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PACK EXPO
Team 26 Races to Victory in the 2026 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO International
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Students put engineering knowledge, problem-solving, teamwork, and strategy to the test in a showdown across the PACK EXPO International show floor.
October 26, 2026
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Sales & Marketing
Exhibitor's Corner: Why the Show Floor Matters More than Ever
Research shows that trade shows are twice as effective as digital connections at building genuine customer conviction and loyalty.
October 26, 2026
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Business Intelligence
Dairy Proteins Give Food and Beverage Makers Their Toughest Ingredient Challenge
Whey and dairy proteins top the list of ingredients that complicate production, but difficulty also compounds when formulators combine multiple functional components in a single product.
October 23, 2026
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PACK EXPO
The Becker High School and Legacy Christian Academy Coalition Takes First Place in 2026 PACK Challenge at PACK EXPO International
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Six high school teams put engineering, innovation, and problem-solving skills to the test in biennial packaging competition.
October 21, 2026
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PACK EXPO
PMMI Announces 2026 Technology Excellence Award Winners at PACK EXPO International
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Attendees recognize three groundbreaking innovations advancing food and beverage packaging, general packaging and processing, and sustainability.
October 20, 2026
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PMMI News
PMMI Foundation Awards $30,000 in PACK EXPO Scholarships to Six Students
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
2026 recipients represent the next generation of talent across engineering, packaging, and advanced manufacturing.
October 19, 2026
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PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO International 2026 Kicks Off Four Days of Innovation, Discovery, and Industry Connections
With 2,700 exhibitors, 150+ educational sessions, and new attendee experiences, the show delivers solutions for the future of packaging and processing.
October 18, 2026
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Business Intelligence
Food and Beverage Makers Manage Formulation Complexity Long Before They Buy New Equipment
End users report a sizable operational impact from enhanced formulations, yet most exhaust process adjustments before turning to equipment changes—one reason their OEM suppliers see a more limited effect on equipment demand.
October 16, 2026
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PMMI News
PMMI Welcomes 82 New Member Companies in 2026
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
The PMMI Board of Directors has approved the induction of 82 new companies for PMMI membership.
October 15, 2026
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Podcasts
unPACKed Podcast: EPR, Design, and Recycling: Advancing Circularity with Dow
Hear Dow's Hather Turner talk about circularity as an alignment challenge rather than an invention challenge.
October 14, 2026
unPACKed Podcast episode featuring Heather Turner discussing EPR, design and recycling with Dow
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.
October 13, 2026
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PMMI News
End of the Line Video Series: Sustainability Updates from SPC, Pepsi's Financial News, and More
Listen in to hear about sustainability, EPR, and news from SPC Advance. Plus, Pepsi's financial future, and gearing up for PACK EXPO.
October 12, 2026
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PACK EXPO
Team 26 Races to Victory in the 2026 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO International
Students put engineering knowledge, problem-solving, teamwork, and strategy to the test in a showdown across the PACK EXPO International show floor.
Attendees gather around exhibition booths at a trade show, with TRF branding visible on a black display booth featuring neon yellow accents.
Sales & Marketing
Exhibitor's Corner: Why the Show Floor Matters More than Ever
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Sensors & vision
End of the Line Video Series: PACK EXPO Show Recap
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Business Intelligence
Dairy Proteins Give Food and Beverage Makers Their Toughest Ingredient Challenge
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PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO International 2026 Delivers Innovation, Connections, and Business Opportunities in Chicago
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Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International
See Bradman Lake's FT-iFLEX Flow Wrapper, Intelligent Motion Loader (IML), SL903 End Load Cartoner, HS Carton Former, IL120 Carton Closer, and IB30 Bagger In Booth S-1742.
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