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For Pmmi, New Media Group Is About More Than Publications
PMMI beefed up its digital offerings with the purchase of Summit Media Group last fall. Since then, the
groups have been busy integrating, and just last week announced the launch of PMMI Media Groupa
new media company that will offer members and the industry a suite of communication tools and
resources.
At a joint committee meeting last week, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, pulled back the veilon the newly branded PMMI Media Group (PMG), a
business-to-business media company with print and digital offerings that the association says will provide
new ways to distribute content and interactive communication tools to members and the industry.
The creation of PMG comes just three months after PMMIannounced it had purchased Summit Media
Group, a well-known publications and event producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry.
We looked at our digital footprint and what it would take to really develop a robust digital platform like
theirs, with content marketing, video, everything else, and it was a pretty daunting task, said PMMI
President and CEO Charles D. Yuska. It turned out, when we approached Summit Media Group about a
possible acquisition, it turned out to be the right time for them and the right time for us to get together.
The decision to bring the media outfit into the PMMI fold adds a number of industry-specific publications
to the mix, but, according to Yuska and PMG President Joe Angel, it was about far more than just a
couple of magazines.
When PMMI acquired us, they acquired all of our technology, Angel said. Our portfolio of exclusive
tools includes world-class events, business intelligence, education, and workforce development
resources, and will help companies in the processing and packaging supply chain discover best practices
and grow their business.
It also gave PMG access to a trove of industry data that will be used to advance the associations position
as a thought leader. And PMG will play a big role in continuing to engage members and customers
throughout the year, beyond the organizations popular tradeshows like PMMIs Pack Expo.
We havent even begun to scratch the surface in terms of what well be doing with content marketing
throughout the year, said Angel. Traditionally, PMMI tradeshow websites would peak about a month
before the show and right after the show, and then all of a sudden it would fall off. PMGs reach is
substantial globally, so well be using that digital platform year round to communicate with all of the
customers and prospects of the PMMI members, and the packaging community as a whole to keep those
conversations going.
For Yuska, the PMGs success hinges on PMMIs ability to simply stay out of the way.
[Summit was] a very successful business, which is why we bought them, he said. From that standpoint,
Ive been really trying to tell my leadership, Listen, were not going to go in there and tell them how to run
their business. Theyre good at what they do. We just want to make sure that they continue to be
successful while giving them the tools that they need to do their job.
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PMMI Announces Purchase of Summit Media Group, Inc.

PMMI Annual Meeting; Rosemont, Illinois; Sept. 16, 2014 - PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, has entered
into an agreement to purchase Summit Media Group, Inc., publisher of Packaging World, Automation
World, Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. The sale is expected to conclude in late October,
according to PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who delivered the announcement at
PMMI's Annual Meeting today.
"Summit is a well-known, highly-respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital
presence that truly complements PMMI's strategic plan. They bring to the table a fully developed platform,
an established audience and a high level of brand recognition - all within a proven business model," Crist
says.
"PMMI's strategic vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and
processing supply chain can convene to network, problem solve and do business," Crist adds. "The
robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that."
"I think it's more than fair to say, PMMI's greatest competitive advantage lies in the strength of our trade
shows, programs and services," says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska, noting that the
multi-media platform will strengthen PMMI's position. "This platform will help connect our PACK EXPO
exhibitors with the trade show attendees year-round and will support the expanding group of expositions."
Summit President and CEO Joe Angel shares his enthusiasm. "The synergy between our two
organizations is one that will enable us both to move to the next level in terms of what we can offer our
subscribers, customers, PMMI members and the packaging and processing community as a whole. We're
very excited to become part of PMMI, with whom we've had a strong relationship for so many years, and
look forward to the new opportunities this strategic acquisition will make possible."
Under the agreement, the Summit Media Group staff will join the PMMI staff, with Summit offices
remaining in the Chicago area.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
over 650 packaging and processing supply chain companies that provide a full range of packaging and
processing machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers
together through programs and events such as the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, packexpo.com,
PMT Magazine, PACK EXPO Show Daily, networking events and educational programs.
PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO, co-located
with PACK EXPO International and presented jointly with the International Society for Pharmaceutical
Engineering (ISPE); PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mxico and EXPO PACK
Guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers

around the world. Coming Up: PACK EXPO International 2014, Nov. 2-5 (McCormick Place, Chicago);
Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2014; PACK EXPO East, debuting Feb. 16-18,
2015 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2015, March 10-12,
2015 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico); EXPO PACK Mxico 2015, June 16-19 (Mexico City, Mexico).
Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com.
About Summit Media Group, Inc.

Summit Media Group, Inc., produces leading publications, events and online media for professionals in
packaging and industrial automation. Magazines include Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging
World's PACK EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging and Contract Packaging. In addition, Summit
publishes over a dozen e-books for specialized markets, webinars and other digital resources, The
Automation Conference and Web resourceGreenerPackage.com.
PMMI Buys Summit Media

Publisher-association relationships arent foreign to the B2B world, but they rarely go this far.
PMMI, a trade group for packaging and processing technologies, has agreed to purchase
Summit Media Group, a publisher with five titles in the same space.
Terms werent disclosed, though the deal is expected to close next month. Summit staff and
leadership will become employees of the association, with operations remaining headquartered
in Chicago.
The deal immediately gives PMMI, producer of five trade shows, an established year-round,
multi-platform connection to its audiencesomething the company had been exploring on its
own for the last 18 months, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.
A robust publishing and multimedia presence will be the foundation of our efforts to build a
year-round audience for our tradeshows and other products, he says. Building a platform
would take several years and a significant financial investment with no guarantee of success.
On the other hand, purchasing an existing, successful entity would mean much greater speed to
market and a faster return on our financial investment.
While integration on the marketing front is a central part of the deal, show sales will continue on
separately from media sales for now, Yuska says, though cross-platform buys will be available.
The merger makes PMMIs own magazine, PMT, redundant however. Itll be absorbed into
Summits title, Packaging World.
WITH PUBLISHING GROUP PURCHASE, PMMI EXPANDS MEMBER

BENEFITS

Build it or buy it? Thats the question PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,
faced when it decided to expand its digital presence. The answer hinged on the groups ability to find a
complementary partner.
There was no doubt that PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, would
expand its digital offerings for membersthat was determined during a strategic planning session last
spring. How it would implement the digital strategy was a different question.
As we considered how to build a digital platform, it became clear there were two paths to choose from:
build it or buy it, PMMI President and CEO Charles D. Yuska said in an email exchange with
Associations Now. Building a platform would be a significant undertaking, requiring considerable staff
time and financial resources. On the other hand, purchasing a proven platform gives us significantly
greater speed to market and a faster potential return on our financial investment.
While exploring its options, PMMI identified Summit Media Group, a well-known publications and events
producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry, as a model of what it hoped to accomplish.
It rose to the top as an example of a successful digital enterprise, Yuska said. Our executive committee
realized our two organizations strongly complement each other, and Summits partners agreed.
At its annual meeting earlier this month, PMMI announced it had entered into an agreement to purchase
Summit Media Group, Inc. The sale, expected to close in late October, will bring Summits staff into the
fold, along with its many publications. PMMIs editorial staffwhich produces PMT magazinewill be
integrated into Summits titles, according to Yuska.
Summit is a well-known, highly respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital
presence that truly complements PMMIs strategic plan, PMMI Chairman Bill Crist said in a statement.
[Our] vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing
supply chain can convene to network, problem-solve, and do business. The robust platform Summit
brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that.
The goals for the new platform are threefold: increase attendance at PMMI tradeshows, increase and
diversify revenue, and enhance the organizations status as an authority and thought leader in the
industry.
Our focus is always on finding solutions that will support all of our key audiences, Yuska said. We didnt
go into the process thinking about acquiring a publishing house. We went in thinking about supporting our
strategic plan, our members, their customers, and our industry. We had to ask ourselves: Who are we
serving, what do they need, and how can PMMI best serve them?
PMMI anuncia la compra de Summit Media Group. Inc, la casa

editorial de Packaging World

PMMI, la Asociacin para Tecnologas de Empaque y Procesamiento, duea y productora del portafolio
de ferias Pack Expo, ha hecho un acuerdo para comprar a Summit Media Group, Inc., la casa editorial de
la publicacin Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging. Se
espera que esta compra concluya a finales de este mes de octubre, de acuerdo con el director de PMMI
Bill Crist, CEO de Kliklok-Woodman, quien anunci la noticia en la reunin anual de PMMI, el pasado 16
de septiembre.
Summit es una firma editorial muy reconocida, altamente respetada, duea de publicaciones impresas y
una significativa presencia digital que verdaderamente complementa el plan estratgico de PMMI. Esto
trae a la mesa toda una plataforma ya desarrollada, y una audiencia desarrollada con un muy alto nivel
de reconocimiento de marca todo ello dentro de un modelo de negocio probado, afirma Crist.
La visin estratgica est en crear oportunidades donde los negocios y las personas que pertenecen a
toda la cadena de suministro de empaque y procesamiento puedan coincidir para desarrollar redes,
resolver problemas y hacer negocios, agrega Crist. Esta plataforma robusta que Summit trae a la mesa,
estimular nuestra habilidad para lograr justamente esto.
Creo es justo decir que, la mayor ventaja competitiva de PMMI descansa en la fortaleza de sus ferias,
programas y servicios, afirma el Presidente de PMMI y CEO Charles D. Yuska, quien anota que la
plataforma multi-media fortalecer la posicin de PMMI. Esta plataforma les ayudar a los expositores
de Pack Expoa conectarse ms con los asistentes a las ferias durante todo el ao, y apoyar el creciente
nmero de exposiciones, agrega Yuska.
El Presidente y CEO de Summit, Joe Angel, comparte este entusiasmo. La sinergia entre las dos
organizaciones contribuir a movernos al siguiente nivel en trminos de lo que queremos ofrecerles a
nuestros clientes, suscriptores, y miembros de PMMI y la comunidad de empaque y procesamiento como
un todo. Pero con lo que ms felices nos sentimos es con formar parte de PMMI, asociacin con la que
hemos tenido una muy fuerte relacin durante muchos aos, y estaremos atentos a las nuevas
oportunidades que esta adquisicin estratgica nos dar.
Bajo este acuerdo, el equipo de Summit Media Group se unir al equipo de PMMI, y las oficinas de
Summit permanecern en el rea de Chicago.
PMMI, laAsociacin para Tecnologas de Empaque y Procesamiento, es un grupo comercial que
representa a ms de 650 compaas que pertenecen a la cadena de suministro de empaque y
procesamiento, y que provee una amplia gama de maquinaria de empaque y procesamiento, materiales,
componentes, y envases. PMMI activamente fomenta la unin entre compradores y vendedores
mediante programas y eventos como los del portafolio de Pack Expo, as como packexpo.com, PMT
Magazine, el Show Daily de Pack Expo, eventos de relacionamiento y programas educativos.
PMMI organiza las ferias de Pack Expo: Pack Expo International; Pharma Expo, realizada junto con Pack
Expo International y presentada en conjunto con la Sociedad para Ingeniera Farmacutica (ISPE); Pack
Expo Las Vegas; Pack Expo East; Expo Pack Mxico y Expo Pack Guadalajara, conectando
participantes en toda la cadena de empaque y procesamiento con los clientes de todo el mundo.
Muy pronto vendrn: Pack Expo International 2014, del 2 al 5 de noviembre en el McCormick Place, en
Chicago; Pharma Expo, desarrollada en el marco de Pack Expo International 2014; Pack Expo East, que
debutar del 16 al 18 de febrero en el Pennsylvania Convention Center, en Filadelfia; Expo Pack
Guadalajara 2015, que se llevar a cabo del 10 al 12 de marzo del 2015 en Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mxico; Expo Pack Mxico 2015, del 16 al 19 en Ciudad de Mxico, en Mxico.
Summit Media Group, Inc., produce publicaciones lderes, eventos y medios en lnea para profesionales
del empaque y de la automatizacin industrial. Las revistas incluyen a Packaging World, Automation

World, Packaging World's Pack Expo Showcase, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging.
Adicionalmente, Summit publica ms de una docena de libros electrnicos para mercados
especializados, webinars y otros recursos digitales, realiza The Automation Conference y el centro de
recursos Web: GreenerPackage.com.
Packaging World to present packaging buying cycle research
Summit Media Groups VP Digital & Custom Media Dave Newcorn will present on the topic of the
packaging buying cycle at The Packaging Conference 2014, February 3-5 in Orlando, FL.
The preponderance of product information now available online has transformed how todays B2B
companies make purchase decisions. Sales representatives are often contacted long after their
customers have fully researched their products, services and competition. AtThe Packaging Conference,
February 3-5 in Orlando, Summit Media Groups VP Digital & Custom Media, Dave Newcorn, will look at
how the Internet-enabled buyer has changed the traditional buying cycle for packaging equipment,
containers, materials and services.
In his presentation Mastering the Packaging Buying Cycle for Fun and Profit, Newcorn will present
proprietary research from Packaging World. Study results will shed light on both packager and supplier
behavior, and offer insights on how buyers and sellers can position themselves to best leverage the new
paradigm.
Packaging World is the exclusive media partner for this years event. The Packaging Conference will be
held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. More information on the conference is available at
www.thepackagingconference.com.
Packages that need a makeover
Some packages have been annoying for so long that it seems as if manufacturers are teasing us all. Why,
in 2013, must consumers open a box of farina pretty much as they have for decades, by pushing in a
cutout on the side of the box? How many times have you opened a bag of chips only to have it split and
spill the contents?
Patrick Reynolds, editor of the trade publication Packaging World, blames economics. These are mostly
low-margin, commodity products that yield small profits, he says. There isnt a lot of motivation for
companies to rip out equipment in their plants thats bought and paid for and invest in new machinery, no
matter how horrible the packaging. Frito-Lay, for instance, abandoned an experiment to outfit snack bags
with a resealable zippered closure because of cost, says Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, and
besides, they want people to eat all the chips all at once.
Weve rounded up some familiar culprits and contacted companies to find out why they couldnt do better.

Kettle chip bag

The issue. You need a strong but delicate touch to pull the bag open without causing it to split apart and
spill chips.
The companys response. Its always great to hear from a fan. We want you to know that we are always
looking to improve based on feedback from our consumers. Then the company offered us coupons.
Comet Cleanser
The issue. The cardboard container and metal top deteriorate in moisture, and powder kicks up through
holes in the nonclosable lid when you set it down.
The companys response. The limitations of the container are by design, to make it recyclable.
Cream of Wheat
The issue. The paperboard box has a spout you create by poking a finger through a precut template.
When you pour, cereal tends to get stuck inside the box, and you cant reseal the carton.
The companys response. We are sure your suggestion for a metal pour spout for the Cream of Wheat
cereals would be a great success. In fact, many of our consumers have requested this. Unfortunately we
currently do not have the machinery to apply this type of packaging.
Gold Medal Flour

The issue. The flour is tightly packed into a delicate paper sack thats tricky to handle without tearing or
making a mess.
The companys response. Its very classic and the way its always been, a customer-service rep said.
And flour is an openly traded commodity. We dont make much money on it.
Summit Media Group Names New CEO

Summit Media Group has named Joseph Angel its president and CEO. He takes over for co-founder
Lloyd Ferguson who will remain as a consultant after heading the company for 20 years.
Angel (pictured) has been with the b-to-b publisher, events producer and custom media provider since its
opening in 1993, and continues as publisher of Packaging World and Contract Packaging. Packaging
World is the largest of the companys five publications with a monthly circulation of more than 65,000 and
about 74,000 monthly unique website visits, per BPA.
"Were going to keep on the course were on," Angel says. "We will continue to adapt and continue to
invest in our digital media properties, as well as sustain our print, but we dont see any big changes."
Angel cites the companys recent Playbook projects as an element of the business that hed like to
continue to develop moving forward.

