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Food and beverage sector expected to produce more than half the growth.

Pharma Expo 2016 (Nov. 6–9; McCormick Place, Chicago), co-located with Pack Expo International will provide two educational platforms to address key trends and issues along the pharmaceutical supply chain.

PMMI’s 2016 State of the Industry Report forecasts U.S. shipments of packaging machinery to reach $8.5 billion in 2020 at a CAGR of 2.4 percent.

To be held during next month's Pack Expo International and Pharma Expo, the fair is designed to connect packaging and processing employers with the workforce of tomorrow.

At the completion of exhibitor booth selection, Pack Expo Las Vegas is up 10 percent with nearly 700,000 nsf sold and Healthcare Packaging Expo is up 20 percent, compared to this same number of weeks out in 2015.

The peer-reviewed awards recognize facilities for projects or programs that improve sustainability efforts in food, beverage or consumer product manufacturing operations, focusing on pollution prevention, compliance assurance and environmental protection.

According to the report, fresh fruit and vegetable processors and small food companies are expected to have the most difficulty with compliance.

Biennial event to showcase innovations and crossover technologies that serve the food and beverage markets.

The packages featured in the showcase are winning entries from competitions all around the world. Pack Expo 2016, Packaging Exposition 2016,

Following successful event, 2017 show is on pace to more than double the size of the previous Guadalajara show.

Featuring magician and entertainer pair Penn and Teller, the event is scheduled for Monday during Pack Expo International 2016 (Nov. 6–9, McCormick Place, Chicago).

Mechanical Components 2 expands upon principles and application of mechanical components.

OpX Leadership Network honors consumer packaged goods companies with improved performance in sustainability.

After launching in 2015, the event returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Feb. 27–March 1, 2017.

PMMI celebrates Earth Day with infographic, announces 25 new members.