF FAME™ CLASS OF 2010, NAMES 16-PERSON COMMISSION | |
| Nominations are open for the 2010 Packaging Hall of Fame Class, PMMI announced today. The annual honor will be presented at a special reception during PACK EXPO International. | ||
| Jun 17, 2010 | PACK EXPO’S BRAND ZONE TO SHOW THE POWER OF PACKAGING | |
| Conveying brand value through packaging remains a powerful strategy to entice consumers to notice — and ultimately buy — products. To help brands develop that identity and preference with consumers, PMMI is bringing The Brand Zone to PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31–November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL) for the first time. | ||
| Jun 16, 2010 | PMMI VICE CHAIR HIGHLIGHTS INDUSTRY TRENDS, TRAINING & EDUCATION IN ADDRESSES AT CANAINCA & PACKOLOGY | |
| “To reach the levels of productivity and profitability to compete in this environment, it’s key for every business to find ways to cooperate — both upstream and downstream — in their supply chains,” said PMMI Vice Chairman Nick Wilson, president, Morrison Container Handling Solutions. | ||
| Jun 9, 2010 | GMA MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE UNVEILS GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS | |
| The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has named the General Session speakers for the inaugural Manufacturing Excellence Conference (Nov. 1–2, 2010), collocated with PACK EXPO International this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov.3). PMMI owns and operates the PACK EXPO family of trade shows. | ||
| Jun 8, 2010 | PAC GREEN DEN COMES TO PACK EXPO | |
| PMMI and PAC — The Packaging Association are bringing PAC Green Den to PACK EXPO International (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2010). | ||
| Jun 3, 2010 | PMMI AND AMI ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP | |
| PMMI, the producer and owner of PACK EXPO, and the American Meat Institute (AMI), sponsor and producer of the International Meat, Poultry and Seafood Industry Convention and Exposition, today announce a new strategic partnership. | ||
| May 13, 2010 | FINANCIAL LINES FOR MACHINERY PURCHASE AVAILABLE IN EXPO PACK MÉXICO AND PROCESA 2010 | |
| Major regional and global financial institutions will participate in the EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2010 (June 22-25; Centro Banamex, Mexico City) Financial Pavilion to support the small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) that account for 52 percent of the country’s GDP. The participating banks will have lines of credit ready for companies looking to buy new machinery, services and packaging and processing materials during the show. | ||
| May 10, 2010 | PACK EXPO BRINGS DOWN HOTEL RATES FOR 2010 SHOW | |
| PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, introduces a new solution for exhibitors and attendees who want to get the greatest value from their trips to PACK EXPO International (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3) this fall. The “Guaranteed Lowest Hotel Rate Program” brings PACK EXPO participants the lowest hotel rates at select hotels in downtown Chicago. | ||
| May 6, 2010 | 2010 SAFETY CONFERENCE ADDRESSES OSHA, FOOD SAFETY & THE EU | |
| While complying with U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) rules has always been important, changes announced last month are making it more important than ever. | ||
| Apr 21, 2010 | PMMI ADDS 15 NEW MEMBERS | |
| PMMI's Board of Directors met April 18, 2010, and added 15 new companies to the PMMI membership. The spring 2010 class features applicants in all four membership categories: two processing members, seven new general members, two materials members and four new supplier members. The Board of Directors meeting was held in conjunction with PMMI's Executive Leadership Conference (Tucson, Ariz.; April 19–22). | ||
| Apr 20, 2010 | PMMI LAUNCHES PHARMACEUTICAL PAVILION AT EXPO PACK MEXICO / PROCESA 2010 | |
| Investment in Mexico’s pharmaceutical industry reached $150 million in 2009, and has registered 17 percent growth over the last five years, becoming an important strategic sector for the Mexican economy and one of the three most important importers of packaging and processing machinery. EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2010 (June 22 – 25; Centro Banamex, Mexico City) will showcase packaging and processing solutions specifically designed to meet pharmaceutical industry needs in the in the first Pharmaceutical Pavilion at the EXPO PACK México and PROCESA show. | ||
| Apr 20, 2010 | PMMI U LAUNCHES SPANISH LANGUAGE COURSE | |
| PMMI, the leading packaging and processing supply chain association, announces the launch of “Troubleshooting Packaging Machinery - Version en Español.” | ||
| Apr 19, 2010 | PMMI U LAUNCHES MECHATRONICS CERTIFICATE TEST | |
| Packaging and processing industry leader PMMI announces the “Introduction to Industrial Electricity” mechatronics certificate test — the first in a series. The mechatronics program was developed by PMMI in cooperation with the Mid-Atlantic Mechatronics Advisory Council, partner schools and industry professionals. | ||
| Apr 14, 2010 | U.S. ECONOMY IN MILD RECOVERY | |
