Pack Expo 98: Explore the world of industrial packaging
One of the world's largest packaging shows offers the opportunity for users of industrial packaging to see new ideas in action.
By Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 10/1/1998
If you need some ideas for improving the integration of your packaging operations, then you're in luck. Next month, Pack Expo 98 will be the site of what is among the world's greatest displays of industrial packaging equipment. From Nov. 9-12 at Chicago's McCormick Place, featured equipment on the show floor will range from palletizers and depalletizers to printer applications, totes, and pallets. For a preview of this and other industrial packaging equipment slated to be on display, see our show preview on page 48.In all, there will be more than 1,500 exhibitorsfilling 1.2 million sq ft at the show. Also, according to a report from PMMI and compiled by Industrial Research Associates, an international packaging research firm, there are four leading reasons that attendees will have for taking a closer look at all that machinery: 1. Constant requirements to increase line speed to meet growing demand for product in ever decreasing periods of time; 2. Globalization of markets, which increases the need for sturdy packaging for long-distance shipping; 3. Growth in integrated systems that link manufacturing and packaging lines seamlessly; 4. A shift toward more flexible packaging for industrial goods of every type.
In fact, Industrial Research Associates has found that seven out of 10 companies will invest in new packaging machinery to: 1. Decrease the need for tools for line change-overs; 2. Increase computer integration; 3. Introduce simpler, more user-friendly controls; 4. Expand the deployment of robotics, self-diagnostics, and fault-detection capabilities.
These will all have an impact on the state of industrial packaging within the manufacturing sector.
In addition, PMMI sponsors a number of educational and training opportunities for attendees. So the show can also educate attendees on how to effectively address conflicting demands. Specifically, these include the conflicting demands of marketing and distribution as opposed to those of manufacturing.
On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, complimentary breakfast sessions offer a productive start to each of the three days. The breakfast sessions are the only formal presentations regarding specific packaging topics available to attendees. Of particular interest is the Wednesday session on current and future trends in industrial packaging equipment.
For more information about the show, visit PMMI's Web site at www.packexpo.com, call 800-585-8098 to receive information by fax-back service (U.S. and Canada only), or call PMMI at 703-243-8555, fax 703-243-8556.
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