The initiative, started two years ago, serves exclusive how-to content on a specific project or topic to
readers. Readers must fill out an in-depth questionnaire about their own project needs-things like goals,
budgets and timelines-to get access to the content. That detailed breakdown of each consumers needs
gets forwarded to sponsors of the Playbook.
"Its been an incredible product for us," he says. "The sponsors get these intelligence reports that show
them someone is actively pursuing a project."
Aside from focusing on Playbook production, Angel says the company would like to increase its emphasis
on video, rolling out series across each of its five brands.
Healthcare Packaging Selected as Media Partner to Promote PACK

EXPO Internationals Pharmaceutical Pavilion
Summit Media Groups Healthcare Packaging magazine has been selected as a leading media partner to
grow attendance at PACK EXPO Internationals Pharmaceutical Pavilion. PACK EXPO is North Americas
largest packaging trade event, taking place this fall at Chicagos McCormick Place.
Reston, VA.; June 4, 2012 PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO family of trade shows, has
long recognized the need for targeted exhibit areas at their annual PACK EXPO shows, to serve
attendees specific interests in a variety of markets. These sections include the Processing Zone, The
Confectionary Pavilion, and the Brand Zone, among others.
Summit Media Group, publisher of Healthcare Packaging, is pleased to announce that PMMI has
selectedHealthcare Packaging to promote attendance to the Pharmaceutical Pavilion at PACK EXPO
International 2012 in Chicago, October 28-31.
The promotional campaign, which runs from April until October 31, 2012, features magazine print ads and
advertorials, website display ads, and a custom newsletter, "Rx Update, Innovations at PACK EXPO for
Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Biologics Packaging." The newsletter will feature videos of exhibits
shot in the Pharmaceutical Pavilion last year at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. These booth videos
communicate to prospective attendees the show's wide ranging solution offerings such as OEE,
validation, cold chain, anti-counterfeiting and serialization, and will be sent to Summit Media Group's Life
Sciences database, as well as other key pharmaceutical and medical device databases.
Publisher Jim Chrzan is excited at the opportunity to partner with the largest packaging show in the U.S.
"The Pharma Pavilion encourages global participation," says Chrzan. "And our message stresses that
while attendees come for Pharma Pavilion, they will be able to find many other key suppliers throughout
the show floor."
About Summit Media Group, Inc.
Chicago-based Summit Media Group, Inc. (http://www.summitmediagroupinc.com) is integrated media
publisher offering business information for professionals in packaging and manufacturing automation.
Print magazines include flagship monthly Packaging World, Automation World, Packaging Worlds PACK
EXPO Showcase, Healthcare Packaging, and Contract Packaging. In addition to publishing a variety of

newsletters, Summit also produces webinars and conferences and owns Web resource
GreenerPackage.com.
About PMMI
PMMI is a trade association of about 600 member companies that manufacture packaging, processing
and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging
containers and materials. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for the packaging and
processing supply chain, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs
of their customers.
PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and
EXPO PACK Mxico, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their
customers around the world. Coming Up: EXPO PACK Mxico, June 2629 in Mexico City, Mexico;
PACK EXPO International at McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 2831, 2012.
Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and packexpolasvegas.com.
Summit Media Sees Bright Future in Lead-Gen Tech, Custom Content
Summit Media Groups trajectory in b2b media since launching its flagship title Packaging World in 1993
is not uncommon at first glanceit went from print to print/Web/event hybrid. Look a little deeper, though,
and you see a company that has been remarkably nimble at growing its business in a challenging
economy. When print advertising got shaken by the double-whammy of the Web explosion and worldwide
recession, Summit Media invested in lead-generation technology and in expanding its Packworld.com
user base, and these gambles are paying off.
The company is now being asked by other publishers to license its lead-gen technology, and
Packworld.com, its main site serving the packaging industry, now has more than 100,000 registered
users, according to Joe Angel, vice president/publisher of Summit Media Group Inc.
Angel started Summit Media with partner Lloyd Ferguson in 1993, and the 1990s were good years for the
monthly Packaging World, as they were for many b2b publications. In 2003 Summit Media
launchedAutomation World, also a monthly, which covers plant operation and related IT software and
processes. The growth continued with the launch of Healthcare Packaging, a bimonthly serving the
pharma and medical device packaging industry, and Contract Packaging, which is published three times a
year and is the official publication of the Contract Packaging Association. Summit also publishes the
PACK EXPO Showcase issue for the annual PACK EXPO show, sponsored by the Packaging Machinery
Manufacturers Institute.
The companys newest brands are Shelf Impact, a custom e-newsletter that covers brand strategies and
packaging design, and Greener Package, an online-only play that serves as a knowledge exchange for
companies investing in sustainable packaging. On the events side, Summit held its Sustainable

Packaging Symposium in Chicago on March 16-18, and coming up in April is its Packaging Automation
Forum, with the Healthcare Packaging Conference and Workshop following in May.
Just this month, Summit Media announced the formation of a custom media division, which is being
headed by longtime Summit executive Dave Newcorn, who is serving as the units VP of digital and
custom media.
In the following Q&A, Jo Angel shares with minonline some of Summit Medias monetization strategies
and details about the companys homegrown lead-gen techology.
minonline: Lets start with your newest brand, Greener Package. Whats the business model?
Joe Angel: The revenue model for the Greener Package Web site comes from three sources: lead-gen
programs, display advertising and a unique supplier membership program. We offer different levels of
membership sponsorships. So a company can come in, take a top-level sponsorship, which is around
15,000, or they can come in and be a lower-level sponsor. We have an email newsletter component with
that as well that we sell sponsorships for. All companies that want to invest in sponsoring on Greener
Package must be accepted by a third-party review for sustainable claims. The GP database is the official
entry point for Walmarts packaging scorecard, a deal announced late in 2009.
minonline: Youre using a similar model for Summit Medias other sites?
Angel: Yes. For Packworld.com, for Automationworld.comfor all of our Web productswe sell
sponsorships, and that is tied in to some of our lead-generation products. We also have pure
branding-only opportunities, but provide metrics via Google.
minonline: Who was the driving force behind Summit Medias lead-gen technology?
Angel: Dave Newcorn. One of his attributes is that he was Packaging Worlds editor, so he knows the
business very well. We actually hired him in 1995 as an editor, but he just loves online stuff, and we made
him our VP of e-media and gave him his own department, including hiring an in-house Web developer,
Tom Wolf, who is a genius. Dave and Tom have been very innovative, and weve organically developed
our own technology for most of our Web products. We have this one-click technology, which we apply to
all of our Web lead-generation products. The technology we use offers full contact reportingpermission
basedand gives an advertiser complete information with name, company, address, email, phone, and
tells you what specific call-to-action item they clicked on and even what time.
minonline: What makes it one click technology?
Angel: We invested a lot of money in our circulation, and what weve done is marry the technology from
the Web with our database on the back end. So when John Smith or Jane Smith from Procter & Gamble
comes in and views a video, if theyre not registered, theyve got to register. And then every subsequent
time they visit our site they dont have to register, because we already have their information. So if they
click on a white paper today and two hours later they go to a video, they wont have to register again, yet

the advertiser will get full contact information. So its a very user-friendly experience, and we clearly put a
disclaimer there that by clicking on this video, youve agreed to release your information to an advertiser.
minonline: And if you choose not to agree to release your information?
Angel: Then you put yourself in a bucket of people whose information we dont release. Its been working
real well. We have 109,000 registered users of our Web products, and weve generated over 600,000
leads for our customers in the last three years. We have about an 80% renewal rate on our Web
products, so weve really grown that portion of our business. We're very proud of this, and it motivates us
to continue innovating. It's the reality of the Web.
minonline: That represents what percentage of Summit Medias revenue?
Angel: We anticipate that the Web will be about 25-30% of our overall revenue in 2011. And a lot of thats
going to come from the custom division that weve launched.
minonline: And where does print fit in?
Angel: Id be lying if I said the decline in print advertising hasnt taken its toll, but 2009 aside, last year we
grew pretty significantly in printwe grew about 20%. We put together an "SMG Network" integrated
package for our customers that incorporates print and any type of online product, and what it has done is
encourage print spending. It calculates a monthly payment, so we dont nickel and dime them with 10
different invoices.
minonline: Where do you see the largest potential for revenue growth looking ahead at the rest of 2011
and into 2012?
Angel: Were going to have a real opportunity with custom content and marketing services. Were going to
be developing custom e-newsletters, e-show dailies, micrositesand I see a really big upswing in our
revenue this year from that. And we'll continue investing in eventsI'm convinced nothing will replace
face-to-face interaction, no matter what technology brings.
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May:
PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las
Vegas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas
Popular show floor feature, sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork Program,
focuses on improving production through innovation
Reston, Va.; May 1, 2015 PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center; Sept. 2830) welcome back the Center for Trends and Technologies: Improving Production
Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork
Program.
Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for
Trends and Technologies, notes CTT will be more relevant than ever at this years show, which includes
the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for
Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
The number one reason processing and packaging professionals attend PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO is to see the latest innovations. CTT focuses on the most relevant, cutting-edge trends and
technologies, to bring the greatest possible value to our attendees. This is an area in which Rockwell
Automation and its partners are clear leaders, Yuska says.
Rockwell Automation Program Manager Cheryl Lange says CTTs displays and educational sessions will
focus on technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and agility. Topics for 2015 include the
connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety,
serialization and line integration.
PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO 2015 are on track to continue a strong growth pattern for the
industry-leading PACK EXPO trade shows, an expansion that increases the relevance of CTT, Lange
says.
PACK EXPO shows are evolving and growing in parallel with the industry, and as they do, CTTs role at
the show becomes more critical. The technologies and trends Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork Program showcase at CTT present major implications for production lines and more
efficient operations across all vertical markets, Lange says.
Our shows keep growing, and in 2015, were on track to break the records in place for attendance,
exhibitors and exhibit space. This PACK EXPO event will deliver a wealth of opportunity because of its
size, quality of exhibitors, and features such as CTT. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015
will be a cant-miss event, Yuska adds.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will feature over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit
space filled with 30,000 registered attendees and technologies in action from over 2,000 exhibitors. More
information, including housing and registration ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept. 14), is online at
packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK Mxico 2015, June 1619 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 69 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,

Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global

Expansion
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Personal Care Packaging Market Headed for Growth and Global Expansion
PMMIs latest study explores personal care packaging trends; PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma
EXPO 2015 deliver solutions.
Reston, Va.; May 6, 2015 A new market assessment report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging
and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO
2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center), predicts 5.5 percent annual growth for the global
personal care packaging market through 2019. Personal Care Market Assessment also examines global
trends, drivers and opportunities from the choice of materials to operations.
Growth in formats and materials
Bottles account for 30 percent of the market and are expected to grow an additional 28 percent through
2019, making them the most commonly used container format in this market. Cartons are catching up,
however, showing the greatest growth from 20102014 from 9 to 19 percent of the market. As for
materials, plastic is the most popular for personal care packaging, accounting for 61 percent of materials
used. PMMIs study projects plastic will remain dominant, growing 12 percent by 2019.
Brand owners are seeking out ways to reduce waste by using less packaging overall as consumers
demand for convenience has led to a surge in smaller, more portable packages. Well-developed markets,
including North America and Europe, are expected to see slower growth rates in cosmetics than
developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Additional factors driving the personal care
market include an expanding focus on sustainability, evolving consumer demands, innovations in
machinery and materials, flexible equipment and globalization.
See the Change for Yourself
The shifts in consumer audiences and their demands make the need for flexibility even more important to
personal care product packaging. To keep up with audience shifts, trends, technologies and industry
challenges, personal care industry professionals can turn to Pharma EXPO, produced in cooperation by
PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Co-located with PACK EXPO
Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28-30), Pharma EXPOs Las Vegas debut

will present the event's 30,000 attendees with a variety of equipment and material solutions from 2,000
exhibitors across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This industry-leading event
provides access to the latest processing and packaging technologies, opportunity for cross-pollinating
ideas across industries, networking with peers and suppliers and insights from a diverse range of
educational programming.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase ideas and technologies for handling these and other
developments, with The Brand Zone spotlighting containers and materials innovations. To register for
PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visitwww.packexpolasvegas.com ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept.
14). A companion infographic and e xecutive summary are available online at no charge, and the complete
report is available for download (free to PMMI members; $3,500 for non-members).
About PMMI
Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods Ltd.

OpX Leadership Network Presents Inaugural Award in Sustainability to Leading CPGs
Reston, Va.; May 7, 2015 Sunny Delight Beverages Co. and Agro Tech Foods, Ltd. (affiliated with
ConAgra Foods) received first place honors in the inaugural Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing
Awards, presented by PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and its OpX
Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence).
The peer-reviewed awards recognize facilities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts
in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations, focusing on pollution prevention,
compliance assurance and environmental protection.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (South Brunswick, New Jersey) received first-place honors in the
Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Projects category, with the Musco Family Olive Co.
(Tracy, California) and Keystone Foods (Camilla, Georgia) taking second and third place, respectively.
The Guragon, India, facility of Agro Tech Foods Ltd. received first place in the Programs category, while
the Snyders Lance, Inc. facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, took second in that category.
The awards presentation took place on April 15, during Food Engineerings Food Automation &
Manufacturing Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
We were thrilled with the amount of companies that participated in the inaugural awards program, and
we were highly impressed with each facilitys dedication to innovation, quality and environmental
sustainability, says Bill Gill, assistant vice president, Environmental Affairs, Smithfield Foods, who led the
program for the OpX Leadership Network.
We are excited that the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards program has resonated
globally, and look forward to seeing further improvements to sustainability in food, beverage and
consumer products operations next year, he adds.
OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational
Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve
common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.
First and foremost, the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards are a means to recognize
CPGs for creativity and innovation. We hold these companies and their work up as examples of best
practices. Hopefully, theyll inspire other manufacturers pursuits of sustainable manufacturing goals,
says Steve Schlegel, co-managing director, OpX Leadership Network.
About PMMI
OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic
community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational
excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network
provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common
operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of
manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.
OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of
processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings
buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and
world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the
PMMI Media Group. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com andpmmimediagroup.com.
Food Safety Summit Resource Center Returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Reston, Va.; May 11, 2015 The Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632),
organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit, will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas

and Pharma EXPO (Sept. 2830, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show
owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and
the Food Safety Summit.
The Food Safety Summit Resource Center, a regular PACK EXPO feature since 2010, brings
together experts in food production and food safety for a series of educational opportunities.
Subject matter experts will provide information focused on best practices and recent advances
on the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well
as important topics including HACCP, food fraud, federal and state regulations, environmental
monitoring, allergens and compliance issues.
Since FSMA was announced in 2011, manufacturers have, out of necessity, been
hyper-focused on food safety issues, says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. The
Food Safety Summit Resource Center gives PACK EXPO attendees a chance to get the
specific information they need to stay abreast of this important issue.
FSMA rules, which are still in the process of being finalized, attack food safety concerns
proactively, taking a stance that favors prevention over recovery.
Food safety violations and product recalls will cost your company money and devalue your
brand. Thats unacceptable at best. The Food Safety Summit Resource Center is a place where
PACK EXPO attendees address their specific questions with leading experts so they can
return to the office better educated and ready to put plans into motion to avoid violations and
recalls, says Scott Wolters, event director, Food Safety Summit.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 welcomes the co-located Pharma EXPO (produced in
cooperation with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) for the first time.
More than 30,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors will be on hand for the show and its more than
800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration is $30, but increases to $100 after Sept.
14. Learn more about the shows in general, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center in
particular, at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association
representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging
machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers
together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class
events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that
include EXPO PACK Mxico 2015, June 1619 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas
2015 (Sept. 2830, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International
2016, Nov. 69 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO
International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27March 1, Pennsylvania Convention
Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging

professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity
throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World,
Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven
leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate
leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the
industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education
and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About the Food Safety Summit
The Food Safety Summit is a solution based expo and conference designed to meet the
educational and information needs of the entire food industry including processors, distributors,
growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academia. The 2016 Food Safety
Summit will be held May 10 through May 12, 2016, at the Donald E Stephens Convention
Center in Rosemont, IL. For more information visit www.foodsafetysummit.com or call
847.405.4124.
Pro Mach Sponsors EXPO PACK Mxico Anniversary Reception
Reston, Va.; May 13, 2015 Pro Mach, Inc., has committed to be the Title Sponsor of the 30th
anniversary reception at EXPO PACK Mxico (June 1619; Centro Banamex, Mexico City), according to
show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The
celebration takes place Wednesday, June 17, 810 p.m. in Salon Valparaiso 1 at Centro Banamex.
EXPO PACK Mxico is a leader in the Latin American marketplace and a critical component of our
marketing plan. Were proud to be a part of the anniversary celebration, says John Eklund, vice
president, Marketing, Pro Mach.
PMMI projects EXPO PACK Mxico 2015 will open with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies occupying
18,700 net square meters (201,000 square feet) of exhibit space significantly larger than its 1985
debut, which featured 20 exhibitors in 1,000 net square meters (10,760 square feet). Over its 30 years,
the volume of visitors with purchasing authority has nearly doubled, too, from 37 percent to 67 percent.
When we exhibit at EXPO PACK Mexico, we meet buyers who are specifically looking for solutions we
offer. Its an excellent use of our time and resources, Eklund adds, noting that the company has more
than doubled its presence at the show over the years, from six divisions/108 net square meters to 11
divisions/297 net square meters.

