This biennial event returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center on September 11–13.
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2023 is pegged as “the most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America this year.” And as part of its commitment to sustainability, show producer PMMI (the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies), its partners, vendors, and exhibitors are working together to create actionable, sustainable solutions in manufacturing, materials, and design and improved processes on the show floor.
Sustainability Central will debut at this year’s show and look expansively into packaging sustainability and what it means to brands, including expert speakers, interactive content, and a look at actionable, sustainable solutions in manufacturing, materials, recovery, logistics, analytics, and design. At the Sustainability Stage, attendees will hear from industry experts on packaging sustainability topics and learn how to make their brands more environmentally friendly.
Pack Expo Las Vegas will showcase over 2,000 suppliers offering cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions and innovations for over 40 vertical markets. Key pneumatics and automation suppliers are listed on the next page.
Exhibitors showcasing sustainable solutions via new materials, technology, or strategies such as sustainable processes and machines, renewable and biodegradable packaging, source reduction and light-weighting, recyclable and recycled-content materials, or innovations that reduce carbon footprint are easily identified with a Pack Expo Green icon. The Pack Expo Green icon also highlights educational sessions focused on sustainability.
Dow, the show’s official sustainability Partner, will contribute its expertise in promoting sustainable practices by speaking on the Sustainability Stage, participating in Sustainability Central, and sponsoring all the recycling on the show floor. Increasing the number of recycling bins on the show floor provides an opportunity to not only divert as much waste as possible from landfills but also educate attendees and exhibitors on the importance of recycling.
“Thanks to our partnership with Dow, PMMI is putting sustainability front and center in our industry,” said Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI. “Our attendees will have a chance to interact like never before with leading companies and thought leaders on a topic that affects us all and enables us to protect our environment through increased recycling efforts. Anyone committed to learning more about sustainable solutions in our industry will want to be at Pack Expo Las Vegas.”
Partnering with industry leaders such as Dow elevates the resources available to all Pack Expo attendees.
“As Dow continues to collaborate on innovative solutions and investment opportunities to achieve our goal of transforming the waste, we’re proud to be the first-ever official sustainability partner for Pack Expo,” said Victor Zapata, commercial vice president of Packaging and Specialty Plastics North America at Dow. “Sustainability is no longer a ‘nice-to-have,’ but a necessary part of any company’s business strategy and growth. Yet, no one company can do it alone. Enabling a circular economy requires all of us working together to advance collective solutions.”
Additional Pack Expo Las Vegas highlights demonstrating the show’s commitment to sustainability include:
- The Reusable Packaging Association will once again sponsor the Reusable Packaging Pavilion featuring exhibitors offering reusable transport packaging to help attendees move their products efficiently, effectively and sustainably.
- The Reusable Packaging Learning Center will feature presentations and panel discussions on various topics related to sustainability and reuse. Attendees will learn what to consider when investing in reusable packaging and best practices for incorporating reusables into the supply chain.
- PMMI Media Group has created the Pack Expo Sustainability Solutions Finder, a targeted curated list of sustainable solution exhibitors that will be displayed at the show. Exhibitors can participate in a post-show donation program benefiting local organizations in the Las Vegas area by donating any unwanted food, electronics, or booth materials. PMMI also will donate or recycle any remaining carpet after the show.
Networking and special events
Socializing with industry peers is another highlight of the event. This year, Pack Expo Las Vegas has the following networking events scheduled:
- Private “O” by Cirque du Soleil Performance benefitting PMMI Education Foundation on Sunday, September 10, 6:30 pm, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
- Young Professionals Networking Event on Monday, September 11, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, at Topgolf Las Vegas (MGM Grand)
- Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network Breakfast on Tuesday, September 12, 7:30 am, in Room N-247
- Confectionery Industry Networking Reception on Tuesday, September 12, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm, at Booth SU-7201
- First-Time Attendee Networking Reception on Tuesday, September 12, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, in Room S-220
Pavilions
The show is organized into seven pavilions across three halls to make it easier to navigate the exhibitor floor:
- The Logistics Pavilion, North Hall, includes supply chain solutions such as warehousing, inventory management, transportation, and material handling equipment
- The Processing Zone, North Hall, includes food and beverage processing exhibitors
- The Package Printing Pavilion, North Hall, is a high-traffic area with digital solutions and smart packaging technology
- The Containers and Materials Pavilion, North Hall, is focused on sustainability this year
- The Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, South Lower Hall, is geared toward the life sciences
- The Confectionery Pavilion, South Upper Hall, will showcase sweet innovations for the baking and snack industries
- The Reusable Packaging Pavilion, South Upper Hall, promotes sustainable supply chains with reusable assets
With more than 10,619 registered attendees and more than 2,175 exhibitors covering nearly one million square feet of space, this event is loaded with knowledge-sharing and fun.
Here’s a list of some fluid power exhibitors:
| Exhibit As Name | Booth # |
| ABC Compressors | SU-7277 |
| Alfa Laval | N-10412 |
| Alkon/Allenair Corporation | N-10152 |
| API Heat Transfer | N-10758 |
| Atlas Copco Compressors LLC | N-10362 |
| Balluff Inc. | SL-6368 |
| Bimba Manufacturing Company | SL-6227 |
| Burkert Fluid Control Systems | SU-7806 |
| Busch Vacuum Solutions | SL-6258 |
| Carlo Gavazzi Inc. | SL-6432 |
| Coval Vacuum Technology, Inc. | SU-7847 |
| Donaldson | N-10147 |
| Elesa U.S.A. Corporation | SL-6209 |
| ELGi Compressors | N-10272 |
| Emerson | SL-6107 |
| Famic Technologies, Inc. | SL-6946 |
| Festo Corporation | SL-6160 |
| igus Inc. | SL-5960 |
| J.W. Winco, Inc. | SL-6369 |
| Kaeser Compressors, Inc. | SU-7360 |
| Klüber Lubrication | N-9928 |
| Lubriplate Lubricants | SU-8270 |
| Motion | SU-7682 |
| Pfeiffer Vacuum | SL-6812 |
| Piab Inc. | C-5406 |
| Schmalz Inc. | C-5211, SU-8056 |
| SIKO Products, Inc. | C-5617 |
| SMC Corporation of America | C-4839 |
| Staubli Corporation | SL-6951 |
| Tolomatic, Inc. | SL-5830 |
| U.S. Tsubaki Power Transmission, LLC | SL-5902 |
| VacMotion, Inc. | SL-6364 |
For complete information on Pack Expo Las Vegas and to register, visit packexpolasvegas.com
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