PACK EXPO International Slated For October 23-26 In Chicago The packaging and processing industries are set to come together to share innovations, connect with colleagues, hear from experts, see machinery-in-action during PACK EXPO International, taking place October 23-26 at McCor- mick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event will be presented by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “Registration numbers for this year’s show are strong and indicate the industry is ready to come together and see new packaging and processing innovations first-hand from over 2,000 exhibitors,” said Jim Pittas, President and CEO, PMMI. “PACK EXPO International is the most effec- tive and efficient way to find solutions for over 40 vertical markets all under one roof.” The event will showcase entire production line solu- tions, offer more than 100 free educational sessions, and provide attendees everything needed to compete in a changing marketplace. Key attractions this year include: • PACK to the Future, an interactive exhibit new to the show, celebrating the role of packaging and process- ing throughout history • PACK to the Future Stage, hosting sessions on industry innovations and free presentations by industry experts on advances in pharmaceutical and cannabis packag- ing, wireless factory automation, sustainable alterna- tives, smart packaging, artificial intelligence, and more • Processing Zone, housing the widest variety of food and beverage processing equipment • Processing Innovation Stage, focusing on the latest food and beverage processing breakthroughs • Industry Speaks Stage, featuring the latest hot button topics and industry trends • Future Innovators Robotics Showcase, showcasing Chicago-area high school robotics teams and their de- sign, engineering and troubleshooting skills • Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, housing innovations for pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and medical devices • Logistics Pavilion, offering targeted solutions related to supply chain, including warehousing, fulfillment, distri- bution logistics services and transportation providers Numerous events and competitions are also planned: • PACK Match, offering personalized consultations prior to the show to connect attendees with the right sup- pliers • PACK Challenge, bringing six high school teams to- gether for a machine-building competition • Amazing Packaging Race, featuring university teams racing through the show floor to complete tasks at the booths of participating exhibitors • Keynote speaker Dawn Hudson, former Chief Market- ing Officer at the National Football League and CEO CONTINUED ON PAGE 44
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OHIO BLOW PIPE/ADVANCED AIRSYSTEMS www.obpairsystems.com For 85 years the Ohio Blow Pipe company and its whol- ly owned subsidiary, Advanced Airsystems, have provided the corrugated and folding carton industries with systems and products to process scrap. We engineer, fabricate, in- stall, service, provide system audits, and offer a wide range of scrap systems, dust collection systems and products to include cyclones, under roof AIR-SCREEN™ systems, pit belt systems, CLEANAIR dust collectors, Mist-Clone™ dust control systems for vacuum feeds, material handling fans, ductwork, switch valves, airveyors, balers, shredders and dust briquetters. OMP www.omp.com OMP helps companies facing complex planning challenges to excel, grow and thrive by offering the best digitized sup- ply chain planning solution on the market. Its Unison Plan- ning concept has a unique approach. It handles all supply chain planning challenges in a unified way, synchronizing all planning stages, horizons, functions and roles. Hundreds of customers run OMP’s cloud-based solution to generate more value by making informed decisions. OMP invests one out of every three dollars earned into innovation.
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We custom design, install and service air conveyed scrap and dust collection systems. Our unique APS® is smaller, lighter, and more reliable than current cyclones. Contact us to learn how the APS® System can enhance your operation.
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Profero Systems the leader in double facer heating and traction section conversions along with other performance enhancing products. Featuring products from Contact Bars and Compensating Rolls to New Glue Machines and Double Facers.
GF PUHL www.gfpuhl.com
GF PUHL designs, manufactures and installs air conveyed scrap & dust collection systems for the packaging and cor- rugated industries. With 39 years of experience, USA and International. We offer below or above roof systems featur- ing cyclones OR screen separators with real time pressure balancing for optimal dust control. High efficiency cyclones for sheet transfer exhaust systems eliminate water con- sumption and deliver dust directly to compactor or briquet- ter for low maintenance, long term sustainability and reli- ability. System audits, dust explosivity tests and dust hazard analysis (DHA’s) available. Re-manufactured balers, filters, blowers and shredders available at significant savings.
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