QUICK FACTS Your Guide to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and The Processing Zone
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fter more than a year of virtual events, the largest in-person and most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, featuring the return of The Processing Zone, takes place in September. The state of Nevada recently reinstated its mask mandate for public indoor settings, but face coverings are not required outdoors, and there are no capacity or large gathering restrictions as of press time. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 27-29, Las Vegas Convention Center) will follow the current local regulations and continue to update exhibitors and attendees as things develop to ensure a coordinated effort and successful event for all, according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. With more than 1,500 exhibiting companies, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO, will welcome tens of thousands of people. Register now at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
Breakthrough processing solutions A can’t-miss is The Processing Zone with solutions such as food processing/systems; food safety; engineering, design, and construction services; and more. Attendees can once again start their search for front-of-the-line processing solutions while continuing to solve their packaging challenges, all under one convenient roof. A new processing-specific Innovation Stage will feature sessions focusing on the latest breakthroughs in facility design, spiral immersion systems, and cleaning systems. The Processing Zone is located in the North Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. On the Processing Innovation Stage, ProFood World will honor Conagra Brands, Smithfield Foods, B&G Foods, Liffey Meats, and Graphic Packaging International for outstanding sustainability achievements with the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards. The award winners will discuss their projects on stage on Monday, Sept. 27, at 3:30 p.m. MWC, Kraft Heinz, and CTI Foods will share the details of their 2021 Manufacturing Innovation Award projects on the Processing Innovation Stage on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 3:30 p.m. See the full schedule of all Innovation Stages on pages16-17 in this issue. Another can’t-miss event is the Cold Pressure Council Annual Conference (Sept. 28-29), which will take place in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, offering education on the latest in high pressure processing (HPP) technologies. All registrants of this conference will receive complimentary registration to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO.
Notable Pavilions The Containers and Materials Pavilion: The latest innovations in paperboard, glass, metal and plastic, flexible and resealable packaging, as well as containers and materials on display. The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®: Sponsored by WestRock, award-nominated packaging solutions will be on display and located within The Containers and Materials Pavilion in the North Hall. The Reusable Packaging Pavilion: Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association, the pavilion will showcase sustainable packaging solutions to help reduce waste, cut costs and gain efficiency. See innovative reuse solutions from over 30 exhibitors in the Upper South Hall. The Confectionery Pavilion: The latest trends and technologies relating to aeration, batch refining, shaping, cluster production, and more are located in the Upper South Hall and sponsored by NCA. The Workforce Development Pavilion: This is PACK EXPO Las Vegas’ one-stop shop for resources to strengthen your current workforce and grow the existing workforce. Learn about PMMI U offerings, including popular training workshops. The pavilion is located in the North Hall. Candy Bar Lounge Attendees can network, gain insights and recharge at the Candy Bar Lounge, sponsored by Syntegon Packaging Technology and hosted by the National Confectioners AsPACK EXPO Las Vegas Show Hours sociation. The lounge is located in Monday, Sept. 27 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. the Confectionery Pavilion, Upper South Hall, Booth US-7201. Tuesday, Sept. 28 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A reception will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 29 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at 3:30-5 p.m.
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