| According to PMMI’s Quarterly Economic Outlook, the US is in the early stages of a mild recovery. The Industrial Production Index reached a low point in October, ending its worst economic downturn since 1946. Most industries are showing increasing activity and the rate of decline is slowing in others. The same holds true for the markets that impact the packaging and processing industries. | ||
| Apr 13, 2010 | FOOD SAFETY SUMMIT RESOURCE CENTER TO DEBUT AT PACK EXPO | |
| BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit; and PMMI, producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows; are pleased to announce the debut of the Food Safety Summit Resource Center at PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3). | ||
| Mar 17, 2010 | SUSTAINABILITY: KEY FOR INNOVATION IN THE PACKAGING INDUSTRY | |
| Sustainability related technologies continue to emerge as a trend across all aspects of the packaging and processing supply chain. From new bio-based materials to energy efficient power systems, sustainability is a priority for consumer goods companies. To support this trend, EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2010 (June 22–25; Centro Banamex, Mexico City) introduce EXPO PACK Verde — a program to promote green solutions among industry suppliers, customers and visitors, to highlight and promote technology and solutions that support recycling, reuse and reduction of packaging. | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | PACK EXPO REGISTRATION OPEN & ONLINE AT PACKEXPO.COM | |
| With increased functionality, Packexpo.com — featuring online registration for PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3) — is live and updated for this Fall’s show. | ||
| Feb 17, 2010 | PMMI U SETS THE AGENDA FOR PACKAGING OPERATIONS | |
| Packaging and processing machinery end users and PMMI members attending PMMI U’s Operations Conference, “Building Alliances to Boost Packaging Operations,” next month (Tampa, Fla.; March 10–11) will learn about the human aspects of operational processes including creating supply-chain alliances, training, changeover, hiring and curing “chaos fatigue.” | ||
| Feb 16, 2010 | GMA TO CO-LOCATE MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL | |
| Arlington, Va.; Feb. 16, 2010 – The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is partnering with the Packing Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) and co-locating the first ever Manufacturing Excellence Conference during this fall’s PACK EXPO International 2010 (October 31-November 3; McCormick Place, Chicago, IL). The Manufacturing Excellence Conference will deliver two days of education on topics including product safety, sustainability and operational reliability. The event will be held Monday, November 1 and Tuesday, November 2, as part of the four-day PACK EXPO International tradeshow being held October 31-November 3, 2010 in Chicago, IL at McCormick Place. | ||
| Feb 16, 2010 | ADVANTAGE - PACK EXPO: PMMI AND NPTA ALLIANCE LAUNCH DISTRIPAK PAVILION AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL | |
| The DistriPak Pavilion will make its PACK EXPO International debut this fall (McCormick Place, Chicago; Oct. 31–Nov. 3), according to PACK EXPO organizer and producer PMMI. The pavilion is sponsored by NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association). | ||
| Feb 16, 2010 | ADVANTAGE IN CHICAGO: REUSABLE PACKAGING ASSOCIATION TO SPONSOR NEW PAVILION AT PACK EXPO 2010 | |
| PMMI announces that this October’s PACK EXPO (Oct. 31 – Nov. 3: Chicago, Ill.) will feature the new Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). RPA will also host a series of educational sessions and workshops on the final two days of the show. The collaboration, now in its second year, is part of an on-going effort by PMMI to facilitate value-added programming around PACK EXPO and help processors and packagers get more accomplished in a single trip. | ||
| Feb 15, 2010 | MEXICAN ECONOMY REBOUNDS | |
| Mexico’s demand for packaging machinery is predicted to grow in 2010 as major consumer goods manufacturers look for operational efficiencies to deliver packaged goods to the Mexican consumer economy. | ||
| Jan 27, 2010 | PACK EXPO PROCESSING ZONE GAINS INDUSTRY SUPPORT | |
| Booth sales for The PROCESSING ZONE, a new exhibit area at PACK EXPO International 2010 (Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2010; McCormick Place, Chicago), have exceeded expectations and the area has been expanded to 70,000 square feet, according to show organizer PMMI. | ||
| Jan 19, 2010 | PMMI PROMOTES TWO NEW VICE PRESIDENTS | |
| Katie Bergmann was promoted to vice president of administration; Maria Ferrante has moved up from senior director of training & development to the vice president of education & workforce development. | ||
| Jan 18, 2010 | INNOVATIONS IN BEVERAGE SEGMENT ADDRESS COST, ENVIRONMENT, MARKETS | |
| The beverage packaging industry is experiencing a period of increasing innovation in design, materials and efficiency intended to meet cost and environmental concerns while enticing splintering consumer groups, according to “Beverage Packaging Market Assessment — A Benchmark Study,” conducted by Proactive Worldwide, Inc., on behalf of PMMI, the leading packaging and processing supply chain association. | ||
| Jan 1, 2010 | 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. | ||
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