EXPOSITION
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. PACK EXPO Las Vegas will continue to be held biennially on the odd-numbered years -- ideal timing for new product technology. Exhibitors will bring their top technicians and engineers to provide packaging solutions to even the toughest packaging challenges.

CONTAINERS & MATERIALS
The Containers & Materials Pavilion brings machinery and materials together in one place for the 33% of PACK EXPO attendees that say they come to see the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic, and flexible packaging. Explore the largest selection of containers and materials solutions in the Western Hemisphere, ranging from store displays to print over wraps and stand-up pouches. More than 65,000 square feet of exhibit space will be dedicated to the latest innovations in materials, containers and converting machinery.

Showcase of Packaging Innovations® will provide inspiration for your next breakthrough packaging idea by featuring the most innovative and award-winning package designs from a selection of leading packaging organizations from around the world. While at The Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, catch PACK EXPO Selects®, a showcase of the best-in-class consumer packages designed, developed or executed by PACK EXPO exhibitors.

NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature over 1,200 companies utilizing 600,000+ net square feet of contiguous exhibit space.

AUDIENCE
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will deliver an audience of more than 25,000 purchasing decision-makers. PACK EXPO Las Vegas attendees will represent a targeted, wide range of industries end-users: food & beverage/wine; bakery & snack; cosmetics & toiletries; dairy; drugs & pharmaceutical/medical; chemical; candy & confection; raw materials; paper & textiles; electronics/parts; computer hardware/software; entertainment; soaps & detergents; and many more.

CO-LOCATION
PROCESS EXPO will be co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas. The focus of the PROCESS EXPO will be on the newest developments in processing technology to meet the challenges faced by the industry's food and beverage manufacturers. PROCESS EXPO exhibitors will demonstrate state-of-the-art equipment in the fruit and vegetable, beverage, canning/freezing, environmental, instrumentation, prepared foods; can making, meat, dairy and snack food industries.

PROCESS EXPO will attract qualified buyers representing every market segment of the food industry from all corners of the United States and more than 75 countries. Visitors will come to see and purchase packaging, the latest in food processing equipment, air and liquid handling and engineering/architectural, design services, cooling/freezing, and instrumentation/controls. PROCESS EXPO is sponsored and produced by Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA).

CPP (Converting & Package Printing) EXPO will also be co-located with PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Reflecting the new market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries, CPP EXPO showcases the latest in printing, coating, slitting and other state-of-the-art finishing processes. Over 2,800 converting professionals and nearly 250 exhibiting companies attended CPP EXPO in 2007 in search of equipment, materials and services for streamlining operations and improving quality.

CONTACTS
For detailed information on the exposition, contact show sponsor:

PMMI
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203 USA

Phone: 703-243-8555
Fax: 703-243-3038
E-mail: expo@pmmi.org
Internet: www.packexpo.com

PMMI is a trade association whose more than 500 general members manufacture packaging and packaging-related converting machinery in the United States and Canada. PMMI's thirty-two supplier members manufacture commercially available packaging machinery components. PMMI's vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging. Its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers. Visit www.pmmi.org for more information.

PACK EXPO International will be held November 9-13, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. The show, started in 1956, and will be co-located with the PROCESS EXPO and the CPP (Converting & Package Printing) EXPO. PMMI also produces EXPO PACK Mexico, the premier packaging show in Mexico serving the Latin American region. This show will be held June 24-27, 2008 at Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico. The next PACK EXPO Las Vegas will be held October 5-7, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV.