Registration is Open for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011.

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Registration and housing are open for September 26-28 PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011, which will feature near 600,000 ft² of exhibit space and is projected to bring in 1,200+ exhibitors and 25,000 attendees. Those present will be able to see technology in action, meet with suppliers, and engage experts in conversations. Also, 5 pavilions - Pharmaceutical, Processing Zone, Confectionery, Reusable Packaging, and Brand Zone - will provide hubs for processing and packaging solutions providers.



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Processing. Packaging. Powerful: North America's Most Important Show Is PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011



Designated pavilions, a newly refined customer-centered approach, and a growing show floor add up to this fall's most important event

Arlington, Va. - Registration and housing for PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 (September 26-28, Las Vegas Convention Center) are open at Packexpo.com.

"PACK EXPO Las Vegas will easily be the largest processing and packaging trade show in North America this year," says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO of show producer PMMI.
Yuska puts PMMI projections for the September trade show over 1,200 exhibitors; 25,000 attendees; and nearly 600,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

"Our initial estimate was 500,000 square feet, but we had to add space to respond to exhibitor demand," Yuska adds. "Attendees at PACK EXPO can see technology in action, meet face-to-face with suppliers and engage experts in one-on-one conversations. It really is the best place in North America for finding total systems solutions."

The September event will introduce processing technologies - and The Processing Zone - to the PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor.

"PACK EXPO attendees are seeking out processing and packaging solutions. We know that from our research and the success of the Processing Zone at the PACK EXPO show in Chicago. Bringing Processing to the Las Vegas show floor was a clear choice," Yuska says.

"Another exciting new feature for 2011," Yuska adds, "will be the newest PACK EXPO Pavilion, The Pharmaceutical Pavilion."

The specialty area will be a hub of pharmaceutical processing and packaging solutions providers, and will serve as a clear, easy-to-find starting point for attendees searching for pharmaceutical solutions. It's also an example of PACK EXPO/PMMI's dedicated approach to customer service.

Customer-centric Approach
"Excellent customer service is critical, and PACK EXPO has always made it a priority. Now we're kicking it up a notch. It's not just about service, it's about attitude, a 'customer-centric' strategy that means examining all aspects of the show - down to the floor plan - to give attendees and, by extension, exhibitors the greatest possible return on their trip to PACK EXPO," Yuska says.

Pavilions help achieve that goal, because they give attendees focal points for their various needs.

Yuska adds, "PACK EXPO is dedicated to bringing processing and packaging solutions to attendees - and making it easy to get started on the show floor. We are making it easier for the attendee who needs to design, package and brand a product to easily find the right solutions providers."

Attendees will enjoy the benefits of five PACK EXPO pavilions:

The Pharmaceutical Pavilion
This new pavilion brings PACK EXPO exhibitors with pharmaceutical-specific solutions together into a focused, convenient area. Expect to see the kind of innovations PACK EXPO delivers best, with solutions that include safety and security, product protection, anti-counterfeiting and dosing convenience.

The Processing Zone
Innovative processing solutions for the food and beverage industries are in the spotlight - but they're only the beginning. Throughout the exhibit halls, attendees can expect to find processing solutions on display with one of every four PACK EXPO exhibitors.

The Confectionery Pavilion (Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA) )
Candy and snack producers will find the innovations that answer their processing and packaging challenges at The Confectionery Pavilion. They will find solutions dealing with greater flexibility in equipment, reductions in changeover time, new ways to maximize convenience and guarantee freshness.

The Reusable Packaging Pavilion (Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) )
See how choosing reusable pallets, hand-held containers, bulk containers, dunnage and other transport packaging solutions can raise productivity and profitability. Attendees can learn how to lower shipping and labor costs while enjoying better product protection and a more efficient flow of goods through distribution channels.

The Brand Zone-Containers & Materials that Shape Winning Brands
Attendees can find the latest advances in package design for glass, plastic, metal and paperboard packaging, decorating and labeling techniques, the latest ideas and the newest materials. The Brand Zone puts the spotlight on packaging technologies to help open innovation executives and brand managers launch new products. It's also home to The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by the Dow Chemical Co., featuring award-winning packaging from around the world, and the PACK EXPO Selects(TM) finalists display, recognizing best-in-class consumer packaging by PACK EXPO Las Vegas exhibitors.

"Pavilions are only one component of the customer-centric approach PACK EXPO is taking," Yuska says. "It really is all about helping attendees and exhibitors connect in ways that further everyone's business goals. We want our customers to glean as much value from their time as possible, and we're working to make that happen."

Registration, housing and a chance for a free hotel stay are live at Packexpo.com. Register to attend PACK EXPO before April 29, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a complimentary hotel stay at a Las Vegas hotel during PACK EXPO (September 26 - 28). Only five winners will be chosen.

For more information about PACK EXPO International 2010, visit www.packexpo.com or contact PMMI's Show Department: 703.243.8555 or expo@pmmi.org.

About PMMI
PMMI is a trade association of 560-plus member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.

PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas and EXPO PACK México, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. Coming Up: EXPO PACK México at Mexico City's Centro Banamex, June 21-24, 2011, and PACK EXPO Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center Sept. 26-28, 2011.

Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com.

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