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PO Box PO Box
7816,Madison, 7816,Madison,
AccuWeb, Inc. www.accuweb.com WI 53707 WI 53707
10 Admiral 10 Admiral
Street, Street,
Admiral Providence, RI Providence, RI
Packaging, Inc. www.admiralpkg.com 02908 02908
95 Chestnut 95 Chestnut
Ridge Road Ridge Road
Montvale, NJ Montvale, NJ
AEP Industries www.aepinc.com 07645 07645
32 calle, 7-51, 32 calle, 7-51,
Z-11, Las Z-11, Las
AGENCIA Charcas, Charcas,
MALDONADO Guatemala. Guatemala.
Desvío Desvío
residencial residencial
Monte María, Monte María,
Villanueva, Villanueva,
Cortés, Cortés,
Honduras. Honduras.
Teléfonos: (504) Teléfonos: (504)
2670-2220/29. 2670-2220/29.
En S.P.S. 27 En S.P.S. 27
calle frente a calle frente a
gasolinera UNO gasolinera UNO
antes de la antes de la
Central de Central de
AGRINOVA www.agrinova.com.gt. Abastos Abastos
Entrada Entrada
principal de principal de
Comayagua, Comayagua,
1,300 metros al 1,300 metros al
sur, frente a sur, frente a
EXCOSA. EXCOSA.
AGRITRADE DE Comayagua, Comayagua,
HONDURAS S.A. www.agri-trade.net. Comayagua. Comayagua.
Edificio Santa
Edificio Santa Bárbara, No.
Bárbara, No. 726,
726, Tegucigalpa,
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
AGROBIOTEK www.agrobiotek.com. Honduras
5ª Avenida, 5ª Avenida,
entre 8 y 9 calle entre 8 y 9 calle
Suroeste, Barrio Suroeste, Barrio
Lempira, San Lempira, San
AGROPECUARIA Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
EL ÉXITO Honduras. Honduras.
Final del Final del
Boulevard Boulevard
Morazán, atrás Morazán, atrás
de Plaza Tico, de Plaza Tico,
edificio color edificio color
negro. negro.
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
ALFA Francisco Francisco
COMERCIAL Morazán. Morazán.
21 Calle 21 Calle
Poniente # 223, Poniente # 223,
entre 1ª y 3ª entre 1ª y 3ª
ALGIER´S Avenida Norte, Avenida Norte,
IMPRESIONES San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
S.A. DE C.V. www.algiersimpresores.com. Salvador. Salvador.
21 Calle 21 Calle
Poniente # 223, Poniente # 223,
entre 1ª y 3ª entre 1ª y 3ª
ALGIER´S Avenida Norte, Avenida Norte,
IMPRESORES San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
S.A. DE C.V. www.algiersimpresores.com. Salvador. Salvador.
1842 E. Waller 1842 E. Waller
Drive PO Box Drive PO Box
Alliance Barrier 922,Washington, 922,Washington,
Films www.alliancebarrierfilms.com IN 47501 IN 47501
Barrio Lempira, Barrio Lempira,
9 calle, entre 6ª 9 calle, entre 6ª
y 7ª Avenidas y 7ª Avenidas
S.O. Edificio S.O. Edificio
Almíjar, San Almíjar, San
ALMÍJAR www.almijar.com. Pedro Sula. Pedro Sula.
5ª Avenida, 7 y 8 5ª Avenida, 7 y 8
calle Suroeste, calle Suroeste,
San Pedro Sula, San Pedro Sula,
ALTAGRO Honduras. Honduras.
1919 S. 1919 S.
Amcor Flexibles www.amcor.com Butterfield Road Butterfield Road
Mundelein, IL Mundelein, IL
60060 60060
3400 North 3400 North
American Inks Hutchinson Pine Hutchinson Pine
and Coatings www.americaninks.com Bluff, AR 71602 Bluff, AR 71602
15135 E. 15135 E.
American Monument Monument
Packaging Court,Scottsdal Court,Scottsdal
Corporation http://www.ampkcorp.com/ e, AZ 85262 e, AZ 85262
12025 Tricon 12025 Tricon
Road,Cincinnati, Road,Cincinnati,
Ampac www.ampaconline.com OH 45246 OH 45246
660 White Plains 660 White Plains
Ampacet Road Tarrytown, Road Tarrytown,
Corporation www.ampacet.com NY 10591 NY 10591
9 Calle, 8 Z-1, 9 Calle, 8 Z-1,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
ARMER PLASTIC Guatemala. Guatemala.
Ashland 5200 Blazer 5200 Blazer
Performance Parkway,Dublin, Parkway,Dublin,
Materials www.ashland.com OH 43017 OH 43017
Automated 10175 Philipp 10175 Philipp
Packaging Parkway,Streets Parkway,Streets
Systems http://www.autobag.com/ boro, OH 44241 boro, OH 44241
Aypek Packaging http://www.lifepacksolution.com/
B. EQUIPOS EN Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
EL SALVADOR Honduras. Honduras.
Av. Las Rosas Av. Las Rosas
L. 123 “Jardines L. 123 “Jardines
B. ETIQUETAS de San Lucas de San Lucas
EN EL IV” San Lucas IV” San Lucas
SALVADOR www.flexaprint.com. Sac. Sac.
830 Prosper 830 Prosper
Street,De Pere, Street,De Pere,
B&W MEGTEC WI 54115-5030 WI 54115-5030
4ª Avenida 0-85, 4ª Avenida 0-85,
Z-2, Mixco, Z-2, Mixco,
Ciudad Cotio Ciudad Cotio
BAGSA Guatemala, Guatemala,
REALPLASTIC www.grupofiama.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
Bamberger 2 Jericho 2 Jericho
Polymers, Inc. www.bambergerpolymers.com Plaza,Suite Plaza,Suite
109,Jericho, NY 109,Jericho, NY
11753 11753
1711 N Delilah 1711 N Delilah
St, Corona, CA St, Corona, CA
Band-it Rubber 92879, United 92879, United
Company http://www.brcproducts.com/ States States
11501 Steele 11501 Steele
Creek Road Creek Road
BASF Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC
Corporation www.basf.us/dpsolutions 28273 28273
PO Box PO Box
8208,Saddle 8208,Saddle
Beacon Brook, NJ Brook, NJ
Converters, Inc. www.beaconconverters.com 07663-8208 07663-8208
PO Box PO Box
5310,DePere, WI 5310,DePere, WI
Belmark, Inc. www.belmark.com 54115 54115
744 N. Oaklawn 744 N. Oaklawn
Avenue Avenue
Bema, Elmhurst, IL Elmhurst, IL
Incorporated www.bemaprint.com 60126 60126
PO Box 669,One PO Box 669,One
Neenah Center Neenah Center
4th 4th
Bemis Company, floor,Neenah, WI floor,Neenah, WI
Inc. www.bemis.com 54957-0669 54957-0669
39W259 39W259
Johnsway Johnsway
Berry Plastics Lane,Campton Lane,Campton
Corporation www.berryplastics.com Hills, IL 60175 Hills, IL 60175
PO Box PO Box
1357,945 South 1357,945 South
15th Street 15th Street
BJK Flexible Louisville, KY Louisville, KY
Packaging www.bjkflexiblepackaging.com 40201 40201
146 Harrison 146 Harrison
Avenue, Avenue,
Bobst North Roseland, NJ Roseland, NJ
America Inc. www.bobst.com 07068 07068
Ciudad de Ciudad de
Guatemala, Guatemala,
BOLIK www.grupok66.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
Borton & Sons,
Inc. http://www.bortonfruit.com/
11320 W. 11320 W.
Watertown Watertown
Plank Plank
Road,Wauwatos Road,Wauwatos
Bostik, Inc. www.Bostik-US.com a, WI 53226 a, WI 53226
4505 Old 4505 Old
Bryce Lamar,Memphis, Lamar,Memphis,
Corporation www.brycecorp.com TN 38118 TN 38118
Bunzl Ag Group http://www.cool-pak.com/
15 Grumbacher 15 Grumbacher
C-P Flexible Road,York, PA Road,York, PA
Packaging www.cpflexpack.com 17406 17406
Calbee North
America http://harvestsnaps.com/
31 Calle 25-83, 31 Calle 25-83,
Zona 12, Ciudad Zona 12, Ciudad
CEGSA (CAJAS Y de Guatemala, de Guatemala,
EMPAQUES DE 01012, 01012,
GUATEMALA, Guatemala, Guatemala,
S.A.) Guatemala. Guatemala.
957 957
cei (Coating Broadway,Wrigh Broadway,Wrigh
Excellence tstown, WI tstown, WI
International) www.coatingexcellence.com 54180 54180
222 W. Las 222 W. Las
Colinas Colinas
Boulevard Suite Boulevard Suite
900N,Irving, TX 900N,Irving, TX
Celanese www.celanese.com 75039 75039
Boulevard del Boulevard del
Ejército Ejército
Nacional, Km 7 Nacional, Km 7
CELPAC S.A. DE ½ Soyapango, ½ Soyapango,
C.V. San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
Del Perimercado Del Perimercado
175 metros al 175 metros al
norte, mano norte, mano
izquierda, izquierda,
CELPLAST edificio blanco edificio blanco
(AGENCIAS con azul, con azul,
ABBOTT) www.agencias-abbott.com. AGENCIAS AGENCIAS
ABBOTT, Costa ABBOTT, Costa
Rica. Rica.
67 Commander 67 Commander
Boulevard Unit Boulevard Unit
Celplast 4,Toronto, 4,Toronto,
Metallized Ontario M1S Ontario M1S
Products Limited www.celplast.com 3M7 Canada 3M7 Canada
Diagonal 19, Diagonal 19,
Avenida Petapa, Avenida Petapa,
7635 Zona 21, 7635 Zona 21,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
CEMSA www.cemsa.com.gt. Guatemala. Guatemala.
31 Calle, 25-83, 31 Calle, 25-83,
CEMSA (CAJAS Y Zona 12, Ciudad Zona 12, Ciudad
EMPAQUES DE de Guatemala, de Guatemala,
GUATEMALA 01012, 01012,
S.A.) www.cemsa.com.gt. Guatemala. Guatemala.
1901 Winter 1901 Winter
Charter NEX Street,Superior, Street,Superior,
Films www.charternex.com WI 54880 WI 54880
10001 Six Pine 10001 Six Pine
Chevron Phillips Drive,The Drive,The
Chemical Woodlands, TX Woodlands, TX
Company LP www.cpchem.com 77380 77380
CKF http://www.ckfinc.com/
1101 W. Second 1101 W. Second
Street Street
Oconomowoc, Oconomowoc,
CL&D Graphics www.cldgraphics.com WI 53066 WI 53066
1950 Pratt 1950 Pratt
Boulevard,Elk Boulevard,Elk
Clear Lam Grove Village, IL Grove Village, IL
Packaging, Inc. http://www.clearlam.com/ 60007 60007
401 16th 401 16th
Cloeren Street,Orange, Street,Orange,
Incorporated www.cloeren.com TX 77630 TX 77630
Calle 21 de Calle 21 de
agosto, frente a agosto, frente a
antena del antena del
Centro Radial. Centro Radial.
Siguatepeque, Siguatepeque,
Comayagua, Comayagua,
COAPIHL Honduras. Honduras.
86 Mantua 86 Mantua
Grove Road Grove Road
West Deptford, West Deptford,
Coim USA Inc. www.coimgroup.com NJ 08066 NJ 08066
Edificio Cantero, Edificio Cantero,
el Centro de el Centro de
COLORPRINT Tegucigalpa. Tegucigalpa.
1 ½ cuadra 1 ½ cuadra
arriba de Shell arriba de Shell
COMERCIAL Ciudad Jardín Ciudad Jardín
PAOLA S.A. www.comercialpaola.com. S-42, S-42,
6135 Park South 6135 Park South
Drive Suite Drive Suite
510,Charlotte, 510,Charlotte,
Comexi Group www.comexigroup.com NC 28210 NC 28210
1111 Northpoint 1111 Northpoint
Boulevard, Boulevard,
Constantia Blythewood, SC Blythewood, SC
Flexibles LLC www.cflex.com 29016 29016
Conwed Global
Netting Solutions http://www.conwedplastics.com/en/
Barrio Medina, Barrio Medina,
13 calle, 8ª 13 calle, 8ª
avenida, avenida,
esquina opuesta esquina opuesta
al Asilo de al Asilo de
Ancianos. San Ancianos. San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
COPRODE Honduras. Honduras.
Plaza Ares, Plaza Ares,
salida a La salida a La
Lima, Primera Lima, Primera
Calle, oficina Calle, oficina
Colonia Aurora, Colonia Aurora,
7 calle, San 7 calle, San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
COSQUISA Honduras. Honduras.
PO Box PO Box
5687,Spartanbur 5687,Spartanbur
COVERIS™ www.coveris.com g, SC 29304 g, SC 29304
22160 N. Pepper 22160 N. Pepper
Road Lake Road Lake
CTI Industries Barrington, IL Barrington, IL
Corporation www.ctiindustries.com 60010 60010
12 Avenida sur # 12 Avenida sur #
132, San 132, San
D. EQUIPOS EN Salvador, El Salvador, El
NICARAGUA Salvador. Salvador.
1 Extusion 1 Extusion
Davis-Standard, Drive,Pawcatuck Drive,Pawcatuck
LLC www.davis-standard.com , CT 06379 , CT 06379
Decade Products
LLC http://www.decadeproducts.com/
Avenida Los Avenida Los
Próceres, Próceres,
contiguo al contiguo al
Diario El Diario El
Heraldo; No. Heraldo; No.
DEL CAMPO 3301, 3301,
SOLUCIONES Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
AGRÍCOLAS www.delcampo.hn. Honduras. Honduras.
Calle Antigua a Calle Antigua a
Nejapa, Nejapa,
Polígono # 8, Polígono # 8,
Lote # 1, Apopa, Lote # 1, Apopa,
San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
DIASA www.diasaonline.com. Salvador. Salvador.
Anillo Periférico, Anillo Periférico,
4-15, Zona 2, 4-15, Zona 2,
Ciudad de Ciudad de
DIMASA Guatemala, Guatemala,
UNIVERSAL Guatemala. Guatemala.
Entre 6ª y 8ª Entre 6ª y 8ª
Avenida, 11 Avenida, 11
Calle, edificio # Calle, edificio #
731, 731,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
DIMOGRAFIC Honduras. Honduras.
Urbanización Urbanización
Industrial La Industrial La
Laguna, Calle Laguna, Calle
Circunvalación Circunvalación
DIPSA No. 9-E, Antiguo No. 9-E, Antiguo
(CARVAJAL Cuscatlán, El Cuscatlán, El
EMPAQUE) www.dipsa.com.sv Salvador. Salvador.
Display Pack https://www.displaypack.com/
100 Frank E. 100 Frank E.
Simon Avenue Simon Avenue
Distinct Shepherdsville, Shepherdsville,
Packabilities, LLC www.distinctpack.com KY 40165 KY 40165
Oficinas Oficinas
centrales y sala centrales y sala
de ventas, 1ª de ventas, 1ª
Avenida, Calle Avenida, Calle
34-39, Zona 11, 34-39, Zona 11,
Colonia Toledo. Colonia Toledo.
Ciudad de Ciudad de
DISTRIBUIDORA Guatemala, Guatemala,
DEL CARIBE www.distcaribe.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
8ª avenida, 4 y 5 8ª avenida, 4 y 5
calle, S.O. calle, S.O.
Barrio El Barrio El
Benque. Benque.
Apartado Postal Apartado Postal
397, San Pedro 397, San Pedro
DISTRIBUIDORA Sula, Cortés, Sula, Cortés,
MAYAB Honduras. Honduras.
Calle Sierra Calle Sierra
Madre No. 20, Madre No. 20,
Residencial Residencial
Montebello, San Montebello, San
DROGUERÍA Salvador, El Salvador, El
HERMEL www.hermel.com.sv. Salvador. Salvador.
DuPont http://www.dupont.com/
Chestnut Run Chestnut Run
Plaza,730,974 Plaza,730,974
Centre Road,PO Centre Road,PO
DuPont Company www.dupont.com/packaging Box 2915 Box 2915
Dupont Teijin
Films http://dupontteijinfilms.com/
Boulevard del Boulevard del
Norte contiguo a Norte contiguo a
Supermercado Supermercado
Colonial # 2, Río Colonial # 2, Río
Blanco, San Blanco, San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
DUWEST Honduras. Honduras.
Dynaplast http://www.groupeguillin.fr/
Eagle Cold
Storage http://eaglecoldstorage.com/
1100 Kingsland 1100 Kingsland
Eagle Flexible Drive,Batavia, IL Drive,Batavia, IL
Packaging www.eagleflexible.com 60510 60510
1 Wilson Manor 1 Wilson Manor
ECKART America Court,Chesterfie Court,Chesterfie
Corporation www.eckart.net ld, MO 63005 ld, MO 63005
Avenida Las Avenida Las
Américas, 5-83, Américas, 5-83,
Zona 14, Ciudad Zona 14, Ciudad
de Guatemala, de Guatemala,
ECOGREEN Guatemala. Guatemala.
EcoPack http://ecopackgreenbox.com/
Edanaro USA
EDECA
(ENVASES 14 calle final, 14 calle final,
DESECHABLES interior El interior El
DE C.A.) www.edecasa.com. Zapote, Zona 2. Zapote, Zona 2.
2277 Knoll 2277 Knoll
Drive,Ventura, Drive,Ventura,
Edwards Label www.edwardslabel.com CA 93003 CA 93003
EE Print Pack http://www.eeprintpack.com.mx/
6750 Dumbarton 6750 Dumbarton
Circle,Fremont, Circle,Fremont,
EFI www.efi.com CA 94555 CA 94555
7ª Avenida 3-33, 7ª Avenida 3-33,
Zona 9, Torre Zona 9, Torre
Empresarial 805, Empresarial 805,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
EL LABRADOR Guatemala. Guatemala.
Ellepot-USA http://www.blackmoreco.com/
33050 Western 33050 Western
Emerald Avenue Union Avenue Union
Packaging, Inc. www.empack.com City, CA 94587 City, CA 94587
Empacadoras
Org USA Mexico
Barrio La Barrio La
Guardia, 1ª y 2ª Guardia, 1ª y 2ª
avenida, 32 calle avenida, 32 calle
Suroeste, a la Suroeste, a la
par de par de
EMPAFLEX Europlast, San Europlast, San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
Cortés, Cortés,
Honduras. Honduras.
Colonia Santa Colonia Santa
María, 27 calle, María, 27 calle,
300 metros 300 metros
EMPAQUES Y después de después de
PRODUCTOS DE Shell Zorzales Shell Zorzales
PLÁSTICO www.epphn.com. (Uno). (Uno).
Boulevard Boulevard
Vijosa, Edificio Vijosa, Edificio
Salaverría Salaverría
Cáceres, Cáceres,
Bodegas 1, 2 y Bodegas 1, 2 y
EMPAQUES Y 3, Ciudad 3, Ciudad
PRODUCTOS DE Merliot, Antiguo Merliot, Antiguo
PLÁSTICO S.A. Cuscatlán, El Cuscatlán, El
DE C.V. www.eppsv.com. Salvador. Salvador.
Edificio Edificio
Salaverría Salaverría
Cáceres y Cáceres y
Boulevard Boulevard
Vicosa, calle L-1 Vicosa, calle L-1
EMPAQUES Y bodegas 1 y 2, bodegas 1 y 2,
PRODUCTOS Ciudad Merliot, Ciudad Merliot,
PLÁSTICOS DE La Libertad, El La Libertad, El
EL SALVADOR Salvador. Salvador.
Empresa
Gustech Mexico
42 Industrial 42 Industrial
Way, Way,
Energy Sciences, Wilmington, MA Wilmington, MA
Inc. www.EBEAM.com 01887 01887
14 calle final, 14 calle final,
interior El interior El
ENVASES Zapote, Zona 2, Zapote, Zona 2,
DESECHABLES Ciudad de Ciudad de
CENTROAMERIC Guatemala, Guatemala,
ANOS. S.A. www.edecasa.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
27 calle S.E., 27 calle S.E.,
frente a frente a
Gasolinera Shell Gasolinera Shell
ENVASES “Zorzales”, “Zorzales”,
PLÁSTICOS http://www.grupoindustrialeec.com. Colonia Santa Colonia Santa
María. San María. San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
Honduras. Honduras.
299 Jefferson 299 Jefferson
Evonik Road,Parsippan Road,Parsippan
Corporation www.evonik.com y, NJ 07054 y, NJ 07054
Km 18 Carretera Km 18 Carretera
Norte, Valle de Norte, Valle de
Amarateca, Amarateca,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
EXPLAHSA Honduras. Honduras.
13 Calle, 12-96 13 Calle, 12-96
Z.11, BODEX Z.11, BODEX
Oficomercio, 2D Oficomercio, 2D
Guatemala, Guatemala,
EXTRUDOPLAST www.extrudoplast.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
22777 22777
Springwoods Springwoods
ExxonMobil Village Parkway Village Parkway
Chemical Spring, TX Spring, TX
Company www.exxonmobil.com 77389 77389
Colonia Colonia
Jacaranda, Jacaranda,
carretera a El carretera a El
Picacho, Casa Picacho, Casa
No. 2101, No. 2101,
FARO Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
COMERCIAL Honduras. Honduras.
De la De la
intersección de intersección de
Pista del Pista del
Mayoreo con Mayoreo con
camino a camino a
Sabana Grande, Sabana Grande,
2 Km al Este. 2 Km al Este.
Apartado Postal Apartado Postal
FERNÁNDEZ A-258, Managua, A-258, Managua,
SERA S.A. www.fernandezsera.com. Nicaragua. Nicaragua.
200 Industrial 200 Industrial
Drive Bean Drive Bean
Station, TN Station, TN
FILMtech Inc. www.filmtechinc.com 37708 37708
1221 North 1221 North
Black Branch Black Branch
Road Road
Flex Films (USA) Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown,
Inc. www.flexfilm.com KY 42701 KY 42701
7 calle poniente, 7 calle poniente,
87 y 89 Avenida 87 y 89 Avenida
Norte. Norte.
Residencial Residencial
Fountain Blue Fountain Blue
H1, Colonia H1, Colonia
Escalón, San Escalón, San
FLEXAPRINT DE Salvador, El Salvador, El
EL SALVADOR www.flexaprint.com. Salvador. Salvador.
Avenida Las Avenida Las
Rosas, L. 123 Rosas, L. 123
“Jardines de “Jardines de
San Lucas IV”, San Lucas IV”,
San Lucas Sac., San Lucas Sac.,
FLEXAPRINT S.A. Guatemala. Guatemala.
100 Armstrong 100 Armstrong
Road, Suite 103, Road, Suite 103,
Plymouth, MA Plymouth, MA
Flexo Concepts 02360 02360
275 A Mabini 275 A Mabini
Flexo Street Caloocan, Street Caloocan,
Manufacturing City 1400 City 1400
Corporation www.flexo.com.ph Philippines Philippines
14909 Beck 14909 Beck
Road, Plymouth, Road, Plymouth,
Flint Group www.flintgrp.com MI 48170 MI 48170
Floralife http://www.floralife.com/en
Florida
Department of
Agriculture and
Consumer
Services http://www.freshfromflorida.com/
2-44 Cornelia 2-44 Cornelia
Street,Newark, Street,Newark,
Forem Packaging www.forempackaging.com NJ 07105 NJ 07105
Carretera a Carretera a
FORMAS Occidente, Km Occidente, Km
TÉRMICAS www.formastermicas.net. 17 ½ Naco 17 ½ Naco
Cortés, Cortés,
Honduras. Honduras.
9 Peach Tree 9 Peach Tree
Formosa Plastics Hill Road Hill Road
Corporation, Livingston, NJ Livingston, NJ
U.S.A. www.fpcusa.com 07039 07039
Fox Packaging,
Inc. http://www.foxbag.com/
699 N. 699 N.
Frankston Frankston
Highway Highway
Frankston Frankston, TX Frankston, TX
Packaging www.frankstonpackaging.com 75763 75763
Fujifilm North
America 1101 West 1101 West
Corporation, Cambridge Cambridge
Graphic Systems Drive Kansas Drive Kansas
Division www.FujifilmGraphics.com City, KS 66103 City, KS 66103
Km 4 Boulevard Km 4 Boulevard
del Sur, San del Sur, San
FUNDIDORAS Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
DEL NORTE S.A. Honduras. Honduras.
