2018 PACK EXPO International
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October 15, 2018
Your machine experts for forming, filling, sealing, and much more.
Dow Chemical sponsors See award-winning packages from around the world in the Containers and Materials Pavilion.
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ow Chemical (Booth S-Vista Ballroom) returns as the exclusive sponsor of The Showcase of Packaging Innovations® (Booth N-5760). Housed in the Containers and Materials Pavilion, The Showcase of Packaging Innovations features winning entries from worldwide packaging competitions. “Dow stands on the foundation of providing products and solutions that create both value and a competitive advantage,” says Mark Saurin, commercial vice president for Dow’s North America Packaging and Specialty Plastics business. He adds, “Through our sponsorship of the Showcase of Packaging Innovations, we are displaying how innovation can keep businesses This press-to-close stand- competitive and move the inup pouch (SUP) from Produstry forward. We are proud Ampac (Booth S-3386) earned a Silver Medal to be the sole sponsor of the for Expanding the Use of Showcase of Packaging InFlexible Packaging from novations since the exhibit’s FPA. The SUP offers an eye-catching billboard vs. inception at PACK EXPO in lay-flat pillow pouches and 2003. The Showcase displays is cheaper to ship than the best that the industry has glass jars. to offer in packaging innovation, and we are eager to bring this display to Chicago again to inspire the next generation of packaging design.”
PACK EXPO producer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (Booth N-4550), is pleased to partner with Dow for the 15th consecutive year. “The Showcase of Packaging Innovations has come to be a show floor favorite at PACK EXPO over the years,” reports Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. He says, “We are thankful for Dow’s partnership on this exciting show floor destination that continues to inspire package designers with packaging that is functional, innovative and sustainable.” For more information, visit www.dowplastics.com , www.PACKEXPOinternational.com, www.HCPEchicago.com. SD
KOCH: Your one-stop partner for blister packaging machinery: ultra-efficient packaging of medical and consumer products, custom technology and blister design. Plus Support + Service and K 4.0 Digitalization Solutions. Chicago October 14–17, 2018 South Hall, Booth S-1769
www.kochpackaging.com Member of the Uhlmann Group
In-mold labeling of cup and lid with shelf-life-protecting oxygen-barrier labels earned Verstraete In-Mold Labels the Gold Award in the Best Injection Molded Package category in the 2018 IMDA Awards competition sponsored by IMDA (Booth N-5000, N-5760).
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The 15 organizations involved in the 2018 PACK EXPO International Showcase of Packaging Innovations include: ABRE–Brazilian Packaging Association (Booth N-4533) AIMCAL–Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators (Booth N-5902) AMEE–Mexican Packaging Association Dow (Booth S-Vista Ballroom) 30th Awards for Packaging Innovation (formerly the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation) Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) (Booth N-5901) Foil and Specialty Effects Association (FSEA) (Booth N-5903) Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC) In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA) (Booth N-5000) Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) (Booth N-4523) Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE) (E-10232) ProFood World (Booth N-4550) Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPC) Sustainable Packaging Coalition/GreenBlue Tube Council North America World Packaging Organisation (WPO) (Booth N-4527)
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