Kraft's Perales to be Keynote Speaker at blow molding conference.
Press Release Summary:
SPE will be holding its 27th Annual Blow Molding Conference and Exhibits in Chicago, IL on October 12-13, 2011. Kraft Foods senior director packaging research Perfecto Perales will give keynote, "Driving Growth and Consumer Satisfaction Through Packaging Innovation." In addition to technical/business overviews, industrial/automotive materials and applications, and packaging machinery advancements, highlights include coextrusion and injection blow molding technology and barrier technology.
Original Press Release:
Kraft's Perales Announced as Keynote Speaker on Packaging Innovation at SPE's Annual Blow Molding Conference in October
Chicago, IL - The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) will be holding its 27th Annual Blow Molding Conference and Exhibits at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare on October 12-13, 2011.
Perfecto Perales, senior director packaging research, Kraft Foods, will be giving the keynote presentation on Driving Growth and Consumer Satisfaction Through Packaging Innovation. Perales is responsible for global packaging research, packaging equipment development and packaging open innovation as a member of the Kraft Research, Development and Quality Extended Leadership Team.
One recent example of packaging innovation is Kraft's MiO branded liquid water enhancer. The launch created a new beverage category which enables individuals to "personalize" their water with flavor alternatives. MiO flavor concentrates are delivered in a uniquely-shaped blow-molded bottle with a flip-top closure. The package includes a non-drip silicone valve and a full-body shrink sleeve label.
SPE's two-day annual event will also include the following highlights: technical/business overviews; industrial and automotive materials and applications; packaging machinery advancements; coextrusion and injection blow molding technology, packaging sustainability and recycling, and barrier technology.
"The conference is designed to help plastics and packaging professionals get the latest information on technology advances. We've developed the program as an information exchange to help impact productivity and allow operational benchmarking," said Scott Steele, Blow Molding Conference co-chairperson.
Discounted registration is available before September 23, 2011: SPE member $425;
non-member $545. Registration after September 23, 2011: SPE member $475;
non-member $595. Fees include all materials, lunch and dinner. Non-member fees include one year of SPE membership. For registration and additional information: http://www.blowmoldingdivision.org/.
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