285 Industrial 285 Industrial
Parkway South Parkway South
Aurora, Ontario Aurora, Ontario
Genpak LP www.progressivepac.com L4G 3V8 Canada L4G 3V8 Canada
Georgia-Pacific http://www.gppackaging.com/corrugated/P
Corrugated ages/default.aspx
Giro Pack Inc. http://giro.es/
W158 N9332 W158 N9332
Nor-X-Way Nor-X-Way
Avenue Avenue
Menomonee Menomonee
Glenroy, Inc. www.glenroy.com Falls, WI 53051 Falls, WI 53051
Blackburn Blackburn
Industrial Park Industrial Park
Gloucester 11 Dory Road, 11 Dory Road,
Engineering Co., Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA
Inc. www.gloucesterengineering.com 01930 01930
121 Technology 121 Technology
Goss Drive,Durham, Drive,Durham,
International www.GossInternational.com NH 03824 NH 03824
Green Ox Pallet
Technology http://greenoxpallets.com
Boulevard Boulevard
Suyapa, Suyapa,
Contiguo a Contiguo a
Suzuki, 50 Suzuki, 50
metros al Este metros al Este
de Gasolinera de Gasolinera
Shell La Shell La
Hacienda, Hacienda,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
GRUPO VICAL Honduras. Honduras.
1200 Willow 1200 Willow
Lake Boulevard Lake Boulevard
St. Paul, MN St. Paul, MN
H.B. Fuller www.hbfuller.com 55110 55110
Hampshire Paper http://www.berwickoffraywholesale.com/
Harpak-ULMA http://www.harpak-ulma.com/
11625 Steele 11625 Steele
Creek Road PO Creek Road PO
Harper Box Box
Corporation of 38490,Charlotte, 38490,Charlotte,
America NC 28278 NC 28278
203 MacKenan 203 MacKenan
Henkel Court,Cary, NC Court,Cary, NC
Corporation www.henkelna.com/liofol 27511-6445 27511-6445
5555 Windward 5555 Windward
Parkway,Alphar Parkway,Alphar
Hewlett Packard www.hp.com etta, GA 30004 etta, GA 30004
N26W23322 Paul N26W23322 Paul
HFM Packaging, Road Pewaukee, Road Pewaukee,
Ltd. WI 53072 WI 53072
Highland Supply
Corporation http://www.highlandsupply.com/
Hollandia
Produce L.P. http://www.livegourmet.com/
Avenida New Avenida New
Orleans, 1 Orleans, 1
cuadra al sur del cuadra al sur del
HONDUPLAST Técnico Alemán, Técnico Alemán,
(PLÁSTICOS DE San Pedro Sula, San Pedro Sula,
HONDURAS) Cortés. Cortés.
Barrio La Barrio La
Guardia. Guardia.
Apartado Postal Apartado Postal
No.1105, San No.1105, San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
HONDUPRINT Honduras Honduras
Aldea Villa Vieja, Aldea Villa Vieja,
salida a Danlí, salida a Danlí,
Km 4, después Km 4, después
de la posta de la posta
policial, primer policial, primer
desvío a mano desvío a mano
HONDUTERRA izquierda. izquierda.
5 Michigan 5 Michigan
Hosokawa Alpine Drive,Natick, MA Drive,Natick, MA
American 01760 01760
230 Kendall 230 Kendall
Point Drive Point Drive
Oswego, IL Oswego, IL
HQC Inc. www.hqcinc.com 60543 60543
Hurst
International, LLC http://www.hurstinternational.net/
Image Plastics &
Packaging http://imageplasticsandpackaging.com/
5ª Avenida, 11 5ª Avenida, 11
Calle Suroeste, Calle Suroeste,
Barrio Lempira Barrio Lempira
frente al frente al
cementerio. San cementerio. San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
IMET www.imethonduras.com. Honduras. Honduras.
Colonia 21 de Colonia 21 de
Octubre, frente Octubre, frente
a las bodegas a las bodegas
Lázaro, cerca de Lázaro, cerca de
Canal 13, Canal 13,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
IMPORMA Honduras. Honduras.
Boulevard 21 Boulevard 21
octubre, octubre,
contiguo a los contiguo a los
puentes, puentes,
INDUSTRIAS Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
ELECTRIGAS Honduras. Honduras.
Barrio Barrio
Concepción, 12 Concepción, 12
Avenida Sur, Avenida Sur,
INDUSTRIAS No. 132, San No. 132, San
READI S.A. DE Salvador, El Salvador, El
C.V. Salvador. Salvador.
Infia SRL http://www.infia.it/
Oficina Oficina
principal, 3ª principal, 3ª
Avenida N.O. # Avenida N.O. #
65 entre 9 y 10 65 entre 9 y 10
calle. Bo. Las calle. Bo. Las
Acacias, San Acacias, San
INFRA DE Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
HONDURAS Honduras. Honduras.
Inline Plastics
Corp http://www.inlineplastics.com/
Valle de Valle de
Amarateca, en el Amarateca, en el
desvío al desvío al
Hospital Santa Hospital Santa
INPLASA Rosita. Rosita.
Avenida Junior, Avenida Junior,
12 calle N.E. San 12 calle N.E. San
Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
INPONO www.grupoinpono.com. Honduras. Honduras.
International
Paper http://www.internationalpaper.com/
Interstate
Container http://www.interstateresources.com
7ª calle, arriba 7ª calle, arriba
de la Agencia La de la Agencia La
Global, entre la Global, entre la
12ª y 13ª 12ª y 13ª
avenida, a mano avenida, a mano
derecha en un derecha en un
local que dice local que dice
INVERSIONES TPA. Armando TPA. Armando
SUÁREZ Suáre Suáre
101 ISO 101 ISO
ISO Poly Films, Parkway,Gray Parkway,Gray
Inc. www.isopoly.com Court, SC 29645 Court, SC 29645
PO Box No. PO Box No.
6574, AL 6574, AL
JAZEERAH AL JAZEERAH AL
HAMRA,Ras AL HAMRA,Ras AL
Khaimah, UAE Khaimah, UAE
JBF RAK LLC www.jbfrak.com UAE UAE
JetRam Floral
Packaging customerservice@jetraminc.com
Jinxing
Packaging Co.,
Ltd http://www.shjinxing.com.cn
2999 W. Spencer 2999 W. Spencer
Street Suite Street Suite
JL Packaging 2010,Appleton, 2010,Appleton,
Corporation WI 54914 WI 54914
Jolo Flowers http://www.jolofarms.com/
175 SW 7th 175 SW 7th
Karlville Street Suite Street Suite
Development, 2103,Miami, FL 2103,Miami, FL
LLC www.karlville.com 33130 33130
2555 Regent 2555 Regent
Boulevard,Dalla Boulevard,Dalla
KBA Flexotecnica www.kba.com/us s, TX 75261 s, TX 75261
Kronen Corp http://www.kronen.eu/en/
2625 Bay Area 2625 Bay Area
Boulevard Suite Boulevard Suite
600,Houston, TX 600,Houston, TX
Kuraray www.kuraray.us.com 77058 77058
2050 Wardrobe 2050 Wardrobe
Label Technology Avenue,Merced, Avenue,Merced,
Inc. www.labeltech.com CA 95341 CA 95341
24 Avenida 24 Avenida
19-05, Zona 12, 19-05, Zona 12,
Calzada Calzada
LACOPLAST S.A. www.lacoplast.com.gt. Atanasio Tzul. Atanasio Tzul.
Barrio Pueblo Barrio Pueblo
Nuevo, # 3344, Nuevo, # 3344,
frente a frente a
Hondupalma, Hondupalma,
LEOPLAST una calle antes una calle antes
(ANTES de la Colonia de la Colonia
DINAPLAST) http://www.leoplasthn.com. Argentina, Argentina,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
Honduras. Honduras.
901 East Byrd 901 East Byrd
Street Suite Street Suite
Liqui-Box 1105, Richmond, 1105, Richmond,
Corporation www.liquibox.com VA 23219 VA 23219
Colonia El Colonia El
Prado, 3ª Prado, 3ª
entrada. Planta: entrada. Planta:
delante de Café delante de Café
Maya, Maya,
Amarateca, Amarateca,
LOGÍSTICOS Francisco Francisco
HONDURAS www.logisticoshn.com. Morazán. Morazán.
10 Caesar Place, 10 Caesar Place,
LPS Industries, Moonachie, NJ Moonachie, NJ
LLC www.lpsind.com 07074 07074
Lubrizol 9911 Brecksville 9911 Brecksville
Advanced Road,Brecksvill Road,Brecksvill
Materials www.lubrizol.com e, Ohio 44141 e, Ohio 44141
LyondellBasell LyondellBasell
Tower 1221 Tower 1221
McKinney McKinney
Street,Suite Street,Suite
300,Houston, TX 300,Houston, TX
LyondellBasell 77010 77010
PO Box PO Box
27127,Greenville 27127,Greenville
M33 Integrated , SC 29616 , SC 29616
5210 Phillip Lee 5210 Phillip Lee
MacDermid Drive Atlanta, Drive Atlanta,
Printing Solutions printing.macdermid.com GA 30336 GA 30336
Barrio Barrio
Guadalupe, Guadalupe,
Avenida Juan Avenida Juan
Manuel Gálvez, Manuel Gálvez,
Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
MAQUIMUNDO Honduras. Honduras.
Mariani Packing
Company http://www.mariani.com/
18081 18081
Chesterfield Chesterfield
Mark Andy, Inc. www.markandy.com Airport Road Airport Road
Chesterfield, MO Chesterfield, MO
63005 63005
Markenburg Eldan Park, Bo. Eldan Park, Bo.
International Patubig Marilao, Patubig Marilao,
Foods Bulacan 3019 Bulacan 3019
Corporation Philippines Philippines
Market Source http://www.maglioproduce.com/
Carretera Carretera
Troncal del Troncal del
MATRICERIA Norte, Km 7 ½, Norte, Km 7 ½,
INDUSTRIAL Ciudad Delgado, Ciudad Delgado,
ROXY S.A. DE San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
C.V. www.matriceriaroxy.com. Salvador. Salvador.
235 S. LaSalle 235 S. LaSalle
Street Street
Max Katz Bag Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN
Company, Inc. http://maxkatzbag.com/ 46201-4334 46201-4334
Carretera al Carretera al
Pacífico, Km Pacífico, Km
15.5, Villanueva, 15.5, Villanueva,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
MEGAPLAST S.A. www.megaplast.com.gt. Guatemala. Guatemala.
260 Industrial 260 Industrial
Menges Roller Drive,Wauconda Drive,Wauconda
Company, Inc. www.mengesroller.com , IL 60084 , IL 60084
Meshdecor
9 Mountain View 9 Mountain View
Drive Shelton, Drive Shelton,
Mica Corporation www.mica-corp.com CT 06484 CT 06484
9080 Shell Road, 9080 Shell Road,
Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH
Michelman KrisBecknell@michelman.com 45236 45236
2001 Hood 2001 Hood
Mitsubishi Road,PO Box Road,PO Box
Polyester Film, 1400,Greer, SC 1400,Greer, SC
Inc. www.m-petfilm.com 29652 29652
14591 State 14591 State
Highway Highway
Mondi Jackson 177,Jackson, 177,Jackson,
LLC MO 63755 MO 63755
Monte Package
Company http://www.montepkg.com/
Multifilm 1040 N. McLean 1040 N. McLean
Packaging Boulevard Elgin, Boulevard Elgin,
Corporation www.multifilm.com IL 60123 IL 60123
NNZ Inc. http://www.nnz.com/
155 Ricefield 155 Ricefield
Nordmeccanica, Lane,Hauppaug Lane,Hauppaug
NA www.nordmeccanica.com e, NY 11788 e, NY 11788
645 Hembree 645 Hembree
Parkway,Suite Parkway,Suite
Nordson D,Roswell, GA D,Roswell, GA
Corporation www.nordson.com 30076 30076
1555 Coraopolis 1555 Coraopolis
Heights Road Heights Road
NOVA Chemicals, Moon Township, Moon Township,
Inc. www.novachem.com PA 15108 PA 15108
40 Calle, 22-26 40 Calle, 22-26
Zona 12, Ciudad Zona 12, Ciudad
NOVAPLASTIC de Guatemala, de Guatemala,
S.A. Guatemala. Guatemala.
101 East 101 East
Carolina Avenue Carolina Avenue
Hartsville, SC Hartsville, SC
NOVOLEX™ www.novolex.com 29550 29550
445 Sixth Street 445 Sixth Street
Oliver-Tolas NW, Grand NW, Grand
Healthcare Rapids, MI Rapids, MI
Packaging www.oliver-tolas.com 49504 49504
Oneonta Starr
Ranch Growers http://www.oneonta.com/
1188 South 1188 South
Houk Road Houk Road
Optimum Delaware, OH Delaware, OH
Plastics, Inc. www.optimumplastics.com 43015 43015
220 Polo Road, 220 Polo Road,
Winston-Salem, Winston-Salem,
Oracle Packaging www.oraclepackaging.com NC 27105 NC 27105
1180 American 1180 American
Outlook Group Drive, Neenah, Drive, Neenah,
Corporation www.outlookgroup.com WI 54956 WI 54956
Oxnard
Growers/Shippers
1403 Needham 1403 Needham
P&O Packaging, Drive,DALTON, Drive,DALTON,
LLC www.popackaging.com GA 30720 GA 30720
Pacific AgPak http://www.pacificagpak.com/
Packaging
Personified Inc. http://www.packagingpersonified.com/
Barrio San Barrio San
Jacinto, Jacinto,
Residencial Residencial
América, calle América, calle
Cristóbal Colón Cristóbal Colón
10, San 10, San
PACKPRINT S.A. Salvador, El Salvador, El
DE C.V. www.packprint.biz. Salvador. Salvador.
2817 McCracken 2817 McCracken
Street, Street,
Muskegon, MI Muskegon, MI
Paramelt www.paramelt.com 49441 49441
En San Pedro En San Pedro
Sula, Cortés: 24 Sula, Cortés: 24
calle, 20 avenida calle, 20 avenida
S.E. Segundo S.E. Segundo
anillo anillo
Circunvalación Circunvalación
frente a ZIP San frente a ZIP San
PEGAPRINT www.pegaprinthn.com. José. José.
Apartado 4457, Apartado 4457,
Lima, Lima 16 Lima, Lima 16
PERUPLAST S.A. www.peruplast.com.pe Peru Peru
Pharr
International
Bridge http://pharr-tx.gov/
Plastic Packaging 750 S. 65th 750 S. 65th
Technologies, Street Kansas Street Kansas
LLC www.plaspack.com City, KS 66111 City, KS 66111
2887 Johnstown 2887 Johnstown
Road, Road,
Plastic Suppliers, Columbus, OH Columbus, OH
Inc. www.plasticsuppliers.com 43219 43219
Colonia 21 de Colonia 21 de
octubre, salida a octubre, salida a
PLÁSTICOS Valle de Valle de
CORPLASA www.grupoindustrialeec.com. Ángeles, en las Ángeles, en las
antiguas antiguas
oficinas de oficinas de
Valentino. Valentino.
1 cuadra al este 1 cuadra al este
de Foam de de Foam de
PLÁSTICOS Honduras, San Honduras, San
GAMOZ S.A. DE Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
C.V. www.plasticosgamoz.com Cortés. Cortés.
Rivera de Belén, Rivera de Belén,
Heredia, Heredia,
contiguo a las contiguo a las
PLÁSTICOS bodegas de la bodegas de la
MODERNOS www.plasticos-modernos.com. Coca Cola. Coca Cola.
Carretera Norte, Carretera Norte,
Km 3½, Km 3½,
PLÁSTICOS Managua, Managua,
MODERNOS S.A. www.pmodernos.com Nicaragua. Nicaragua.
Barrio Barrio
Guanacaste, Guanacaste,
Avenida Avenida
Gutenberg, No. Gutenberg, No.
1735, 1735,
PLÁSTICOS Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
TONY Honduras. Honduras.
200 metros al 200 metros al
sur del C.T.H.A. sur del C.T.H.A.
Barrio La Barrio La
Guardia. Guardia.
Apartado Postal Apartado Postal
PLÁSTICOS No. 1105, San No. 1105, San
VANGUARDIA S. Pedro Sula, Pedro Sula,
DE R.L. DE C.V. www.vanguardiahn.com. Honduras. Honduras.
3ª calle, 0-81 3ª calle, 0-81
Zona 1, Boca del Zona 1, Boca del
Norte, Villa Norte, Villa
Canales, Canales,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
Guatemala. Guatemala.
PLASTIMAX www.plastimaxsa.com. Skype: Skype:
Calle a Valle Calle a Valle
Nuevo No. 5, Nuevo No. 5,
POLIFLEX S.A. Colonia Santa Colonia Santa
DE C.V. www.poliflexsa.com. Lucía, Ilopango, Lucía, Ilopango,
San Salvador, El San Salvador, El
Salvador. Salvador.
1ª Calle, 2-68, 1ª Calle, 2-68,
Zona 2, Colonia Zona 2, Colonia
San José, Villa San José, Villa
Nueva, Nueva,
POLÍMEROS Y Guatemala. Guatemala.
TECNOLOGÍA Código Postal Código Postal
S.A. www.polytec.com.gt. 01064. 01064.
Kilómetro 12, Kilómetro 12,
Carretera a Villa Carretera a Villa
Canales, Boca Canales, Boca
del Monte, del Monte,
POLINDUSTRIAS Guatemala, Guatemala,
S.A. www.polindustrias.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
2300 W. 2300 W.
Wetmore Road Wetmore Road
Tucson, Arizona Tucson, Arizona
Poly Print Inc. www.polyprint.com 85705-2051 85705-2051
POLYMER
HONDURAS
Polymer Logistics http://www.polymerlogistics.com/en/
8333 Navarre 8333 Navarre
Road SE Road SE
Polymer Massillon, OH Massillon, OH
Packaging Inc. www.polymerpkg.com 44646 44646
3001 Mallard 3001 Mallard
Fox Drive NW Fox Drive NW
Polyplex USA, Decatur, AL Decatur, AL
LLC www.polyplex.com 35601 35601
500 Laser 500 Laser
Drive,Somerset, Drive,Somerset,
Preco, Inc. www.precoinc.com WI 54025 WI 54025
501 N. Central 501 N. Central
Prime Packaging, Avenue,Wood Avenue,Wood
LLC www.primepkg.com Dale, IL 60191 Dale, IL 60191
PO Box 723608, PO Box 723608,
Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA
Printpack www.printpack.com 31139 31139
13536 Dahlia 13536 Dahlia
Prolamina Court,Rosemou Court,Rosemou
Corporation www.prolamina.com nt, MN 55068 nt, MN 55068
Estatua Estatua
Monseñor Monseñor
Lezcano, 6 ½ Lezcano, 6 ½
cuadras al Este, cuadras al Este,
Barrio Barrio
Monseñor Monseñor
Lezcano, Lezcano,
Managua, Managua,
PROQUINFA S.A. www.proquinfa.com. www.distcaribe.com. Nicaragua. Nicaragua.
R.O.P. http://www.rop.co.il/
12260 W. 53rd 12260 W. 53rd
Street North Street North
Reifenhauser Inc. Maize, KS 67101 Maize, KS 67101
Plaza Los Plaza Los
Dolores, Dolores,
Avenida Máximo Avenida Máximo
Jerez, Casa No. Jerez, Casa No.
1310, Barrio Los 1310, Barrio Los
Dolores, Dolores,
REPRESENTACIO Tegucigalpa, Tegucigalpa,
NES ROJAS Honduras. Honduras.
270 Reasonover 270 Reasonover
RKW North Drive,Franklin, Drive,Franklin,
America Inc. www.rkw-group.com KY 42134 KY 42134
10810 Mid 10810 Mid
America Avenue America Avenue
Lenexa, KS Lenexa, KS
Robbie flexibles www.robbieflexibles.com 66219 66219
320 S. Stewart 320 S. Stewart
Rollprint Avenue Avenue
Packaging Addison, IL Addison, IL
Products, Inc. www.rollprint.com 60101-3310 60101-3310
10 Avenida, # 10 Avenida, #
31-39, Zona 5, 31-39, Zona 5,
Ciudad de Ciudad de
Guatemala, Guatemala,
01005, 01005,
ROTOPRIN S.A. Guatemala. Guatemala.
150 metros Sur, 150 metros Sur,
del costado del costado
suroeste del suroeste del
Estadio Lito Estadio Lito
Monge. Barrio Monge. Barrio
RYELSA www.indelsacr.com. San José, San José,
Curridabat, San Curridabat, San
José, Costa José, Costa
Rica. Rica.
Salsa http://www.salsa-mx.com/
Zona Industrial Zona Industrial
Plan de La Plan de La
SALVAPLASTIC Laguna, Bloque Laguna, Bloque
S.A. de C.V. www.termo.com.sv. E # 5, Antiguo E # 5, Antiguo
Sambrailo
Packaging http://www.sambrailo.com/
12120 12120
Wickchester Wickchester
Sasol North Lane,Houston, Lane,Houston,
America TX 77079 TX 77079
Avenida Avenida
Hincapié, 16-55, Hincapié, 16-55,
SEALED AIR Z-13, Z-13,
CENTRAL Guatemala, Guatemala,
AMERICA S.A. Guatemala. Guatemala.
Post Office Box Post Office Box
464, 100 Rogers 464, 100 Rogers
Bridge Road Bridge Road
Building A, Building A,
Sealed Air Duncan, SC Duncan, SC
Corporation www.sealedair.com 29334 29334
103 Industrial 103 Industrial
Sealstrip Drive,Gilbertsvill Drive,Gilbertsvill
Corporation www.sealstrip.com e, PA 19525 e, PA 19525
Seng Seng
Plastic Co., Ltd. http://www.seng-seng.com/
SerPak Co Ltd http://www.prolongpac.com/
Sev-Rend http://www.sev-rend.com/#4
3535 SW 56th 3535 SW 56th
Street Des Street Des
Siegwerk USA Moines, IA Moines, IA
Co. www.siegwerk.com 50321 50321
1140 W. 31st 1140 W. 31st
Street,Downers Street,Downers
Grove, Illinois Grove, Illinois
Silgan White Cap www.silganwhitecap.com 60515 60515
Sixto Packaging http://www.sixtopack.com/
46 Calle, 21-71, 46 Calle, 21-71,
Zona 12, Zona 12,
SOLUCIONES Guatemala, Guatemala,
PLÁSTICAS Guatemala. Guatemala.
Km 17.5 Km 17.5
carretera a San carretera a San
José Pinula, José Pinula,
Empresarial San Empresarial San
SOLUCIONES José, Interior # José, Interior #
PLÁSTICAS DE 8, Guatemala, 8, Guatemala,
GUATEMALA www.solucionesplasticas.com. 2212. 2212.
1 North Second 1 North Second
Street, Street,
Sonoco Flexible Hartsville, SC Hartsville, SC
Packaging www.sonoco.com 29550 29550
Specialty
Packaging 2756 Alft 2756 Alft
Technologies, Lane,Elgin, IL Lane,Elgin, IL
Inc. www.specialtypackagingtechnologies.com 60124 60124
80 Moreau 80 Moreau
Street,Saint-Jea Street,Saint-Jea
n-sur-Richelieu, n-sur-Richelieu,
St. Johns Quebec J2W Quebec J2W
Packaging Ltd. 2M4 Canada 2M4 Canada
StePac, North
America http://www.stepac.com/
STRAUSS http://strauss-pack.com/en/
135 West Lake 135 West Lake
Street Street
Sun Chemical Northlake, IL Northlake, IL
Corporation www.sunchemical.com 60164 60164
2 Commerce 2 Commerce
SunFlex Drive,Cranford, Drive,Cranford,
Packagers Inc. www.sunflexpackagers.com NJ 07016 NJ 07016
33, 33,
Madogongdan-r Madogongdan-r
o 6-gil, o 6-gil,
Sung An Mado-myeon,Hw Mado-myeon,Hw
Machinery aseong-si, aseong-si,
Company, Ltd. Kyungki-do Kyungki-do
(SAM) www.sungan.net 445-861 Korea 445-861 Korea
Sunkist Growers http://www.sunkist.com/
Super
Industrial
Online USA
100 B Royal 100 B Royal
TC Group Crescent Group Crescent
Transcontinental Vaughan, ON Vaughan, ON
Packaging L4H 1X9,Canada L4H 1X9,Canada
975 Lutter Drive 975 Lutter Drive
Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake, IL
Technipaq Inc. www.technipaq.com 60014 60014
Techno sachets Mexico
28 Calle A, 0-08, 28 Calle A, 0-08,
Zona 8, Zona 8,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
TECNIPLAST S.A. www.tecniplast.com.gt. Guatemala. Guatemala.