Visitors come to trade shows to see innovative technology and top suppliers, and exhibitors like Pro
Mach are key to this shows growth in size and importance, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Were extremely pleased Pro Mach has taken a leadership role in the show and at our milestone
celebration.
PMMI expects more than 26,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibiting companies and 18,700 net square meters of
exhibit space at EXPO PACK Mxico 2015. For more information and to register, visit expopack.com.mx.
About PMMI
About Pro Mach
Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food,
beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro
Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts,
and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling,
Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from
Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable,
flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near
Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and
Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visit www.ProMachInc.com.
OpX Leadership Network Releases Guide to Increased Productivity

Through Workforce Engagement

Reston, Va.; May 15, 2015 The OpX Leadership Networks Workforce Engagement Solutions Group
released its first resource, Workforce Engagement, last week at IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference &
Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Workforce Engagement is a critical issue in American businesses, said Tom Egan, PMMI vice president
of Industry Services. Gallup estimates that the U.S. economy lost between $450 and $550 billion in
productivity in 2013 due to disengaged workers. This document serves as a practical guide to avoiding
that loss from people who are part of solving this problem at their own companies.
Group Chair Greg Flickinger, Ph.D., vice president of Manufacturing and Corporate Engineering,
Snyders-Lance, presented this resource, produced by manufacturing industry thought leaders. The paper
provides an employable strategy for increasing engagement throughout the chain of command, ensuring
staff is invested in a companys success and reaching common goals. This resource guides readers
through a process of empowering a companys workforce to make and own decisions to create an active
team that can take actions that lead to positive results.
"The engagement framework provides a roadmap of universal principles that enable and nurture a culture
of ownership, Flickinger says. Understanding the many contributing factors will help leadership make
improvements in their culture to unlock discretionary effort and commensurate performance. It took over
two years to codify the key elements used by successful leaders to authentically and consistently make
the organizational magic happen."
OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational
Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve
common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.
Available for download now at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org, the report guides readers through the
concepts of empowerment, enablement and connection to create an engaged workforce.
About OpX Leadership Network
OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic
community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational
excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network
provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common
operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of
manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.
OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of
processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings
buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and
world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the
PMMI Media Group. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.

Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for

Manufacturers
Complexity of E-Commerce Supply Chain Raises the Stakes for Manufacturers

PMMI study examines packaging challenges prompted by growing U.S. e-commerce market; PACK
EXPO presents solutions
Reston, Va.; May 26, 2015 With 131,447 U.S. businesses selling their products online, revenues near
$298 billion and an annual growth rate close to 6 percent, the e-commerce supply chains growing volume
is complemented by increased complexity, according to the E-Commerce Market Assessment published
this year by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer
of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. With jumps in volume and complexity, however, come
challenges manufacturers must address. PMMI also produced an infographic highlighting the studys key
findings, now available at packexpolasvegas.com.
Keep the Product Safe
Replacing a destroyed item can cost up to 17 times as much as shipping, and overcoming negative online
reviews stemming from such an incident can take months. Each step in the delivery chain only increases
the risk of damage to packages and that makes engineering essential. Ultimately, manufacturers must
ensure packaging remains undamaged throughout the delivery process, regardless of the shipping
scenario. Another, related challenge is eased with the effective use of warehouse management systems,
which help make rightsizing feasible.
Constant Communications Count

Strong communication with third-party retailers is another critical factor for manufacturers overcoming the
complications of the e-commerce supply chain. Frequent communication can bridge disconnects that lead
to consumer dissatisfaction. For example, when brand owners plan significant changes to primary
packaging, they should work with their third-party retailers to take current inventory and marketing into
account so the consumer experience is in sync with the marketing.
Secondary Packaging is Prime Marketing Space
Product marketing on packages presents another challenge: Distinct differences of opinion. Marketers
want packaging to reflect their brand and even advertise products; operations and engineering question
the value of branded packaging post-purchase; and logistics professionals face looming concerns of theft.
These disagreements can present significant hurdles, but compromises can be found through tactics such
as discreet branding and product advertisements on secondary packaging.
Professionals across a wide variety of vertical market segments can find the latest information and
technologies to tackle the challenges associated with the growth of e-commerce at PACK EXPO Las
Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 2830, 2015). The shows
first co-location in Las Vegas will draw 30,000 attendees to see 2,000 exhibitors showcase a variety of
equipment and material solutions across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This
record-breaking event will offer attendees opportunities to see the latest packaging and processing

technologies, cross-pollinate ideas and innovation across industries, network with peers and suppliers,
and gain insights from a diverse range of educational programming.
To register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30
through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. PMMIs full E-Commerce Market Assessment is available
at PMMI.org ($500 for non-members).
About PMMI
Pro Mach Commits as Title Sponsor for PACK gives BACK
Reston, Va.; May 27, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner
and producer of PACK EXPO, is pleased to announce Pro Mach, Inc., as a Title Sponsor of PACK gives
BACK. The event, featuring the legendary rock and roll band Chicago, is Monday, Sept. 28 during
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las
Vegas).
PACK gives BACK is an annual fundraising event with portions of the ticket sale proceeds going to a
charitable cause. This year, PMMI will be donating the funds raised to the Fisher House Foundation, an
organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in
medical facilities. Pro Mach is excited to support the Fisher House as they provide an invaluable
resource for our injured military veterans and their families that have given so much of themselves for us.
says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach. The Fisher House Foundation has more than 45
facilities both in the U.S. and Europe serving more than 25,000 military families in 2014 alone. With the
support of Pro Mach, PACK EXPO has an opportunity to bring the industry together to support our

veterans, says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. This is a way for us to show our appreciation
for all theyve sacrificed for us. PACK gives BACK begins on Monday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m., in the North
Building of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a reception that includes beer, wine and light hors
doeuvres. Chicago will take the stage at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, and only available to PACK EXPO
Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 registrants. Tickets are on sale at packexpolasvegas.com/pgb.
About PMMI
About Pro Mach
Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food,
beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro
Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts,
and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling,
Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from
Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable,
flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near
Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and
Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visitwww.ProMachInc.com.
Andrew Dougherty Promoted to Vice President
Reston, Va.; May 28, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is
pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Dougherty to vice president of Member Services.
Dougherty, who joined the staff in 2012, spearheads member engagement and recruitment efforts.

Andrew plays an important role in not only building awareness among member companies about our
offerings, but also in showing them how these programs can benefit their business, says Charles D.
Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.
PMMI provides great value to its more than 700 members, and according to Dougherty, the face-to-face
opportunities may be the most beneficial.
The intelligence sharing and networking that take place at PMMI meetings are powerful. Time and time
again members tell me that PMMI gives them privileged access to people, places and information they
cant get anywhere else, Dougherty says.
In fact, by engaging in the association and attending meetings, PMMI helps our members gain a
competitive advantage, he adds.
One such vital networking event is the upcoming PMMI Annual Meeting, Nov. 911, in St. Petersburg,
Florida, where members learn new business solutions and discuss relevant topics with like-minded
professionals, in addition to touring the Polypack Inc. plant in nearby Pinellas Park.
To learn more about the ways PMMI membership benefits individual companies and the processing and
packaging industry, visit PMMI.org.
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About PMMI

June:
PMMI Welcomes Industry Veteran Glen Long as Senior VP
Reston, Va.; June 4, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner
and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, is pleased to welcome Glen Long to its team
as senior vice president, effective June 22.
Central to PMMIs strategic plan to strengthen its leadership within the processing and packaging industry
is an increased emphasis on the customers of PMMI member companies. Long will focus on driving
alignment between PMMI members and the industrys end-user community.
Long brings 30 years of experience to this role having worked in a variety of capacities in the machinery
industry. He served as PMMI Chairman in 2004, is a past-Chair of PMMIs Education Committee and
currently serves on PMMIs Board of Directors.
PMMI undertook a revisit of its strategic plan in the past year to lay the groundwork for the organizations
strategic growth. Glen knows our industry and our members inside and out, says Chuck Yuska, president
and CEO, PMMI. He brings an invaluable perspective that will help us accomplish our goals as an
organization.
I have been involved with PMMI for many years, and am very excited to be joining the organization,
says Long. The culmination of all my experience in the processing and packaging industry prepares me
well for this new role. I look forward to helping PMMI grow.
Long will be based in PMMIs Reston, Virginia, headquarters.
About PMMI

Center for Trends & Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Focuses
on Improving Productivity, Efficiency, Agility
Reston, Va.; June 11, 2015 The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT): Improving Production
Through Innovation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas
Convention Center), includes five members of sponsor Rockwell Automations PartnerNetwork
Program, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies.
CTT (Booth #C4829) is a PACK EXPO-exclusive educational feature that uses a series of displays and
seminars to address critical issues around productivity, sustainability, agility and other key components of
manufacturing success. Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork participants including Cisco Systems,
Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies will bring their
expertise to this years edition of CTT.
The speed at which automation technologies change makes staying abreast of developments in
hardware, software and industry drivers absolutely critical. It is challenging, however, says Cheryl Lange,
Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation. Our goal for CTT is for every attendee who visits
to leave with a new understanding of whats available and how their choices affect their operations.
CTT is about ideas, innovation and insight, adds PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. It focuses
on the latest advances to improve production, the forces driving change and what it all means to
manufacturers. This is critical knowledge for anyone hoping to improve productivity and efficiency.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and the co-located Pharma EXPO, which PMMI co-produces with the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will host more than 2,000 exhibitors and
30,000 attendees in 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration and show details are online at
Packexpolasvegas.comand Pharmaexpo.com. Registration increases from $30 to $100 on Sept. 14.
About PMMI

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the worlds largest company dedicated to industrial automation
and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80
countries.
Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics

Back in the Sponsors Seat
Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsors Seat
Reston, Va.; June 12, 2015 ASCO Numatics (Booth #C-2051B) will sponsor the Amazing Packaging
Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging
and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.
PMMI produces Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in partnership with the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
Were grateful to ASCO Numatics for the important role it plays in supporting packaging education, and
for its consistent sponsorship of the Amazing Packaging Race, says Maria Ferrante, vice president,
education and workforce development, PMMI.
The race will take place on Sept. 30, the last day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (
Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 2830), Racers will wind their way through the exhibit halls,

completing tasks for points at participating booths, and concluding at 1:00 p.m. at the ASCO Numatics
booth. 2015 is the fifth consecutive year ASCO Numatics has sponsored the race.
ASCO Numatics is proud to sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race again, as it allows us to give our
up-and-coming workforce a comprehensive view of how exciting and dynamic a career in packaging can
be, says Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive vice president, sales and marketing Americas, ASCO
Numatics.
Ferrante views the race as a fun way to teach students some of the less tangible aspects of a career in
processing and packaging.
ASCOs enthusiasm motivates packaging students to engage in this field, and that benefits the industry
as a whole. Thats one important lesson. Whats just as critical to their ultimate success is how quickly
theyre forced to work together, she says, noting that PMMI intentionally assigns students from a mix of
schools to each team.
The race becomes a series of teachable moments, she adds. Teamwork, hands-on packaging skills
and networking these are decisive factors in how the students will perform in their careers.
Following a short break for judges to tabulate the results, ASCO Numatics will announce the winning
team, and present its members with a prize such as the newest tablet computer.
The company will also present its Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships to two U.S. engineering
students pursuing careers in disciplines related to industrial automation. In addition to presenting the
winning students with $5,000 awards, ASCO Numatics will make a grant of $1,000 to the engineering
departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.
Be Part of the Action
Participating exhibitors can register online through the Promote My Booth exhibitor link at
Packexpolasvegas.com. Participation requires a $500 donation to the PMMI Foundation, which supports
education and workforce development efforts in processing and packaging.
Student participation is free. To register to race, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator,
PMMI:dsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.
For more information about the 2015 Amazing Packaging Race, contact Maria Ferrante, vice president,
education and workforce development: mferrante@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.
About PMMI

About ASCO Numatics
ASCO Numatics, an Emerson company, offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, including fluid
control and fluid power products, for a wide range of industry-focused applications. The ASCO Numatics
product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air
preparation equipment and a full line of actuation products. ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves,
angle body piston valves, linear indicators, redundant control systems and pressure sensors. The
Numatics line covers valve manifolds, cylinders, grippers, filters, regulators and lubricators. For more
information about ASCO Numatics products, visit www.asconumatics.com.
ISBT Endorses Networking Hub for Beverage Industry for Fourth

Consecutive Year
Reston, Va.; June 15, 2015 The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) once again
puts its stamp of approval on The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 2830), according to show owner PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Located on the show floor, The Beverage Cooler Lounge is where beverage industry professionals can
network and gain access to solutions from ISBT subject matter experts.
This is the fourth time weve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge, says Larry Hobbs,
executive director of ISBT. We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry
professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest
trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.
Were very pleased ISBT is hosting The Beverage Cooler Lounge again. One of PMMIs missions is to
convene the industry, and The Beverage Cooler Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas allows us to do that
for beverage industry professionals. The lounge provides them a hub to not only network, but to speak
with experts face-to-face to devise solutions for any problems they may have, says Charles D. Yuska,
president & CEO, PMMI.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.

Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
About ISBT
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the
beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated
solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique,
non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
EXPO PACK to Alternate Locations Annually

Reston, Va.; June 16, 2015 The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK Mxico opened with the
announcement that show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,
will alternate its two Mexican shows every other year starting in 2017. EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, (Mexico
City, Centro Banamex) will take place May 1720, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo
Guadalajara) moves to June 1315, 2017.
"2015 proved EXPO PACK Guadalajara has grown beyond a regional event," says Gerardo Barajas,
director of EXPO PACK. Due to the continuing growth in the packaging and machinery markets in
Western Mexico, it was time to bring the same types of resources offered in Mexico City to Guadalajara.
Long recognized as one of the leading agro-industrial areas in Mexico, additional industrial growth in the
State of Jalisco positions it as the nations second largest manufacturing center. Currently, the regions

diverse offerings make it the number one producer of electronics, telecommunications, confections,
Agave/tequila, leather, jewelry, milk poultry, pork and eggs.
Jalisco is the heart of West Central Mexico, a region that accounts for 20 percent of Mexicos GDP and
includes the states of Aguascalientes, Colima, Guanajuato, Michoacn, Nayarit, San Luis Potosi, Sinaloa
and Zacatecas. EXPO PACK Guadalajara will draw attendees from throughout the region looking for the
latest technology to meet their growing demands.
"With so much industry in the region, companies are looking for solutions providers to keep them
competitive in the marketplace," says Barajas. "EXPO PACK Guadalajara plans to bring it to them."
The 2015 success of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved to PMMI that the market was large enough to
serve more than a regional show. In 2017, its objective will be to more than double the size and scope of
EXPO PACK Guadalajara to over 7,500 sq. meters and 12,000 visitors, with the goal to grow in size and
scope comparable to the Mexico City event.
About PMMI
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, May
1720, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 1315, 2017 (Pennsylvania
Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that
produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands -
Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging +
Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital
products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
Contract Packaging Sourcing Center Spotlights Options for

Packaging Operations
Reston, Va.; June 17, 2015 The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) will host the Contract
Packaging Sourcing Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las
Vegas Convention Center), reports show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies. The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth #C-1257) will be part of the

Partner Pavilion in PACK EXPOs Central Hall and will showcase the core competencies of 16 contract
packagers.
PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska describes the display, exclusive to the PACK EXPO portfolio of
trade shows, as a connection point.
The Contract Packaging Sourcing Center is one example of how PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO
connect brands with top-tier solutions providers for their manufacturing operations, Yuska says. Its a
clear starting point for attendees investigating contract packaging as an option, whether they are
launching a new product, planning a seasonal packaging campaign or looking for new efficiencies.
Representatives at the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center will offer insight on how to find and utilize a
contract packager, says John Mazelin, executive director, CPA.
CPA members know that at PACK EXPO, they will connect with brands hungry to innovate and
technology providers who can help them bring their contract packaging business to the next level. Thats
why we launched the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center last year and why were bringing it back for
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, Mazelin says.
CPA will provide additional guidance in its Innovation Stage session (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 3:003:30 p.m.).
In What You Dont Know Can HELP You The Benefits of Contract Packaging, a CPA representative
will explain the variety of capabilities contract packagers and contract manufacturers can bring to a
partnership with a brand owner. The Innovation Stage is located in the Central Hall, adjacent to the
Association Pavilion.
CPA is one of more than 2,000 exhibitors that will make PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO
2015 the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind in North America this year. Spanning over
800,000 net square feet of exhibit space and anticipated to draw 30,000 attendees, the show will serve
attendees from more than 40 vertical markets. To learn more and register, visit packexpolasvegas.com.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.
About PMMI
About CPA

Founded in 1991 by the pioneers of contract packaging, the Contract Packaging Association is rooted in
relationships, knowledge and education. Today, the CPA is the hub of the contract packaging industry,
serving packaging professionals, including its diverse membership, with invaluable resources, networking
opportunities, continued growth and industry presence.
Pharma EXPO Takes Las Vegas

Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 The latest manufacturing advances for the pharmaceutical,
biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical device industries arrive in Las Vegas this fall at Pharma
EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 2830, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center).
Pharma EXPO is produced in partnership by PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association
for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the International Society for Pharmaceutical
Engineering (ISPE). Together, the two shows will provide access to 2,000 processing and packaging
solutions providers and 30,000 attendees.
Co-locating these two shows offers a powerful opportunity to share ideas across industries, says
Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade
shows. Were delivering the best of both worlds to attendees who need solutions now and in the future.
Pharma EXPO itself will feature more than 160 solutions providers addressing the entire pharmaceutical
supply chain. The full exhibitor list is on Pharmaexpo.com, where visitors can search for technologies that
meet their needs.
On site, attendees can expect to see many innovations, such as the XR75 Transdermal Patch Inspection
technology by Anritsu (Booth #N-524). This new X-Ray technology is used to inspect patches and is
specifically designed for low-density, thin products with full inspection of both product and seal area.
Anritsus HD imaging enables excellent contamination detection, virtual weighing and counting detection.
Another new solution slated for display at Pharma EXPO is the Lite-F, an automated filling machine from
Groninger USA (Booth #N-711). The Lite-F, part of the Groninger Lite Series, features a two-headed
filling unit that can fill up to 2,700 units per hour with a filling range of up to 500 ml. Changeover is quick
and easy with this technology, which also features a 12-inch multilingual touchscreen HMI and a sturdy
design.
In addition to the variety of new technologies that will be on display, Pharma EXPO will provide
educational opportunities to help industry professionals stay ahead of game-changing market trends and
regulations. The Innovation Stage at Pharma EXPO (Booth #N-559) will offer free half-hour educational
sessions from industry experts, highlighting new technologies and ideas for pharmaceutical and medical
device manufacturing.
The show will also feature ISPEs world-class conference program, with tracks concentrating on
manufacturing operations (Monday, Sept. 28), compliance trends (Tuesday, Sept. 29) and pharmaceutical
packaging (Wednesday, Sept. 30). Schedules for the Pharma EXPO Conference Program and the
Innovation Stages at Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO can be found online at Pharmaexpo.com. Session
tickets are available individually and in one- and three-day packages. Purchase tickets before Sept. 14 to
save 30-35 percent.

