FPSA announces dates for 2013 and 2015 PROCESS EXPO.

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FPSA announced that it has reached an agreement with Chicago's Convention and Tourism Bureau that will keep association's trade show, PROCESS EXPO, in Chicago for the foreseeable future. In 2013, show will be held October 14-17, while 2015 show dates will be October 6-9. During biennial tradeshow, qualified buyers representing every market of food industry from more than 75 countries meet face-to-face with suppliers to showcase newest developments in food equipment and technology.



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FPSA Announces Dates for 2013 and 2015 PROCESS EXPO



McLean, VA - The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Chicago's Convention and Tourism Bureau that will keep the association's trade show, PROCESS EXPO, in Chicago for the foreseeable future. In 2013 the show will be held October 14-17, while the 2015 show dates will be October 6-9.

"With PROCESS EXPO 2011 rapidly approaching the 200,000 square foot mark, it is important to show our exhibitors, attendees, and partners that we remain firmly committed to a two year show cycle, in the fall, in Chicago" said Scott Scriven, Chairman of the Food Processing Suppliers Association and President of Weber, Inc.

"The response and the commitment from our membership and the entire industry have been remarkable, and to honor that commitment it is important that FPSA show, that without question, PROCESS EXPO is here to stay," noted David Seckman, President and CEO of FPSA.

PROCESS EXPO is the biennial tradeshow where qualified buyers representing every market of the food industry from more than 75 countries meet face-to-face with suppliers showcasing the newest developments in food equipment and technology. Exhibitors are able to demonstrate state-of-the-art food processing and packaging equipment in baking, beverage, dairy, prepared foods and meat/poultry.

Registration for the Chicago-based PROCESS EXPO 2011 (November 1-4, 2011) is now open. Companies interested in exhibiting in PROCESS EXPO 2011 should contact Grace Cular Yee, FPSA Director of Sales at gyee@fpsa.org. A complete list of exhibitors and the updated floor plan for PROCESS EXPO 2011 can be found at www.myprocessexpo.com.

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) is a global trade association serving suppliers in the food and beverage industries. The Association's programs and services support member's success by providing assistance in marketing their products and services, overall improvement in key business practices and many opportunities to network among industry colleagues. Programs and services to achieve these objectives include PROCESS EXPO (industry leading trade show), electronic media marketing, education, market intelligence, research, and advocation of critical industry issues such as food safety, sanitary design of equipment, and global trade.

FPSA members are organized in vertical industry councils which focus on specific needs and concerns that are unique to each industry sector. FPSA councils currently represent the Bakery, Beverage, Dairy, Fruit & Vegetable and Meat sectors.

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