40 Calle, 22-15, 40 Calle, 22-15,
Zona 12, Zona 12,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
TECNOPACK S.A. Guatemala. Guatemala.
Temkin Floral http://www.gotemkin.com/
Temkin
International, Inc. http://www.temkininternational.com/
Carretera Carretera
Troncal del Troncal del
Norte y 25 Calle Norte y 25 Calle
Oriente # 4. P.O. Oriente # 4. P.O.
TEMSA (TÉCNICO BOX 1201, San BOX 1201, San
MERCANTIL S.A. Salvador, El Salvador, El
DE C.V.) Salvador. Salvador.
TENRIT Foodtec http://www.tenrit-foodtec.de/startseite/
Carretera Norte Carretera Norte
Km 5.5, 800 Km 5.5, 800
metros al Norte metros al Norte
del paso a del paso a
desnivel. Parque desnivel. Parque
Industrial Industrial
Portezuelo, Portezuelo,
Nave # 25 B. Nave # 25 B.
TERMO Managua, Managua,
ENCOGIBLE Nicaragua. Nicaragua.
Calle L-3, Calle L-3,
Polígono D, Lote Polígono D, Lote
1 y 2. Zona 1 y 2. Zona
Industrial, Industrial,
TERMO Ciudad Merliot, Ciudad Merliot,
ENCOGIBLES La Libertad, El La Libertad, El
S.A. DE C.V. www.termo.com Salvador. Salvador.
2754 West Park 2754 West Park
Drive Drive
Bloomfield, NY Bloomfield, NY
Terphane, Inc. www.terphane.com 14469 14469
5825 Carnegie 5825 Carnegie
Boulevard,Charl Boulevard,Charl
tesa tape, inc. www.tesatape.com otte, NC 28209 otte, NC 28209
Textiles Agricolas http://www.grupotextiles.com.mx/
The Blanc
Industries
Signage &
Display Group https://blancind.com/
The Dow 2030 Dow 2030 Dow
Chemical Center,Midland, Center,Midland,
Company www.dow.com MI 48674 MI 48674
Toluca Foods,
Inc. http://www.tolucafoods.com/
9201 W. 9201 W.
Belmont Avenue Belmont Avenue
Transilwrap Franklin Park, IL Franklin Park, IL
Company Inc. www.transilwrap.com 60131 60131
1100 Boulders 1100 Boulders
Tredegar Film Parkway,Richm Parkway,Richm
Products www.tredegarfilms.com ond, VA 23225 ond, VA 23225
3161 S. Ridge 3161 S. Ridge
Tufco Road,Green Road,Green
Technologies www.tufco.com Bay, WI 54304 Bay, WI 54304
360 S. 9th 360 S. 9th
Avenue,City of Avenue,City of
Industry, CA Industry, CA
Ultimate Flex www.ultimate-flex.com 91746 91746
3400 Town Point 3400 Town Point
Drive Suite Drive Suite
UTECO North 160,Kennesaw, 160,Kennesaw,
America, Inc. www.utecona.com GA 30144 GA 30144
Avenida Petapa, Avenida Petapa,
48-01, Z 12, 48-01, Z 12,
Guatemala, Guatemala,
VICAL www.grupovical.com. Guatemala. Guatemala.
San Nicolás, del San Nicolás, del
Taller 3M, 500 Taller 3M, 500
metros Noreste, metros Noreste,
VICESA (GRUPO Cartago, Costa Cartago, Costa
VICAL) Rica. Rica.
Volm Companies,
Inc. http://volmcompanies.com/
201 Park 201 Park
Vonco Products, Avenue Lake Avenue Lake
LLC www.vonco.com Villa, IL 60046 Villa, IL 60046
616 Hite 616 Hite
Road,Harwick, Road,Harwick,
Watson Standard www.watsonstandard.com PA 15049 PA 15049
2801 Post Oak 2801 Post Oak
Westlake Boulevard Boulevard
Chemical Houston, TX Houston, TX
Corporation www.westlake.com 77056 77056
WestRock http://www.westrock.com/en-us/index.html
1886 Merritt 1886 Merritt
Wikoff Color Road,Fort Mill, Road,Fort Mill,
Corporation www.wikoff.com SC 29715 SC 29715
Windmoeller & 23 New England 23 New England
Hoelscher Way Lincoln, RI Way Lincoln, RI
Corporation www.whcorp.com 02865 02865
Yerecic Label http://ylfresh.com/
1821 Walden 1821 Walden
Office Office
Square,Suite Square,Suite
Zacros America, 400,Schaumbur 400,Schaumbur
Inc. www.zacrosamerica.com g, IL 60173 g, IL 60173
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sustainability. This involves increased use of life cycle inventory (LCI) and life cycle assessment
(LCA) to help guide the use of packaging which reduces the environmental impact and
ecological footprint. It includes a look at the whole of the supply chain: from basic function, to
marketing, and then through to end of life (LCA) and rebirth.[4] Additionally, an eco-cost to value
ratio can be useful[5]
The goals are to improve the long term viability and quality of life for humans and the longevity
of natural ecosystems. Sustainable packaging must meet the functional and economic needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainability is not necessarily an end state but is a continuing process of improvement.
Companies implementing these eco-friendly actions are reducing their carbon footprint, using
more recycled materials and reusing more package components.[8] They often encourage
suppliers, contract packagers, and distributors to do likewise.
For example, researchers at the Agricultural Research Service are looking into using
dairy-based films as an alternative to petroleum-based packaging. [1] Instead of being made of
synthetic polymers, these dairy-based films would be composed of proteins such as casein and
whey, which are found in milk. The films would be biodegradable and offer better oxygen
barriers than synthetic, chemical-based films. More research must be done to improve the water
barrier quality of the dairy-based film, but advances in sustainable packaging are actively being
pursued.
Environmental marketing claims on packages need to be made (and read) with caution.
Ambiguous greenwashing titles such as green packaging and environmentally friendly can be
confusing without specific definition. Some regulators, such as the US Federal Trade
Commission, are providing guidance to packagers.
Companies have long been reusing and recycling packaging when economically viable. Using
minimal packaging has also been a common goal to help reduce costs. Recent years have
accelerated these efforts based on social movements, consumer pressure, and regulation. All
phases of packaging, distribution, and logistics are included
Sustainable packaging is no longer focused on just recycling. Just as packaging is not the only
eco target, although it is still top of mind for many.
Right or wrong, packaging is frequently scrutinized and used as the measure of a company's
overall sustainability, even though it may contribute only a small percentage to the total eco
impact compared to other things, such as transportation, and water and energy use.
PMMI beefed up its digital offerings with the purchase of Summit Media Group last fall. Since then, the
groups have been busy integrating, and just last week announced the launch of PMMI Media Group—a
new media company that will offer members and the industry a suite of communication tools and
resources.
At a joint committee meeting last week, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, pulled back the veilon the newly branded PMMI Media Group (PMG), a
business-to-business media company with print and digital offerings that the association says will provide
new ways to distribute content and interactive communication tools to members and the industry.
The creation of PMG comes just three months after PMMIannounced it had purchased Summit Media
Group, a well-known publications and event producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry.
“We looked at our digital footprint and what it would take to really develop a robust digital platform like
theirs, with content marketing, video, everything else, and it was a pretty daunting task,” said PMMI
President and CEO Charles D. Yuska. “It turned out, when we approached Summit Media Group about a
possible acquisition, it turned out to be the right time for them and the right time for us to get together.”
The decision to bring the media outfit into the PMMI fold adds a number of industry-specific publications
to the mix, but, according to Yuska and PMG President Joe Angel, it was about far more than just a
couple of magazines.
“When PMMI acquired us, they acquired all of our technology,” Angel said. “Our portfolio of exclusive
tools includes world-class events, business intelligence, education, and workforce development
resources, and will help companies in the processing and packaging supply chain discover best practices
and grow their business.”
It also gave PMG access to a trove of industry data that will be used to advance the association’s position
as a thought leader. And PMG will play a big role in continuing to engage members and customers
throughout the year, beyond the organization’s popular tradeshows like PMMI’s Pack Expo.
“We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface in terms of what we’ll be doing with content marketing
throughout the year,” said Angel. “Traditionally, PMMI tradeshow websites would peak about a month
before the show and right after the show, and then all of a sudden it would fall off. PMG’s reach is
substantial globally, so we’ll be using that digital platform year round to communicate with all of the
customers and prospects of the PMMI members, and the packaging community as a whole to keep those
conversations going.”
For Yuska, the PMG’s success hinges on PMMI’s ability to simply stay out of the way.
“[Summit was] a very successful business, which is why we bought them,” he said. “From that standpoint,
I’ve been really trying to tell my leadership, ‘Listen, we’re not going to go in there and tell them how to run
their business.’ They’re good at what they do. We just want to make sure that they continue to be
successful while giving them the tools that they need to do their job.
"Summit is a well-known, highly-respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital
presence that truly complements PMMI's strategic plan. They bring to the table a fully developed platform,
an established audience and a high level of brand recognition - all within a proven business model," Crist
says.
"PMMI's strategic vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and
processing supply chain can convene to network, problem solve and do business," Crist adds. "The
robust platform Summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that."
"I think it's more than fair to say, PMMI's greatest competitive advantage lies in the strength of our trade
shows, programs and services," says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska, noting that the
multi-media platform will strengthen PMMI's position. "This platform will help connect our PACK EXPO
exhibitors with the trade show attendees year-round and will support the expanding group of expositions."
Summit President and CEO Joe Angel shares his enthusiasm. "The synergy between our two
organizations is one that will enable us both to move to the next level in terms of what we can offer our
subscribers, customers, PMMI members and the packaging and processing community as a whole. We're
very excited to become part of PMMI, with whom we've had a strong relationship for so many years, and
look forward to the new opportunities this strategic acquisition will make possible."
Under the agreement, the Summit Media Group staff will join the PMMI staff, with Summit offices
remaining in the Chicago area.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
over 650 packaging and processing supply chain companies that provide a full range of packaging and
processing machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers
together through programs and events such as the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, packexpo.com,
PMT Magazine, PACK EXPO Show Daily, networking events and educational programs.
PMMI organizes the PACK EXPO trade shows: PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO, co-located
with PACK EXPO International and presented jointly with the International Society for Pharmaceutical
Engineering (ISPE); PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK
Guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers
around the world. Coming Up: PACK EXPO International 2014, Nov. 2-5 (McCormick Place, Chicago);
Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2014; PACK EXPO East, debuting Feb. 16-18,
2015 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2015, March 10-12,
2015 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico); EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16-19 (Mexico City, Mexico).
Learn more about PMMI and the PACK EXPO trade shows at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com.
There was no doubt that PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, would
expand its digital offerings for members—that was determined during a strategic planning session last
spring. How it would implement the digital strategy was a different question.
“As we considered how to build a digital platform, it became clear there were two paths to choose from:
build it or buy it,” PMMI President and CEO Charles D. Yuska said in an email exchange with
Associations Now. “Building a platform would be a significant undertaking, requiring considerable staff
time and financial resources. On the other hand, purchasing a proven platform gives us significantly
greater speed to market and a faster potential return on our financial investment.”
While exploring its options, PMMI identified Summit Media Group, a well-known publications and events
producer in the packaging and industrial automation industry, as a model of what it hoped to accomplish.
“It rose to the top as an example of a successful digital enterprise,” Yuska said. “Our executive committee
realized our two organizations strongly complement each other, and Summit’s partners agreed.”
At its annual meeting earlier this month, PMMI announced it had entered into an agreement to purchase
Summit Media Group, Inc. The sale, expected to close in late October, will bring Summit’s staff into the
fold, along with its many publications. PMMI’s editorial staff—which produces PMT magazine—will be
integrated into Summit’s titles, according to Yuska.
“Summit is a well-known, highly respected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital
presence that truly complements PMMI’s strategic plan,” PMMI Chairman Bill Crist said in a statement.
“[Our] vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing
supply chain can convene to network, problem-solve, and do business. The robust platform Summit
brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that.”
The goals for the new platform are threefold: increase attendance at PMMI tradeshows, increase and
diversify revenue, and enhance the organization’s status as an authority and thought leader in the
industry.
“Our focus is always on finding solutions that will support all of our key audiences,” Yuska said. “We didn’t
go into the process thinking about acquiring a publishing house. We went in thinking about supporting our
strategic plan, our members, their customers, and our industry. We had to ask ourselves: Who are we
serving, what do they need, and how can PMMI best serve them?”
PMMI, la Asociación para Tecnologías de Empaque y Procesamiento, dueña y productora del portafolio
de ferias Pack Expo, ha hecho un acuerdo para comprar a Summit Media Group, Inc., la casa editorial de
la publicación Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging. Se
espera que esta compra concluya a finales de este mes de octubre, de acuerdo con el director de PMMI
Bill Crist, CEO de Kliklok-Woodman, quien anunció la noticia en la reunión anual de PMMI, el pasado 16
de septiembre.
“Summit es una firma editorial muy reconocida, altamente respetada, dueña de publicaciones impresas y
una significativa presencia digital que verdaderamente complementa el plan estratégico de PMMI. Esto
trae a la mesa toda una plataforma ya desarrollada, y una audiencia desarrollada con un muy alto nivel
de reconocimiento de marca –todo ello dentro de un modelo de negocio probado”, afirma Crist.
“La visión estratégica está en crear oportunidades donde los negocios y las personas que pertenecen a
toda la cadena de suministro de empaque y procesamiento puedan coincidir para desarrollar redes,
resolver problemas y hacer negocios”, agrega Crist. “Esta plataforma robusta que Summit trae a la mesa,
estimulará nuestra habilidad para lograr justamente esto”.
“Creo es justo decir que, la mayor ventaja competitiva de PMMI descansa en la fortaleza de sus ferias,
programas y servicios”, afirma el Presidente de PMMI y CEO Charles D. Yuska, quien anota que la
plataforma multi-media fortalecerá la posición de PMMI. “Esta plataforma les ayudará a los expositores
de Pack Expoa conectarse más con los asistentes a las ferias durante todo el año, y apoyará el creciente
número de exposiciones”, agrega Yuska.
El Presidente y CEO de Summit, Joe Angel, comparte este entusiasmo. “La sinergia entre las dos
organizaciones contribuirá a movernos al siguiente nivel en términos de lo que queremos ofrecerles a
nuestros clientes, suscriptores, y miembros de PMMI y la comunidad de empaque y procesamiento como
un todo. Pero con lo que más felices nos sentimos es con formar parte de PMMI, asociación con la que
hemos tenido una muy fuerte relación durante muchos años, y estaremos atentos a las nuevas
oportunidades que esta adquisición estratégica nos dará”.
Bajo este acuerdo, el equipo de Summit Media Group se unirá al equipo de PMMI, y las oficinas de
Summit permanecerán en el área de Chicago.
PMMI, laAsociación para Tecnologías de Empaque y Procesamiento, es un grupo comercial que
representa a más de 650 compañías que pertenecen a la cadena de suministro de empaque y
procesamiento, y que provee una amplia gama de maquinaria de empaque y procesamiento, materiales,
componentes, y envases. PMMI activamente fomenta la unión entre compradores y vendedores
mediante programas y eventos como los del portafolio de Pack Expo, así como packexpo.com, PMT
Magazine, el Show Daily de Pack Expo, eventos de relacionamiento y programas educativos.
PMMI organiza las ferias de Pack Expo: Pack Expo International; Pharma Expo, realizada junto con Pack
Expo International y presentada en conjunto con la Sociedad para Ingeniería Farmacéutica (ISPE); Pack
Expo Las Vegas; Pack Expo East; Expo Pack México y Expo Pack Guadalajara, conectando
participantes en toda la cadena de empaque y procesamiento con los clientes de todo el mundo.
Muy pronto vendrán: Pack Expo International 2014, del 2 al 5 de noviembre en el McCormick Place, en
Chicago; Pharma Expo, desarrollada en el marco de Pack Expo International 2014; Pack Expo East, que
debutará del 16 al 18 de febrero en el Pennsylvania Convention Center, en Filadelfia; Expo Pack
Guadalajara 2015, que se llevará a cabo del 10 al 12 de marzo del 2015 en Guadalajara, Jalisco,
México; Expo Pack México 2015, del 16 al 19 en Ciudad de México, en México.
Summit Media Group, Inc., produce publicaciones líderes, eventos y medios en línea para profesionales
del empaque y de la automatización industrial. Las revistas incluyen a Packaging World, Automation
World, Packaging World's Pack Expo Showcase, Healthcare Packaging y Contract Packaging.
Adicionalmente, Summit publica más de una docena de libros electrónicos para mercados
especializados, webinars y otros recursos digitales, realiza The Automation Conference y el centro de
recursos Web: GreenerPackage.com.
The preponderance of product information now available online has transformed how today’s B2B
companies make purchase decisions. Sales representatives are often contacted long after their
customers have fully researched their products, services and competition. AtThe Packaging Conference,
February 3-5 in Orlando, Summit Media Group’s VP Digital & Custom Media, Dave Newcorn, will look at
how the Internet-enabled buyer has changed the traditional buying cycle for packaging equipment,
containers, materials and services.
In his presentation “Mastering the Packaging Buying Cycle for Fun and Profit,” Newcorn will present
proprietary research from Packaging World. Study results will shed light on both packager and supplier
behavior, and offer insights on how buyers and sellers can position themselves to best leverage the new
paradigm.
Packaging World is the exclusive media partner for this year’s event. The Packaging Conference will be
held at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, FL. More information on the conference is available at
www.thepackagingconference.com.
Some packages have been annoying for so long that it seems as if manufacturers are teasing us all. Why,
in 2013, must consumers open a box of farina pretty much as they have for decades, by pushing in a
cutout on the side of the box? How many times have you opened a bag of chips only to have it split and
spill the contents?
Patrick Reynolds, editor of the trade publication Packaging World, blames economics. “These are mostly
low-margin, commodity products that yield small profits,” he says. “There isn’t a lot of motivation for
companies to rip out equipment in their plants that’s bought and paid for and invest in new machinery, no
matter how horrible the packaging.” Frito-Lay, for instance, abandoned an experiment to outfit snack bags
with a resealable zippered closure because of cost, says Joe Angel, publisher of Packaging World, and
besides, “they want people to eat all the chips all at once.”
We’ve rounded up some familiar culprits and contacted companies to find out why they couldn’t do better.
Comet Cleanser
The issue. The cardboard container and metal top deteriorate in moisture, and powder kicks up through
holes in the nonclosable lid when you set it down.
The company’s response. The limitations of the container are by design, to make it recyclable.
Cream of Wheat
The issue. The paperboard box has a spout you create by poking a finger through a precut template.
When you pour, cereal tends to get stuck inside the box, and you can’t reseal the carton.
The company’s response. “We are sure your suggestion for a metal pour spout for the Cream of Wheat
cereals would be a great success. In fact, many of our consumers have requested this. Unfortunately we
currently do not have the machinery to apply this type of packaging.”
Summit Media Group’s trajectory in b2b media since launching its flagship title Packaging World in 1993
is not uncommon at first glance—it went from print to print/Web/event hybrid. Look a little deeper, though,
and you see a company that has been remarkably nimble at growing its business in a challenging
economy. When print advertising got shaken by the double-whammy of the Web explosion and worldwide
recession, Summit Media invested in lead-generation technology and in expanding its Packworld.com
user base, and these gambles are paying off.
The company is now being asked by other publishers to license its lead-gen technology, and
Packworld.com, its main site serving the packaging industry, now has more than 100,000 registered
users, according to Joe Angel, vice president/publisher of Summit Media Group Inc.
Angel started Summit Media with partner Lloyd Ferguson in 1993, and the 1990s were good years for the
monthly Packaging World, as they were for many b2b publications. In 2003 Summit Media
launchedAutomation World, also a monthly, which covers plant operation and related IT software and
processes. The growth continued with the launch of Healthcare Packaging, a bimonthly serving the
pharma and medical device packaging industry, and Contract Packaging, which is published three times a
year and is the official publication of the Contract Packaging Association. Summit also publishes the
PACK EXPO Showcase issue for the annual PACK EXPO show, sponsored by the Packaging Machinery
Manufacturers Institute.
The company’s newest brands are Shelf Impact, a custom e-newsletter that covers brand strategies and
packaging design, and Greener Package, an online-only play that serves as a knowledge exchange for
companies investing in sustainable packaging. On the events side, Summit held its Sustainable
Packaging Symposium in Chicago on March 16-18, and coming up in April is its Packaging Automation
Forum, with the Healthcare Packaging Conference and Workshop following in May.
Just this month, Summit Media announced the formation of a custom media division, which is being
headed by longtime Summit executive Dave Newcorn, who is serving as the unit’s VP of digital and
custom media.
In the following Q&A, Jo Angel shares with minonline some of Summit Media’s monetization strategies
and details about the company’s homegrown lead-gen techology.
minonline: Let’s start with your newest brand, Greener Package. What’s the business model?
Joe Angel: The revenue model for the Greener Package Web site comes from three sources: lead-gen
programs, display advertising and a unique supplier membership program. We offer different levels of
membership sponsorships. So a company can come in, take a top-level sponsorship, which is around
15,000, or they can come in and be a lower-level sponsor. We have an email newsletter component with
that as well that we sell sponsorships for. All companies that want to invest in sponsoring on Greener
Package must be accepted by a third-party review for sustainable claims. The GP database is the official
entry point for Walmart’s packaging scorecard, a deal announced late in 2009.
minonline: You’re using a similar model for Summit Media’s other sites?
Angel: Yes. For Packworld.com, for Automationworld.com—for all of our Web products—we sell
sponsorships, and that is tied in to some of our lead-generation products. We also have pure
branding-only opportunities, but provide metrics via Google.
minonline: Who was the driving force behind Summit Media’s lead-gen technology?
Angel: Dave Newcorn. One of his attributes is that he was Packaging World’s editor, so he knows the
business very well. We actually hired him in 1995 as an editor, but he just loves online stuff, and we made
him our VP of e-media and gave him his own department, including hiring an in-house Web developer,
Tom Wolf, who is a genius. Dave and Tom have been very innovative, and we’ve organically developed
our own technology for most of our Web products. We have this one-click technology, which we apply to
all of our Web lead-generation products. The technology we use offers full contact reporting—permission
based—and gives an advertiser complete information with name, company, address, email, phone, and
tells you what specific call-to-action item they clicked on and even what time.
Angel: We invested a lot of money in our circulation, and what we’ve done is marry the technology from
the Web with our database on the back end. So when John Smith or Jane Smith from Procter & Gamble
comes in and views a video, if they’re not registered, they’ve got to register. And then every subsequent
time they visit our site they don’t have to register, because we already have their information. So if they
click on a white paper today and two hours later they go to a video, they won’t have to register again, yet
the advertiser will get full contact information. So it’s a very user-friendly experience, and we clearly put a
disclaimer there that by clicking on this video, you’ve agreed to release your information to an advertiser.
Angel: Then you put yourself in a bucket of people whose information we don’t release. It’s been working
real well. We have 109,000 registered users of our Web products, and we’ve generated over 600,000
leads for our customers in the last three years. We have about an 80% renewal rate on our Web
products, so we’ve really grown that portion of our business. We're very proud of this, and it motivates us
to continue innovating. It's the reality of the Web.
Angel: We anticipate that the Web will be about 25-30% of our overall revenue in 2011. And a lot of that’s
going to come from the custom division that we’ve launched.
Angel: I’d be lying if I said the decline in print advertising hasn’t taken its toll, but 2009 aside, last year we
grew pretty significantly in print—we grew about 20%. We put together an "SMG Network" integrated
package for our customers that incorporates print and any type of online product, and what it has done is
encourage print spending. It calculates a monthly payment, so we don’t nickel and dime them with 10
different invoices.
minonline: Where do you see the largest potential for revenue growth looking ahead at the rest of 2011
and into 2012?
Angel: We’re going to have a real opportunity with custom content and marketing services. We’re going to
be developing custom e-newsletters, e-show dailies, microsites—and I see a really big upswing in our
revenue this year from that. And we'll continue investing in events—I'm convinced nothing will replace
face-to-face interaction, no matter what technology brings.
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May:
PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las
Vegas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PACK EXPO Welcomes the Center for Trends & Technology Back to Las Vegas
Popular show floor feature, sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program,
focuses on improving production through innovation
Reston, Va.; May 1, 2015 — PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center; Sept. 28–30) welcome back the Center for Trends and Technologies: Improving Production
Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™
Program.
Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO of PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for
Trends and Technologies, notes CTT will be more relevant than ever at this year’s show, which includes
the Las Vegas debut of Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the International Society for
Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
“The number one reason processing and packaging professionals attend PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO is to see the latest innovations. CTT focuses on the most relevant, cutting-edge trends and
technologies, to bring the greatest possible value to our attendees. This is an area in which Rockwell
Automation and its partners are clear leaders,” Yuska says.
Rockwell Automation Program Manager Cheryl Lange says CTT’s displays and educational sessions will
focus on technologies to enhance productivity, sustainability and agility. Topics for 2015 include the
connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security, remote access, safety,
serialization and line integration.
PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO 2015 are on track to continue a strong growth pattern for the
industry-leading PACK EXPO trade shows, an expansion that increases the relevance of CTT, Lange
says.
“PACK EXPO shows are evolving and growing in parallel with the industry, and as they do, CTT’s role at
the show becomes more critical. The technologies and trends Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork Program showcase at CTT present major implications for production lines and more
efficient operations across all vertical markets,” Lange says.
“Our shows keep growing, and in 2015, we’re on track to break the records in place for attendance,
exhibitors and exhibit space. This PACK EXPO event will deliver a wealth of opportunity — because of its
size, quality of exhibitors, and features such as CTT. PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015
will be a can’t-miss event,” Yuska adds.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will feature over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit
space filled with 30,000 registered attendees and technologies in action from over 2,000 exhibitors. More
information, including housing and registration ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept. 14), is online at
packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Brand owners are seeking out ways to reduce waste by using less packaging overall as consumers’
demand for convenience has led to a surge in smaller, more portable packages. Well-developed markets,
including North America and Europe, are expected to see slower growth rates in cosmetics than
developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Additional factors driving the personal care
market include an expanding focus on sustainability, evolving consumer demands, innovations in
machinery and materials, flexible equipment and globalization.
See the Change for Yourself
The shifts in consumer audiences and their demands make the need for flexibility even more important to
personal care product packaging. To keep up with audience shifts, trends, technologies and industry
challenges, personal care industry professionals can turn to Pharma EXPO, produced in cooperation by
PMMI and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Co-located with PACK EXPO
Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center; September 28-30), Pharma EXPO’s Las Vegas debut
will present the event's 30,000 attendees with a variety of equipment and material solutions from 2,000
exhibitors across more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. This industry-leading event
provides access to the latest processing and packaging technologies, opportunity for cross-pollinating
ideas across industries, networking with peers and suppliers and insights from a diverse range of
educational programming.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will showcase ideas and technologies for handling these and other
developments, with The Brand Zone spotlighting containers and materials innovations. To register for
PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO, visitwww.packexpolasvegas.com ($30, increasing to $100 after Sept.
14). A companion infographic and executive summary are available online at no charge, and the complete
report is available for download (free to PMMI members; $3,500 for non-members).
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Food Safety Summit Resource Center Returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Reston, Va.; May 11, 2015 — The Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632),
organized and brought to you by the Food Safety Summit, will return to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
and Pharma EXPO (Sept. 28–30, 2015; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show
owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and
the Food Safety Summit.
The Food Safety Summit Resource Center, a regular PACK EXPO feature since 2010, brings
together experts in food production and food safety for a series of educational opportunities.
Subject matter experts will provide information focused on best practices and recent advances
on the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) as well
as important topics including HACCP, food fraud, federal and state regulations, environmental
monitoring, allergens and compliance issues.
“Since FSMA was announced in 2011, manufacturers have, out of necessity, been
hyper-focused on food safety issues,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “The
Food Safety Summit Resource Center gives PACK EXPO attendees a chance to get the
specific information they need to stay abreast of this important issue.”
FSMA rules, which are still in the process of being finalized, attack food safety concerns
proactively, taking a stance that favors prevention over recovery.
“Food safety violations and product recalls will cost your company money and devalue your
brand. That’s unacceptable at best. The Food Safety Summit Resource Center is a place where
PACK EXPO attendees address their specific questions with leading experts — so they can
return to the office better educated and ready to put plans into motion to avoid violations and
recalls,” says Scott Wolters, event director, Food Safety Summit.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 welcomes the co-located Pharma EXPO (produced in
cooperation with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) for the first time.
More than 30,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors will be on hand for the show and its more than
800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration is $30, but increases to $100 after Sept.
14. Learn more about the shows in general, and the Food Safety Summit Resource Center in
particular, at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association
representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging
machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers
together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class
events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that
include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK EXPO Las Vegas
2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO International
2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO
International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention
Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity
throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World,
Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven
leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate
leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the
industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual education
and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About the Food Safety Summit
The Food Safety Summit is a solution based expo and conference designed to meet the
educational and information needs of the entire food industry including processors, distributors,
growers, retailers, foodservice operators, regulators and academia. The 2016 Food Safety
Summit will be held May 10 through May 12, 2016, at the Donald E Stephens Convention
Center in Rosemont, IL. For more information visit www.foodsafetysummit.com or call
847.405.4124.
Reston, Va.; May 13, 2015 — Pro Mach, Inc., has committed to be the Title Sponsor of the 30th
anniversary reception at EXPO PACK México (June 16–19; Centro Banamex, Mexico City), according to
show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The
celebration takes place Wednesday, June 17, 8–10 p.m. in Salon Valparaiso 1 at Centro Banamex.
“EXPO PACK México is a leader in the Latin American marketplace and a critical component of our
marketing plan. We’re proud to be a part of the anniversary celebration,” says John Eklund, vice
president, Marketing, Pro Mach.
PMMI projects EXPO PACK México 2015 will open with more than 1,000 exhibiting companies occupying
18,700 net square meters (201,000 square feet) of exhibit space — significantly larger than its 1985
debut, which featured 20 exhibitors in 1,000 net square meters (10,760 square feet). Over its 30 years,
the volume of visitors with purchasing authority has nearly doubled, too, from 37 percent to 67 percent.
“When we exhibit at EXPO PACK Mexico, we meet buyers who are specifically looking for solutions we
offer. It’s an excellent use of our time and resources,” Eklund adds, noting that the company has more
than doubled its presence at the show over the years, from six divisions/108 net square meters to 11
divisions/297 net square meters.
“Visitors come to trade shows to see innovative technology and top suppliers, and exhibitors like Pro
Mach are key to this show’s growth in size and importance,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
“We’re extremely pleased Pro Mach has taken a leadership role in the show and at our milestone
celebration.”
PMMI expects more than 26,000 visitors, 1,000 exhibiting companies and 18,700 net square meters of
exhibit space at EXPO PACK México 2015. For more information and to register, visit expopack.com.mx.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About Pro Mach
Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food,
beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro
Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts,
and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling,
Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from
Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable,
flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near
Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and
Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visit www.ProMachInc.com.
Reston, Va.; May 15, 2015 — The OpX Leadership Network’s Workforce Engagement Solutions Group
released its first resource, Workforce Engagement, last week at IndustryWeek Best Plants Conference &
Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina.
“Workforce Engagement is a critical issue in American businesses,” said Tom Egan, PMMI vice president
of Industry Services. “Gallup estimates that the U.S. economy lost between $450 and $550 billion in
productivity in 2013 due to disengaged workers. This document serves as a practical guide to avoiding
that loss from people who are part of solving this problem at their own companies.”
Group Chair Greg Flickinger, Ph.D., vice president of Manufacturing and Corporate Engineering,
Snyder’s-Lance, presented this resource, produced by manufacturing industry thought leaders. The paper
provides an employable strategy for increasing engagement throughout the chain of command, ensuring
staff is invested in a company’s success and reaching common goals. This resource guides readers
through a process of empowering a company’s workforce to make and own decisions to create an active
team that can take actions that lead to positive results.
"The engagement framework provides a roadmap of universal principles that enable and nurture a culture
of ownership,” Flickinger says. “Understanding the many contributing factors will help leadership make
improvements in their culture to unlock discretionary effort and commensurate performance. It took over
two years to codify the key elements used by successful leaders to authentically and consistently make
the organizational magic happen."
OpX Leadership Network is the new name of the former Alliance for Innovation and Operational
Excellence (AIOE), founded by PMMI in 2011 to help CPGs and original equipment manufacturers solve
common operational challenges, make smarter decisions and achieve operational excellence.
Available for download now at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org, the report guides readers through the
concepts of empowerment, enablement and connection to create an engaged workforce.
About OpX Leadership Network
OpX Leadership Network (formerly the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence), is a dynamic
community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated to operational
excellence. Through open dialogue between CPG manufacturers and OEMs, OpX Leadership Network
provides an exceptional forum where the best minds come together to identify and solve common
operational challenges, and apply best practices and innovative solutions to the real-world context of
manufacturing. Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.
OpX Leadership Network is convened by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies, a trade association representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of
processing and packaging machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings
buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and
world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and owns the
PMMI Media Group. Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraising event with portions of the ticket sale proceeds going to a
charitable cause. This year, PMMI will be donating the funds raised to the Fisher House Foundation, an
organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans during their stays in
medical facilities. “Pro Mach is excited to support the Fisher House as they provide an invaluable
resource for our injured military veterans and their families that have given so much of themselves for us.”
says John Eklund, vice president, Marketing, Pro Mach. The Fisher House Foundation has more than 45
facilities both in the U.S. and Europe serving more than 25,000 military families in 2014 alone. “With the
support of Pro Mach, PACK EXPO has an opportunity to bring the industry together to support our
veterans,” says PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “This is a way for us to show our appreciation
for all they’ve sacrificed for us.” PACK gives BACK begins on Monday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m., in the North
Building of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a reception that includes beer, wine and light hors
d’oeuvres. Chicago will take the stage at 5 p.m. Tickets are $100 each, and only available to PACK EXPO
Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 registrants. Tickets are on sale at packexpolasvegas.com/pgb.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About Pro Mach
Pro Mach is a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing products and solutions for food,
beverage, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, and other diverse companies. Through multiple brands, Pro
Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI certified trainers, installation, parts,
and service in Bottling & Capping, Primary Packaging, Flexible Packaging, Material Handling,
Identification & Tracking, and End of Line Packaging. Pro Mach has a diverse customer base, from
Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, which depend on reliable,
flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. Pro Mach is headquartered near
Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States, Canada, and
Europe. For more information about Pro Mach, please visitwww.ProMachInc.com.
Reston, Va.; May 28, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is
pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Dougherty to vice president of Member Services.
Dougherty, who joined the staff in 2012, spearheads member engagement and recruitment efforts.
“Andrew plays an important role in not only building awareness among member companies about our
offerings, but also in showing them how these programs can benefit their business,” says Charles D.
Yuska, president and CEO of PMMI.
PMMI provides great value to its more than 700 members, and according to Dougherty, the face-to-face
opportunities may be the most beneficial.
“The intelligence sharing and networking that take place at PMMI meetings are powerful. Time and time
again members tell me that PMMI gives them privileged access to people, places and information they
can’t get anywhere else,” Dougherty says.
In fact, “by engaging in the association and attending meetings, PMMI helps our members gain a
competitive advantage,” he adds.
One such vital networking event is the upcoming PMMI Annual Meeting, Nov. 9–11, in St. Petersburg,
Florida, where members learn new business solutions and discuss relevant topics with like-minded
professionals, in addition to touring the Polypack Inc. plant in nearby Pinellas Park.
To learn more about the ways PMMI membership benefits individual companies and the processing and
packaging industry, visit PMMI.org.
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About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
June:
PMMI Welcomes Industry Veteran Glen Long as Senior VP
Reston, Va.; June 4, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner
and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, is pleased to welcome Glen Long to its team
as senior vice president, effective June 22.
Central to PMMI’s strategic plan to strengthen its leadership within the processing and packaging industry
is an increased emphasis on the customers of PMMI member companies. Long will focus on driving
alignment between PMMI members and the industry’s end-user community.
Long brings 30 years of experience to this role having worked in a variety of capacities in the machinery
industry. He served as PMMI Chairman in 2004, is a past-Chair of PMMI’s Education Committee and
currently serves on PMMI’s Board of Directors.
“PMMI undertook a revisit of its strategic plan in the past year to lay the groundwork for the organization’s
strategic growth. Glen knows our industry and our members inside and out,” says Chuck Yuska, president
and CEO, PMMI. “He brings an invaluable perspective that will help us accomplish our goals as an
organization.”
“I have been involved with PMMI for many years, and am very excited to be joining the organization,”
says Long. “The culmination of all my experience in the processing and packaging industry prepares me
well for this new role. I look forward to helping PMMI grow.”
Long will be based in PMMI’s Reston, Virginia, headquarters.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Center for Trends & Technology at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Focuses
on Improving Productivity, Efficiency, Agility
Reston, Va.; June 11, 2015 — The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT): Improving Production
Through Innovation at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas
Convention Center), includes five members of sponsor Rockwell Automation’s PartnerNetwork™
Program, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing
Technologies.
CTT (Booth #C–4829) is a PACK EXPO-exclusive educational feature that uses a series of displays and
seminars to address critical issues around productivity, sustainability, agility and other key components of
manufacturing success. Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork participants including Cisco Systems,
Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies will bring their
expertise to this year’s edition of CTT.
“The speed at which automation technologies change makes staying abreast of developments in
hardware, software and industry drivers absolutely critical. It is challenging, however,” says Cheryl Lange,
Commercial Program Manager, Rockwell Automation. “Our goal for CTT is for every attendee who visits
to leave with a new understanding of what’s available and how their choices affect their operations.”
“CTT is about ideas, innovation and insight,” adds PMMI President & CEO Charles D. Yuska. “It focuses
on the latest advances to improve production, the forces driving change and what it all means to
manufacturers. This is critical knowledge for anyone hoping to improve productivity and efficiency.”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, and the co-located Pharma EXPO, which PMMI co-produces with the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will host more than 2,000 exhibitors and
30,000 attendees in 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Registration and show details are online at
Packexpolasvegas.comand Pharmaexpo.com. Registration increases from $30 to $100 on Sept. 14.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation
and information, makes its customers more productive and the world more sustainable. Headquartered in
Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80
countries.
Amazing Packaging Race Returns to Las Vegas with ASCO Numatics Back in the Sponsor’s Seat
Reston, Va.; June 12, 2015 — ASCO Numatics (Booth #C-2051B) will sponsor the Amazing Packaging
Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, reports PMMI, The Association for Packaging
and Processing Technologies, the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.
PMMI produces Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, in partnership with the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
“We’re grateful to ASCO Numatics for the important role it plays in supporting packaging education, and
for its consistent sponsorship of the Amazing Packaging Race,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president,
education and workforce development, PMMI.
The race will take place on Sept. 30, the last day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 (
Las Vegas Convention Center; Sept. 28–30), Racers will wind their way through the exhibit halls,
completing tasks for points at participating booths, and concluding at 1:00 p.m. at the ASCO Numatics
booth. 2015 is the fifth consecutive year ASCO Numatics has sponsored the race.
“ASCO Numatics is proud to sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race again, as it allows us to give our
up-and-coming workforce a comprehensive view of how exciting and dynamic a career in packaging can
be,” says Robert W. Kemple, Jr., executive vice president, sales and marketing – Americas, ASCO
Numatics.
Ferrante views the race as a fun way to teach students some of the less tangible aspects of a career in
processing and packaging.
“ASCO’s enthusiasm motivates packaging students to engage in this field, and that benefits the industry
as a whole. That’s one important lesson. What’s just as critical to their ultimate success is how quickly
they’re forced to work together,” she says, noting that PMMI intentionally assigns students from a mix of
schools to each team.
“The race becomes a series of teachable moments,” she adds. “Teamwork, hands-on packaging skills
and networking — these are decisive factors in how the students will perform in their careers.”
Following a short break for judges to tabulate the results, ASCO Numatics will announce the winning
team, and present its members with a prize such as the newest tablet computer.
The company will also present its Industrial Automation Engineering Scholarships to two U.S. engineering
students pursuing careers in disciplines related to industrial automation. In addition to presenting the
winning students with $5,000 awards, ASCO Numatics will make a grant of $1,000 to the engineering
departments of the colleges in which the winners are enrolled.
Be Part of the Action
Participating exhibitors can register online through the “Promote My Booth” exhibitor link at
Packexpolasvegas.com. Participation requires a $500 donation to the PMMI Foundation, which supports
education and workforce development efforts in processing and packaging.
Student participation is free. To register to race, contact Dawn Smith, education program coordinator,
PMMI:dsmith@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.
For more information about the 2015 Amazing Packaging Race, contact Maria Ferrante, vice president,
education and workforce development: mferrante@pmmi.org or 571.612.3200.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About ASCO Numatics
ASCO Numatics, an Emerson company, offers comprehensive fluid automation solutions, including fluid
control and fluid power products, for a wide range of industry-focused applications. The ASCO Numatics
product line in North America consists of more than 50,000 valves, an extensive selection of air
preparation equipment and a full line of actuation products. ASCO products include solenoid pilot valves,
angle body piston valves, linear indicators, redundant control systems and pressure sensors. The
Numatics line covers valve manifolds, cylinders, grippers, filters, regulators and lubricators. For more
information about ASCO Numatics products, visit www.asconumatics.com.
Reston, Va.; June 15, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) once again
puts its stamp of approval on The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429) at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Located on the show floor, The Beverage Cooler Lounge is where beverage industry professionals can
network and gain access to solutions from ISBT subject matter experts.
“This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs,
executive director of ISBT. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry
professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest
trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”
“We’re very pleased ISBT is hosting The Beverage Cooler Lounge again. One of PMMI’s missions is to
convene the industry, and The Beverage Cooler Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas allows us to do that
for beverage industry professionals. The lounge provides them a hub to not only network, but to speak
with experts face-to-face to devise solutions for any problems they may have,” says Charles D. Yuska,
president & CEO, PMMI.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include EXPO PACK México 2015, June 16–19 (Mexico City, Mexico); PACK
EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.); PACK EXPO
International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK
EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27–March 1, Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B
media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together
solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class
media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and
its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About ISBT
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the
beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated
solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique,
non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies,
announces the release of two new study guides to accompany PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests -
Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1. PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificate tests help
manufacturers to assess the capabilities of current employees and identify levels of competency for new
candidates.
PMMI Mechatronics Certificates are recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor and The National
Association of Manufacturers’ Skills Certification System. This series of exams is related to the four
general technology areas of mechatronics as practiced in industrial maintenance, including electrical,
mechanical, instrumentation and controls and computer science.
"The new study guides are comprehensive resources designed to help individuals prepare for the
mechatronics certificate tests," says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development,
PMMI. "They were produced in an effort to give certificate candidates a thorough understanding of what
skills they are expected to have mastered in order to earn the credential."
"Employers are fast recognizing the value of PMMI’s Mechatronics Certificates as achievement levels of
employee qualifications," says Frank Claude, Principal Instructor Robotics & Manufacturing, Dunwoody
College of Technology. "Test applicants need to study and prepare for each test. Each test’s specific
competencies identify the prerequisite knowledge and skills."
Claude adds that PMMI’s new study guides include sample test questions to more thoroughly prepare test
participants for successful completion of the test.
The study guides for Industrial Electricity 1 and Mechanical Components 1 are now available here and
cost $25 per guide.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania
Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that
produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands -
Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging +
Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital
products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
B&CMA Back Hosting Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015
Reston, Va.; June 18, 2015 — For the second straight year, the Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer’s
Association (B&CMA) will host the Baking–Snack Break Lounge at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma
EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show owner PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The Baking-Snack Break Lounge provides B&CMA subject matter experts in the central meeting place
and networking hub for the baking and snack industry.
“PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and suppliers,” says David Van Laar, president,
B&CMA. “We not only provided a place for bakers to network, rest and regroup, we also assisted many
bakers find solutions to specific issues. PACK EXPO is a vital part of our outreach to bakers and
suppliers.”
The baking and snack food industry is a major demographic at PACK EXPO Las Vegas with more than
14 percent of attendees identifying themselves as baking and snack manufacturers — the largest single
attendee group at the show.
“B&CMA is a leader in the baking and snack food industry and we are pleased to have them host the
Baking Snack-Break Lounge,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas is
an industry-convening event where associations, in this case B&CMA, are able to provide a venue for
their members to collectively experience the breadth and depth of supplier offerings.”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, 2016 (Mexico City, Centro Banamex); PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15, 2017 (Pennsylvania
Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that
produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands -
Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging +
Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital
products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association
The Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturers’ Association (B&CMA) is a 112 year old international trade
organization representing the entire spectrum of companies in the manufacturing of cookies and crackers
and the suppliers to the industry. Our mission is to bring unparalleled education, training and networking
opportunities to members of the B&CMA.
The B&CMA is the largest consortium of industry professionals in the world. Baker member
representation includes brand, private label and contract manufacturers. Supplier representation is
diverse including equipment, ingredients, packaging and services. The extensive network of industry
professionals makes B&CMA the definitive source of information and contacts for the cookie and cracker
industry and the training choice for professional development
Reston, Va.; June 24, 2015 — The 30th Anniversary edition of EXPO PACK México closed June 19 as
the largest and most international edition in its history, according to show owner & producer PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
Over 25,000 visitors attended the third consecutive sold-out show at Centro Banamex, Mexico City,
visiting more than 1,000 exhibitor companies occupying more than 19,000 net square meters (~204,500
square feet) of exhibit space. Over the show’s four days, buyers in food and beverage, pharmaceutical,
personal care, chemical, electronics, textiles, and automotive sectors, among others, discovered solutions
to their processing and packaging challenges.
“EXPO PACK México’s success speaks to the benefits attendees from Mexican and Latin American
companies find when they attend,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It offers an
opportunity to update and improve their production processes and to ensure the positioning of their
products worldwide.”
Mexican and Latin American attendees, including buying groups from Guatemala, Costa Rica and
Colombia, took advantage of the diversity of the global pavilions. The PMMI pavilion alone covered over
2,130 net square meters (~22,900 square feet) and included 86 member companies from the U.S.,
Canada and Mexico. Additional international pavilions housed representatives from Argentina, Brazil,
Colombia, China, Spain, France, Guatemala, India and Italy. EXPO PACK México 2015 also saw the
Mexico City debut of the Innovation Stage. Now a staple of the PACK EXPO family of shows, the
educational offerings found at the Innovation Stage received the same standing room only attendance as
its offerings at EXPO PACK Guadalajara, PACK EXPO International, Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO
Las Vegas.
PMMI used the EXPO PACK México stage to announce that beginning in 2017, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and EXPO PACK México will alternate years. The next edition of EXPO PACK México
(Mexico City, Centro Banamex) takes place May 17-20, 2016, while EXPO PACK Guadalajara (Expo
Guadalajara) runs June 13-15, 2017.
“We are confident that this strategy will maximize EXPO PACK’s impact in Mexico’s two main markets,”
says Yuska. “The growth of EXPO PACK Guadalajara proved it could handle the same size and
resources as EXPO PACK México.”
As the center of Mexico’s Packaging Week, additional events included the National Congress of the
Mexican Packaging Association (AMEE); the Envase Estelar Awards and Sustainable Company Awards
and the AMEE conference program.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; PACK EXPO East, Feb. 13–15,
2017 (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia); EXPO PACK México 2016, June 17–20, 2016
(Mexico City, Centro Banamex); EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that
produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media brands -
Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging +
Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital
products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business
intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The Automation Conference, an annual
education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
August:
PMMI Releases Innovation Stage Schedules for PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO
More than 40 free, educational sessions address flexible packaging, OEE and workforce engagement and
many more critical topics in processing and packaging
Reston, Va.; Aug 3, 2015 — PACK EXPO owner and organizer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies, has released the preliminary schedule for Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO
Las Vegas and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center). More
than 40 sessions will give visitors a glimpse of cutting edge technology presented by industry leaders.
The education sessions — on the show floor at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO — provide free,
convenient access to insights into processing and packaging trends as well as challenges in food safety
regulatory compliance, workforce development and measuring line efficiency.
“One of the greatest benefits offered by our on-floor educational programming is the opportunity for a
‘cross pollination’ of ideas,” says Maria Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development,
PMMI. “This enables attendees to tap the potential of practices and applications proven in one industry
but unexplored in their own.”