To learn more and to register for Pharma EXPO, visit www.pharmaexpo.com. Registration for is $30 until
Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.
About PMMI
About ISPE
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the worlds largest not-for-profit
association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement
throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the
development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical
delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide
headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.
Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
PMMI Announces Release of Two Mechatronics Study Guides
Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,
announces the release of two new study guides to accompany PMMIs Mechatronics Certificate tests -
Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1. PMMIs Mechatronics Certificate tests help
manufacturers to assess the capabilities of current employees and identify levels of competency for new
candidates.
PMMI Mechatronics Certificates are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and The National
Association of Manufacturers Skills Certification System. This series of exams is related to the four

general technology areas of mechatronics as practiced in industrial maintenance, including electrical,

mechanical, instrumentation and controls and computer science.
"The new study guides are comprehensive resources designed to help individuals prepare for the
mechatronics certificate tests," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development,
PMMI. "They were produced in an effort to give certificate candidates a thorough understanding of what
skills they are expected to have mastered in order to earn the credential."
"Employers are fast recognizing the value of PMMIs Mechatronics Certificates as achievement levels of
employee qualifications," says Frank Claude, Principal Instructor Robotics & Manufacturing, Dunwoody
College of Technology. "Test applicants need to study and prepare for each test. Each tests specific
competencies identify the prerequisite knowledge and skills."
Claude adds that PMMIs new study guides include sample test questions to more thoroughly prepare test
participants for successful completion of the test.
The study guides for Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1 are now available here and
cost $25 per guide.
About PMMI
B&CMA Back Hosting Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015
Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 For the second straight year, the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers
Association (B&CMA) will host the BakingSnack Break Lounge at P ACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma

EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner PMMI, The
The Baking-Snack Break Lounge provides B&CMA subject matter experts in the central meeting place
and networking hub for the baking and snack industry.
PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers, says David Van Laar, president,
B&CMA. We not only provided a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we also assisted many
bakers find solutions to specific issues. PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and
suppliers.
The baking and snack food industry is a major demographic at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with more than
14 percent of attendees identifying themselves as baking and snack manufacturers the largest single
attendee group at the show.
B&CMA is a leader in the baking and snack food industry and we are pleased to have them host the
Baking Snack-Break Lounge, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. PACK EXPO Las Vegas is
an industry-convening event where associations, in this case B&CMA, are able to provide a venue for
their members to collectively experience the breadth and depth of supplier offerings.
EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association
The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade
organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers

and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking
opportunities to members of the B&CMA.
The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member
representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is
diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry
professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker
industry and the training choice for professional development
EXPO PACK Mxico Sets New Bar
Reston, Va.; June 24, 2015 The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK Mxico closed June 19 as
the largest and most international edition in its history, according to show owner & producer PMMI, The
Over 25,000 visitors attended the third consecutive sold-out show at Centro Banamex, Mexico City,
visiting more than 1,000 exhibitor companies occupying more than 19,000 net square meters (~204,500
square feet) of exhibit space. Over the shows four days, buyers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical,
personal care, chemical, electronics, textiles, and automotive sectors, among others, discovered solutions
to their processing and packaging challenges.
EXPO PACK Mxicos success speaks to the benefits attendees from Mexican and Latin American
companies find when they attend, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. It offers an
opportunity to update and improve their production processes and to ensure the positioning of their
products worldwide.
Mexican and Latin American attendees, including buying groups from Guatemala, Costa Rica and
Colombia, took advantage of the diversity of the global pavilions. The PMMI pavilion alone covered over
2,130 net square meters (~22,900 square feet) and included 86 member companies from the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. Additional international pavilions housed representatives from Argentina, Brazil,
Colombia, China, Spain, France, Guatemala, India and Italy. EXPO PACK Mxico 2015 also saw the
Mexico City debut of the Innovation Stage. Now a staple of the PACK EXPO family of shows, the
educational offerings found at the Innovation Stage received the same standing room only attendance as
its offerings at EXPO PACK Guadalajara, PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO
Las Vegas.
PMMI used the EXPO PACK Mxico stage to announce that beginning in 2017, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and EXPO PACK Mxico will alternate years. The next edition of EXPO PACK Mxico

(Mexico City, Centro Banamex) takes place May 17-20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo
Guadalajara) runs June 13-15, 2017.
We are confident that this strategy will maximize EXPO PACKs impact in Mexicos two main markets,
says Yuska. The growth of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved it could handle the same size and
resources as EXPO PACK Mxico.
As the center of Mexicos Packaging Week, additional events included the National Congress of the
Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE); the Envase Estelar Awards and Sustainable Company Awards
and the AMEE conference program.
About PMMI
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; PACK EXPO East, Feb. 1315,
2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, June 1720, 2016
(Mexico City, Centro Banamex); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara,
The Dow Chemical Company Returns as Showcase of Packaging

Innovations Sponsor
Reston, Va.; June 30, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,
owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, announces that The Dow Chemical
Company will, once again, sponsor The Showcase of Packaging Innovations when it returns to PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas).
The Dow Chemical Company is a longtime sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, which
highlights award-winning packaging from around the world, displaying prize-winning entries from
international packaging competitions.
Dows continued commitment to The Showcase of Packaging Innovations is a true reflection of our
dedication to new ideas and new ways of thinking about packaging, said Greg Jozwiak, North America

Commercial Vice President for Packaging and Specialty Plastics with The Dow Chemical Company. We
have sponsored the feature since its introduction in 2003, and the showcase has always been one of the
highlights of the show. We look forward to seeing the latest packaging innovations on display in Las
Vegas.
Packaging is a vital part of a brands image and identity, and theres perhaps no part of the PACK EXPO
show floor that better highlights that relationship than The Showcase of Packaging Innovations, said
Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. We are excited to see Dows return as a sponsor, reinforcing
the companys commitment to inspirational package designs.
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging
About PMMI
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is
essential to human progress. The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the intersection
of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help address many of the world's most challenging
problems such as the need for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven, industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical,
advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based
products and solutions to customers in approximately 180 countries and in high-growth sectors such as
packaging, electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2014, Dow had annual sales of more than $58
billion and employed approximately 53,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 product
families are manufactured at 201 sites in 35 countries across the globe.

August:
PMMI Releases Innovation Stage Schedules for PACK EXPO Las

Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO
More than 40 free, educational sessions address flexible packaging, OEE and workforce engagement and
many more critical topics in processing and packaging
Reston, Va.; Aug 3, 2015 PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, has released the preliminary schedule for Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO
Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center). More
than 40 sessions will give visitors a glimpse of cutting edge technology presented by industry leaders.
The education sessions on the show floor at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO provide free,
convenient access to insights into processing and packaging trends as well as challenges in food safety
regulatory compliance, workforce development and measuring line efficiency.
One of the greatest benefits offered by our on-floor educational programming is the opportunity for a
cross pollination of ideas, says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development,
PMMI. This enables attendees to tap the potential of practices and applications proven in one industry
but unexplored in their own.
The presentations are a valuable opportunity to understand cutting-edge technologies, with subject matter
experts, including industry consultants, exhibitors and association partners, describing specific
applications and benefits. Subjects range from explorations of the latest innovations and regulations in
flexible packaging to ways to engage the workforce. Other topics include:
Impact of serialization on the pharmaceutical industry
Advanced simulation software for packaging lines
Anti-counterfeiting technologies for packaging
Transforming automated packaging with reusability
Roadmap for creating a highly engaged workforce
The latest snacking trends and their impact on packaging
The next evolution of metal detection
The OpX Leadership Network will also be among presenters, discussing the latest in one voice solutions
for workforce engagement, total cost of ownership and factory acceptance testing. OpX Leadership
Network is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated
to operational excellence.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO is where the industry will go this fall to find winning solutions
from top-tier suppliers, Ferrante says. The value of the Innovation Stage presentations is that they
provide context attendees need to put those solutions into action at their plants.
The 30-minute long presentations will run hourly between 10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29;
sessions end at noon on Sept. 30. There will be three adjacent locations of the Innovation Stage on the
PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor, in Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and a fourth stage in Booth
N-559 on the Pharma EXPO show floor.
The preliminary schedule of Innovation Stage presentations is available at packexpolasvegas.com
andpharmaexpo.com.
This year marks Pharma EXPOs first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in
partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). PACK EXPO Las
Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and
packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Prospective
attendees are encouraged to register early by visitingpackexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through
Sept. 14, 2015, and includes admission to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO. After
September 14, registration increases to $100. In addition to the Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage,
attendees can register for Pharma EXPO Conference sessions, curated by ISPE. Separate fees apply,
ranging from $90 per session to $350 for access to all 15 sessions until September 14th. Following this
date, fees will increase. Visit pharmaexpo.com to find a registration option that works for you.
About PMMI
1720, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 69 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.

Pharma EXPOs Conference Addresses Efficiency and Workforce

Development in Day-Long Manufacturing Operations Track
Sessions explore empowering employees, single-use systems, OEMS and CMOs, and microbial
contamination
Reston, Va.; Aug 4, 2015 The Manufacturing Operations track of the Pharma EXPO Conference
Program will address efficiency, supplier partnerships, workforce development and more during this falls
Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention
Center). The series of seminars will make up the first day of the world-class conference produced by the
International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). ISPE co-owns Pharma EXPO with PMMI,
The Association of Packaging and Processing Technologies, and curates the conference program.
Successful manufacturing operations depend on the best technologies, processes and skilled workers,
said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio
of trade shows. The track ISPE has come up with for Monday will provide knowledge attendees need to
move closer to that goal. Were very pleased ISPE is organizing the conference.
As part of the Manufacturing Operations track, five sessions will detail technologies and practices to
overcome challenges affecting professionals across the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotech and
medical device industries.
Given the importance of workforce development across the manufacturing sector, a wide range of
attendees will benefit from the spotlight session, Manufacturing Excellence: Empower Employees to
Unleash Their Potential in High Performance Work Teams, led by Steve Speer, director, Operations,
ProPharma Group.
The challenge of maximizing efficiency is another notable theme. The first session, Single Use Systems:
Explore the Manufacturing Impact from Supplier Qualification to Optimizing Operations, led by Jeff
Odum, director of operations, IPS-Integrated Project Services, Inc., will address concerns in implementing
new single-use system platforms into existing platforms based on traditional, stainless steel technologies.
Making the right asset investment decisions or selecting the best possible contract manufacturer is
also an important factor contributing to a manufacturers overall efficiency. In ISO 55000 and OEMs Who
Integrate Reliability & Automation in their Designs, Mari Getsug, senior consultant, Maintenance &
Reliability Services, CAI-Commissioning Agents, Inc., explores the role original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) play in helping manufacturers achieve reliable, successful equipment design in the age of the
new ISO 55000 Asset Management standards. ISO 55000 focuses on lifecycle cost and risk-based
performance.
Additionally, Kevin Debbs, process specialist, and Christa Myers, associate/lead process engineer, CRB,
will guide attendees in a risk assessment exercise to evaluate contract manufacturing organizations for a
project in Outsourcing Dilemma: Find the Right CMO to Minimize the Risk and Maximize the Quality of
Your Brand.
In a presentation that marries matters of efficiency and product safety, Elizabeth Rivera, technical
services manager, STERIS Corp, will outline a holistic approach to remediate microbial contamination in
process equipment in: Microbial Contamination: An Audit Approach to Address Contamination in Process
Equipment.

The Pharma EXPO Conference Program kicks off with the Manufacturing Operations track on Sept. 28
with sessions from 9:00 a.m.2:50 p.m. in Room N-253. Register for Pharma EXPO and view the full
Pharma EXPO Conference Program schedule and pricing at pharmaexpo.com. Pharma EXPO, which is
making its Las Vegas debut, will provide a wide range of solutions to address the entire pharmaceutical
lifecycle. Combined, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature processing and packaging
innovation over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space from more than 2,000 exhibitors to attract 30,000
attendees.
Registration for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.
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About ISPE
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO Partners Illustrate Shows
Breadth

Reston, Va.; Aug. 6, 2015 The Partner Program returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located
Pharma EXPO in 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas), boasting partnerships
with 50 organizations supporting the processing, packaging and pharmaceutical supply chains, according
to PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The PACK EXPO trade shows are about bringing the entire processing and packaging supply chain
together to tap into and spur innovation, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. With 30,000
attendees expected at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO, Partners will enjoy the opportunity to
network with processing, packaging and pharmaceutical professionals and other like-minded
associations.
At present, 38 organizations will partner with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, and 12 organizations have
joined the Pharma EXPO Partner and Media Partner Programs. In addition, PMMI Media Group
publications such as Packaging World and Healthcare Packaging are covering the combined event
preview, on-site and post-show reporting.
Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)
(Booth C-1343), says exhibiting at PACK EXPO raises the global profile of his association and member
companies.
This is the third consecutive year that the APPMA has been an exhibitor at PACK EXPO due to the
continued high levels of interest in the Australian market attained each year from attending the event,
says Dingley. Our member companies represent a very large range of leading international brands in the
processing and packaging machinery and allied components industries, and we welcome companies who
are looking for agency or distribution opportunities in Australia to come and visit us in the Partner
Pavilion.
The list of organizations partnering with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO as of Aug. 4
includes:
PACK EXPO Partners
ABIEF - Brazilian Flexible Packaging Association
ADEPTA
Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)
AIMCAL Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators
AMEE (The Mexican Packaging Association)
Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)
Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer's Association (BCMA)
CANAINCA (The Mexican Chamber of Processed Food)
CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)
Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (Future of Pneumatics booth)
China Food & Packaging Machinery Industry Association
Fundacion ExportAR
Contract Packaging Association (CPA)
Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)
Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA)
In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA)
Independent Bakers Association (IBA)
INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE)

International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA)
International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT)
ITE Packaging Events
Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA)
National Confectioners Association (NCA)
National Fluid Power Association (Future of Pneumatics booth)
Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.
OMAC The Organization for Machine Automation and Control
OPC Foundation
PAC, Packaging Consortium
PLCopen
Snack Food Association (SFA)
SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association
TAPPI
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
UCIMA (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association)
World Packaging Organisation
Pharma EXPO Partners
Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
Philadelphia Drug Exchange (PDE)
PIP - Process Industry Practices
Pharma EXPO Media Partners
Advantage Business Media - Pharmaceutical Processing
BioPharma-Reporter.com
In-Pharma Technologist.com
Life Science Connect
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical Technology
PharmaVOICE
The HCPC is delighted to partner with PMMI and Pharma EXPO on behalf of our many pharmaceutical
packaging industry members, says Vicki Welch, communications director, HCPC. We are pleased to
support PMMIs efforts to bring pharmaceutical supply chain innovators together, while continuing to
promote our organizations mission of improving patient adherence through packaging via our numerous
Pharma EXPO exhibiting members who share our support of PMMI and recognize its critical role in
showcasing new packaging technology.

