Events for September 29, 2005

PLACE Conference 2005 - TAPPI

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 is sponsored and produced by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), the leading nonprofit packaging association in the United States.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors’ state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. Booth selection for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 is now available. Click on the Booth Selection link to view your choices.

PACK EXPO will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89109.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 will once again sponsor the “Conference at PACK EXPO.” The Conference will run Monday, September 26, through Wednesday, September 28. It will feature a broad range of presentations covering RFID technology, the latest FDA packaging regulation initiatives under the Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act and trends in food cans, closures, meat and poultry trays, and glass packaging. PMMI will provide more details on the Conference this June. Please check back with our site to stay updated.

VISITOR REGISTRATION FEES:
US $25.00
(On or before September 8)

US $50.00
(After September 8 and on-site)

CONFERENCE SESSION FEES:
US $55.00 per Conference session
(On or before September 8)

US $75.00 per Conference session
(After September 8 and on-site)

International visitors who register online on or before August 5 will receive their show badge and session tickets in advance. If they register after August 5, their show badges and session tickets can be picked up on-site at the International Business Center.

Payment can be made by check or money order made payable to PMMI and must be drawn on a U.S. bank only or by credit card—VISA, MasterCard, Diners Club, Discover or American Express.

Fees include participation in PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Food Processing Machinery EXPO.

EXPOSITION:
PACK EXPO Las Vegas is held biennially on the odd-numbered years—ideal timing for new product technology. Exhibitors will bring their top technicians and engineers to provide packaging solutions to even the toughest packaging challenges.

CONTRACT PACKAGING PAVILION:
The prominence of contract packaging services in today’s vibrant marketplace is recognized by this new attraction. The pavilion is a great starting point for assessing a project and exploring the many possible options provided by contract packaging partners.

PACKAGING SECURITY PAVILION:
Due to its overwhelming success at PACK EXPO International 2004, the Packaging Security Pavilion makes its debut in Las Vegas in 2005. The focus is on packaging initiatives and technologies to guard against bioterrorism, package tampering, counterfeiting and product adulteration. Visit package security exhibits from technology and service providers as well as government stakeholders.

RFID PAVILION:
The Radio Frequency Identification Pavilion (RFID Pavilion) highlights solutions that meet the requirements of the entire supply chain. Included in the exhibits will be technologies to help packaging professionals advance beyond “slap and ship” to full packaging operations integration of RFID/EPC. Learn to upgrade conventional lines into RFID-enabled packaging lines capable of applying multi-pack, case and pallet tags online. See advances designed to verify the presence of tags, write to the tags and validate data on the tags.

SHOWCASE OF PACKAGING INNOVATIONS™:
To help you see what’s possible—and to help you better compete—the Showcase of Packaging Innovations™ features all of the year’s most innovative and award-winning package designs. Designs showcased include 75 award-winning packaging innovations from seven packaging organizations including:

DuPont
Flexible Packaging Association
Glass Packaging Institute
Paperboard Packaging Council
Institute of Packaging Professionals
ABRE–Brazilian Packaging Organization
Asociacion Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje

CONTAINERS & MATERIALS PAVILION:
The Containers and Materials Pavilion immerses you in materials, containers and converting machinery innovations. See the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic, flexible packaging and package producing equipment. From POP displays to print overwraps and stand-up pouches, it’s all here to view, firsthand.

CO-LOCATION:
Food Processing Machinery EXPO (FPM EXPO) will co-locate with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005. FPM EXPO will focus on the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry's food and beverage manufacturers. FPM EXPO exhibitors will demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment in the fruit and vegetable, beverage, canning/freezing, environmental, instrumentation, prepared foods, can-making, meat, dairy and snack food industries. FPM EXPO is sponsored and produced by the Food Processing Machinery Association (FPMA).

NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS:
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 will feature more than 1,200 companies, occupying more than 500,000 net square feet of contiguous exhibit space including the co-location of the Food Processing Machinery EXPO.

AUDIENCE:
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 will deliver an audience of more than 19,000 purchasing decision-makers from more than 60 countries. PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendees will represent a targeted, wide range of industry end-users: food & beverage/wine; bakery & snack; cosmetics & toiletries; dairy; drugs & pharmaceutical/medical; chemical; candy & confection; raw materials; paper & textiles; electronics/parts; computer hardware/software; entertainment; soaps & detergents; and many more.

FLOOR SPACE FEES:
$21.00 (U.S.) per square foot
Special member rates apply
Space rate includes drayage/material handling
Note: Minimum booth space is 10' x 10', or 100 square feet.

2005 BOOTH SELECTION:
Central and North Halls
Note: You must have Internet Explorer version 5 or higher to use this function.

PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS SPONSOR/PRODUCER:
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute is the sponsor and producer of the PACK EXPO shows, the world’s leading packaging shows. PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2005 takes place September 26-28, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV, USA. PMMI also produces EXPO PACK Mexico, the largest packaging show in Mexico. This show will be held June 21-24, 2005 in Mexico City, Mexico. PACK EXPO International, held every other year, features more than 1,600 exhibitors and covers more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. PACK EXPO International 2006 will be held October 29 - November 2, 2006, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA.

CONTACT:
For detailed information on the exposition, contact the show sponsor and producer:
Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)
4350 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203
USA

Internet: http://www.packexpo.com
Email: expo@pmmi.org
Phone: 703-243-8555
Fax: 703-243-8556

The Manufacturer Live (28th/29th September - Telford International Centre)

About The Manufacturer LIVE 2005

The Manufacturer LIVE 2005 is a living extension to the award winning flagship magazine The Manufacturer. Its objective is to spread manufacturing best practice.

The Manufacturer LIVE 2005 will bring together over 50 speakers from the manufacturing sector, 2000 senior manufacturing directors/managers and 80 product/service suppliers, for what will be the biggest ever sharing/showcase/celebration of manufacturing best practice. Those seeking a future as manufacturers will be there to listen and to be inspired.

The format of The Manufacturer LIVE 2005 extends way beyond a traditional exhibition; a two-day event featuring workshops, seminars, lectures and debates taking place in seven zones, the aim being to create a highly content-rich experience.

The zones correspond to The Manufacturer’s seven pillars of manufacturing:

· Leadership and strategy
· World class manufacturing
· Design and innovation
· Skills and HR
· Logistics and supply chain
· IT in manufacturing
· Manufacturing operations

Alongside are integrated centres dedicated to:

· Finance
· Energy
· Procurement
· Outsourcing
· Recruitment

The Manufacturer LIVE 2005 is also playing host to The Manufacturer Awards 2005 which , following their success in 2004, will again recognise the world class levels of manufacturing excellence being achieved in Britain’s finest factories.

The purpose of all the activities taking place at The Manufacturer LIVE 2005 is to fulfill our mission to promote and share best practice in manufacturing. Whether you have come to event in previous years or will be attending for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you to The Manufacturer LIVE 2005.

Attend for Free!

Corporate Responsibility in Food and Agribusiness
29 - 30 September 2005, Café Royal, London

Demonstrating a commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer just an option for the food industry, it is now an essential element of corporate survival and success in the new millennium, and probably more important for the food industry than any other industry sector.

The emphasis at the conference which is being supported by the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) and Business in the Community (BITC) will be on an interactive approach, with the papers presented in a non-technical way, with plenty of opportunities for questions and discussion. Join us in London for this unrivalled opportunity and network with senior executives in the food industry with a close interest in CSR.

Conference website