The presentations are a valuable opportunity to understand cutting-edge technologies, with subject matter
experts, including industry consultants, exhibitors and association partners, describing specific
applications and benefits. Subjects range from explorations of the latest innovations and regulations in
flexible packaging to ways to engage the workforce. Other topics include:
● Impact of serialization on the pharmaceutical industry
● Advanced simulation software for packaging lines
● Anti-counterfeiting technologies for packaging
● Transforming automated packaging with reusability
● Roadmap for creating a highly engaged workforce
● The latest snacking trends and their impact on packaging
● The next evolution of metal detection
The OpX Leadership Network will also be among presenters, discussing the latest in one voice solutions
for workforce engagement, total cost of ownership and factory acceptance testing. OpX Leadership
Network is a dynamic community of manufacturing, engineering and operations professionals dedicated
to operational excellence.
“PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO is where the industry will go this fall to find winning solutions
from top-tier suppliers,” Ferrante says. “The value of the Innovation Stage presentations is that they
provide context attendees need to put those solutions into action at their plants.”
The 30-minute long presentations will run hourly between 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on Sept. 28 and Sept. 29;
sessions end at noon on Sept. 30. There will be three adjacent locations of the Innovation Stage on the
PACK EXPO Las Vegas show floor, in Booths C-1041, C-1045 and C-1049, and a fourth stage in Booth
N-559 on the Pharma EXPO show floor.
The preliminary schedule of Innovation Stage presentations is available at packexpolasvegas.com
andpharmaexpo.com.
This year marks Pharma EXPO’s first year in Las Vegas. PMMI owns and produces Pharma EXPO in
partnership with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). PACK EXPO Las
Vegas and Pharma EXPO will bring together more than 2,000 exhibitors showcasing their processing and
packaging innovations to 30,000 attendees in over 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Prospective
attendees are encouraged to register early by visitingpackexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $30 through
Sept. 14, 2015, and includes admission to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO. After
September 14, registration increases to $100. In addition to the Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage,
attendees can register for Pharma EXPO Conference sessions, curated by ISPE. Separate fees apply,
ranging from $90 per session to $350 for access to all 15 sessions until September 14th. Following this
date, fees will increase. Visit pharmaexpo.com to find a registration option that works for you.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns the PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands - Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM- are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO Partners Illustrate Show’s
Breadth
Reston, Va.; Aug. 6, 2015 — The Partner Program returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and the co-located
Pharma EXPO in 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas), boasting partnerships
with 50 organizations supporting the processing, packaging and pharmaceutical supply chains, according
to PACK EXPO owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
“The PACK EXPO trade shows are about bringing the entire processing and packaging supply chain
together to tap into and spur innovation,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI. “With 30,000
attendees expected at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO, Partners will enjoy the opportunity to
network with processing, packaging and pharmaceutical professionals and other like-minded
associations.”
At present, 38 organizations will partner with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, and 12 organizations have
joined the Pharma EXPO Partner and Media Partner Programs. In addition, PMMI Media Group
publications such as Packaging World and Healthcare Packaging are covering the combined event
preview, on-site and post-show reporting.
Mark Dingley, chairman of the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)
(Booth C-1343), says exhibiting at PACK EXPO raises the global profile of his association and member
companies.
“This is the third consecutive year that the APPMA has been an exhibitor at PACK EXPO due to the
continued high levels of interest in the Australian market attained each year from attending the event,”
says Dingley. “Our member companies represent a very large range of leading international brands in the
processing and packaging machinery and allied components industries, and we welcome companies who
are looking for agency or distribution opportunities in Australia to come and visit us in the Partner
Pavilion.”
The list of organizations partnering with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and Pharma EXPO as of Aug. 4
includes:
PACK EXPO Partners
● ABIEF - Brazilian Flexible Packaging Association
● ADEPTA
● Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC)
● AIMCAL — Association of International Metallizers, Coaters and Laminators
● AMEE (The Mexican Packaging Association)
● Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA)
● Biscuit and Cracker Manufacturer's Association (BCMA)
● CANAINCA (The Mexican Chamber of Processed Food)
● CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)
● Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (Future of Pneumatics booth)
● China Food & Packaging Machinery Industry Association
● Fundacion ExportAR
● Contract Packaging Association (CPA)
● Flexographic Technical Association (FTA)
● Foil & Specialty Effects Association (FSEA)
● In-Mold Decorating Association (IMDA)
● Independent Bakers Association (IBA)
● INP (Brazilian Plastic Institute)
● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
● Instituto Argentino del Envase (IAE)
● International Molded Fiber Association (IMFA)
● International Safe Transit Association (ISTA)
● International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT)
● ITE Packaging Events
● Midwest Food Processors Association (MWFPA)
● National Confectioners Association (NCA)
● National Fluid Power Association (Future of Pneumatics booth)
● Northeast Dairy Foods Association, Inc.
● OMAC – The Organization for Machine Automation and Control
● OPC Foundation
● PAC, Packaging Consortium
● PLCopen
● Snack Food Association (SFA)
● SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association
● TAPPI
● U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
● UCIMA (Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association)
● World Packaging Organisation
Pharma EXPO Partners
● Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC)
● Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
● Philadelphia Drug Exchange (PDE)
● PIP - Process Industry Practices
Pharma EXPO Media Partners
● Advantage Business Media - Pharmaceutical Processing
● BioPharma-Reporter.com
● In-Pharma Technologist.com
● Life Science Connect
● Pharmaceutical Engineering
● Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
● Pharmaceutical Technology
● PharmaVOICE
“The HCPC is delighted to partner with PMMI and Pharma EXPO on behalf of our many pharmaceutical
packaging industry members,” says Vicki Welch, communications director, HCPC. “We are pleased to
support PMMI’s efforts to bring pharmaceutical supply chain innovators together, while continuing to
promote our organization’s mission of improving patient adherence through packaging via our numerous
Pharma EXPO exhibiting members who share our support of PMMI and recognize its critical role in
showcasing new packaging technology.”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 packaging and processing
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About ISPE
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world’s largest not-for-profit
association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement
throughout the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the
development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical
delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide
headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA and offices in Brussels, Belgium, Singapore and Shanghai, China.
Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
Reston, Va.; Aug. 12, 2015 — The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is hosting
education sessions for the beverage industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas; Sept. 28–30), according to show owner PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies.
The education sessions will be held on Monday, Sept. 28 and Tuesday, Sept. 29, in The Beverage Cooler
Lounge (Booth S-7429), where ISBT members and attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest
advancements in the beverage industry.
“PACK EXPO Las Vegas is where the industry comes together to share knowledge and find solutions to
the challenges in our businesses and ISBT is supporting the purpose of PACK EXPO and why beverage
industry professionals attend the show each year,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI.
“We’re excited to host education sessions in The Beverage Cooler Lounge. Not only does the lounge
provide a place for the beverage industry to convene for networking and relationship building, but the
education sessions provide additional value to our members’ PACK EXPO Las Vegas experience,” says
Larry Hobbs, executive director of ISBT.
Education session topics include:
What Are the Packaging Challenges Ron Puvak, director global marketing and
and Trends We Face in Today’s new business development, Plastic
10:00 a.m. Dynamically Changing Markets? Technologies, Inc.
FSMA and Food Defense: How Will Brian Stegmann, senior engineer & food
11:00 a.m. You Be Affected? safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated
The Global Food Safety Initiative: Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality,
3:00 p.m. How Will GFSI Affect You? Coca-Cola Bottling C. Consolidated
The session schedule will be the same for both days with each presenter speaking for 30-40 minutes
concluding with a Q&A portion.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it
increases to $100.
Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — Lenze Americas will sponsor the PMMI member and exhibitor lounges
atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas) and the
co-located Pharma EXPO show, according to show owner and producer PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
“The PMMI member and exhibitor lounges at PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are essential show
features, allowing the personnel staffing booths to take a break from the busy show floor,” said Charles D.
Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI.
In addition to making use of lounges to eat or rest, members will also be able to bring customers to
designated meeting rooms within lounges.
“We’ve sponsored these lounges for years because we know how important it is for exhibitors to get away
from the show floor from time to time,” said Susan Duval, marketing manager, Lenze Americas. “Whether
it’s to take a break or conduct important business, this is a critical resource and we’re happy to sponsor
it.”
Member Lounges, (rooms N-101 and S-221 will be open 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily during show days).
Exhibitor Lounges (rooms N-114 and S-111 will be open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. September 26, 27, October 1,
2 and during show days from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Complimentary coffee service will be available until 11
a.m. in both the member and exhibitor lounges.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 and the co-located Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), have over 800,000 net square feet of
combined exhibit space. They are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging professionals and
more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About Lenze
Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation
technology. As a global specialist in Motion Centric Automation, we offer our customers products, drive
solutions, complete automation systems, engineering services and tools from a single source. We are a
leading provider of automation solutions to the packaging industry, and our other focus industries include
automotive, material handling and logistics, robotics, and commercial pumps/fans. With a global network
of engineers, sales representatives, and manufacturing facilities, Lenze is well-positioned to meet the
motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany,
is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts, with an assembly and logistics center in Glendale Heights,
Illinois. Corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany.
Reston, Va.; Aug. 17, 2015 — For the second consecutive year, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers
(P&IP) will proudly serve as a title sponsor for PACK gives BACK™, coming to PACK EXPO Las Vegas
and Pharma EXPO 2015 (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention Center) Sept. 28, reports show owner and
producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The annual fundraiser will feature recording artists Chicago, and a portion of ticket proceeds will support
Fisher House Foundation and Nevada’s first Fisher House comfort home, which the Nevada Military
Support Alliance is building in North Las Vegas.
“DuPont P&IP is extremely proud to once again support PACK gives BACK. In addition to the opportunity
and forum for packaging leaders to network, attendees can show their support of our nations’ veterans for
their unwavering commitment and dedication to this country,” says DeMond Chapman, North America
Packaging Business Manager, P&IP. “We look forward to supporting veterans and their families through
this event. We are indebted to the men and women who protect and defend our nation and the families
who support them.”
Fisher House Foundation operates a network of 65 “comfort homes” around the world — lodging,
provided free-of-charge, to families of service members and veterans in treatment at nearby military and
VA hospital facilities. Construction on the Nevada Fisher House, located on the grounds of the Veterans
Administration’s (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System campus, began in March.
In 2014 alone, Fisher House Foundation programs served more than 25,000 military families, saving them
over $47 million in expenses for lodging, food and transportation. In addition to the comfort homes, Fisher
House Foundation operates the Hero Miles program, which uses donated frequent flyer miles to bring
families to the bedsides of injured service members; Hotels for Heroes, which helps pay for their hotel
stays; and offers a grant program and scholarship funds.
“PACK gives BACK has become a signature PACK EXPO experience,” says Charles D. Yuska, president
and CEO, PMMI. “It’s where the people of the processing and packaging supply chain come together for
a good cause. This year, we will help active and retired service members undergoing treatment in the Las
Vegas metropolitan area. The city of Las Vegas has been a true partner in our success here over the past
20 years, so it’s a special honor to contribute to the area’s first Fisher House.”
Now in its 48th year, Chicago is the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six decades,
producing hit after hit like “Saturday in the Park,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “Does Anybody Really
Know What Time It Is?” and 18 other Top 10 singles. The band’s debut album, “Chicago Transit
Authority,” is in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, and Billboard magazine lists Chicago at 13 on its list of Top
100 Artists of All Time, the highest charting American band.
“Networking and entertaining customers are important parts of any trade show event, but what sets PACK
gives BACK apart is that it’s a chance to make a difference in the world,” Yuska says. “The success we’ve
had with it over the last few years is a testament to the spirit and generosity of the PACK EXPO
community.”
Tickets for PACK gives BACK are only available to registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma
EXPO 2015 attendees and exhibitors, and can be purchased through the registration portal at
packexpolasvegas.com. Cost is $100 per person ($90 per person for groups of 10 or more). Doors open
at 4 p.m. for networking and light hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and soft drinks, and Chicago takes the stage
at 5 p.m.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 will welcome a crowd of 30,000 processing and
packaging professionals in September. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet
of exhibit space, attendees and exhibiting companies will represent more than 40 vertical markets.
Learn more about the shows and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO — the largest
and most comprehensive events for the processing and packaging supply chain — online at
packexpolasvegas.com and pharmaexpo.com. Admission to both shows is $30 through Sept. 14, when it
jumps to $100.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015;EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About DuPont
DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers manufactures an extensive mix of adhesive, peelable lidding
and sealant resins and provides a globally networked development team to work with customers on
packaging programs that help protect the product, the environment, improve shelf appeal, convenience
and reduce cost in the food, cosmetics, medical products and other consumer goods and industrial
packaging industries.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and engineering to the global marketplace in
the form of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes that by
collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can help find solutions to
such global challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere, decreasing dependence
on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the environment. For additional information about DuPont and its
commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit www.dupont.com.
RLT & Associates Sponsors Coffee Service at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Reston, Va.; Aug. 26, 2015 — PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and
owner and producer of the PACK EXPO trade shows, is pleased to announce that RLT & Associates
(Booth S-6656) will return as sponsor, and this year represents the sole sponsor, of the morning coffee
service for exhibitors and attendees at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention
Center, Las Vegas).
“This is a big show and there’s a lot of ground to cover,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
“The morning coffee service will definitely help people get off to a great start as they explore the show
floor.”
The coffee service will be available every day of the show in the South and Central Hall Lobbies while
supplies last, starting at 8:30 a.m.
“We are excited to be a part of PACK EXPO once again and appreciate the opportunity to help each
conference attendee start their day with a hot cup of coffee,” says Rob Taylor, founder and CEO of RLT &
Associates, a packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing company located in Shelby
Township, Michigan. “This service is a token of our appreciation for our peers and customers who we look
forward to seeing in Las Vegas in September,” says Taylor, whose global company is known
industry-wide as a facilitator of change.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI and the
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over 800,000 net
square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000 processing and packaging
professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and Pharma
EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association representing
more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging machinery, materials,
components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as
packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing
and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO
portfolio of trade shows that include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention
Center); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May
17–20, (Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9 (McCormick
Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International 2016; PACK EXPO East
2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara
2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a
market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging
professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout
the supply chain. Its world class media brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare
Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this
diverse and dynamic marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to
deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces The
Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About RLT & Associates
Founded in 2000, RLT & Associates differentiates as a one-stop solution provider and facilitator of
change providing multiple solutions for packaging, material handling, and storage/warehousing solutions.
Visit RLT & Associates at www.rltandassociates.com and contact RLT & Associates at 844 RLT RACK
(758.7225) and at robert.taylor@rltandassociates.com.
September:
Reston, Va.; Sept. 11, 2015 — Tetra Pak Inc. will sponsor the Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth
S-7429) atPACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas; Sept.
28-30), announces PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, owner
and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows.
The Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by The International Society of Beverage Technologists
(ISBT), provides a destination on the show floor where beverage industry professionals can
network and meet with industry experts courtesy of ISBT.
“Bringing industries together is one of the great advantages to having a big show like PACK
EXPO,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president of PMMI. “We are glad to have Tetra Pak on
board as the sponsor for The Beverage Cooler Lounge, a great networking and knowledge hub
on the show floor.”
In addition to participating in the Beverage Cooler Lounge, Tetra Pak will also share insight at
the show, through an Innovation Stage session, “Shelf-Ready Solutions: Approaching Customer
Challenges through Collaborative Innovation” (Sept. 29, 2-2:30 p.m.; Booth C-1041).
“PACK EXPO trade shows are a great opportunity to interact with professionals from across the
industry,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communication, Tetra Pak Inc. “We are excited
to be a part of this important resource for attendees interested in packaging and processing
innovation, and we’re looking forward to speaking about making better use of available tools to
ensure an effective collaboration at the Innovation Stage.”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 is co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, a joint venture from PMMI
and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The two shows have over
800,000 net square feet of combined exhibit space and are expected to attract 30,000
processing and packaging professionals and more than 2,000 exhibiting companies.
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and
Pharma EXPO at
Registration is $30 through Sept. 14, when it increases to $100. Register for PACK EXPO and
Pharma EXPO at www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies is a trade association
representing more than 700 companies that provide a full range of processing and packaging
machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers
together through initiatives such as packexpo.com, educational programs and world-class
events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their
customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows that
include PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Sept. 28–30, Las Vegas Convention Center); Pharma
EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015; EXPO PACK México 2016, May 17–20,
(Mexico City, Expo Bancomer Santa Fe); PACK EXPO International 2016, Nov. 6–9
(McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.); Pharma EXPO, co-located with PACK EXPO International
2016; PACK EXPO East 2017, Feb. 27–March 1, (Pennsylvania Convention Center,
Philadelphia) and EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017, June 13–15, 2017 (Guadalajara, Jalisco,
Mexico). PMMI owns PMMI Media Group, a market-leading B2B media company that produces
information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers
and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Its world class media
brands Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and
Packaging + Processing OEM are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic
marketplace, and its digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver
informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry. PMMI Media Group also produces
The Automation Conference, an annual education and networking forum, taking place in
Chicago each spring.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
About Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company. Working
closely with our customers and suppliers, we provide safe, innovative and environmentally
sound products that each day meet the needs of hundreds of millions of people in more than
170 countries around the world. With more than 23,000 employees based in over 85 countries,
we believe in responsible industry leadership and a sustainable approach to business. Our
motto, “PROTECTS WHAT’S GOOD™,” reflects our vision to make food safe and available,
everywhere. More information about Tetra Pak is available at www.tetrapakusa.com.
PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA Join Forces to Offer a New North American Food and Beverage
Processing Event at Chicago’s McCormick Place in Spring 2017
Reston, Va.; Sept. 14, 2015 — Three trade show leaders joined forces today to announce the launch of
ProFood Tech, a new event that will focus on processing technologies serving the food and beverage
industry. ProFood Tech will make its debut April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick Place, in Chicago, Ill.
The event is powered by three of the world’s trade show leaders — PMMI, The Association for Packaging
and Processing Technologies; Koelnmesse and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). PMMI
is the owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows and represents North American
manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and packaging. Koelnmesse
organizes world leading trade shows for food and beverage, such as Anuga and Anuga Food Tec in
Cologne, Germany. IDFA is North America’s largest dairy association, representing more than 85 percent
of all North American manufacturing of dairy products.
“In assessing the current trade show landscape, we saw there was a need for a dedicated event that
brings buyers together with leading world-wide manufacturers in the food and beverage industry,” says
Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “ProFood Tech provides a venue to share the latest
innovations and crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets within the food and beverage
industry and will be that one-stop-shop featuring exhibits from both large companies that serve several
customer segments and smaller niche companies with focus on more specific needs.”
Exponential changes in technology are making it hard for food and beverage companies to keep up.
ProFood Tech will provide a wide perspective on the food and beverage processing industry as a whole
and feature cutting edge solutions to the challenges the industry is facing every day on the plant floor.
More than a trade show, ProFood Tech provides both large and small suppliers the opportunity to build
their businesses by breaking into new food and beverage markets, cementing their status as industry
leaders and reaching a large group of customers at one event.
“In a close dialogue with leading technology suppliers from around the globe, we aim to create a market
platform in the United States that is tailored to the requirements of domestic and foreign exhibitors and
visitors,” explains Gerald Böse, president and CEO of Koelnmesse. “Over a period of decades,
Koelnmesse has established an excellent reputation world-wide as a trade show organizer, especially in
the field of food products and food technology. Examples include the leading international trade fair
Anuga, the world’s biggest and most important trade show for the food industry, as well as related
spin-offs around the world.”
“ProFood Tech,” Böse adds, “marks a further logical step in Koelnmesse’s strategy aimed at offering
expert support to our customers in various target markets in our role as a global service provider.”
With an expansive show floor and enhanced educational programming led by IDFA, ProFood Tech will
attract high-level buyers from every food and beverage sector.
“The opportunities for new ideas and break-through solutions are amazing when executives from related
businesses come together to discuss, review and experience the innovations, products and services
available today,” says Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. “IDFA is proud to partner with these
trade show leaders and to continue our tradition of bringing industry suppliers, processors and
manufacturers together so they can find profitable business solutions, discover new technologies and see
the innovations that are abundant in our industry.”
Industry leaders, including Delkor Systems, Inc., and Tetra Pak, are excited about the opportunities that
ProFood Tech will offer.
“As a longtime member of both IDFA and PMMI, Delkor is very pleased to see the attention and focus that
ProFood Tech will bring to the North American food and beverage industry,” says Dale Andersen,
president and CEO of Delkor Systems, Inc. ”Koelnmesse’s outstanding reputation as a trade show
organizer only strengthens this collaboration.”
”As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential
ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and
Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from
these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.
We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.”
ProFood Tech is a totally unique endeavor with the collaboration of three of the world’s leading industry
organizations, all with ownership of this initiative. The new show will combine the unrivaled experience
and recognition of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA to create an event that will be unprecedented in its
ability to address all of the issues facing food and beverage processing operations in the North American
marketplace like sustainability, improved operations and food safety.
For more information about ProFood Tech, visit profoodtech.com or contact communications@pmmi.org.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK Mexico, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year.
About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse is the number 1 trade-fair location for numerous industries. Visitors and exhibitors from all
over the world come to Cologne in order to present the latest trends at the world's fifth largest exhibition
centre and do business worldwide. Every year, Koelnmesse organises and conducts more than 80 trade
fairs, exhibitions, guest events, and special events in Cologne and in the world's most important markets.
Koelnmesse not only brings the world to Cologne, it also organizes international trade fair events outside
the Cologne exhibition centre. It draws on Koelnmesse's sector expertise to enter new markets within its
fields of expertise in addition to the Cologne-based leading fairs, bringing events to selected target
regions.
Koelnmesse is the leading trade fair organiser in the food industry and related sectors. Trade fairs such
as the Anuga, the International Sweets & Biscuits Fair (ISM) and Anuga FoodTec are established world
leaders and create a basis for sustainable and stable international business.
The events regularly organised by Koelnmesse take place at different intervals and attract around 49,000
exhibiting companies from 117 countries, as well as 2.7 million visitors from 211 countries.
About IDFA
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation's dairy
manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers, with a membership of 550 companies within a
$125-billion a year industry. IDFA is composed of three constituent organizations: the Milk Industry
Foundation (MIF), the National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).
IDFA's nearly 200 dairy processing members run nearly 600 plant operations, and range from large
multi-national organizations to single-plant companies. Together they represent more than 85 percent of
the milk, cultured products, cheese, ice cream and frozen desserts produced and marketed in the United
States.
The Cross Pollination of Ideas Becomes Reality at Pharma EXPO 2015
Co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging
event, and addressing trends and spotlights solutions across industries
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — From small batches to regulatory compliance to sustainability,
pharmaceutical manufacturers have plenty to consider. Pharma EXPO 2015 (Las Vegas Convention
Center, Sept. 28-30), co-owned by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), will present solutions for these and
other challenges throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle.
The show and its co-located partner, PMMI’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas, will host 30,000 attendees and
over 2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
“Pharma EXPO’s co-location alongside the largest processing and packaging show of the year delivers
unmatched access to suppliers and solutions with crossover technologies from industries such as food,
beverage and personal care,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Pharma EXPO — which occupies the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center — will bring
everything from its successful inaugural debut in Chicago to Las Vegas, and the partnership between
ISPE and PMMI means excellence will be at the forefront.
Attendees can start at Pharma EXPO Live (Booth N-405), where videos, live interviews, live-demo alerts,
social media and more will keep you on top of everything that’s happening at the show, including the
Innovation Stage (Booth N-559) and the Pharma EXPO Conference Program, organized by ISPE.
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, Pharma EXPO Live will host a reception for attendees from 3:30–5 p.m.
Cross the Line
Attendees should make time to explore PACK EXPO, too, and take advantage of the way ideas from one
industry can apply to another.
The Center for Trends and Technology (CTT) (Booth C-4829) investigates smart manufacturing and its
role in processing and packaging. With displays and seminars, sponsor Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork™ program present a glimpse of the future of industry. Seminars will cover topics such as
compliance, serialization and line optimization. Cisco Systems, Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates
Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies are Rockwell Automation’s partners in the PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015 edition of CTT.
Food safety is another crossover area. Pharmaceutical professionals and food manufacturers have a lot
to learn from each other, and at the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632) common
issues such as sanitary equipment design will be topics of conversation. Organized and brought to PACK
EXPO Las Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource
Center will be a central location where subject matter experts will present educational seminars and be
available for one-on-one consultations.