About PMMI
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, May
2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
About ISPE
Richard C. Ryan Scholarship Awarded to Michigan State Student

Reston, Va.; Aug. 10, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and
Dorner Manufacturing are proud to announce Michigan State University's Alexandra Slagle as the
recipient of the 2015 Richard C. Ryan Scholarship.
Every year there are more and more applicants for scholarships in the packaging industry, said Maria
Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. This year was no exception, and
Alexandra certainly raised the bar for future applicants.
Alexandras application focused on a scope of learning that extended beyond her packaging major
coursework to encompass engineering and physics, and emphasized the critical role packaging can play
in battling hunger in developing countries.

This was a difficult decision because of the quality of all of our applicants, but were pleased to have
selected Alexandra Slagle as the recipient of the Richard C. Ryan Scholarship for 2015, said Jim
Barwick, director of Human Resources, Dorner Mfg. Corp. She has a clear understanding of the field,
has a plan, shows passion and we were particularly impressed by her international perspective.
The $2,000 Richard C. Ryan Packaging Education Scholarship was established in memory of Richard C.
Ryan, former president and CEO of Dorner Manufacturing Corporation, a PMMI member company. It is
one of several scholarships administered by the PMMI Foundation, which provides more than $100,000
annually in scholarships to students and has provided more than $1.5 million in support since 1998.
For more information on the PMMI Scholarship program, contact Dawn Smith, education program
coordinator, atdsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3204.
About PMMI
Pharma EXPO Addresses Regulatory Trends

Reston, Va.; Aug. 11, 2015 In just over two years, pharmaceutical manufacturers must meet the Nov.
27, 2017, deadline of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which requires unique product
identifiers on certain prescription drug packages. This measure is part of 2013s Title II of the Drug Quality
and Security Act (DQSA), a 10-year rollout of steps to prevent the counterfeiting of drugs distributed in the
United States. To help pharmaceutical manufacturers comply with this and other regulations, Pharma
EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center) will provide access to advanced solutions for
the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle and a wide range of educational opportunities.

Co-produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), and co-located with PMMIs PACK EXPO
Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO will provide a forum where manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical,
biopharmaceutical and medical device sectors can learn about the latest regulations, offering clarification
as well as actionable insights and sophisticated technologies. Projections indicate the combined event will
attract 30,000 attendees to see solutions presented by 2,000 suppliers.
The Drug Supply Chain Security Act, along with other pharmaceutical regulations worldwide, places an
increased emphasis on serialization and the interoperability of systems along the supply chain and in the
pharmaceutical production process, says Tom Egan, vice president, Industry Services, PMMI. It is
important for affected pharmaceutical manufacturers to ensure they are equipped to meet these new
requirements and protect their supply chains and patients against counterfeiters.
To help attendees keep up with the new provisions and address the challenges they bring forth, Pharma
EXPO will provide excellent educational opportunities, including free 30-minute presentations at the
Innovation Stage (Booth N-559). These sessions, conveniently located on the show floor, will present the
latest information on breakthrough technologies and techniques for the pharmaceutical industry.
In addition, the Pharma EXPO conference program, organized by ISPE, will run daily during the show,
and the designated track for Tuesday, Sept. 29, is Compliance Trends. Tuesdays presentations will delve
into serialization, track-and-trace, risk management, cleaning validation and incident investigation. The
world-class sessions include Serialization and Track & Trace: From Theory to Practical Application
Success Including Global Trends, led by Marcelo De Oliveira of NORDIKA. This presentation will
address the urgent need to develop strategies and implement actions to cover new and future
requirements, comply with laws and receive benefits from regulations.
To register for Pharma EXPO, visit www.pharmaexpo.com. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14. Starting
Sept. 15, registration increases to $100. Separate fees apply to the Pharma EXPO conference program.
Discounted conference costs through Sept. 14 are $90 for a single session, $145 for a single-day pass
and $350 for a full-conference pass. After Sept. 14, the rates increase to $140 for a single session, $220
for a single-day pass and $500 for a full-conference pass.
About PMMI

About ISPE
ISBT Offers Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015
Reston, Va.; Aug. 12, 2015 The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is hosting
education sessions for the beverage industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 2830), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies.
The education sessions will be held on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, in The Beverage Cooler
Lounge (Booth S-7429), where ISBT members and attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest
advancements in the beverage industry.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas is where the industry comes together to share knowledge and find solutions to
the challenges in our businesses and ISBT is supporting the purpose of PACK EXPO and why beverage
industry professionals attend the show each year, says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI.
Were excited to host education sessions in The Beverage Cooler Lounge. Not only does the lounge
provide a place for the beverage industry to convene for networking and relationship building, but the
education sessions provide additional value to our members PACK EXPO Las Vegas experience, says
Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT.
Education session topics include:
What Are the Packaging Challenges Ron Puvak, director global marketing and
and Trends We Face in Todays new business development, Plastic
10:00 a.m. Dynamically Changing Markets? Technologies, Inc.
FSMA and Food Defense: How Will Brian Stegmann, senior engineer & food
11:00 a.m. You Be Affected? safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated
Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality,

1:00 p.m. Beverage Quality Fundamentals Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated

New Biopolymers: Synchronizing

Properties with Business Scott Steele, president, Plastic Technologies,
2:00 p.m. Opportunities Inc.
The Global Food Safety Initiative: Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality,
3:00 p.m. How Will GFSI Affect You? Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated
The session schedule will be the same for both days with each presenter speaking for 30-40 minutes
concluding with a Q&A portion.
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it
increases to $100.
Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
Center for Trends and Technology Keeps PACK EXPO Attendees

Ahead of the Automation Curve
Reston, Va.; Aug. 14, 2015 Compliance, serialization and line optimization are a few of the session
topics complementing a robust display of innovations at The Center for Trends & Technology (CTT)

(Booth C4829) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center),
according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, and CTT sponsor Rockwell Automation and its Partner Network.
CTT is about the cutting-edge technologies that can lead you to new levels on your production lines,
says Cheryl Lange, commercial program manager, Rockwell Automation. With the seminars, were giving
you a taste of what that means in practical terms.
The eight presentations are repeated daily:
Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects
Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to
Manufacturers
Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity
Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control
IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing
Line Optimization Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous
Improvement
Remote Asset Management in the Cloud
Securing The Connected Enterprise
In addition to the educational sessions, CTT uses kiosks and an interactive display to present ways
automation technologies help companies achieve their operational objectives.
Attendees at CTT will be able to connect with subject matter experts and gain a real understanding of
what automation technologies can do for their businesses, Lange adds.
Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are
Rockwell Automations partners in the PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 edition of CTT.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas combines top-tier exhibitors and high-quality educational opportunities, so
attendees can see new technology and equipment in action and learn more about it from industry
thought-leaders, Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI, says. CTTs seminars and displays
exemplify that philosophy. A stop at CTT will help attendees better understand whats here today as well
as whats on the horizon.
Other educational features at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 include the Innovation
Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C1049 and N-559), the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth
S-7632), organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsored by GE, and the
Reusable Learning Center (Booth S-6657, in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion, sponsored by the
Reusable Packaging Association). In addition, industry leaders will present market-specific educational
sessions in these industry meeting places: The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the
International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT); The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth
S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA); and The Candy Bar
Lounge (Booth S-6550), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, with the co-located Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, will present more than 2,000 exhibitors in over
800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, and the shows will welcome a crowd of 30,000 visitors.
To register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 per person
through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100.
About PMMI

countries.
Lenze to Sponsor Exhibitor, Member Lounges at PACK EXPO Las

Vegas & Pharma EXPO 2015
Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 Lenze Americas will sponsor the PMMI member and exhibitor lounges
atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) and the
co-located Pharma EXPO show, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The PMMI member and exhibitor lounges at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are essential show
features, allowing the personnel staffing booths to take a break from the busy show floor, said Charles D.
Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI.
In addition to making use of lounges to eat or rest, members will also be able to bring customers to
designated meeting rooms within lounges.

Weve sponsored these lounges for years because we know how important it is for exhibitors to get away
from the show floor from time to time, said Susan Duval, marketing manager, Lenze Americas. Whether
its to take a break or conduct important business, this is a critical resource and were happy to sponsor
it.
Member Lounges, (rooms N-101 and S-221 will be open 8 a.m. 4 p.m. daily during show days).
Exhibitor Lounges (rooms N-114 and S-111 will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 26, 27, October 1,
2 and during show days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Complimentary coffee service will be available until 11
a.m. in both the member and exhibitor lounges.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), have over 800,000 net square feet of
combined exhibit space. They are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and
more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
About PMMI
About Lenze
Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation
technology. As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, we offer our customers products, drive
solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. We are a
leading provider of automation solutions to the packaging industry, and our other focus industries include
automotive, material handling and logistics, robotics, and commercial pumps/fans. With a global network
of engineers, sales representatives, and manufacturing facilities, Lenze is well-positioned to meet the
motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany,
is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with an assembly and logistics center in Glendale Heights,
Illinois. Corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.

Visit www.Lenze.com for more information.
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Champions PACK gives

BACK as Title Sponsor
Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 For the second consecutive year, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers
(P&IP) will proudly serve as a title sponsor for PACK gives BACK, coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center) Sept. 28, reports show owner and
producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The annual fundraiser will feature recording artists Chicago, and a portion of ticket proceeds will support
Fisher House Foundation and Nevadas first Fisher House comfort home, which the Nevada Military
Support Alliance is building in North Las Vegas.
DuPont P&IP is extremely proud to once again support PACK gives BACK. In addition to the opportunity
and forum for packaging leaders to network, attendees can show their support of our nations veterans for
their unwavering commitment and dedication to this country, says DeMond Chapman, North America
Packaging Business Manager, P&IP. We look forward to supporting veterans and their families through
this event. We are indebted to the men and women who protect and defend our nation and the families
who support them.
Fisher House Foundation operates a network of 65 comfort homes around the world lodging,
provided free-of-charge, to families of service members and veterans in treatment at nearby military and
VA hospital facilities. Construction on the Nevada Fisher House, located on the grounds of the Veterans
Administrations (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System campus, began in March.
In 2014 alone, Fisher House Foundation programs served more than 25,000 military families, saving them
over $47 million in expenses for lodging, food and transportation. In addition to the comfort homes, Fisher
House Foundation operates the Hero Miles program, which uses donated frequent flyer miles to bring
families to the bedsides of injured service members; Hotels for Heroes, which helps pay for their hotel
stays; and offers a grant program and scholarship funds.
PACK gives BACK has become a signature PACK EXPO experience, says Charles D. Yuska, president
and CEO, PMMI. Its where the people of the processing and packaging supply chain come together for
a good cause. This year, we will help active and retired service members undergoing treatment in the Las
Vegas metropolitan area. The city of Las Vegas has been a true partner in our success here over the past
20 years, so its a special honor to contribute to the areas first Fisher House.
Now in its 48th year, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades,
producing hit after hit like Saturday in the Park, Baby What a Big Surprise, Does Anybody Really
Know What Time It Is? and 18 other Top 10 singles. The bands debut album, Chicago Transit
Authority, is in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, and Billboard magazine lists Chicago at 13 on its list of Top
100 Artists of All Time, the highest charting American band.

Networking and entertaining customers are important parts of any trade show event, but what sets PACK
gives BACK apart is that its a chance to make a difference in the world, Yuska says. The success weve
had with it over the last few years is a testament to the spirit and generosity of the PACK EXPO
community.
Tickets for PACK gives BACK are only available to registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma
EXPO 2015 attendees and exhibitors, and can be purchased through the registration portal at
packexpolasvegas.com. Cost is $100 per person ($90 per person for groups of 10 or more). Doors open
at 4 p.m. for networking and light hors doeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks, and Chicago takes the stage
at 5 p.m.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will welcome a crowd of 30,000 processing and
packaging professionals in September. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet
of exhibit space, attendees and exhibiting companies will represent more than 40 vertical markets.
Learn more about the shows and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO the largest
and most comprehensive events for the processing and packaging supply chain online at
packexpolasvegas.com and pharmaexpo.com. Admission to both shows is $30 through Sept. 14, when it
jumps to $100.
About PMMI
About DuPont
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, peelable lidding
and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on
packaging programs that help protect the product, the environment, improve shelf appeal, convenience
and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial
packaging industries.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in
the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by
collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to
such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence
on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its
commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.
B&CMA President Presents Education Sessions at PACK EXPO Las

Vegas
Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers' Association (B&CMA) president is
presenting education sessions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las
Vegas; Sept. 2830), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies.
David Van Laar, B&CMAs president, is scheduled to present two sessions on the Innovation Stage
located on the PACK EXPO show floor (Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049), on Monday, Sept. 28 and
Tuesday, Sept. 29. The sessions are 30-minutes long, and allow attendees the opportunity to speak with
presenters following the presentations.
Presenting education sessions is an additional opportunity for B&CMA to impact our members and
customers who come to the show to learn and discover solutions, says David Van Laar, president,
B&CMA.
These education sessions allow a range of industry experts, including association partners to contribute
to the exchange of ideas that occurs at the show, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI.
Thats a core value that PACK EXPO brings to both exhibitors and attendees.
B&CMA education sessions:
Monday, Sept. 28, 33:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041)
Basic Production Metrics
Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association
You don't need to be a Six Sigma Black Belt to benefit from an understanding of lean manufacturing
principals. This presentation will cover basic calculations related to production metrics.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, Noon12:30 p.m. (Booth C-1041)
Basic Project Economic Justification
Dave Van Laar, President, The Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers' Association
Purchasing and upgrading new equipment can be a big investment. Dave Van Laar will present a guide to
utilizing facts and presenting true savings to convince management that the investment is justified.

professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it
increases to $100.
The full Innovation Stage schedule is available and you can register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO
at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association
The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade
organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers
and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking
opportunities to members of the B&CMA.
The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member
representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is
diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry
professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker
industry and the training choice for professional development.
NCA Hosts Reception at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Reston, Va.; Aug. 18, 2015 The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is hosting a
reception at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept.

2830), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies.
Manufacturers of candy, chocolate and gum are invited to the event on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from
3:30 to 5 p.m., in The Candy Bar Lounge (S-7900).
The Candy Bar Lounge provides an industry-specific venue on the show floor where EOMs and
CPGs can convene to network and discover solutions to any challenges they face in their
businesses, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI.
NCAs annual reception provides an additional opportunity for industry professionals to make
new connections, discuss innovations and reconnect with the industrys leading influencers.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI
and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over
800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000
packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
processing and packaging professional and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and
Pharma EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma
EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, May 1720,
(Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 69
(McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International
2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces
information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media
brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic
marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver
informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces

The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in
Chicago each spring.
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA)
The National Confectioners Association is the trade organization representing the $35 billion
U.S. confections industry. With members in more than 40 states employing approximately
70,000 workers in more than 1,000 facilities across the U.S., NCA exists to advance, protect
and promote the confectionery industry. NCA and its members value the fun and enjoyment of
chocolate, candy, gum and mints, serving as a transparent and trustworthy source while
building and promoting a responsible industry. As the leading trade association for the industry,
NCA is proud of the role it plays in the publics understanding and appreciation of candys
unique role in a happy, balanced lifestyle.
Flagship PACK EXPO Show Among Fastest-Growing US Trade Shows

Reston, Va.; Aug. 20, 2015 PACK EXPO International, owned and produced by PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has received Trade Show Executives (TSE)
coveted Fastest 50 Grand Award in the Fastest Growing Biennial Show [Sheer Numbers] category.
The 2014 edition of PACK EXPO International, which included Pharma EXPO, increased in size by
75,338 net square feet, 387 exhibitors and 6,363 attendees.
PMMIs PACK EXPO International ran way ahead of the pack in 2014, growing an impressive five times
faster than the average trade show, says Darlene Gudea, president of Trade Show Executive Media
Group.
TSE also ranked PACK EXPO International as 37th Fastest-Growing Show of 2014 in the Number of
Exhibiting Companies category, and honored the show with its Gold 100 Award for its status as one of
the largest trade shows of 2014 in net square feet of exhibit space.
The growth of PACK EXPO has been notable throughout its 59-year history. Since PMMI introduced
PACK EXPO in 1956, it has evolved from a single show with 136 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees and 43,116
net square feet of exhibit space into a portfolio with more than seven shows in the United States and
Mexico. The first of the trade shows, now known as PACK EXPO International, takes place biennially at
Chicagos McCormick Place, and hosted 48,400 attendees and 2,352 exhibitors in more than 1.2 million
net square feet of exhibit space in 2014.
PMMI has long been considered a maverick in the trade show industry, with bold ideas ranging from its
in-house service contractor to its unique exhibitor package plans. PMMIs strong management team, led
by [President & CEO] Chuck Yuska, keeps PACK EXPO International thriving with its focus on creating
great value for exhibitors and developing programs that make it a must-attend event, Gudea says.

