Packaging
MORE VALUE IN VEGAS: PACK EXPO TO FEATURE DISTRIPAK PAVILION
Thursday 28. May 2009 - NPTA Alliance Sponsors Pavilion to Spotlight Latest in Paper and Supplies Distribution
PMMI announces that this years PACK EXPO (October 5-7; Las Vegas Convention Center) will feature the new DistriPak Pavilion, dedicated to packaging and paper distributors and sponsored by the NPTA Alliance (formerly the National Paper Trade Association). The DistriPak Pavilion will be located in the lower part of South Hall.
“The NPTA Alliance represents the $60-plus billion paper, packaging and supplies distribution industry,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI. “Adding a pavilion that focuses on this important market segment exemplifies PACK EXPOs commitment to address trends that impact the entire packaging supply chain.”
NPTA distributors serve a wide range of end users, including manufacturers within every segment such as, graphic arts/printing and publishing, electronics, food & beverage/wine, bakery & snack; cosmetics & toiletries; dairy & pharmaceutical/medical; chemical; candy & confection; and paper & textiles.
“The DistriPak Pavilion is a unique opportunity for exhibitors and attendees. For attendees, its a new way to find the leading industrial packaging distributors and manufacturers of machinery and materials who sell through the distribution channel. For exhibitors, its a way to reach end user and distributor decision makers and highly-qualified prospects. NPTA is pleased to sponsor the DistriPak Pavilion as a way to provide additional value to both exhibitors and attendees,” said Newell Holt, NPTA CEO.
PMMI is collaborating with several other industry groups to create additional value for attendees.
Converting and Package Printing (CPP) EXPO: CPP EXPO will focus on the market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries. CPP EXPO will also be located in the lower South Hall.
The Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) will collocate its 2009 Annual Meeting and 14th International Package Design Competition with PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The meetings agenda includes a series of eye openers, general sessions and networking events built around the theme of “Survive and Thrive through Packaging Diversification.”
PROCESS EXPO: Sponsored and produced by Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), PROCESS EXPO focuses on the newest developments in processing technology. PROCESS EXPO exhibits will be located in the upper South Hall.
The International Bottled Water Association (IBWA) will hold its 2009 Convention and Tabletop Trade Show around PACK EXPO (October 5-9; Las Vegas Hilton). The event will feature an extensive seminar program, exhibits and special networking opportunities to help bottled water companies succeed and meet the challenges of today and the future.