The Hub of the Packaging Universe

At PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, exhibitors and attendees will learn about new technology and industry trends, network with partners and peers, meet with prospective employees, connect with customers and build a stronger business for the future.

PACK EXPO
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PACK EXPO International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging EXPO continue to stretch the confines of Chicago’s McCormick Place, convening the largest packaging show to date. Over four days, Oct. 14–17, the 2018 program will bring 2,500 exhibitors and 50,000 industry professionals together to address the trends and challenges of the packaging industry. 

 

As in year’s past, attendees will include managers, engineers, production supervisors, purchasers, brand managers, package designers, product development professionals and supply chain and logistics experts from more than 40 vertical markets and companies of all sizes.

 

Here’s a quick overview of what to expect at this year’s trade show:


A plethora of pavilions to explore

PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO serves targeted areas for many vertical markets within its over 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space. 

 

This year, the PACKage Printing Pavilion (South Hall) debuts as the industry’s main stage to spotlight the advantages of digital printing applications for short-run, on-demand, cost-effective variable data and personalized packaging. 

 

The Confectionery Pavilion (South Hall) sponsored by the National Confectioner’s Association (NCA), welcomes candy connoisseurs seeking the newest trends and technologies in aeration, batch refining, shaping, cluster production and cooling conveyors. It is also home to The Candy Bar Lounge (S-2583), hosted by NCA and sponsored by Robert Bosch Confectionary Technology (S-3514). 

 

Beverage and snack lounges provide networking opportunities via The Beverage Cooler Lounge (N-4575) hosted by The International Society of Beverage Technologists (ISBT) and sponsored by Bevcorp, LLC (S-3874). And, The Snack Break Lounge (N-4565) is hosted by SNAC International and co-sponsored by Dorner Mfg. Corp., (N-4936), JLS Automation (N-5342) and Soft Robotics, Inc., (E-7207). Networking receptions for each industry lounge will take place in their respective locations on Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

 

 

The North Hall is home to the Containers and Materials Pavilion which addresses the latest innovations in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic, flexible and resealable packaging options. The Pavilion houses the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, where visitors will find award-nominated packages. 

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