PACK EXPO Las Vegas To Host Record Numbers
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PACK EXPO Las Vegas will be held September 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO. More than 30,000 atten- dees, including 5,000 international visitors from more than 125 countries will come together, and the show will feature more than 2,000 exhibiting compa- nies spanning nearly 900,000 net square feet of an al- • The PACK gives Back benefit concert, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, will feature Grammy award- winning band, The Doobie Brothers, and proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross to aid in hurri- cane disaster relief efforts. Additionally, PMMI has es- tablished a donation link (pmmi.org/we-care) and will match all funds donated up to $100,000. • The PACK EXPO Drone Demo – “Packaging for the Last Mile” interactive display will give all those in attendance a glimpse at the future of packaging. Elec- tric truck and drone maker Workhorse is partnering with PACK EXPO to bring this drone simulation to life. Mock housing will populate the virtual landscape of the 15,000 square-foot-exhibit in the North Hall, complete with mailboxes and doorsteps to accept delivered packages. Delivery drones will take off from the top of a stationary electric van and deliver to mock houses. This interactive demonstration will take place in the North Hall, Booth N-645 and is scheduled for daily presentations on the half hour. • The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) – sponsored by PMMI – will host an exclusive breakfast featuring Tana L. Utley, Vice President, Caterpillar Inc., on Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 a.m.This event is part of PPWLN’s ongoing ef- forts to fill the gender gap in the manufacturing workforce by attracting, developing, retaining and ad- vancing women in packaging and processing. Utley will address this critical industry issue and share how her experiences led her to manage Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division today. • The Innovation Stage will reportedly boast a ro- bust program, bringing together industry leaders and subject matter experts for free educational program- ming addressing the most top-of-mind issues and trends. • The NextGEN Networking Fair will offer the op- portunity for show attendees to connect with the emerging workforce. Students seeking internships or employment can network with potential employers and even apply for open positions at the pavilion. most sold-out exhibition floor. Show highlights will include:
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For more information call: Tom Vilardi at 732-502-0500 ext 304 or Greg Kishbaugh at 317-306-1060
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