PMMIs next event, PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, takes place Sept. 2830 at the Las Vegas Convention
Center, and includes the co-located Pharma EXPO. The combined event will welcome more than 2,000
exhibitors and 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, visit packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 per
person through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100, and includes admission to all exhibits.
About PMMI
Pharmaceutical Industry Takes Center Stage in PACK Solutions

Challenge
Reston, Va.; Aug. 24, 2015 The PACK Solutions Challenge will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
(Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) and the co-located Pharma EXPO with a focus
on issues facing the pharmaceutical industry, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, and owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.
Every year the PACK Solutions Challenge tasks students from PMMI Partner Schools around the country
with finding solutions to real world packaging problems, says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education
& Workforce Development, PMMI. With Pharma EXPO making its Las Vegas debut, its appropriate that
this years challenge should focus on the pharmaceutical industry.

The annual PACK Solutions Challenge, sponsored this year by B&R Industrial Automation, pits teams of
packaging college students against each other in a competition to develop the best solution for a
particular packaging need.
In the competitions 2015 edition, students will be tasked with developing a packaging solution for fictional
company Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its new fast-dissolving OTC product. Packaging mentors
from manufacturers exhibiting at the show will guide students in their efforts, and theyll use
packexpolasvegas.com as one of their primary research tools. On site, they will visit booths and conduct
interviews to complete the project.
Students will present their proposals to a panel of end user judges on Tuesday, Sept. 29, with winners
announced that afternoon at B&R Industrial Automations Booth (S-5956). Attendees can submit their
votes for the Peoples Choice Award after picking up their Education Passport and judging the poster
presentations of student solutions in the Education & Workforce Development Pavilion on Monday, Sept.
28. All attendees who turn in their completed Passport will be entered to win a PS4 game system.
The PMMI Foundation will provide scholarships to the winning teams. First place team members will
share $4,000; second place, $2,000; third place, $1,000.
The PACK Solutions Challenge gives the industrys next generation of leaders real experience
developing solutions that meet a customers specific needs, says Marc Ostertag, president, B&R
Industrial Automation. B&R is excited to be part of this event.
Schools participating in the 2015 PACK Solutions Challenge as of August 7, 2015 include California
Polytechnic State University, Michigan State University, Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of
Technology, Rutgers University and Virginia Tech.
EXPO atwww.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI

Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com
RLT & Associates Sponsors Coffee Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Reston, Va.; Aug. 26, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and
owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is pleased to announce that RLT & Associates
(Booth S-6656) will return as sponsor, and this year represents the sole sponsor, of the morning coffee
service for exhibitors and attendees at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas).
This is a big show and theres a lot of ground to cover, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
The morning coffee service will definitely help people get off to a great start as they explore the show
floor.
The coffee service will be available every day of the show in the South and Central Hall Lobbies while
supplies last, starting at 8:30 a.m.
We are excited to be a part of PACK EXPO once again and appreciate the opportunity to help each
conference attendee start their day with a hot cup of coffee, says Rob Taylor, founder and CEO of RLT &
Associates, a packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing company located in Shelby
Township, Michigan. This service is a token of our appreciation for our peers and customers who we look
forward to seeing in Las Vegas in September, says Taylor, whose global company is known
industry-wide as a facilitator of change.
EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI

About RLT & Associates
Founded in 2000, RLT & Associates differentiates as a one-stop solution provider and facilitator of
change providing multiple solutions for packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing solutions.
Visit RLT & Associates at www.rltandassociates.com and contact RLT & Associates at 844 RLT RACK
(758.7225) and at robert.taylor@rltandassociates.com.
September:
Smart Manufacturing is the Core of the Center for Trends and

Technology
Coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas this month, the Center for Trends and Technology explores smart
manufacturing & other critical topics with displays of leading automation systems and expert advice
Reston, Va.; Sept. 3, 2015 In Europe, they call it Internet 4.0. In the United States, the buzzword is
Internet of Things. Whatever you call it, smart manufacturing is the future of industry, and it will be in the
spotlight at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention
Center). PACK EXPO Las Vegas is owned and organized by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies.
Smart manufacturing and its implications for todays production environment will be the focal point of The
Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork program. The booth, exclusive to PACK EXPO, uses educational sessions,
ask-the-expert kiosks and informational displays to present technologies for serialization, machinery
safety, mobility, cloud computing, networking security, line integration and line optimization.
CTT is a one-stop-shop for understanding issues surrounding smart manufacturing, says Rockwell
Automation Commercial Program Manager Cheryl Lange. We want attendees to leave our exhibit with
the understanding and insights they need to consider how theyll implement the Internet of Things in their
plants.
Attendees can also request a tour of OEM booths where they can see the CTT technologies in action.

Lange adds, By presenting CTT at PACK EXPO, we can connect end users and OEMs from around the
world and across a wide range of industries and applications. The cross-pollination effect that generates
is invaluable to everyone involved.
Pharma EXPO, which is co-located with PACK EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. To learn more about CTT and PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015, visitpackexpolasvegas.com. Show registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to
$100.
About PMMI
countries.
Tetra Pak Supports PACK EXPO at Beverage Cooler Lounge,

Innovation Stage
Reston, Va.; Sept. 11, 2015 Tetra Pak Inc. will sponsor the Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth
S-7429) atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept.
28-30), announces PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner
and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.

The Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by The International Society of Beverage Technologists
(ISBT), provides a destination on the show floor where beverage industry professionals can
network and meet with industry experts courtesy of ISBT.
Bringing industries together is one of the great advantages to having a big show like PACK
EXPO, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president of PMMI. We are glad to have Tetra Pak on
board as the sponsor for The Beverage Cooler Lounge, a great networking and knowledge hub
on the show floor.
In addition to participating in the Beverage Cooler Lounge, Tetra Pak will also share insight at
the show, through an Innovation Stage session, Shelf-Ready Solutions: Approaching Customer
Challenges through Collaborative Innovation (Sept. 29, 2-2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041).
PACK EXPO trade shows are a great opportunity to interact with professionals from across the
industry, says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communication, Tetra Pak Inc. We are excited
to be a part of this important resource for attendees interested in packaging and processing
innovation, and were looking forward to speaking about making better use of available tools to
ensure an effective collaboration at the Innovation Stage.
processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Pharma EXPO at
Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 2830, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma
EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK Mxico 2016, May 1720,
(Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 69
(McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International
2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 1315, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces
information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media

brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic
marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver
informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces
The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in
Chicago each spring.
About Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working
closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally
sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than
170 countries around the world. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries,
we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our
motto, PROTECTS WHATS GOOD, reflects our vision to make food safe and available,
everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapakusa.com.
International Powerhouses Announce Launch of ProFood Tech
PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA Join Forces to Offer a New North American Food and Beverage
Processing Event at Chicagos McCormick Place in Spring 2017
Reston, Va.; Sept. 14, 2015 Three trade show leaders joined forces today to announce the launch of
ProFood Tech, a new event that will focus on processing technologies serving the food and beverage
industry. ProFood Tech will make its debut April 46, 2017, at McCormick Place, in Chicago, Ill.
The event is powered by three of the worlds trade show leaders PMMI, The Association for Packaging
and Processing Technologies; Koelnmesse and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). PMMI
is the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and represents North American
manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. Koelnmesse
organizes world leading trade shows for food and beverage, such as Anuga and Anuga Food Tec in
Cologne, Germany. IDFA is North Americas largest dairy association, representing more than 85 percent
of all North American manufacturing of dairy products.
In assessing the current trade show landscape, we saw there was a need for a dedicated event that
brings buyers together with leading world-wide manufacturers in the food and beverage industry, says
Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. ProFood Tech provides a venue to share the latest
innovations and crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets within the food and beverage
industry and will be that one-stop-shop featuring exhibits from both large companies that serve several
customer segments and smaller niche companies with focus on more specific needs.
Exponential changes in technology are making it hard for food and beverage companies to keep up.
ProFood Tech will provide a wide perspective on the food and beverage processing industry as a whole
and feature cutting edge solutions to the challenges the industry is facing every day on the plant floor.

More than a trade show, ProFood Tech provides both large and small suppliers the opportunity to build
their businesses by breaking into new food and beverage markets, cementing their status as industry
leaders and reaching a large group of customers at one event.
In a close dialogue with leading technology suppliers from around the globe, we aim to create a market
platform in the United States that is tailored to the requirements of domestic and foreign exhibitors and
visitors, explains Gerald Bse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. Over a period of decades,
Koelnmesse has established an excellent reputation world-wide as a trade show organizer, especially in
the field of food products and food technology. Examples include the leading international trade fair
Anuga, the worlds biggest and most important trade show for the food industry, as well as related
spin-offs around the world.
ProFood Tech, Bse adds, marks a further logical step in Koelnmesses strategy aimed at offering
expert support to our customers in various target markets in our role as a global service provider.
With an expansive show floor and enhanced educational programming led by IDFA, ProFood Tech will
attract high-level buyers from every food and beverage sector.
The opportunities for new ideas and break-through solutions are amazing when executives from related
businesses come together to discuss, review and experience the innovations, products and services
available today, says Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. IDFA is proud to partner with these
trade show leaders and to continue our tradition of bringing industry suppliers, processors and
manufacturers together so they can find profitable business solutions, discover new technologies and see
the innovations that are abundant in our industry.
Industry leaders, including Delkor Systems, Inc., and Tetra Pak, are excited about the opportunities that
ProFood Tech will offer.
As a longtime member of both IDFA and PMMI, Delkor is very pleased to see the attention and focus that
ProFood Tech will bring to the North American food and beverage industry, says Dale Andersen,
president and CEO of Delkor Systems, Inc. Koelnmesses outstanding reputation as a trade show
organizer only strengthens this collaboration.
As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential
ProFood Tech holds, says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and
Canada. The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from
these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.
We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.
ProFood Tech is a totally unique endeavor with the collaboration of three of the worlds leading industry
organizations, all with ownership of this initiative. The new show will combine the unrivaled experience
and recognition of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA to create an event that will be unprecedented in its
ability to address all of the issues facing food and beverage processing operations in the North American
marketplace like sustainability, improved operations and food safety.
For more information about ProFood Tech, visit profoodtech.com or contact communications@pmmi.org.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,

PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mexico, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year.
About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse is the number 1 trade-fair location for numerous industries. Visitors and exhibitors from all
over the world come to Cologne in order to present the latest trends at the world's fifth largest exhibition
centre and do business worldwide. Every year, Koelnmesse organises and conducts more than 80 trade
fairs, exhibitions, guest events, and special events in Cologne and in the world's most important markets.
Koelnmesse not only brings the world to Cologne, it also organizes international trade fair events outside
the Cologne exhibition centre. It draws on Koelnmesse's sector expertise to enter new markets within its
fields of expertise in addition to the Cologne-based leading fairs, bringing events to selected target
regions.
Koelnmesse is the leading trade fair organiser in the food industry and related sectors. Trade fairs such
as the Anuga, the International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) and Anuga FoodTec are established world
leaders and create a basis for sustainable and stable international business.
The events regularly organised by Koelnmesse take place at different intervals and attract around 49,000
exhibiting companies from 117 countries, as well as 2.7 million visitors from 211 countries.
About IDFA
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation's dairy
manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, with a membership of 550 companies within a
$125-billion a year industry. IDFA is composed of three constituent organizations: the Milk Industry
Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).
IDFA's nearly 200 dairy processing members run nearly 600 plant operations, and range from large
multi-national organizations to single-plant companies. Together they represent more than 85 percent of
the milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream and frozen desserts produced and marketed in the United
States.
The Cross Pollination of Ideas Becomes Reality at Pharma EXPO 2015

Co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the years most comprehensive processing and packaging
event, and addressing trends and spotlights solutions across industries
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 From small batches to regulatory compliance to sustainability,
pharmaceutical manufacturers have plenty to consider. Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center, Sept. 28-30), co-owned by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will present solutions for these and
other challenges throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle.

The show and its co-located partner, PMMIs PACK EXPO Las Vegas, will host 30,000 attendees and
over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
Pharma EXPOs co-location alongside the largest processing and packaging show of the year delivers
unmatched access to suppliers and solutions with crossover technologies from industries such as food,
beverage and personal care, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Pharma EXPO which occupies the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center will bring
everything from its successful inaugural debut in Chicago to Las Vegas, and the partnership between
ISPE and PMMI means excellence will be at the forefront.
Attendees can start at Pharma EXPO Live (Booth N-405), where videos, live interviews, live-demo alerts,
social media and more will keep you on top of everything thats happening at the show, including the
Innovation Stage (Booth N-559) and the Pharma EXPO Conference Program, organized by ISPE.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Pharma EXPO Live will host a reception for attendees from 3:305 p.m.
Cross the Line
Attendees should make time to explore PACK EXPO, too, and take advantage of the way ideas from one
industry can apply to another.
The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT) (Booth C-4829) investigates smart manufacturing and its
role in processing and packaging. With displays and seminars, sponsor Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork program present a glimpse of the future of industry. Seminars will cover topics such as
compliance, serialization and line optimization. Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates
Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automations partners in the PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015 edition of CTT.
Food safety is another crossover area. Pharmaceutical professionals and food manufacturers have a lot
to learn from each other, and at the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) common
issues such as sanitary equipment design will be topics of conversation. Organized and brought to PACK
EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource
Center will be a central location where subject matter experts will present educational seminars and be
available for one-on-one consultations.
Down in the Lower South Hall, the Brand Zone is your path to market, with materials and containers that
shape winning brands. Its a central point for attendees looking to improve shelf appeal and explore
packaging challenges. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by
The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities
In addition to the Pharma EXPO Conference, The Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Innovation Stages
(Booths N-559, C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) showcase more than 40 free educational sessions, including
these:
Serialization Impacts in the Pharmaceutical Industry Presented by Benoit Maheux-L, Optel Vision
(Monday, Sept. 28, 1111:30 a.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559)
Innovative Oxygen Absorption Packaging Solutions Presented by Atsushi Inoue, Mitsubishi Gas
Chemical Company (Monday, Sept. 28, 11:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth
N-559)
Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah
Allen, Snyders-Lance, Inc.; and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1010:30 a.m.;
PACK EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth C-1041)

Creating Tomorrows Packaging Today: Technology and Collaboration-Based Approaches to

Optimize Pharmaceutical Package Design Presented by Daniel Stagnaro, Klckner Pentaplast
(Monday, Sept. 28, 22:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559)
Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your
industry Pittas says. For connections and networking, youve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a
great time for a great cause.
PACK gives BACK is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a
performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher
House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans
during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the
states first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.
With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive
event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and
because theres so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative
solutions inspired by other industries, says Pittas.
To learn more and register for Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for
Pharmaceutical Engineering, and the co-located PACK EXPO Las Vegas visit p ackexpolasvegas.com.
Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the
registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.
About PMMI
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mxico, EXPO PACK
industry trends to support members growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, P MMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Opportunities Flow for Beverage Professionals at PACK EXPO Las

Vegas

Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 According to the Beverage Industry Report (Sept. 2014) from PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, beverage companies want innovations that will
lead to more energy-efficient equipment; more flexible, forgiving and faster equipment; new packaging
materials; and much faster speed to market with packaging designs.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by
PMMI, will open up a wealth of opportunities for beverage brand owners to meet these needs. The show,
the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000
exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
In addition to focusing on consumer trends, beverage professionals need to be up to speed on the Food
Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide access to suppliers and education
that will make compliance easier, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Beverage manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone
(Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632). Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food
Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location
for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations
about the latest in food safety and FSMA compliance.
The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage
Technologists (ISBT), is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. This central meeting
point will provide opportunities to network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and
challenges.
This is the fourth time weve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge, says Larry Hobbs,
ISBT executive director. We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry
professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest
trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.
ISBT will host a reception for beverage professionals at the Beverage Cooler Lounge on Tuesday, Sept.
29, from 3:305 p.m.
The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands,
is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand
Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display
award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Drink in the Knowledge
There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. ISBT will present a series of five educational sessions at
The Beverage Cooler Lounge:
What are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Todays Dynamically Changing
Markets?Presented by Ron Puvak, director, Global Marketing and New Business Development,
Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1010:30 a.m.)
FSMA and Food Defense: How will You be Affected? Presented by Brian Stegman, senior
engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept.
29, 1111:30 a.m.)
Beverage Quality Fundamentals Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality,
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 p.m.)

New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities Presented by Scott

Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 22:30
p.m.)
The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You? Presented by Cloeann Durham,
senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29,
33:30 p.m.)
The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions,
and the Innovation Stage (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational
sessions.
PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry, Pittas says.
For connections and networking, youve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great
cause.
To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO,
produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit
packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can
be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and
exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.
About PMMI
the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.

From Consumer Demands to Packaging, PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Delivers Solutions
The years most comprehensive processing and packaging event addresses trends and spotlights
solutions for meat and food producers
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 Keeping up with the latest consumer trends, staying on top of safety and
freshness concerns and moving your product from concept to plant to market these are just a few of
the challenges protein and food processors face every day. Theyre also a few of the challenges that can
be met at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30). Owned and
produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO is the
largest and most comprehensive event of its kind this year, and will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000
exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
In addition to focusing on consumer trends, protein and food processing professionals need to be up to
speed on the latest food safety rules, whether they fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
or rules from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and
education that will make compliance easier, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Meat producers can start the trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South
Hall) a hub for processing equipment and front-of-line solutions that address safety and quality at the
efficiency and productivity levels you need. Youll find:
State-of-the-art equipment and automation technologies for increased versatility and productivity
Machinery specialized for hygienic processing
Technologies that ensure chain of custody and safety
Advances to increase speed and accuracy and provide modularity
Materials and containers that preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance your brand
While youre in The Processing Zone, stop by the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632),
where youll learn about the latest on food safety issues. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las
Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be
a central location where food safety experts will present educational seminars and be available for
informal consultations.
Sometimes, its best to contract out your packaging needs. To learn more about contract packaging and
how it can improve your operations, visit the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth C-1257), hosted
by the Contract Packaging Association, where youll meet experts who can address your packaging
needs, show you packaging samples and provide information on leading contract packagers.

There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829),
organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork, covers the newest in automation technology
and smart manufacturing with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages
(Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, and the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center will also present seminars for protein producers:
Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect
Leakers and How They Can Improve Line Performance Presented by Craig Souser, JLS
Automation (Monday, Sept. 28, 33:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049)
Basic Production Metrics Presented by Ted Andrew, Roka Bioscience (Tuesday, Sept. 29,
10:1510:45 a.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632)
Meat & Poultry Disinfection Using Ozone Presented by Gholamreza Zahedi, Ozone Solutions
(Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 p.m.; Booth C-1045)
cause.
About PMMI

Confectionery Manufacturers Find a Sweet Spot at PACK EXPO Las

Vegas
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 According to research from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, consumer wellness concerns, food safety and other health and safety
concerns, are among the biggest drivers steering the confectionery industry today (Confectionery Trends
Market Assessment, Sept. 2013).
Confectioners can find a variety of approaches to address these market forces at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by PMMI. The show, the largest
and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in
more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
In addition to focusing on consumer trends, confectionery professionals need to be up to speed on the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety
during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will
make compliance easier, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Confectionery manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in the Confectionery Pavilion
(Upper South Hall), sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), and then continue over
to The Processing Zone. The two pavilions are hubs for the equipment that will help them meet their
goals, but confectioners will find even more solutions throughout the exposition halls.
For the latest on food safety issues and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance, visit the
Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632), also in the Upper South Hall. Organized and
brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present educational
seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.
The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900), hosted by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), will be
a networking destination for confectionery professionals where NCA industry experts will be available for
one-on-one conversations.
This lounge is a dedicated area where we can come together to learn the latest innovations and solutions
to challenges in the confectionery industry, says NCA member John Holland, managing partner, Sollich
North America, LLC. There is so much value in having this opportunity to talk with those experiencing the
same issues as I and sharing insights to overcome those challenges.
The Candy Bar Lounge (Booth S-7900) will host a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30 p.m. to 5
p.m. The event offers confectionery industry attendees networking time with subject matter experts and
their professional peers beyond regular show floor hours.
In the Lower South Hall, The Brand Zone features materials and containers that shape winning brands
and is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The

Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will
display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045,
C-1049) and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will present even more educational sessions,
including these:
The Latest Snacking Trends and Their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander,
Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 22:30; Booth C-1049)
Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah
Allen, Snyders-Lance, Inc., and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29; 1010:30 a.m.;
Booth C-1041)
Advanced Hygienic Design for Food Processing Equipment Presented by Bill Sutton, Kollmorgen
(Tuesday, Sept. 29; 1:151:45 p.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632)
For connections and networking, youve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a
great cause.
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Bakers Find New Ways to Respond To Operational Demands &

Consumer Trends at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 Research published by Mintel this summer described snacking as a
round-the-clock habit for Americans. While at least 94 percent snack at least once a day (up from 64
percent in 2014), Millennials are apparently the grazing generation, reporting at least four snacks a day.
Theyre craving convenience, according to Mintel, in the form of single-serve and reclosable packages.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will open up a wealth of
opportunities for baking-snack brand owners to tackle trends with tools such as automation to improve
productivity, flexibility and efficiency, labeling systems that enhance flexibility and sustainability, and
containers and materials to preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance branding.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net
square feet of exhibit space.
In addition to focusing on consumer trends, baking-snack professionals need to be up to speed on the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has changed the way you have to approach food safety
during the manufacturing process. PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and education that will
make compliance easier, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Bakingsnack manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone
(Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) for the latest on food safety issues and FSMA compliance.
Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the
Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location for FSMA experts who will present
educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations.
The Baking & Snack Break Lounge (Booth S-7427), hosted by the Biscuit & Cracker Manufacturers
Association (B&CMA) is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. The beauty of this
central meeting point is that bakers and snack manufacturers can network with experts and peers
addressing similar trends and challenges and find answers, notes Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA.
PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers, says Van Laar. We not only provide
a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, well also assist many of them in finding solutions to
specific issues.
B&CMA will host a reception for bakers and snack manufacturers at The Baking & Snack Break Lounge
on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3:305 p.m.

with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages (Booths C-1041, C-1045,
C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, including these:
The Latest Snacking Trends and their Impact on Packaging Presented by Aaron Wallander,
Bemis North America (Monday, Sept. 28; 22:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049)
Basic Production Metrics Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Monday, Sept. 28,
33:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041)
Basic Project Economic Justification Presented by Dave Van Laar, president, B&CMA (Tuesday,
Sept. 29, Noon12:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041)
cause.
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PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament Set to Raise Over $40,000 for

Education
Reston, Va.; Sept. 17, 2015 The 2015 PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf
Club, Las Vegas), held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention
Center), has already raised more than $40,000, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies. The PMMI Foundation supports processing and packaging education with
programs including scholarships, support for student travel to PACK EXPO, and student contests such as
The Amazing Packaging Race and the PACK Solutions Challenge.
Through the PMMI Foundation, PMMI supports the processing and packaging industrys developing
workforce as well as the current labor pool by encouraging ongoing educational efforts," says Maria
Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. Were very grateful for the
generosity of our sponsors and golfers in helping us advance these important initiatives.
The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament has been held the day prior to the opening of PACK EXPO Las
Vegas since 1995, and once again, the tournament is a sell out, with all player slots filled and nearly 30
sponsors:
ABI Marketing Public Relations
Alliant Insurance Services
Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA
Beckhoff Automation LLC
Boca Bearing
Cablevey Conveyors
Canadian Packaging Magazine
Choose Chicago
Enfield Technologies
Experient
Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing
Fabri-Kal
Fixation Marketing
Freeman
Henkel Corporation
Lenze Americas
Marchesini Group USA
Massman Automation Designs LLC
Mitsubishi Electric

Morrison Container Handling Solutions

Omran Automation & Safety
Packaging World
PMMI Media Group
POBCO Plastics
Pro Mach
Septimatech Group Inc.
SMC Corporation of America
The Expo Group
Each year, the PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 that funds initiatives to encourage students
in their pursuit of careers in packaging and tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees
continuing education.
To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, visit
www.packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $100 per person.
About PMMI
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Brings the World of Automation Together with
the Center for Trends and Technology
Reston, Va.; Sept. 18, 2015 The drivers and technologies shaping todays automated machinery are
on display throughout PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies. And they are in the spotlight at The Center for Trends and
Technology: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell
Automation and its PartnerNetwork Program.
CTT will feature contributions from five Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork members: Cisco Systems,
Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies. Theyll

demonstrate and discuss the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security,
remote access, safety, serialization and line integration.
According to Mike Wagner, global OEM business lead, Companies adopting a smart manufacturing
approach are converging their information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) systems into a
single unified network architecture known as The Connected Enterprise for greater connectivity and
information sharing. But The Connected Enterprise is only as powerful as the technology on which it is
built. As a result, companies need OEM partners capable of delivering smart machines that accelerate
demand-driven manufacturing within The Connected Enterprise. To this end, CTT will present a rotation
of eight sessions each day of the show:
Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects (Monday, Sept. 28,
1010:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:4511:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.12:15
p.m.)
Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance - Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to
Manufacturers (Monday, Sept. 28, 10:4511:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.;
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:451:30 p.m.)
Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity (Monday, Sept. 28, 9:1510 a.m.;
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1010:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:4511:30 a.m.
Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control (Monday, Sept.
28, 12:451:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1:302:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:153 p.m.)
IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing
(Monday, Sept. 28, 1:302:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2:153:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30,
33:45 p.m.)
Line Optimization - Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous
Improvement(Monday, Sept. 28, 2:153:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 33:45 p.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 30, 9:1510 a.m.)
Remote Asset Management in the Cloud (Monday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m.; Tuesday,
Sept. 29, 12:451:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:302:15 p.m.)
Securing the Connected Enterprise (Monday, Sept. 28, 33:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:1510
a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1010:45 a.m.)
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner, Pharma EXPO, open at the Las Vegas Convention
Center Monday, Sept. 28. Show hours are from 9 a.m.4 p.m. The event covers more than 800,000 net
square feet of exhibit space, features over 2,000 exhibitors and will host 30,000 attendees. To learn more
and to register, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com.
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With 40+ Sessions in Place, PMMI Releases Final Innovation Stage

Schedule for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015
Reston, Va.; Sept. 21, 2015 The Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015
(Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention Center) will bring together the latest technology and industry leaders
in an extensive selection of free educational programming. The full session schedule is now available at
packexpolasvegas.comand pharmaexpo.com and is accessible through the PACK EXPO Las
Vegas/Pharma EXPO mobile app.
Spotlighting innovations in child-resistant packaging, vision guidance, contaminant detection and belt
tracking software as well as the latest consumer trends in snacking, the Innovation Stages offer an
unmatched range of insights on the trends and solutions that are transforming the world of processing
and packaging.
The PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO Innovation Stages provide attendees access to an unparalleled
range of cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies and techniques, says Maria Ferrante, vice
president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI.
Sessions include:
The Next Evolution of Metal Detection
The Reguatory and Risk Landscape for Flexible Food Packaging
Child-Resistant Packaging A Flexible Option
Innovation for Easy Packaging Machine Automation
Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect
Leakers
Factory Acceptance Tests: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs
The Innovation Stages are located on the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor in adjacent Booths C-1041,
C-1045 and C-1049, and on the Pharma EXPO show floor in Booth N-559. Sessions are 30 minutes long,
and start at the top of the hour. Check the schedule for details.
2015 marks Pharma EXPOs first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in
partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Combined, PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their
processing and packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit
space. Learn more and register at packexpolasvegas.com. Registration for the show is $100 and includes
admission to all exhibits and the Innovation Stage.
About PMMI

Support and Commitments Continue to Grow for ProFood Tech
More than 35 industry leaders including Tetra Pak, GEA Group, Delkor, Sanimatic and Serac have
committed to exhibit at ProFood Tech since its launch less than two weeks ago, reports PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. ProFood Tech is a collaboration of three trade
show powerhouses: PMMI, producer of PACK EXPO; Koelnmesse, known for Anuga; and the
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
Market research revealed a food and beverage industry desire for a comprehensive processing event
showcasing crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets much like Anuga FoodTec, but in
North America. ProFood Tech, projecting 150,000 net square feet of exhibit space and more than 400
exhibiting companies, is built to deliver that experience. The show debuts April 46, 2017, at McCormick
Place, Chicago, and will continue biennially, in odd numbered years.
Were off to a great start, says PMMI Senior Vice President Jim Pittas. Exhibiting companies have
made it clear they want an event like ProFood Tech, and that theyre excited by the possibilities the
partnership of PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA offers.
PMMI brings to the table its expertise as North Americas leading association for processing and
packaging, while Koelnmesse provides the proven strength of Anuga, the worlds largest food and
beverage show. IDFA, which represents 85 percent of U.S. dairy manufacturing, will bring its experience
with the International Dairy Show, which it will redevelop as a Dairy Pavilion at ProFood Tech. The trio
makes ProFood Tech the best place to share food and beverage processing solutions.
As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential
ProFood Tech holds, says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and
Canada. The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from
these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.
We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.
Act now to secure a priority position for space selection. On site at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you can
submit your application at PMMIs Future Trade Shows area located within the PMMI booth in the Central

Lobby and as a stand-alone booth in the Upper South Lobby (Sept. 2830; Las Vegas Convention
Center), or visit profoodtech.com to view floor plans, rules and regulations, and submit an application.
Application deadline November 3, 2015. Booth selection will begin mid-November.
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the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, P MMIMediaGroup.comand PMMI.org.
U.S. Packaging Machinery Market Grows 4.2 Percent in 2014
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 The U.S. packaging machinery market grew 4.2 percent from
2013 to 2014, coming in at $9.41 billion, according to the 2015 PMMI State of the Industry U.S.
Packaging Machinery Report. The report also notes a 4.4 percent increase in domestic shipments, growth
of 1.6 percent in exports and growth of 3.6 percent in imports. The order backlog as of Dec. 31, 2014
decreased by 6.4 percent.
2014 2013 Change
U.S. Packaging Machinery Production Domestic $7,489 $7,127 4.4%

Shipments
U.S. Packaging Machinery Production Total $8,183 $7,855 4.2%

Shipments*
The U.S. Packaging Machinery Market* $9,410 $9,027 4.2%
Exports* $694 $683 1.6%
Imports** $1,922 $1,854 3.6%

Order Backlog as of December 31* $2,284 $2,441 -6.4%

* 2013 data as shown in the 2014 PMMI State of the Industry Study.
** Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Packaging Machinery (HS 8422.20 8422.40)
PMMI, The Association for Processing and Packaging Technologies, produces the State of the Industry
Study based on U.S. Census Bureau reports and shipments data provided by association members who
manufacture packaging machinery. The report, which analyzes 27 packaging machinery categories,
describes trends and the outlook for packaging machinery shipments through 2019.
The largest industry sector for packaging machinery is food, but its not the fastest growing, the study
reports. That honor goes to the pharmaceuticals sector, which is forecast to grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 percent to 2019. Behind pharmaceuticals, the forecast for the beverage market
is a 2 percent CAGR.
This years report also addresses the impacts of outside factors, from legislation to retailers to population
growth, on the packaging machinery market, says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development,
PMMI. For example, it points to The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), which created a national
regulation for pharmaceutical serialization and track and trace, as the source of the growth were seeing
in packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical sector.
Within the United States, the value of shipments of packaging machinery grew from $7.1 billion to $7.5
billion from 2013 to 2014. Growth is expected to continue at a 1.6 percent CAGR, reaching $8.1 billion by
2019.
PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the
study this morning in a media briefing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over
2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are
welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download
the Executive Summary of this report at PMMI.org/research. An infographic is available as well.
About PMMI
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,P MMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.

PMMI Report Shows Three Common Threads in Global Packaging

Markets
.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 Consumer trends are impacting packaging markets around
the world, according to "Global Packaging Trends," a new report from PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The report shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing awareness of health and
wellness, recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power.
"These trends are affecting packaging because they're driving consumers' purchasing choices," says
Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI. "Recyclability and reusability of packaging
are dominant trends and we're predicting that will continue to be seen as PET and glass bottle usage
increases."
Packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa are anticipating 5.3 percent CAGR growth in volume, but
forecasts for Western Europe and North America land at the other end of the spectrum, with 0.4 percent
and 0.5 percent, respectively.
The expansion in the Middle East and Africa is the result of increasing exposure to modern lifestyles, and
is manifesting in growth opportunities available for packaging of carbonates, biscuits, and yogurt and sour
milk products. In Asia Pacific, forecast for 4.3 percent CAGR increases in volume, the increasing demand
for PET bottles, particularly in the bottled water category, supports health and wellness concerns.
North America, on the other hand, is a mature market, but consumers are developing growing interest in
several categories. These include healthy categories such as bottled water, and areas of innovation, such
as confectionery.
Globally, the report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the
market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent
CAGR. Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the
absolute volume growth in PET bottle use. While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass,
categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use.
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study
this morning at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more
than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to
the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this
report at PMMI.org/research. A n infographic is available as well.
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PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity

September 28, 2015
Editorial Contact
Kate Achelpohl
PMMI Director, Member Communications
571.612.3183
kachelpohl@pmmi.org
PMMI Report Finds Flexible Packaging Market Nearing Maturity

One-third of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging over the next five years
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 A new report from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, finds that the flexible packaging industry projected to reach $32.7 billion in
2015 is approaching maturity and can expect to see healthy growth and stability.
The 2015 Flexible Packaging Market Assessment Report draws on in-depth interviews with end users,
materials suppliers and other industry experts who weighed in on the future of flexible packaging.
Over two-thirds (68 percent) of end user companies interviewed expect to purchase new equipment,
modify existing equipment or buy used equipment to accommodate flexible packaging.
Thirty-three percent of end users expect to increase their use of flexible packaging (vs. rigid materials)
over the next five years; however, 61 percent expect the ratio of flexible to rigid packaging to remain the
same during that time frame. In this category, 40 percent of the companies use flexible packaging for
upwards of 90 percent of their products.
Food products use the most flexible packaging, leading all vertical industries with 57 percent usage of
flexible packaging compared to rigid, followed by the pharmaceutical industry at 31 percent. The
beverage industry uses 25 percent flexible packaging, while 2 percent of household products are currently
in flexible packaging.
The promise of cost reductions and greater strides in sustainability remain significant incentives for
consumer goods manufacturers to choose flexible packaging. Downgauging to thinner, lighter packaging
reduces the amount of source materials, and flexible packaging's high product-to-package ratio and light
weight offer allow more units to fit into a shipment and require fewer shipments for the same amount of
product. This reduces shipping costs as well as greenhouse gas emissions.