Down in the Lower South Hall, the Brand Zone is your path to market, with materials and containers that
shape winning brands. It’s a central point for attendees looking to improve shelf appeal and explore
packaging challenges. Within The Brand Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by
The Dow Chemical Company, will display award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities
In addition to the Pharma EXPO Conference, The Pharma EXPO and PACK EXPO Innovation Stages
(Booths N-559, C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) showcase more than 40 free educational sessions, including
these:
● Serialization Impacts in the Pharmaceutical Industry Presented by Benoit Maheux-L, Optel Vision
(Monday, Sept. 28, 11–11:30 a.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559)
● Innovative Oxygen Absorption Packaging Solutions Presented by Atsushi Inoue, Mitsubishi Gas
Chemical Company (Monday, Sept. 28, 1–1:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth
N-559)
● Total Cost of Ownership: One Voice Guidelines for CPGs and OEMs Presented by Madinah
Allen, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc.; and Mark Ruberg, Pro Mach (Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.;
PACK EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth C-1041)
● Creating Tomorrow’s Packaging Today: Technology and Collaboration-Based Approaches to
Optimize Pharmaceutical Package Design Presented by Daniel Stagnaro, Klöckner Pentaplast
(Monday, Sept. 28, 2–2:30 p.m.; Pharma EXPO Innovation Stage, Booth N-559)
Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
“PACK EXPO and Pharma EXPO are all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your
industry” Pittas says. “For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a
great time for a great cause.”
PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a
performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher
House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans
during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the
state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.
“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive
event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and
because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative
solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.
To learn more and register for Pharma EXPO, produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for
Pharmaceutical Engineering, and the co-located PACK EXPO Las Vegas visit packexpolasvegas.com.
Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can be purchased during the
registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and exhibitors of PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Opportunities Flow for Beverage Professionals at PACK EXPO Las
Vegas
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to the Beverage Industry Report (Sept. 2014) from PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, beverage companies want innovations that will
lead to more energy-efficient equipment; more flexible, forgiving and faster equipment; new packaging
materials; and much faster speed to market with packaging designs.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30), owned and produced by
PMMI, will open up a wealth of opportunities for beverage brand owners to meet these needs. The show,
the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000
exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, beverage professionals need to be up to speed on the Food
Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide access to suppliers and education
that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Beverage manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone
(Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632). Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food
Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location
for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations
about the latest in food safety and FSMA compliance.
The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage
Technologists (ISBT), is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. This central meeting
point will provide opportunities to network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and
challenges.
“This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs,
ISBT executive director. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry
professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest
trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”
ISBT will host a reception for beverage professionals at the Beverage Cooler Lounge on Tuesday, Sept.
29, from 3:30–5 p.m.
The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands,
is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand
Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display
award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Drink in the Knowledge
There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. ISBT will present a series of five educational sessions at
The Beverage Cooler Lounge:
● What are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing
Markets?Presented by Ron Puvak, director, Global Marketing and New Business Development,
Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.)
● FSMA and Food Defense: How will You be Affected? Presented by Brian Stegman, senior
engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept.
29, 11–11:30 a.m.)
● Beverage Quality Fundamentals Presented by Cloeann Durham, senior director of quality,
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.)
● New Biopolymers: Synchronizing Properties with Business Opportunities Presented by Scott
Steele, president, Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2–2:30
p.m.)
● The Global Food Safety Initiative: How Will GFSI Affect You? Presented by Cloeann Durham,
senior director of quality, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29,
3–3:30 p.m.)
The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829), organized by Rockwell Automation and its
PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology with displays and educational sessions,
and the Innovation Stage (Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational
sessions.
Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
“PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.
“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great
cause.”
PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a
performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher
House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans
during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the
state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.
“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive
event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and
because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative
solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.
To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO,
produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit
packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can
be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and
exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
From Consumer Demands to Packaging, PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Delivers Solutions
The year’s most comprehensive processing and packaging event addresses trends and spotlights
solutions for meat and food producers
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — Keeping up with the latest consumer trends, staying on top of safety and
freshness concerns and moving your product from concept to plant to market — these are just a few of
the challenges protein and food processors face every day. They’re also a few of the challenges that can
be met at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30). Owned and
produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, PACK EXPO is the
largest and most comprehensive event of its kind this year, and will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000
exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, protein and food processing professionals need to be up to
speed on the latest food safety rules, whether they fall under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
or rules from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). PACK EXPO will provide access to suppliers and
education that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Meat producers can start the trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone (Upper South
Hall) a hub for processing equipment and front-of-line solutions that address safety and quality at the
efficiency and productivity levels you need. You’ll find:
● State-of-the-art equipment and automation technologies for increased versatility and productivity
● Machinery specialized for hygienic processing
● Technologies that ensure chain of custody and safety
● Advances to increase speed and accuracy and provide modularity
● Materials and containers that preserve freshness, reduce waste and enhance your brand
While you’re in The Processing Zone, stop by the Food Safety Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632),
where you’ll learn about the latest on food safety issues. Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las
Vegas by the Food Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be
a central location where food safety experts will present educational seminars and be available for
informal consultations.
Sometimes, it’s best to contract out your packaging needs. To learn more about contract packaging and
how it can improve your operations, visit the Contract Packaging Sourcing Center (Booth C-1257), hosted
by the Contract Packaging Association, where you’ll meet experts who can address your packaging
needs, show you packaging samples and provide information on leading contract packagers.
The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands,
is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand
Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display
award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Feed the Mind with Educational Opportunities
There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. The Center for Trends and Technology (Booth C-4829),
organized by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork™, covers the newest in automation technology
and smart manufacturing with displays and educational sessions. The PACK EXPO Innovation Stages
(Booths C-1041, C-1045, C-1049) will showcase more than 40 educational sessions, and the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center will also present seminars for protein producers:
● Advantages of Using Robotics and Advanced Sensing Technologies to Automatically Detect
Leakers and How They Can Improve Line Performance Presented by Craig Souser, JLS
Automation (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:30 p.m.; Booth C-1049)
● Basic Production Metrics Presented by Ted Andrew, Roka Bioscience (Tuesday, Sept. 29,
10:15–10:45 a.m.; Food Safety Summit Resource Center, Booth S-7632)
● Meat & Poultry Disinfection Using Ozone Presented by Gholamreza Zahedi, Ozone Solutions
(Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1–1:30 p.m.; Booth C-1045)
Entertaining Success at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
“PACK EXPO is all about learning, doing business better and connecting with your industry,” Pittas says.
“For connections and networking, you’ve got to go to PACK gives BACK. It will be a great time for a great
cause.”
PACK gives BACK™ is an annual fundraiser and signature PACK EXPO event, and will feature a
performance from legendary rock band Chicago. PMMI will donate ticket sale proceeds to the Fisher
House Foundation, an organization that provides comfort to the families of wounded military and veterans
during their stays in medical facilities, and the Nevada Military Service Alliance, which is building the
state’s first Fisher House in North Las Vegas.
“With more than 40 vertical markets represented, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is the most comprehensive
event of its kind this year. The industry comes here for solutions to their operational challenges, and
because there’s so much breadth to the show, they have the benefit of coming to truly innovative
solutions inspired by other industries,” says Pittas.
To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner show Pharma EXPO,
produced in partnership by PMMI and the Institute for Pharmaceutical Engineering, visit
packexpolasvegas.com. Tickets for PACK gives BACK ($100/person or $90 for groups of 10 or more) can
be purchased during the registration process. PACK gives BACK is only open to registered attendees and
exhibitors of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Reston, Va.; Sept. 17, 2015 — The 2015 PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament (Sept. 27; Bali Hai Golf
Club, Las Vegas), held in conjunction with PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention
Center), has already raised more than $40,000, according to PMMI, The Association for Packaging and
Processing Technologies. The PMMI Foundation supports processing and packaging education with
programs including scholarships, support for student travel to PACK EXPO, and student contests such as
The Amazing Packaging Race and the PACK Solutions Challenge.
“Through the PMMI Foundation, PMMI supports the processing and packaging industry’s developing
workforce as well as the current labor pool by encouraging ongoing educational efforts," says Maria
Ferrante, vice president, Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. “We’re very grateful for the
generosity of our sponsors and golfers in helping us advance these important initiatives.”
The PMMI Foundation Golf Tournament has been held the day prior to the opening of PACK EXPO Las
Vegas since 1995, and once again, the tournament is a sell out, with all player slots filled and nearly 30
sponsors:
● ABI Marketing Public Relations
● Alliant Insurance Services
● Anritsu Industrial Solutions USA
● Beckhoff Automation LLC
● Boca Bearing
● Cablevey Conveyors
● Canadian Packaging Magazine
● Choose Chicago
● Enfield Technologies
● Experient
● Expovision, the Service Leader in Convention Housing
● Fabri-Kal
● Fixation Marketing
● Freeman
● Henkel Corporation
● Lenze Americas
● Marchesini Group USA
● Massman Automation Designs LLC
● Mitsubishi Electric
● Morrison Container Handling Solutions
● Omran Automation & Safety
● Packaging World
● PMMI Media Group
● POBCO Plastics
● Pro Mach
● Septimatech Group Inc.
● SMC Corporation of America
● The Expo Group
Each year, the PMMI Foundation distributes nearly $100,000 that funds initiatives to encourage students
in their pursuit of careers in packaging and tuition reimbursement for PMMI member company employees’
continuing education.
To learn more and register for PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015, visit
www.packexpolasvegas.com. Registration is $100 per person.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas Brings the World of Automation Together with
the Center for Trends and Technology
Reston, Va.; Sept. 18, 2015 — The drivers and technologies shaping today’s automated machinery are
on display throughout PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015, owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies. And they are in the spotlight at The Center for Trends and
Technology: Improving Production Through Innovation (CTT) (Booth C-4829), sponsored by Rockwell
Automation and its PartnerNetwork™ Program.
CTT will feature contributions from five Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork members: Cisco Systems,
Grantek Systems Integration, Interstates Controls, Microsoft and Stone Technologies. They’ll
demonstrate and discuss the connected enterprise working environment, network connectivity, security,
remote access, safety, serialization and line integration.
According to Mike Wagner, global OEM business lead, “Companies adopting a smart manufacturing
approach are converging their information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) systems into a
single unified network architecture known as The Connected Enterprise for greater connectivity and
information sharing. But The Connected Enterprise is only as powerful as the technology on which it is
built. As a result, companies need OEM partners capable of delivering smart machines that accelerate
demand-driven manufacturing within The Connected Enterprise. To this end, CTT will present a rotation
of eight sessions each day of the show:
● Achieve Operational Excellence by Combining Safety & Operational Projects (Monday, Sept. 28,
10–10:45 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.–12:15
p.m.)
● Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance - Serialization ePedigree & Potential Benefits to
Manufacturers (Monday, Sept. 28, 10:45–11:30 a.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.;
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:45–1:30 p.m.)
● Ensuring Machinery Safety, Compliance & Productivity (Monday, Sept. 28, 9:15–10 a.m.;
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10:45–11:30 a.m.
● Improving Operational Productivity with a Modern Approach to Distributed Control (Monday, Sept.
28, 12:45–1:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2:15–3 p.m.)
● IoT and Plant Floor Virtualization Emerging Technologies Accelerating Lean Manufacturing
(Monday, Sept. 28, 1:30–2:15 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30,
3–3:45 p.m.)
● Line Optimization - Leveraging Data at all Levels of Your Organization for Continuous
Improvement(Monday, Sept. 28, 2:15–3:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3–3:45 p.m., Wednesday,
Sept. 30, 9:15–10 a.m.)
● Remote Asset Management in the Cloud (Monday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.; Tuesday,
Sept. 29, 12:45–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:30–2:15 p.m.)
● Securing the Connected Enterprise (Monday, Sept. 28, 3–3:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9:15–10
a.m.; Wednesday, Sept. 30, 10–10:45 a.m.)
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and its co-located partner, Pharma EXPO, open at the Las Vegas Convention
Center Monday, Sept. 28. Show hours are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. The event covers more than 800,000 net
square feet of exhibit space, features over 2,000 exhibitors and will host 30,000 attendees. To learn more
and to register, visit www.packexpolasvegas.com.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
More than 35 industry leaders — including Tetra Pak, GEA Group, Delkor, Sanimatic and Serac — have
committed to exhibit at ProFood Tech since its launch less than two weeks ago, reports PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. ProFood Tech is a collaboration of three trade
show powerhouses: PMMI, producer of PACK EXPO; Koelnmesse, known for Anuga; and the
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
Market research revealed a food and beverage industry desire for a comprehensive processing event
showcasing crossover technologies from multiple vertical markets — much like Anuga FoodTec, but in
North America. ProFood Tech, projecting 150,000 net square feet of exhibit space and more than 400
exhibiting companies, is built to deliver that experience. The show debuts April 4–6, 2017, at McCormick
Place, Chicago, and will continue biennially, in odd numbered years.
“We’re off to a great start,” says PMMI Senior Vice President Jim Pittas. “Exhibiting companies have
made it clear they want an event like ProFood Tech, and that they’re excited by the possibilities the
partnership of PMMI, Koelnmesse and IDFA offers.”
PMMI brings to the table its expertise as North America’s leading association for processing and
packaging, while Koelnmesse provides the proven strength of Anuga, the world’s largest food and
beverage show. IDFA, which represents 85 percent of U.S. dairy manufacturing, will bring its experience
with the International Dairy Show, which it will redevelop as a Dairy Pavilion at ProFood Tech. The trio
makes ProFood Tech the best place to share food and beverage processing solutions.
“As a world leader in processing and packaging technologies, Tetra Pak is excited about the potential
ProFood Tech holds,” says Carla Fantoni, vice president of communications for Tetra Pak U.S. and
Canada. “The joint efforts of PACK EXPO, Anuga and IDFA clearly demonstrate a commitment from
these three leading organizations to establish a trusted brand serving all food and beverage categories.
We think this consolidated approach will help suppliers and customers alike make the most of the show.”
Act now to secure a priority position for space selection. On site at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you can
submit your application at PMMI’s Future Trade Shows area located within the PMMI booth in the Central
Lobby and as a stand-alone booth in the Upper South Lobby (Sept. 28–30; Las Vegas Convention
Center), or visit profoodtech.com to view floor plans, rules and regulations, and submit an application.
Application deadline – November 3, 2015. Booth selection will begin mid-November.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.comand PMMI.org.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — The U.S. packaging machinery market grew 4.2 percent from
2013 to 2014, coming in at $9.41 billion, according to the 2015 PMMI State of the Industry U.S.
Packaging Machinery Report. The report also notes a 4.4 percent increase in domestic shipments, growth
of 1.6 percent in exports and growth of 3.6 percent in imports. The order backlog as of Dec. 31, 2014
decreased by 6.4 percent.
2014 2013 Change
PMMI, The Association for Processing and Packaging Technologies, produces the State of the Industry
Study based on U.S. Census Bureau reports and shipments data provided by association members who
manufacture packaging machinery. The report, which analyzes 27 packaging machinery categories,
describes trends and the outlook for packaging machinery shipments through 2019.
The largest industry sector for packaging machinery is food, but it’s not the fastest growing, the study
reports. That honor goes to the pharmaceuticals sector, which is forecast to grow at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 2.7 percent to 2019. Behind pharmaceuticals, the forecast for the beverage market
is a 2 percent CAGR.
“This year’s report also addresses the impacts of outside factors, from legislation to retailers to population
growth, on the packaging machinery market,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, market development,
PMMI. “For example, it points to The Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), which created a national
regulation for pharmaceutical serialization and track and trace, as the source of the growth we’re seeing
in packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical sector.”
Within the United States, the value of shipments of packaging machinery grew from $7.1 billion to $7.5
billion from 2013 to 2014. Growth is expected to continue at a 1.6 percent CAGR, reaching $8.1 billion by
2019.
PMMI, which owns and produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the
study this morning in a media briefing at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over
2,000 exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are
welcoming 30,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download
the Executive Summary of this report at PMMI.org/research. An infographic is available as well.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
PMMI Report Shows Three Common Threads in Global Packaging
Markets
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 28, 2015 — Consumer trends are impacting packaging markets around
the world, according to "Global Packaging Trends," a new report from PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
The report shows three influencers making a mark in every region: growing awareness of health and
wellness, recycling and environmental issues, and increasing disposable income and purchasing power.
"These trends are affecting packaging because they're driving consumers' purchasing choices," says
Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI. "Recyclability and reusability of packaging
are dominant trends and we're predicting that will continue to be seen as PET and glass bottle usage
increases."
Packaging markets in the Middle East and Africa are anticipating 5.3 percent CAGR growth in volume, but
forecasts for Western Europe and North America land at the other end of the spectrum, with 0.4 percent
and 0.5 percent, respectively.
The expansion in the Middle East and Africa is the result of increasing exposure to modern lifestyles, and
is manifesting in growth opportunities available for packaging of carbonates, biscuits, and yogurt and sour
milk products. In Asia Pacific, forecast for 4.3 percent CAGR increases in volume, the increasing demand
for PET bottles, particularly in the bottled water category, supports health and wellness concerns.
North America, on the other hand, is a mature market, but consumers are developing growing interest in
several categories. These include healthy categories such as bottled water, and areas of innovation, such
as confectionery.
Globally, the report notes flexible plastic remains the dominant pack type, accounting for 29 percent of the
market, while PET bottles (12 percent of the market) will be among the fastest growing, with 4.7 percent
CAGR. Bottled water is expected to add 135 billion units through 2019, accounting for 54 percent of the
absolute volume growth in PET bottle use. While beverage packaging drives growth in PET and glass,
categories such as confectionery and biscuits prop up flexible packaging use.
PMMI, owner and producer of the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, released the results of the study
this morning at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015. With over 2,000 exhibitors in more
than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space, the co-located shows are welcoming 30,000 attendees to
the Las Vegas Convention Center this week. To learn more, download the Executive Summary of this
report at PMMI.org/research. An infographic is available as well.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
October:
CalPoly Wins Annual PACK Solutions Challenge
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Oct.1, 2015 — Students from CalPoly took first place in the annual PACK
Solutions Challenge competition, sponsored by B&R Industrial Automation and presented by the PMMI
Foundation. Teammates Nick Abbatelli, Rebecca Kisch, Jeff Norton and Patrick Salibi, will share the
prize, a $4,000 scholarship.
The PACK Solutions Challenge is a contest in which students attending PACK EXPO work to address
real world packaging problems. For this year’s edition, students were tasked with developing a packaging
solution for fictional company “Innovative Pharmaceuticals Inc.” and its new fast-dissolving OTC product.
Students presented their proposals to a panel of end user judges (Frank Bieganousky, Montesino
Associates LLC; Tom Pack, Johnson & Johnson; Travis Powell, Schrieber Foods Inc.; and James
Powers, Teva Pharmaceuticals) on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Marc Ostertag, president of sponsor B&R
Industrial Automation, announced the winners that afternoon at the B&R Booth (S-5956).
In addition to the first place prize awarded to CalPoly, the team from Michigan State, which placed
second, received a $2,000 scholarship. Students on the third-place Rutgers University team took home a
$1,000 scholarship.
The other participating schools were Purdue University Calumet, Rochester Institute of Technology,
University of Florida, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical Institute.
"I would like to thank the schools that have participated in this year's contest. No matter what the final
judgment, you have all won...It was quite a challenge for the judges to rank you! In fact, judging took most
of the day," says Ostertag.
Visit packexpolasvegas.com to learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, and the 2015
PACK Solutions Challenge.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Reston, Va; Oct. 2, 2015 — Jill Bickley (Michigan State), Paige Topole (CalPoly) and Kristine Roupas
(Virginia Tech) made up the winning team in this year’s Amazing Packaging Race. The contest,
sponsored by ASCO Numatics (Booth C-2051) and organized by show owner and producer PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, sent packaging students throughout the PACK
EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO 2015 show floors to complete challenges at exhibitor booths.
"The Amazing Packaging Race gives packaging students hands-on experience and introduces them to
industry leaders," says Maria Ferrante, vice president of Education & Workforce Development, PMMI. "It's
a fun competition that's also a great learning experience."
Students traversed PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Pharma EXPO to — the largest edition of the show to
date — and undertook challenges at 25 booths. Participating exhibitors included: 3M; APPMA —
Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Assn.; Arrowhead Systems, Inc.; Barry-Wehmiller
Companies, Inc. Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.; Cozzoli Machine Company; Dorner Mfg. Corp.;
Emulate3D Ltd.; Filamatic; Garvey Corporation; Intelligrated; JLS Automation; Label Technology Inc.;
Langguth America; MASSMAN Automation Designs, LLC; Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd.; Morrison
Container Handling Solutions; Murrelektronik Inc.; Packsize International, Inc.; Plexpack; Rittal
Corporation; Shurtape Technologies LLC; Starview Packaging Machinery; Universal Robots USA, Inc;
Zip-Pak.
"This event wouldn't have been such a hit without the efforts and support of the packaging exhibitors on
the show floor," Ferrante added. "The challenges they constructed really engaged the students and are at
the heart of what makes this a successful event each year."
Participating students came from programs at the following PMMI partner schools: CalPoly, Michigan
State, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rutgers University, San Jose State, University of Florida,
Virginia Tech, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more atPACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
November:
ISBT Supports PACK EXPO Success
Reston, Va.; Nov. 3, 2015 — Beverage professionals had a wealth of resources at PACK EXPO Las
Vegas 2015, thanks to help from the International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT), says show
owner and producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Professionals. ISBT hosted
the Beverage Cooler Lounge, a show-floor networking center for the beverage industry.
“This year’s PACK EXPO trade show was another record-breaking effort, and ISBT’s contributions were
critical,” says Charles D. Yuska, president & CEO, PMMI. “Their participation in the show helped us make
sure this critical industry sector was well-served.”
Seminars at the Beverage Cooler Lounge, hosted by ISBT, covered beverage packaging challenges, the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), quality control, packaging materials and the Global Food Safety
Initiative (GFSI).
“PACK EXPO is where our members go to connect with suppliers all along the processing and packaging
supply chain,” says Larry Hobbs, ISBT executive director. “By hosting the Beverage Cooler Lounge, we
provided them and their peers with a dedicated networking area where they could learn about the latest
trends in the marketplace, seek out industry experts and get answers that allowed them to make the most
of their PACK EXPO experience.”
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, co-located with Pharma EXPO 2015, broke show records for visitor attendance
(28,699), number of exhibiting companies (2,006) and exhibit space (844,510).
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain
throughout the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com,PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
About ISBT
The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) is the premier technical society for the
beverage industry, with more than 800 members worldwide. As the only international society dedicated
solely to the scientific and technical aspects of soft drinks and beverages, ISBT provides a unique,
non-competitive forum for networking with other experts in the field at a technical level.
Jonathon Titterton, director of Sales and Pat Vincent, president and COO,
Marketing, Arrowhead Systems, Inc.
Bosch Packaging Technology, Inc.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year. Learn more at PACKEXPO.com, PMMIMediaGroup.com and PMMI.org.
Learn more at PMMI.org and Packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.
Enlaces de Interés:
Ayuda para seleccionar una Envasadora en base al producto
Compare Maquinas Envasadoras de bebidas en Bolsa
Compare precios de Envasadoras para cada sector industrial
Información de precios de Maquinas Envasadoras de Botanas
Lista de Equipos y Maquinas Envasadoras para condimentos
Lista de precios de Equipos y Maquinaria de Envasado
Listado de Proveedores de Maquinaria para Envasar salsas y aderezos
Opciones de Equipos y Maquinaria de Envasado de acuerdo a la película de Empaque
Opciones para Envasado automático basado en las necesidades del comprador
Precio de Envasadoras con Sistemas de Llenado configurable
Precios de Equipos, Envasadoras y soluciones para empacar productos individuales
Precios y Sugerencias para seleccionar el tipo de sobre de la Envasadora
Proveedores de Accesorios y Equipos auxiliares para Máquinas Envasadoras
Noticias para profesionales de la Industria Alimentaria
Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers (CPGs) and technology suppliers is
necessary to speed the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions. The State of the
Industry Report noted that “Improved information on nutrition and growing consumer health
consciousness, coupled with increased travel and busy lifestyles, have driven demand for different
products. This has led to the growth of indulgent yet healthy foods, convenience foods, different portion
sizes (e.g. single-serve packaging), different packaging designs and completely new foods.” Consumers’
demands are pressing the industry for innovative processing and packaging technologies, and they need
them now.
“Speed matters,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “As the pressure mounts for CPGs
to adapt their operations, immediate access to solutions providers is critical to their success. That’s why it
is our number one priority to connect the makers of goods around the world with the suppliers they rely
on.”
