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PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago
North America’s most comprehensive packaging and processing event brings 2,700+ exhibitors, 150+ educational sessions, targeted pavilions, networking, and special events to Chicago, Oct. 18–21.
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PMMI Launches PACK GIVES BACK Foundation to Support the Causes That Matter to Its Members
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OEM Profile: An Encore in American Packaging
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Survey: Labor Pressures & ROI Demands Shape Automation’s Steady Climb
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NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2026
Visit Booth LU-7738 to learn about NETZSCH pumps designed for the gentle, sanitary product handling and cleanability requirements of the food and personal care products industries.
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