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NEWS BRIEF
Welcome to PACK EXPO International 2024!
Don’t Miss the First-Time Attendee Breakfast In the First-Time Attendee Lounge (Room S-102), sponsored by ProMach, you can socialize and talk shop with fellow first-timers while enjoying a complimentary breakfast and coffee on Mon. Nov. 4 from 8:00-9:30 a.m.
Note: To attend, you must have “First Time Attendee” on your badge.
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Massman Companies Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility Massman Companies (Booth S-2530, W-15015) proudly announced the successful grand opening of their new 72,000-square-foot facility located on 80 acres of land in Alexandria, MN. The private event, was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, luncheon, and guided tours for 200 invited attendees.
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Pacteon Group Acquires Descon Integrated Conveyor Systems Pacteon Group successfully acquired Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions (Booth S-3300, W-16041), a provider of integrated conveyor systems for the food and beverage industry. The acquisition of Descon aligns with Pacteon’s vision to be the one source for end-of-line packaging automation equipment and strengthens its portfolio of offerings. Pacteon aims to deliver even greater value to its customers and partners by capitalizing upon both organizations’ expertise, technologies, and resources.
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This year’s event projects as the largest in its history.
Jim Pittas, President & CEO, PMMI
It’s showtime! Welcome to the largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing industry event of the year. PACK EXPO International 2024 stands as the top choice for industry professionals seeking to stay informed about the latest trends and developments. Our event serves as the epicenter where leading providers of technologies and solutions converge to foster innovation, enhance operations, and propel growth for businesses of all sizes. At PACK EXPO International 2024, you’ll immerse yourself in the largest packaging and processing network assembled under one roof, with nearly 2,700 exhibitors covering more than 1.3 million net square feet of exhibit space. Whether seeking solutions for your brand or simply looking forward to exploring
the latest trends and solutions, this event promises to exceed your expectations. We’ve got some exciting new features and an evolving group of familiar destinations. This year introduces two destinations, both in the West Building: Sustainability Central (Booth W-21020) and Emerging Brands Central (Booth W-20049). Sustainability Central is a hub for exploring sustainable packaging trends and innovations. It features over 20 educational sessions with insights from experts at major companies such as Amazon, Conagra, Clorox, Dow, and Smurfit Westrock. Emerging Brands Central supports new and growing brands working to scale their operations.
Sustainability Central Debuts
Vote now for TEA Winners
PACK EXPO International 2024 emphasizes sustainability with enhanced show features to help companies reduce energy usage, minimize waste, and lower their carbon footprint. Debuting at this event, Sustainability Central (West Hall) focuses on packaging sustainability and its impact on brands. This show floor hub showcases expert speakers and presents practical, sustainable solutions across manufacturing, materials, recovery, logistics, analytics, and design. Attendees can access over 20 educational sessions featuring insights from industry leaders like Amazon, Conagra, Clorox, Dow, Merck and Mars Wrigley. For more information on PACK EXPO’s Sustainable features, see p. 48.
While the Technology Excellence Awards return this year, it has a new feature. Voting began before the show opened and continues through noon on Tuesday. There are three ways to vote—onsite, on the official show mobile app, and online. The winner of each category will be announced via a press release on Tuesday afternoon at the show. While you’re at the show, be sure to take the time to check out the finalists and the winners at their booths. All attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite product in each category. For more information on the Technology Excellence Awards Finalists, see p. 26.
Introducing... March 10-12, 2025 / Atlanta, GA Georgia World Congress Center
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