Evolving consumer demands require faster upgrades in innovation and technology on an industry-wide
level. PMMI’s extensive offerings to address these needs fall into three categories: The PACK EXPO
Portfolio of Trade Shows, PMMI Media Group and PMMI Business Drivers, which encompass PMMI’s
collection of market research reports, training opportunities and educational and networking programs.
These three pillars bring the continuously changing processing and packaging industries together to
address the most recent challenges.
“We started this year on the heels of launching PMMI Media Group and continued to see significant
growth with the first edition of PACK EXPO East, the announcement of ProFood Tech and the debut of
Pharma EXPO in Las Vegas,” says Yuska. “We continue to create and nurture spaces in which end users
and suppliers can connect, work together in solving tough challenges and keep manufacturing moving
forward.”
Visit PMMI.org to learn more about the resources and opportunities available through PMMI in the
association’s latest video.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents the voice of more than
700 North American manufacturers of equipment, components and materials for processing and
packaging. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with
manufacturing solutions through the world class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade
media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the
world of processing and packaging to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International,
PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Pharma EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK
Guadalajara and ProFood Tech, launching in April 2017. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to
the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round through brands
including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging and Packaging
+ Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through
workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and
industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout
the year.
1. Guia Practica para la compra de Maquinas envasadoras
El proceso de empacado consiste en brindar protección y fácil transporte de un determinado producto a través de una envoltura.
Existen varios tipos de empaques como son: principal (contiene el producto para ser pesado o medido), secundario (se desecha al utilizar el producto, por
ejemplo una caja individual) y el empaque de envío (caja utilizada para almacenar y transportar varias unidades). Las decisiones del tipo de empacado se
basan en los factores de costos y producción.
Hoy en día el empaque y el envase desarrollan un rol importante ya que tiene el trabajo de informar y describir su contenido de manera fácil al consumidor
y sobre todo tiene el trabajo de llamar la atención del cliente, permitiendo que solo al mirar el producto el cliente pueda identificarlo inmediatamente,
además debe brindar la seguridad que al ser consumido tendrá un producto fresco, apto para el consumo.
El empacado debe ser original e innovador, de esta manera obtener ventajas con otros productores competidores. Para obtener un buen envase se debe
tomar en cuenta los detalles como son: materiales, forma, colores, anuncio de la marca y diseño gráfico así como también el tamaño. Estos elementos
deben trabajar juntos para respaldar la posición del producto y la estrategia de mercadotecnia. El envase debe ser compatible con la publicidad del
producto, el precio y la distribución.
La principal clasificación de este tipo de maquinaria se define por el sistema que emplea para determinar la cantidad de producto a ser empacado, el
mismo que puede ser volumétrico o másico.
A continuación se detallan las mencionadas máquinas.
Son utilizadas para manipular granulados, polvo y principalmente líquidos donde el volumen que ocupan éstos es la principal característica para su
comercialización, sin embargo, también puede utilizarse en productos sólidos, disminuyendo la funcionalidad de la máquina, ya que el volumen que puede
ocupar un sólido es sujeto de grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.
Este tipo de máquinas cuentan con dispositivos donde almacenan el producto por fracciones de segundos antes de ser empacado, entre los mecanismos
empleados se encuentran moldes extrusores y bandejas con cilindros que se llenan de acuerdo al volumen que se requiera, un aspecto muy importante
es la densidad del producto.
Ventajas
● El sistema de control es menos susceptible de interferencia ya que el volumen del producto es más fácil de instrumentar.
● La instrumentación puede ser menos robusta.
Desventajas
Estas máquinas basan su sistema de control en el peso del producto, considerado el más fiable, emplea celdas de carga, el control debe ser diseñado
exhaustivamente puesto que el excesivo ruido eléctrico e incluso defectuosos ensambles al originar vibraciones mecánicas pueden causar interferencia.
Ventajas
● Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.
Desventajas
● El ambiente en el que opera la máquina debe ser controlado, debe existir el suficiente aislamiento para evitar interferencia.
La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, lo que en función de las especificaciones del producto y número de
balanzas o contenedores, suman tanto volúmenes como masas individuales, de acuerdo a las necesidades para empacar el producto. En algunas áreas la
rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.
Ventajas
● Fácil operación.
Desventajas
● Sistema de control complejo por la programación en la suma de producto en cada bandeja individual.
1.3. MÉTODOS DE EMPACADO
El método a empacar depende de la cantidad, volumen, viscosidad. A continuación se detallan los métodos:
El empacado vertical es un proceso en el que el producto se ubica en una tolva ubicada en la parte superior de la máquina permitiendo de esta
manera que por gravedad el producto caiga para ser empacado y finalmente obtener el producto terminado por la parte inferior. Bonilla (2009, p.4)
Los productos más comunes que utilizan las máquinas de empacado vertical son:
● Arroz
● Granulados
● Sal
● Caramelo en polvo
1.3.2. EMPACADO HORIZONTAL
El proceso de empacado inicia en un lado de la máquina mientras que el producto terminado es despachado por el otro.
Este sistema es utilizado para empacar objetos de forma regular como galletas, chocolates, pasteles, panes, objetos de uso diario, medicamentos,
componentes eléctricos, productos en cajas pequeñas u otros. Las envasadoras horizontales utilizan bandas transportadoras las que ayudan al flujo del
producto desde el ingreso hasta el despacho. Bonilla (2009, p.6 )
La dosificación volumétrica es un método que utiliza moldes para medir la cantidad de producto por unidad de empaque. La dosificadora utiliza un disco
giratorio con varios moldes que distribuyen un volumen de producto constante. Este tipo de dosificación es utilizado con productos granulares no pegajosos
como caramelos, harinas, etc.
El método más común para la dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas, etc., es el
dosificador por tornillo. Este tipo de dosificador es volumétrico y consiste en una tolva de forma cónica con un tornillo que al girar dosifica el producto en el
empaque.
Para este control se utiliza generalmente variadores de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de
tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que utilizan.
1.4.4. DOSIFICACIÓN POR PESO
La dosificación por peso se realiza utilizando celdas de carga. Uno de los más comunes es el sistema multicabezal. Un algoritmo computacional realiza el
cálculo de los pesos y libera el producto de las celdas cuyo peso combinado sea aproximado al requerido. Este sistema es utilizado para empacar galletas,
confites, nueces, maní, frutas secas, semillas, chocolate, cereales, etc.
El proceso de sellado del papel de empaque se determina según el producto que se desee empacar. Los diferentes procesos de sellado más utilizados se
detallan a continuación:
1.5.1. CALOR
Este proceso de sellado es el más utilizado a nivel industrial debido a su facilidad de implementación, manejo y sobre todo su costo con
referencia a otros procesos de sellado.
Este consiste en utilizar la presión para unir al material del empacado, luego la fundición del material a una determinada temperatura y tiempo. El papel de
empaque es sellado de acuerdo al tipo de producto a empacar. Ovelma (2013, p.1)
1.5.2. ULTRASONIDO
El sellado por ultrasonido es un proceso sumamente complejo que consiste en generar vibración sobre las moléculas del material a empacar a
través del ultrasonido, esto produce un movimiento de las moléculas y a su vez genera calor, finalmente se encarga de realizar la fusión del material y por
lo tanto el empaque. Foro electrónica (2000, p.1)
1.6. MATERIALES UTILIZADOS EN LA INDUSTRIA
Este acero se utilizada cuando la resistencia y dureza son necesarias en condición de suministro. Es un acero medio carbono que se lo puede
forjar con martillo. Responde favorablemente al tratamiento térmico y al endurecimiento por llama o inducción, no es recomendado para cementación o
cianurado. En el momento que se hacen prácticas de soldadura adecuadas, presenta soldabilidad adecuada. Por su dureza y tenacidad es apropiado para
la fabricación de componentes de maquinaria.
Propiedades mecánicas: Dureza 163 HB (84 HRb)
0.60 – 0.90 % Mn
1.4 % P máx.
1.5 % S máx.
Usos: Los usos principales para este acero son: piñones, cuñas, ejes, tornillos, partes de maquinaria, herramientas agrícolas y remaches.
o Tratamientos térmicos: se da normalizado a 900°C y recocido a 790°. Sumtec (2012, p.1)
NOTA: Los datos de las propiedades mecánicas y físicas antes mencionados son promedio no se deben considerar como datos estrictamente exactos
para su uso en la práctica.
1.6.2. ACERO INOXIDABLE AISI 304
Es un acero inoxidable y refractario austenítico, aleado con Cr y Ni y bajo contenido de C que presenta una resistencia a la corrosión muy
enérgica. Este tipo de acero es resistente contra corrosión intercristalina y tiene propiedades para ser embutido profundo, no es templable ni magnético.
Su aplicación es frecuente en la industria alimenticia, embotelladoras, tanques de fermentación, almacenamiento, barriles, equipos de leche, cereales,
cocina, cubiertos, químicos maquinaria industrial como en los cuerpos de bombas y tubos.
o Dureza: 160 Brinell
La situación actual de la elaboración del producto sigue siendo la que se ha transmitido de generación en generación, es decir de manera artesanal; de
la misma forma los métodos para la comercialización, lo que causa una pérdida en el mercado ya que no se generan nuevos consumidores.
En la actualidad la empresa panelera busca aumentar la producción y aceptación, ya no solo busca realizar los llamados “bancos de panela”, sino que han
invertido para contar con hornos de secado y tamizadoras de panela y de esta manera obtener la panela granulada que ha tenido una mayor aceptación
del consumidor.
Para obtener una panela de calidad se debe corta la caña cuando ya esté madura. El tiempo que se demora la caña para madurar y estar en óptima
producción es de 1 a 2 años, antes de este tiempo se encuentra tierna y luego se produce una disminución de los azucares, es decir, pierde su poder
endulzante aunque este factor depende también del proceso de cultivo.
El medio para el cultivo o corte de la caña se realizaba de manera empírica, en determinados lugares se está usando tecnologías para
determinar la madures mediante un analizador de grados Brix a lo largo del tallo de la caña. Se utiliza un refractómetro para conocer el contenido de azúcar
en la caña, en el cual se coloca una gota de jugo en el aparato y se lee en una escala graduada la cantidad de sólidos solubles que hay en el jugo (Grados
Brix). Agroindustrias (2001,p.2).
La caña cortada es transportada al trapiche, en este lugar se encuentra un molino el que es accionado por un motor que mueve un eje,
paralelamente a este
se encuentra otro eje, la distancia entre ejes tiene una trayecto aproximada de 2cm aquí se introducen las cañas, al pasar por aquí y estar presionados por
los ejes el jugo es extraído.
Posteriormente el jugo es trasportado por diferentes estaciones de filtrado, donde son eliminadas la mayoría de impurezas como son: restos de caña,
bagazo, tierra y demás impurezas que están en la caña al momento de la cosecha, dejando listo el jugo para la evacuación de desperdicios potabilizando y
listo para la siguiente etapa; el desperdicio o bagazo es usado como combustible para la hornilla. Agroindustrias (2009, p.2)
En esta etapa el jugo de caña ha sido trasportado a los diferentes compartimentos de cocción donde se eliminará el agua dejando un
jugo puro.
En este proceso el jugo se calienta un estimado de 50 - 55oC donde aún se
sigue extrayendo distintas impurezas, el jugo permanece un estimado de 20 a 30 minutos. Aquí paneleros adicionan cal o yausavara (planta nativa usada
como clarificante natural) generalmente en el medio ocupan únicamente la yausavara con el fin de hacer una producción de panela más pura.
Agroindustrias (2001, p.3)
2.2.4. EVAPORACIÓN DE LOS JUGOS DE CAÑA
El calor es aprovechado básicamente en el cambio de fase del agua (líquido a vapor), eliminándose cerca del 90% del agua presente.
En esta etapa el jugo se encuentra en la segunda paila, aquí se calienta y comienza la evaporación del agua, su proceso de cocción demora de 10 a 15
minutos. En el cambio de proceso de líquido a gaseoso se forma una especie de espuma llamada otavalillo la cual es apetecida por trabajadores y
extraños.
Posteriormente se pasa a la tercera paila, aquí se eleva el contenido de azúcar en el jugo de 20% hasta un 86% en promedio, los trabajadores aseguran
que en esta etapa el jugo tiene tanta concentración de azúcar que pasa a un estado amargo. Este procedimiento es importante ya que si se tiene muchos
azúcares reductores, afectan la consistencia final de la panela incluso hasta impedir su cristalización.
En este proceso la panela se encuentra en constantemente movimiento con el fin de evitar que se queme y posteriormente agregar más clarificantes
contaminantes o en caso extremo tener que desechar todo el jugo transformado en miel.
La panela en la tercera paila pasa aproximadamente 10 minutos dependiendo de la temperatura de la hornilla.
2.2.5. PUNTEO
En esta etapa la panela ha pasado a la cuarta y última paila, aquí se debe tener mucho cuidado y evitar que por un error o descuido se queme y se pierda
la producción y los esfuerzo de las etapas anteriores.
El trabajador generalmente saca la miel a un recipiente cuando la miel no corre y parece que hierve sobre la paila que se usa para menearlo o cuando al
batir la miel en el aíre se forma una bomba.
La temperatura aquí es mayor a los 100oC, el jugo en esta etapa tiene una gran
En esta etapa se lleva la miel a un recipiente llamado batea el que no se encuentra en contacto con la hornilla, aquí se procede a batir hasta que la miel
se transforme en panela, es decir, se bate hasta que la miel deje de pegarse sobre las espátulas mezcladoras
Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.
Aquí se tiene lista la panela, para realizar la granulación se procede a aplastar y romper los trozos grandes de panela en más pequeños.
En esta etapa se procede a aplastar y trasformar los trozos de panela en más pequeñas antes que su enfriamiento sea total y evitando también que se
forme una masa.
Este proceso dura aproximadamente de 15 a 20 minutos.
Luego se tiene lista la panela pero en trozos aún grandes para el consumo, por tal razón se llevan los trozos a una tamizadora (sistema de cernido), en el
que la granulación es apta y presentable para consumo humano.
Posteriormente se procede a quita la humedad de la panela en hornos, los que se encuentran de 60 a 70oC, aquí se cocina y finalmente esta lista para ser
pesada y empacada.
Actualmente el pesado de la panela granulada se está realizando manualmente, es decir, utilizando un material de empaque y una balanza.
La panela una vez tamizada y secada está lista y es transportada para su pesado y posterior empaque, la persona encargada del pesado toma cierta
cantidad de panela, introduce sobre el material de empaque y va aumentando o reduciendo la cantidad según sea el requerimiento, este proceso se realiza
a la intemperie teniendo mayor riesgo a proliferación de bacterias.
La mayor deficiencia es que para encontrar la medición correcta el personal encargado del pesaje realiza muchos movimientos para aumentar o disminuir
la cantidad de panela teniendo así mayor retraso en la producción.
A continuación se muestra una tabla de las variaciones en las prenetaciones de panela granulada.
3.1. INTRODUCCIÓN
El diseño mecánico de la máquina será una parte fundamental para el buen funcionamiento ya que está compuesto de distintas estructuras, las mismas
que actuaran en secuencia y un mal dimensionamiento o diseño de alguna de éstas afectará a todo el proceso.
La panela granulada será la materia prima, esta posee altos niveles de adherencia por lo que es conveniente evacuarla rápida y completamente. El
soporte deberá resistir a la panela y reducir las oscilaciones de la estructura para así reducir un cálculo erróneo en las celdas de carga.
Una importante consideración para el diseño será la del espacio físico que se dispone para la estructura de la máquina.
La máquina será capaz de producir un pesaje de 60 unidades tanto en presentaciones de 1lb como de 1 kg.
El control se realizará mediante un sistema electro-neumático controlado por un PLC (Controlador Lógico Programable) y variadores de velocidad para los
motores.
De igual manera ésta máquina cumplirá con las normas legales, de seguridad e higiene.
Las partes mecánicas que se construirán e implementaran son:
● Sistema Dosificador.
● Sistema Pesado.
Una vez determinados los parámetros mecánicos se debe tener en cuenta los parámetros de diseño, los escogidos son:
Eficiencia.- Este parámetro se ha tomado en cuenta ya que la máquina debe trabajar como conjunto debiéndose adaptar una pieza exactamente a la otra
teniendo en cuenta que es un proceso continuo y si un elemento falla o no se acopla a todo el diseño se produce un retraso en la producción.
Manufactura.-Este aspecto es muy importante ya que si la pieza seleccionada es muy difícil o rara de manufacturar en el país, en el momento que ésta
necesite un cambio será más difícil encontrarla y por lo tanto la producción se detendrá por más tiempo significando esto pérdidas considerables.
Reemplazo de Componentes.- Se decidió tomar en cuenta este parámetro ya que al momento que un componente de los que se seleccionaron necesite
mantenimiento o falla, su desmontaje y cambio deberá ser rápido, considerando que al trabajar en la industria alimenticia el producto no puede estar
mucho tiempo en contacto al medio ambiente.
Costo.- Quizá es el factor más importante en la máquina ya que no solo se debe tomar en cuenta en el diseño sino en el mantenimiento y operación.
Se debe tomar en cuenta el Costo vs Beneficio y construir una máquina que pueda competir con las ya existentes, es decir de menor valor pero de
características similares.
En la siguiente tabla se muestra como establecer las prioridades en el diseño basándose en “El Método de Criterios Ponderados”, el que menciona una
confrontación entre cada parámetro con los restantes.
Se asignará el valor de 1 en el cuadro cuando el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea superior al que se encuentra en el de la columna, el valor de
0,5 en el cuadro que el parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea igual al que se encuentra en el de la columna y el valor de 0 en el cuadro en que el
parámetro que se encuentra en la fila sea inferior al que se encuentra en el de la columna. Riba (2009, pág. 20)
Parámetros Eficiencia Manufactura Reemplazo de Costo Suma+1 Ponderación [A]
Componentes
Eficiencia 1 1 1 4 0,381
Dosificar es llenar cada uno de los envases con la misma cantidad de producto.
PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA
así se disminuye la función de la máquina, ya que en un sólido el volumen tiene grandes variaciones dependiendo del proceso de producción.
Esta máquina posee una estructura de almacenamiento (tolva) la que mantiene al producto justo antes del almacenamiento,
debajo de la misma se
encuentra un plato con los vasos de distribución accionados por un motor el que puede variar su velocidad y por lo tanto la producción. Ortiz (pág. 292)
Ventajas
El sistema de control con menor error ya que no existen factores externos que impidan la dosificación.
● Eficiencia aceptable ya que tiene varios vasos en un mismo plato giratorio.
● Fiabilidad respecto a la dosificación de la cantidad de producto.
● Fácil Manufactura.
Desventajas
SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA
La principal característica de este tipo de máquinas es la rapidez de producción, empleada principalmente en el área de snacks en dosificaciones de 30gr.
la rapidez de producción oscila entre 180 a 200 fundas por minuto.
Esta máquina utiliza la gravedad, el producto almacenado en la tolva desciende a un tubo de dosificación directamente utilizando para el control variadores
de velocidad que tienen un buen comportamiento para trabajo intermitente por periodos cortos de tiempo. La variación de peso que se obtiene con este
sistema de dosificación está en un rango aceptable para la mayor parte de productos que lo utilizan.
Ventajas
● Mayor versatilidad, puesto que pueden empacarse diferentes productos en una misma máquina.
● Gran velocidad de producción.
● Fácil operación.
Desventajas
TERCERA ALTERNATIVA
Es el método más común para dosificación de productos en polvo como harina, azúcar, condimentos, leche en polvo, bebidas instantáneas,
etc.
Esta máquina tiene una característica inconfundible en la que el tornillo sin fin se encuentra dentro de la tolva el mismo que es acoplado a una caja de
sujeción y al momento de girar en sus espiras realiza la tarea de dosificar, este es movido por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un
motoreductor controlando así también la velocidad de producción. Bonilla (2009, pág. 10)
Ventajas
● Fácil operación.
Desventajas
● Rendimiento moderado.
Eficiencia 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [B]
Total 6 1,000
Total 6 1,000
Reemplazo de 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [D]
Componentes
Total 6 1,000
Costo 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [E]
Total 6 1,000
PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA
Se aplica a sistemas que puedan utilizar material de empaque muy resistente a las deformaciones como el cartón para luego obtener un envase de tipo
tetra pack.
El material de empaque pasa por el anillo tomando una forma cilíndrica y luego ser llenado según el empaque para dar la forma.
Ventajas
SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA
Éste tipo de cuello posee 3 secciones la del ingreso por donde se suministra el material para el empacado, el tubo formador es la sección
donde el papel ha tomado una forma cilíndrica, y consta de un traslape que permite una formación para un sellado vertical. Ulma (2012)
Ventajas
● Fácil manufacturación.
Desventajas
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con
mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la Segunda Alternativa-Cuello Circular.
Aquí se puede determinar el sistema que va a utilizar para deslizar el papel de empaque.
El material para el empacado se ubica generalmente en la parte trasera de la máquina, el mismo que es guiado hasta el formador por rodillos; la
principal función de estos es tener tensado el papel y así evitar arrugas y desalineaciones al momento de llegar al siguiente proceso.
Para que el papel siga un proceso continuo es necesario aplicar una tracción de arrastre, es decir estirar el papel para que cuando una funda esté
concluida de manera inmediata pase a la siguiente etapa.
3.2.1. ARRASTRE POR TORNILLOS
PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA
Este arrastre se realiza uniendo los rodillos al tubo formador los que son activados por un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un
motoreductor.
Los rodillos deberán estar con una cubierta antideslizante sea esta de caucho o silicón con el fin de no perder tracción y evitar desalineamientos.
Ventajas
● Facilidad de manufactura.
● Fácil de desmontar
Desventajas
● Costo elevado.
SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA
Este sistema se ubica junto a las mordazas de sellado horizontal, es decir, una vez que el papel este en posición, las mordazas horizontales sellan con un
mecanismo que es activado por un pistón, mientras éste se encuentre abierto sellará y cuando cambie de efecto ha cerrado, el mecanismo sujeto a ejes
arrastra el papel, durante este proceso las mordazas se abren y cortan el papel de empaque estando listas para un nuevo ciclo.
Ventajas
Desventajas
● Construcción difícil.
TERCERA ALTERNATIVA
Este arrastre es similar al de rodillos con la diferencia que las bandas ahora ocupan una mayor superficie de contacto con el papel evitando así la presión
en una sola zona y evitando dañar al papel.
Este proceso se realiza utilizando un motor controlado por un variador de velocidad o por un moto reductor los mismos que deberán tener engranajes para
acoplar a las cadenas de distribución antideslizantes.
Ventajas
● Facilidad de manufactura.
● Fácil de desmontar.
Desventajas
● Costo elevado.
Eficiencia 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [B]
Total 6 1,000
Total 6 1,000
Reemplazo de 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [D]
Componentes
Total 6 1,000
Total 6 1,000
PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA
Se puede utilizar soldando sus extremos atornillando para juntar sus partes.
Está formada por un cuadrado metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.
Ventajas
● Facilidad de manufactura.
● Fácil de reparar.
Desventajas
SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA
Esta tolva metálica es utilizada con una cubierta lisa generalmente para almacenar cereales y granulados.
Esta tolva está conformada por una parte cilíndrica superior y una cónica inferior que es por donde cae el producto. Tiene únicamente 3 sueldas para su
conformación.
Ventajas
Desventajas
● Construcción compleja.
TERCERA ALTERNATIVA
Utilizado para almacenamiento de grandes cantidades de producto, es decir, cuando las presiones son muy grandes, de los silos o tolvas es el que más
carga resiste.
Está formada por un octágono metálico y en la parte inferior una estructura piramidal cortada en su salida.
Ventajas
● Facilidad de manufactura.
● Fácil de reparar.
Desventajas
Eficiencia 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [B]
Total 6 1,000
Manufactura 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [C]
Total 6 1,000
Reemplazo de 1era Alternativa 2da Alternativa 3era Alternativa Suma+1 Ponderación [D]
Componentes
Total 6 1,000
Total 6 1,000
Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con
mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la Segunda Alternativa-Tolva Cónica.
La compuerta de distribución instalada en la salida de la tolva es una estructura que sirve de conexión con los diferentes procesos del pesado por lo que
ésta debe tener un correcto aislamiento para no interrumpir en el proceso o peor aún en contaminación de la panela.
La eficacia de una compuerta está dada en su capacidad de sellar y cortar rápidamente el paso de la panela granulada y a la vez tener una apertura
suave y que pueda ayudar a una dosificación graduada en complemento con el giro del tornillo sin fin y así tener un menor desgaste mecánico de la
estructura metálica debido a grandes golpes o sacudones.