An infographic illustrating key findings is now available on packexpolasvegas.com. Stop by the PMMI
booth in the Central Lobby for a copy of the executive summary or visit PMMI.org for the full Flexible
Packaging Market Assessment Report ($500 for non-members).
About PMMI
October:
CalPoly Wins Annual PACK Solutions Challenge
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Oct.1, 2015 Students from CalPoly took first place in the annual PACK
Solutions Challenge competition, sponsored by B&R Industrial Automation and presented by the PMMI
Foundation. Teammates Nick Abbatelli, Rebecca Kisch, Jeff Norton and Patrick Salibi, will share the
prize, a $4,000 scholarship.
The PACK Solutions Challenge is a contest in which students attending PACK EXPO work to address
real world packaging problems. For this years edition, students were tasked with developing a packaging
solution for fictional company Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc. and its new fast-dissolving OTC product.
Students presented their proposals to a panel of end user judges (Frank Bieganousky, Montesino
Associates LLC; Tom Pack, Johnson & Johnson; Travis Powell, Schrieber Foods Inc.; and James
Powers, Teva Pharmaceuticals) on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Marc Ostertag, president of sponsor B&R
Industrial Automation, announced the winners that afternoon at the B&R Booth (S-5956).
In addition to the first place prize awarded to CalPoly, the team from Michigan State, which placed
second, received a $2,000 scholarship. Students on the third-place Rutgers University team took home a
$1,000 scholarship.
The other participating schools were Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology,
University of Florida, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute.

"I would like to thank the schools that have participated in this year's contest. No matter what the final
judgment, you have all won...It was quite a challenge for the judges to rank you! In fact, judging took most
of the day," says Ostertag.
Visit packexpolasvegas.com to learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, and the 2015
PACK Solutions Challenge.
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Michigan State, CalPoly, Virginia Tech Students Win Amazing
Reston, Va; Oct. 2, 2015 Jill Bickley (Michigan State), Paige Topole (CalPoly) and Kristine Roupas
(Virginia Tech) made up the winning team in this years Amazing Packaging Race. The contest,
sponsored by ASCO Numatics (Booth C-2051) and organized by show owner and producer PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, sent packaging students throughout the PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 show floors to complete challenges at exhibitor booths.
"The Amazing Packaging Race gives packaging students hands-on experience and introduces them to
industry leaders," says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "It's
a fun competition that's also a great learning experience."
Students traversed PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO to the largest edition of the show to
date and undertook challenges at 25 booths. Participating exhibitors included: 3M; APPMA
Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Assn.; Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; Barry-Wehmiller
Companies, Inc. Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.; Cozzoli Machine Company; Dorner Mfg. Corp.;
Emulate3D Ltd.; Filamatic; Garvey Corporation; Intelligrated; JLS Automation; Label Technology Inc.;
Langguth America; MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC; Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.; Morrison
Container Handling Solutions; Murrelektronik Inc.; Packsize International, Inc.; Plexpack; Rittal
Corporation; Shurtape Technologies LLC; Starview Packaging Machinery; Universal Robots USA, Inc;
Zip-Pak.

"This event wouldn't have been such a hit without the efforts and support of the packaging exhibitors on
the show floor," Ferrante added. "The challenges they constructed really engaged the students and are at
the heart of what makes this a successful event each year."
Participating students came from programs at the following PMMI partner schools: CalPoly, Michigan
State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of Florida,
Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.
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20th Anniversary Edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas is a

Record-Breaker
Reston, Va.; Oct. 2, 2015 The 20th anniversary of PACK EXPO Las Vegas was more than a
milestone. It was a record-breaker.
Show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, reports
preliminary data for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO (Las Vegas
Convention Center, Sept. 2830)shows a 4 percent increase in attendance over the record PACK EXPO
Las Vegas set in 2013. This weeks event, which welcomed nearly 29,000 attendees, included the Las
Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, a joint venture between PMMI and the International Society for
Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
Registrants came to see 2,006 exhibiting companies in 844,510 net square feet of exhibit space, both
records for PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and experienced a processing and packaging event like no other.
With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO advance innovations
and the cross pollination of ideas.
Technologies and applications often apply across a range of industries, and the sheer scale of our show
fosters manufacturers ability to make the connections that lead to true innovation. That phenomenon
really sets the PACK EXPO shows apart, says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. The power of

PACK EXPO brands continues to show consistent growth and provide solid returns for the attendees and
exhibitors who support the show.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas/Pharma EXPO 2015* 2015* 2013 Growth
Visitor Attendance* 28,699 27,570** 4%
Exhibitor Personnel* 16,611 15,128 10%
Total Attendance* 45,310 42,698 6%
International Attendance 5,232 4,721 11%
Number of Exhibiting Companies* 2,006 1,788** 12%
Net Square Footage 844,510 722,437** 17%

*Preliminary, raw data; subject to confirmation
**Previous record
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PACK gives BACK Raises $50,000 for Fisher House

Reston, Va.; Oct. 14, 2015 - The third annual PACK gives BACK event, held in conjunction with PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, raised $50,000 for military non-profit Fisher House
Foundation, whose program provides free temporary lodging for families of patients receiving care at
major military and VA medical centers. The money will help build comfort homes that allow families of
military members and veterans to remain close to their loved ones during a medical crisis.

"PACK gives BACK isn't just a fun networking event, it's a chance to acknowledge and support a great
cause," said Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. "Fisher House Foundation does really
important work supporting our veterans and their families, and we're proud to be associated with such a
wonderful organization."
The Sept. 28 event, open only to PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO exhibitors and attendees, featured
Chicago, the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades, and raised money through
ticket sales and donations, both on site and online.
"We are so appreciative of the funds raised by the PACK gives BACK event," said David Coker, president
of Fisher House Foundation. "The funds and awareness raised will go a long way in helping us reach the
next Fisher House community."
Donations to Fisher House Foundation can be made at packexpolasvegas.com/pgb or at
Fisherhouse.org.
About PMMI
Golfers Score $40K for Education

Reston, Va.; Oct. 16, 2015 The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf Club, Las
Vegas) raised $40,000 in support of education, reports Maria Ferrante, vice president, education and
workforce development, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Were very grateful to the sponsors and golfers for their support of industry education, says Ferrante.
With their help, were building tomorrows processing and packaging industry workforce as we strengthen
todays.
Twenty-eight industry-leading companies sponsored the tournament:
ABI Marketing Public Relations
Alliant Insurance Services
Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA
Beckhoff Automation LLC
Boca Bearing
Cablevey Conveyors

Canadian Packaging Magazine

Choose Chicago
Enfield Technologies
Experient
Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing
Fabri-Kal
Fixation Marketing
Freeman
Henkel Corporation
Lenze Americas
Marchesini Group USA
Massman Automation Designs LLC
Mitsubishi Electric
Morrison Container Handling Solutions
Omron Automation & Safety
Packaging World
PMMI Media Group
POBCO Plastics
Pro Mach
Septimatech Group Inc.
SMC Corporation of America
The Expo Group
The PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 annually, funding initiatives that encourage students to
pursue careers in processing and packaging. The funds also support tuition reimbursement for PMMI
member company employees continuing education.
Workforce development is a core value for PMMI, Ferrante says. A strong, growing and well-educated
workforce is key to continued excellence for all of our members, especially in todays rapidly-changing
technological environment.
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November:
ISBT Supports PACK EXPO Success
Reston, Va.; Nov. 3, 2015 Beverage professionals had a wealth of resources at PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015, thanks to help from the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), says show
owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Professionals. ISBT hosted
the Beverage Cooler Lounge, a show-floor networking center for the beverage industry.
This years PACK EXPO trade show was another record-breaking effort, and ISBTs contributions were
critical, says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. Their participation in the show helped us make
sure this critical industry sector was well-served.
Seminars at the Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by ISBT, covered beverage packaging challenges, the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), quality control, packaging materials and the Global Food Safety
Initiative (GFSI).
PACK EXPO is where our members go to connect with suppliers all along the processing and packaging
supply chain, says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. By hosting the Beverage Cooler Lounge, we
provided them and their peers with a dedicated networking area where they could learn about the latest
trends in the marketplace, seek out industry experts and get answers that allowed them to make the most
of their PACK EXPO experience.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, broke show records for visitor attendance
(28,699), number of exhibiting companies (2,006) and exhibit space (844,510).
About PMMI

industry trends to support members growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain
throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
About ISBT
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the
beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated
solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique,
non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
PMMI Presents New Officers, Board of Directors

St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, elected four members to the Board of Directors and announced its 2016 Executive
Committee at the opening session of its Nov. 9, 2015 annual meeting.
Paul Irvine, CEO of Plexpack Corp., will serve as chairman; Mark Anderson, president and CEO Pro
Mach, Inc., will be the vice chairman and Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman will become Immediate Past
Chairman.
Joining the Board will be Ed Howe, president, Enfield Technologies; David Navin, president, Spee-Dee
Packaging Machinery, Inc.; Pat Vincent, president and COO of Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; and Nancy
Wilson, CEO, Morrison Container Handling Solutions. Their three-year terms will run from Jan. 1, 2016
through Dec. 31, 2019.
Our latest additions to PMMIs Board of Directors met strict criteria to govern, as they will lead our
initiatives to connect the global makers of goods with their processing and packaging suppliers, says
PMMI Immediate Past Chairman Rick Fox, Jr., who chairs the Nominating Committee.
PMMIs 2016 Executive Committee and Board of Directors:
Chairman: Paul Irvine, CEO, Plexpack Corp.
Vice Chairman: Mark Anderson, president and CEO, Pro Mach, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman: Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman
Rick Allegretti, president and CEO, Dale Andersen, president/CEO,
ARPAC LLC Delkor Systems, Inc.
Emmanuel Cerf, vice president of Sales, Wayne Goldberg, president,

Polypack, Inc. Econocorp, Inc.
Ed Howe, president, Matt Lerner, vice president,

Enfield Technologies Automated Packaging Systems, Inc.
David Navin, president, Martin Prakken, CEO,

Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery, Inc. BluePrint Automation
Ole Rygh, president and CEO, Gary Saunders, president/CEO,

Ryson International Inc. Magnum Systems Inc.

Alan Shuhaibar, president, Gary Tantimonico, vice president,

BellatRx Inc. PDC International Corporation
Jonathon Titterton, director of Sales and Pat Vincent, president and COO,
Marketing, Arrowhead Systems, Inc.
Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.
Mike Wagner, business manager, Nancy Wilson, CEO,

Rockwell Automation Morrison Container Handling
Solutions
About PMMI
PMMI Adds 26 Member Companies

St. Petersburg, Fla.; Nov. 10, 2015 PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, welcomes 26 companies to its ranks, bringing its total membership to 734. The PMMI
Board of Directors approved the new members Nov. 9, and announced it Nov. 10, at the 2015 PMMI
Annual Meeting.
PMMI Chairman Bill Crist, CEO, Kliklok-Woodman, who emphasized member engagement as a major
theme in his Chairmans Report, encouraged the new members, as well as current members, to take
advantage of PMMIs many products and services.
The more you take advantage of PMMIs three pillars the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, PMMI
Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, the more your network, knowledge base and resources will
grow, he says.
Companies interested in PMMI membership should contact Heather Harvey, membership manager,
PMMI, for further information: 571.612.3200 or hharvey@pmmi.org.

General Members:
AROL North America (Suwanee, Georgia) manufactures mechanical cap elevators and waterfall cap
sorters.
Coperion K-Tron (Sewell, New Jersey) manufactures process automation equipment, systems and
solutions for bulk material handling.
CSS International Corporation (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) manufactures timing screws and side-grip
conveyors.
Image Fillers, Inc. (Coatesville, Pennsylvania) manufactures auger fillers, screw conveyors, unscrambling
and accumulating tables.
Lyco Manufacturing, Inc. (Columbus, Wisconsin) manufactures food processing machinery for the
prepared meals, vegetable and protein industries.
Machine Builders & Design, Inc. (Shelby, North Carolina) manufactures sandwich cookie assembly
machines and cookie/cracker tray loading systems.
MOCON, Inc. (Minneapolis, Minnesota) manufactures off- and on-line package integrity testing
equipment, barrier testing and MAP equipment.
Murzan, Inc. (Norcross, Georgia) manufactures pumps, fillers, unloaders and poultry equipment.
NERAK Systems (Fishkill, New York) manufactures vertical conveying equipment for powder and bulk
materials, unit loads or packaged items.
Pattyn North America, Inc. (Hartland, Wisconsin) manufactures filling machines, conveyor systems and
custom equipment.
Sonics & Materials, Inc. (Newtown, Connecticut)manufactures ultrasonic welding equipment for package
assembly and closing and food slicing.
Xerox Corporation (Webster, New York) manufactures packaging related converting equipment (printing
labels and paperboard).
Materials Members:
Amcor Rigid Plastics (Ann Arbor, Michigan) manufactures PET closures.
Coim USA, Inc. (Hinsdale, Illinois) manufactures polyurethane adhesives for use in flexible packaging
laminations.
DSM (Birmingham, Michigan) manufactures specialty and barrier films.
DuPont Packaging (Wilmington, Delaware) manufactures sealants and lidding resins.
JBF RAK LLC (Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates) manufactures packaging films.
Nypro, Inc. (Clinton, Massachusetts) manufactures injection molded packaging and in-mold labeling
systems.
UPM Raflatac (Mills River, North Carolina) manufactures paper and film materials for labels.
Supplier Members:
FIPA Inc. (Cary, North Carolina) manufactures end-of-arm tooling.
Forbo Siegling, LLC (Huntersville, North Carolina) manufactures belting components.
Neugart USA Corp (Bethel Park, Pennsylvania) manufactures gearheads for automation, motion-control
and robotic applications.
Oriental Motor USA Corporation (Torrance, California) manufactures motors.
POBCO, Inc. (Worcester, Massachusetts) manufactures conveyor components.
ProAdjust (Brewerton, New York) manufactures electronic components for auto-size change.
TGW International (Wilder, Kentucky) manufactures knives and blades.
About PMMI

the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, P MMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Fast Changing Consumer Preferences Create Opportunities for

Growth and Innovation
on, Va.; Nov. 24, 2015 The impact of changing and diversifying consumer demands were key
takeaways from the 2015 State of the Industry: U.S. Packaging Machinery Report, shared by PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015. The study
highlighted these shifts toward on-the-go and clean-label products while, more than ever, brand owners
must also tackle the challenges associated with a growing variety of consumer preferences. As these
companies plan ahead for a successful 2016, PMMI provides an unbroken connection among the
processing and packaging communities.
Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers (CPGs) and technology suppliers is
necessary to speed the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions. The State of the
Industry Report noted that Improved information on nutrition and growing consumer health
consciousness, coupled with increased travel and busy lifestyles, have driven demand for different
products. This has led to the growth of indulgent yet healthy foods, convenience foods, different portion
sizes (e.g. single-serve packaging), different packaging designs and completely new foods. Consumers
demands are pressing the industry for innovative processing and packaging technologies, and they need
them now.
Speed matters, says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. As the pressure mounts for CPGs
to adapt their operations, immediate access to solutions providers is critical to their success. Thats why it
is our number one priority to connect the makers of goods around the world with the suppliers they rely
on.

Evolving consumer demands require faster upgrades in innovation and technology on an industry-wide
level. PMMIs extensive offerings to address these needs fall into three categories: The PACK EXPO
Portfolio of Trade Shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, which encompass PMMIs
collection of market research reports, training opportunities and educational and networking programs.
These three pillars bring the continuously changing processing and packaging industries together to
address the most recent challenges.
We started this year on the heels of launching PMMI Media Group and continued to see significant
growth with the first edition of PACK EXPO East, the announcement of ProFood Tech and the debut of
Pharma EXPO in Las Vegas, says Yuska. We continue to create and nurture spaces in which end users
and suppliers can connect, work together in solving tough challenges and keep manufacturing moving
forward.
Visit PMMI.org to learn more about the resources and opportunities available through PMMI in the
associations latest video.
About PMMI
the year.
Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.


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