3.5.1. APERTURA NEUMÁTICA
PRIMERA ALTERNATIVA
Se aplica a sistemas autómatas, la apertura es automática e inmediata, no es recomendada a altas presiones ya que las bisagras de la compuerta estarían
sometidas a grandes presiones y reducirían su vida útil.
Su funcionamiento es mediante un cilindro neumático de doble efecto el mismo que es adaptado en el extremo de la compuerta permitiendo en un estado
abrir y en el otro cerrar la compuerta. El cilindro está controlado desde un PLC, éste ordena a la electroválvula abrir o cerrar al cilindro.
Ventajas
● Apertura inmediata.
● Fácil Manufacturación.
● Fácil de desmontar.
Desventajas
● Costo Elevado.
3.5.2. APERTURA NEUMÁTICA DESLIZANTE
SEGUNDA ALTERNATIVA
El sistema de apertura puede soportar mayores presiones al tener un apoyo fijo para la compuerta.
Este sistema acopla al vástago del cilindro neumático a un extremo de la compuerta y ésta a su vez se encuentra en dos encarriladores que ayudan a que
no se produzca una desalineación y soportar presiones altas.
Ventajas
● Fácil manufacturación.
● Fácil desmontaje.
Desventajas
● Costo Elevado.
3.5.3. SELECCIÓN DE ALTERNATIVA MÁS ADECUADA
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Total 3 1,000
Luego de representar en el diagrama de ponderación las ventajas y desventajas de los sistemas presentados, se procede a seleccionar la alternativa con
mayor número de porcentaje de éxito que es la Segunda Alternativa-Apertura neumática deslizante.
Nota: Este sistema será utilizado tanto para la distribución en la tolva como en la del sistema de pesado.
CAPÍTULO 4
Partiendo de la fórmula: =
Dónde:
V = Volumen total
En la etapa final de la elaboración de la panela (batido) las mieles son agitadas, cuando se ha alcanzado el punto y son sacadas de la hornilla, para
cambiar la textura y estructura con el fin de hacerles perder su capacidad de adherencia.
En un recipiente llamado “batea” con la panela en estado líquido es atendida por obreros llamados batidores, quienes agitan constantemente mediante una
especie de grandes espátulas llamadas "mecedores", con el tiempo el producto se va aclarando, luego parece que fuera a hervir y finalmente se seca. Este
proceso es un agitado intensivo e intermitente de las mieles durante unos 10 a 15 minutos.
Al contacto con aire, los cristales de la sacarosa crecen en las mieles, adquiriendo porosidad y al enfriarse se convierten en un sólido compacto, llamado
panela; la
densidad de las mieles baja de 1.5 a 1.34 en la panela. Silos (2007, pág. 60)
d 1.34 1340
La máquina trabajará según las exigencias de la empresa que son empacar 200kg/h cada cuatro horas, es decir la tolva tendrá una capacidad de
200kg.
M 200kg kg
g
d 1.34 1340
cm" m"
Ecuación 4.1
g kg
1340
m"
1.34 cm"
M
V
g
200kg
V
1340
V 0,149m"
Debido al espacio físico se tomará un valor aleatorio de la altura del cilindro de la tolva de 0.60cm ya que esta sumada el valor de la parte inclinada del
cilindro irá sobre la estructura de la máquina y la altura total no deberá sobrepasar los 3m.
Para seleccionar el valor de inicio del diámetro superior del cilindro se tomará aleatoriamente para posteriormente comprobar si todos los valores de los
distintos parámetros se ajustan a los valores aleatorios, caso contrario se cambiará el valor aleatorio de altura o diámetro o los dos. Con lo antes expuesto
se ha tomado un valor aleatorio de diámetro 0.50m.
Valores aleatorios
h 0.60m d 0.50m
r 0.25m
V
( )*+ × 2.34 . /× 2.52
V
( )2.6678
Dónde:
Ecuación 4.3
V
V
) A BV ( V A )V −V (
V A )0.149m" − 0.1178m"
V A )0.03145m"
Dónde:
V A volumen de la parte inclinada de la tolva
Nota: empleando los valores escogidos aleatoriamente se ha obtenido resultados que se han acoplado a los límites del diseño por lo que se puede afirmar
que son correctos.
Cálculo de la Tolva
Para el diseño de la tolva en la parte inferior de la misma manera se debe emplear un valor aleatorio acorde a los valores del espacio físico y sobre todo
con los que anteriormente se habían utilizado, se tiene:
rs radio superior antes dimensionado 0.25 m ri radio inferior ahora dimensionado
0.05 m
M
Ecuación 4.4
-
r J- K radio aproximado
N
O
M2.34B2.24Q -
P
Q
3
r
J- K 3
r J- K 0.15m =
Entonces tenemos:
V
( )*+ ×-RSTUV./ × h
Despejando h se tiene:
W
h 1PX 3
+ J- K
"
0.03145m
h π ∗ 0.15m3 0.445m
La comprobación que los cálculos son los correctos es demostrar si el ángulo de inclinación de la tolva es mayor a 25, significa que el producto puede
deslizarse con facilidad. A continuación se realiza el cálculo del ángulo.
0.445m
Ecuación 4.5
tan θ
0[
-NB-P
θ 65.79
El material seleccionado fue el acero AISI 304, ya que para trabajar con alimentos en el país únicamente existen dos tipos de aceros que son
el AISI 314 y el AISI 304 siendo el último el más común y por lo tanto el más económico.
Éste acero se puede encontrar en grosores que van desde 1mm, Se seleccionó el de 2mm de grosor ya que el proceso de soldadura en el caso de la de
1mm es de mayor complejidad y con mayor índice de error, en el de 2mm se puede realizar la soldadura por el interior y exterior de la tolva. Goodfellow
(2008, p.1)
Considerando un factor de servicio del motor de 2,5 por las constantes aceleración y un rendimiento de un 80% se tiene la siguiente ecuación:
El motor que se seleccionará será uno de 0.5 hp ya que no existe uno de la magnitud dimensionada, se aproxima al inmediato superior que existe en el
mercado.
Teniendo en cuenta que la dimensión de salida de la tolva que tiene un diámetro de 0.1m se ha tomado en cuenta los siguientes factores:
● Evitar que la panela granulada tenga contacto con elementos mecánicos como rodamientos, que el deslazamiento sea más friccionado.
● Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.
● Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para obtener una factibilidad
aceptable.
● Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.
● Facilidad de limpieza.
Una vez dados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes:
1. Es un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la tolva evitando el desperdicio de panela.
2. Es la parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al
medio ambiente, al final constará de dos topes soldados, los que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar deformación de la válvula.
3. Es la lámina de sellado de la válvula, misma que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.
4. Es un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de distribución y el sistema de pesaje.
Nota: Las medidas de este sistema están en el plano de la máquina.
4.2.1. SELECCIÓN DE UN CILINDRO NEUMÁTICO PARA LA COMPUERTA DE DISTRIBUCIÓN.
● Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos
del sistema.
● La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%
Cálculo de la fuerza.
En la tolva actúan fuerzas una de empuje hacia abajo que es la del peso de 200Kg y dos en respuesta la que actúa para tener cerrada la compuerta y una
de rozamiento.
Ecuación 4.15
F F- + F Neumática (2009, p.1 )
F F − F-
Dónde:
F 200kg − MF ∗ uQ
Fr = Fuerza de rozamiento en el cilindro va de 3 a 20% de la fuerza en este diseño se ha considerado una fuerza de rozamiento de 10%
z { ∗+ Neumática (2009, p. 1)
|
En la selección del cilindro neumático se elegirá uno de 4cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de 10 cm
ya que es la distancia del diámetro inferior de la tolva.
Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y al ser común en el país, se escogió el mismo material para el sistema de pesaje.
Este cajón será el encargado de sostener la panela para su pesaje una vez que caiga de la tolva y pase por el sistema de distribución.
Para dimensionar éste sistema se debe tomar en cuenta los siguientes aspectos:
● La masa máxima que debe entrar en el sistema sobredimensionado para que entre el 150% es decir 1.5kg.
● Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de distribución, entrada sistema de pesaje mayor al sistema de
distribución.
● Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con el tubo dosificador, entrada al tubo dosificador mayor a la salida sistema de pesaje.
● Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.
● Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.
● Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.
● Facilidad de limpieza.
● Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados
se tiene:
V
d
V 6.4 _
6"|2
V 0.00112m"
Se calcula el volumen con las medidas propuestas, para comprobar que el sistema tenga la capacidad para 1.5 kg.
Para el cálculo del sistema se toma en cuenta la salida del sistema de distribución que es 0.11m y también se continuará con los sistemas de forma
cilíndrica.
Teniendo el ‚ necesario para los 1.5kg que será de V= 0.00112 ƒ"así como
el radio que será 0.065m que supera al radio de salida del sistema de distribución.
0.00112m"
h
0.01327m3 h
0.084m
Una vez detallados los factores a tomar en cuenta se propone una compuerta tipo válvula de alivio la misma que constará de las siguientes partes:
Será un cuello de recepción el mismo que irá acoplado a la salida del sistema dosificador evitando el desperdicio de panela.
1. Cilindro de admisión.
2. La parte de la válvula de alivio que se encargue de guiar la compuerta y tendrá la función de carcasa protectora, evitando el contacto al medio
ambiente. Al final constará de dos topes soldados. Los mismos que se instalarán por seguridad para evitar una deformación de la válvula.
3. La lámina de sellado de la válvula, que estará accionada por un cilindro neumático.
4. Una reducción de la salida del sistema de pesado ya que el sistema de despacho de panela debe ser de diámetro menor ya que únicamente
sirve como transportador de la panela a su envase y de esta manera se ahorra en material mejorando la factibilidad.
5. Un tubo de comunicación entre el sistema de pesado y el sistema de despacho.
Cabe destacar que debajo de la parte 3 de este sistema estarán colocadas las celdas de carga las mismas que estarán unidas a la estructura de la
máquina.
● Presión de trabajo del compresor a utilizar, en este caso fue destinado por la empresa es uno de 2 HP y 120 PSI, que cumple con los requerimientos
del sistema.
● La fuerza de rozamiento para el compresor detallado anteriormente puede ir de 3% a 20%, se tomó un rozamiento del 10%
El sistema estará soportando un peso de 1.5 kg máximo de panela más el del metal utilizado para el sistema; ya que los sensores de peso se ubicarán bajo
la estructura.
Tomando en cuenta las fuerzas que son la de panela F1= 1.5kg y la de la estructura del sistema F2= 2kg, la fuerza total será Fn = 3.5 kg.
En la selección del cilindro neumático se seleccionará uno de 3.2cm de diámetro ya que en el mercado no existe del diámetro calculado, la carrera será de
20 cm que es la distancia para montar la estructura.
Al ser la tolva del acero AISI 304 que es el óptimo para alimentos y ser el más común en el país. El cuello formador y el tubo dosificador también serán de
ese material.
4.4.1. TUBO DISTRIBUIDOR
Factores a tomar en cuenta para el diseño para el diseño del tubo dosificador:
● Tomar en cuenta el sellado vertical, por lo que se designará un centímetro a cada extremo del tubo siendo este en total 0.02m.
● El largo será capaz de permitir que la funda se forme y posteriormente sea sellada horizontalmente en este.
● Debe estar sobre el nivel del cuello formador se adicionarán 3cm en esta parte.
● Las dimensiones serán tales que concuerden con la salida del sistema de pesaje, entrada del tubo dosificador mayor que la salida del sistema de
pesaje.
● Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.
● Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso.
● Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.
● Facilidad de limpieza.
Ecuación 4.18
b − sv
D
π
M0.40 – 0.02Qm
D
π
D M0.1219Qm 0.12m
La medida del diámetro obtenida es 0.12m para acoplarle al sistema de pesaje se aumentará y su diámetro final será 0.14m.
4.4.2. CUELLO FORMADOR
● Ancho total del papel de empaque, diámetro 0,4m; por tal motivo la parte del cuello formador será de mayor longitud para que el papel calce por
completo en la entrada al cuello formador.
● El cuello una vez que tenga el ingreso de material de empaque, hará un molde para que dé horizontal pase al cilíndrico ayudado por un separador el
mismo que servirá para dejar papel para el sellado vertical.
● No tener partes cortantes que afecten al papel.
Este sistema tendrá rodillos montados sobre ejes los mismos que trasladarán el movimiento del motor mediante poleas.
Para el diseño tomará en cuenta los factores siguientes:
● El movimiento de los ejes deberá ser contrario (sin un eje gira a la derecha el otro lo hará hacia la izquierda).
● Se trasladará el movimiento del motor a un eje mediante poleas.
● El eje que tenga la movilidad trasmitirá su movimiento al otro eje con poleas en forma de 8 o cruzadas.
● El material de los rodillos deberá ser no dañino ni tóxico.
● Los ejes se sujetaran sobre chumaceras inoxidables. Teniendo en cuenta los datos anteriormente
detallados se tiene:
● Para el cálculo del eje se utilizará los valores antes obtenidos, teniendo en cuenta que al traspasar el torque del motor a la polea se forman fuerzas
radiales en (z) y tangenciales en (y).
● Estas fuerzas influirán también en el rodamiento para el cual dependiendo de la fuerza se calculará.
● El segundo rodamiento de igual manera tendrá cargas tangenciales en (y) y radiales en (z), ya que únicamente el eje rodará sin una fuerza de
empuje en (x).
● Fuerza de arrastre del material, al arrastrar el material la fuerza se trasmite y se divide a cada polea, en este caso son 2 se divide para 2 fuerzas
tangenciales (y) al eje. F= 2 Fpol; siendo F la fuerza del motor y Fpol la fuerza de las poleas de arrastre.
Al tener descompuestas las fuerzas que actúan sobre la polea se procede a determinar los valores que actuarán sobre los rodillos.
Para lo cual se determina que:
● La carga tangencial aplicada a la polea es la que da movimiento al eje, por tanto, será la fuerza que se tomará como válida para realizar la
descomposición de la fuerzas en los rodillos.
● Ésta será la fuerza trasmitida del motor a la polea, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del
engranaje reemplazamos los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.
● El torque será igual en la polea y en rodillo de trasferencia.
Ésta será la fuerza que se ha trasmitido al rodillo, la misma que se descompondrá en sus componentes de influencia. Para la carga tangencial del rodillo se
remplaza los datos obtenidos en la ecuación siguiente.
Una vez encontrados los valores de las fuerzas que actuarán sobre el eje se procede hacer sumatoria de fuerzas y encontrar las que actuarán sobre los
rodamientos, teniendo en cuenta que la polea estará al inicio del eje en el punto C, los rodamientos estarán ubicados a 15 cm en el punto A y otro a 30cm
del inicio del eje en el punto B, finalmente el rodillo de trasferencia de movimiento a 40cm en el punto D.
Teniendo los valores de las fuerzas que actúan sobre el eje, mediante un software se calculará los valores de las fuerzas en los rodamientos y momentos.
En el primer diámetro no existe un momento de torsión ni de flexión pero si actúan las fuerzas tangenciales (Wt) y radiales (Wr) que son las que se tomará.
Se utiliza Kt= 2.5 porque se usa un escalón agudo.
4.6. CÁLCULO DE LA ESTRUCTURA DE LA MÁQUINA
Para este cálculo de la estructura se procede a seleccionar los parámetros que son:
● Las columnas serán excéntricas ya que se aplican cargas fuera del eje centroidal de la sección transversal de la columna.
● Los extremos son Empotrados-Libres con K de 2.0 para valores teóricos y de 2.1 para valores prácticos, en este diseño se escogerá el
de 2.1. Mott (2006, pág. 234)
● Al observar el tamaño de la tolva se propone utilizar para la estructura un tubo cuadrado de 2 pulgadas hecho de acero AISI 1020
● Serán cuatro columnas de 1.20 m o 47.24 pulgadas de largo.
Con los parámetros antes mencionados, la ecuación para poder ver si el tubo que se seleccionó soportará la carga a la que estará sometido es la
siguiente:
Panela 200 kg
Tolva 15 kg
Sistema de sellado 20 kg
Banda transportadora 15 kg
Tablero de control 15 kg
Motores 30kg
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4.7. TORNILLO SIN FIN
Este tornillo será el encargado de tener la panela en movimiento evitando su compactación y sobre todo hará una dosificación.
Para dimensionar este tornillo se debe tener en cuenta los siguientes aspectos:
● Con la finalidad de usar como dosificador al tornillo sin fin, las espiras utilizarán la mayor cantidad del diámetro del cilindro de salida de la
tolva siendo de 8cm
● Tratar que la panela granulada tenga el menor contacto con el medio ambiente.
● Evitar desperdicio del material que es acero inoxidable ya que su valor económico en el medio es costoso, para así tener factibilidad
aceptable.
● Facilidad de dar mantenimiento y reemplazo de elementos.
● Facilidad de limpieza.
● Mantener la tendencia de los sistemas anteriores que son cilíndricos. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente
detallados se tiene:
Nota: La reducción de velocidad del tornillo sin fin será por medio de poleas y un variador de velocidad dejando la velocidad final de 120 rpm para evitar
calentamiento en el motor y mal funcionamiento.
Las espiras tendrán un diámetro de 8cm, 80% de la capacidad la tolva de salida de dosificación para evitar compactación.
Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 30 grados.
Con la finalidad de reducir el esfuerzo del motor vs carga de panela, las espiras serán ubicadas a 10 cm una de otras.
5. SISTEMA AUTOMATIZACIÓN Y CONTROL
Para el sistema de control se debe tener en cuenta los requerimientos de la empresa sobre la visualización y control para lo cual se debe tener presente
los siguientes aspectos:
● Tener en cuenta que el sistema mecánico ha sido dimensionado y diseñado de manera óptima utilizando materiales de alta calidad.
● El sistema de control deberá utilizar componentes de marcas conocidas y de calidad, es decir, garantizadas.
● Para seleccionar el cerebro del control que es el PLC, se debe tomar en cuenta compatibilidad del mismo con la HMI.
● Selección de pesaje, 1libra o un kilo.
1. Para el control se utilizará componentes de la marca Siemens por ser una de las más confiables.
2. Para la selección de la pantalla se tomó en cuenta los factores siguientes:
● Controles Táctiles
● Salidas rápidas.
Tomando en cuenta los aspectos antes mencionados se selecciona el PLC de la serie Simatic S7-1200 ya que estos son compatibles con la
pantalla seleccionada, siendo de gama alta y uno de los más comunes y económicos de esta marca, es decir, que es fácil de encontrar en el país. Siemens
(2009,p.2)
● Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 1 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal
para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.
● Las salidas digitales a las electroválvulas 2 son las del cilindro de la compuerta de dosificación, que al ser de doble efecto necesitan una señal
para cada movimiento sea de evacuación o de compresión.
● La salida digital al Variador 1 es que dará movimiento al tornillo sin fin.
Una vez determinado el PLC y notando las entradas y salidas tanto analógicas como digitales se determina que:
● Se deberá adquirir un módulo de expansión de entradas y salidas digitales ya que con las que viene el PLC son insuficientes, se
seleccionará la expansión CPU 1212C de la Marca Siemens-Sinamic.
● SM122 para salidas digitales y SM1234 para entradas y salidas analógicas.
● Se deberá adquirir software de programación, el necesario para la programación de PLC de gama alta de SIEMENS Simatic que es el
Tia portal v10.5.
● El PLC se programará en Ladder.
En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento de giro al tornillo sin fin.
Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes:
En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta.
Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes:
Nota: Cuando se utiliza sistemas neumáticos es recomendable usar un sistema de protección como es un filtro de aire y regulador de presión. En este
caso se usará un sistema de filtro marca AIRTAG 10 Bares que soporta hasta 10 bares de presión.
En este sistema se controlará un cilindro neumático, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento a la compuerta; además se deberá seleccionar
una celda de carga de tracción.
Para seleccionar un controlador neumático se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes:
● El cilindro neumático seleccionado se aplica 90PSI.
Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados se seleccionó una electroválvula de doble efecto para la apertura o cierre de la compuerta
dosificadora.
La electroválvula seleccionada es la AIRTAC 4V210-08 ya que:
● Soporta las 90 PSI del cilindro neumático
Para seleccionar la celda de carga se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes:
● La Celda de carga deberá ser de tracción.
● La Celda de carga no deberá ser de pesaje punto a punto, sino variable. Tomando en cuenta los aspectos anteriormente detallados
se seleccionó una Celda de Carga Pound Precision 5kg ya que:
● Esta celda envía valores no punto a punto.
● Censa hasta 5kg por tanto el rango de error es menor a si se selecciona una de capacidad 100kg.
En este sistema se controlará un motor, el mismo que es el encargado de dar el movimiento para el arrastre del material de empaque.
Para seleccionar un controlador se debe tomar en cuenta los factores siguientes:
El proceso inicia con un botón de encendido general, una vez que el sistema de niquelinas ha sido activado se revisa que estas estén calientes.
En la siguiente etapa se toma la señal de las niquelinas ésta da la señal mediante la entrada %I0.0, la cual activa el motor que controla el tornillo
dosificador y al cilindro de la compuerta dosificadora.
Posteriormente se toma la señal de entrada del sensor de peso, la misma que se encuentra en la compuerta de pesaje; la que activará al cilindro del
sistema de pesaje dejando salir el producto para su posterior empaque.
Una vez que la compuerta ha sido abierta se detiene al accionar motor que controla el tornillo dosificador y a su vez al cilindro de la compuerta
dosificadora se expande.
El sistema de arrastre recibe una señal externa del sistema de sellado horizontal, el que indica la activación del motor que controla el sistema de arrastre.
Para la configuración de la HMI con el PLC y a su vez con la PC se deben tomar en cuenta los aspectos siguientes:
● Determinar los IP del PLC y de la HMI.
Una vez cumplidos los requerimientos antes mencionados se procede a abrir el software TIA.
● Se selecciona nuevo proyecto.
Una vez seleccionados los dispositivos se procede a seleccionar el número de ventanas y a ubicar los elementos tales como: texto, botones, imágenes,
funciones, etc., arrastrándolos a la ventana que se desee.
5.5.1. DISENO DE LAS VENTANAS DE LA HMI
En esta ventana se ha ubicado la información básica así como los botones que abren las siguientes ventanas:
● Proceso Automático
● Proceso Manual
● Configuración
● Información
Las imágenes a utilizar en las ventanas de proceso automático y manual son las siguientes:
La imagen siguiente demuestra todo el proceso visualizado en la HMI es la imagen tanto del proceso automático, así como de la ventana de proceso
manual teniendo imágenes con animación y otras fijas.
En la tabla de valores tolva se muestra la cantidad de gramos que están entrando al sistema de pesado.
En la tabla de valores verificador se muestra la cantidad de gramos peso el sistema de verificación.
En la tabla de valores motor arrastre se muestra las rpm a las que se configuró que gire el sistema de arrastre de material de empaque.
El indicador motor tornillo muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al tornillo sin fin está activo o no.
El indicador cierre muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de dosificación esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off
(contraído).
El indicador pesaje muestra si el actuador neumático del sistema de pesaje esta expandido o contraído, por medio de las palabras on (expandido) y off
(contraído).
El indicador motor arrastre muestra si el motor que da el movimiento al sistema de arrastre está activo o no.
La ventana contiene información de los distintos componentes que actúan y componen la máquina como temperatura, calibración del peso y rpm de los
motores y así también los actuadores activos.
La diferencia de esta ventana a la anterior es que los distintos botones de los actuadores en la anterior ventana únicamente era de visualización y en esta
ahora los botones están enlazados a variables en el PLC y permiten que los actuadores se activen o no, además selección de cantidades en los sensores
de peso y la cantidad de rpm de los motores.
Los números ubicados bajo las tablas son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos que se van a ingresar
convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades en gramos límites a las que deberán medir los sensores de peso, dichos valores serán enviados al PLC
desde HMI para su procesamiento.
Los números ubicados junto al indicador de motor de arrastre son utilizados para el despliegue de una ventana que contiene valores numéricos los mismos
que se van a ingresar convirtiéndose en un setpoint de las cantidades de rpm a las que deberá trabajar el motor en el sistema de arrastre, dichos valores
serán enviados al PLC desde HMI para su procesamiento.
Este botón está unido a una variable que va al PLC permitiendo que todos los valores de configuración vuelvan a cero y el programa reinicie todo.
5.6. PROGRAMACIÓN
5.6.1. PRINCIPAL
En esta parte del programa se observa un inicio almacenado en una memoria M0.0 así como se puede observar una memoria la misma que estará unida
a la HMI en la que se selecciona el tipo de Proceso M1.4 el manual FC2 o el automático FC3.