Board Converting News, February 20, 2023

PACK EXPO In Las Vegas On Track To Be Largest Show In PMMI History PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, to be held September 11- 13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is on pace to be the largest, most comprehensive edition of this trade show since its inception. The three-day event will include more than 2,000 suppliers, as well as new and growing show features that address key industry trends. PACK EXPO Las Vegas, produced by PMMI, The Asso- ciation for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has now surpassed the final exhibition space of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019. Industry growth is driving the expansion, with 60 percent of consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies indicating that their investment in packaging machinery will increase in 2023, and 64 percent saying their scheduled projects will increase, according to PMMI’s 2023 Purchasing Plans and Priorities report.

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SAUER SYSTEM www.sauersystem.com

Sauer provides intelligent solutions for scoring, slitting, slit-scoring, and perforating on corrugators and floor slitters; and glue tab cutting, creasing, slotting, trimming and scrap chopping on presses. New, featured offerings include FRX Adjustable Folding Rail System and G3 Scoring System: the latest proven creasing technology on the market.

STAFFORD GROUP www.go2stafford.com

Interactive website for Stafford Corrugated Products and Stafford Cutting Dies. Featuring online ordering of replace- ment parts. Also, visitors can automatically calculate sheet size for most die-cut standards.

SUN AUTOMATION GROUP ® www.sunautomation.com

SUN Automation Group is the global leader in providing innovative solutions to the corrugated industry. SUN engi- neers and builds the SUN625 Rotary Die Cutter, provides sales, service and support in North and Central America for Latitude Machinery Corporation, manufacturer of Mini to Jumbo FFG and RDCs. Additionally, SUN is the North Amer- ican, UK and Ireland sales and service provider for Para Machinery’s line of equipment, and is the North American sales provider for Highcon. SUN also powers the corrugat- ed industry’s premier IIoT platform, Helios, and is the OEM source for Langston/Staley equipment parts and service. THACKER INDUSTRIAL SERVICE COMPANY www.thackerindustrial.com Specializing in corrugated machinery, T.I.S.CO. offers quali- ty-made products, support services, and more. T.I.S.CO. has a reputation of dependability, not only in the product, but in service and support. With more than 25 years’ experience, T.I.S.CO. installs equipment and machinery, moves or sets up entire plants, rewires and rebuilds - all over the world. VT GROUP www.vtgrouponline.com VT offers prepress services for the POP display and corru- gated shipping container industry including graphic design, optimized digitally imaged printing plates and innovative pre-mounting solutions. Our large-format digital printing fa- cility (Digital Impact) is a leading short-run manufacturer of distinctive POP displays and signage where litho-like graph-

“Our industry is stronger than ever and positioned for unprecedented growth, making the kinds of connections and innovations that come from a world-class trade show more crucial than ever,” says Jim Pittas, President and CEO, PMMI. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide unrivaled opportunities to move projects forward, forge relation- ships, and gain valuable insights on industry trends — all in one place.” Due to an increase in demand, The Processing Zone is currently 44 percent larger than it was in 2021 and grow- ing. This growth tracks with the increase in processing suppliers joining PMMI, with 27 percent of companies join- ing in the last two years offering processing solutions. PACK EXPO Las Vegas is filled with features address- ing critical industry needs, such as a brand-new show floor destination focusing on sustainability. The Logistics Pavil- ion will make its Las Vegas debut nearly double the size it was at PACK EXPO International 2022. The Containers and Materials, PACKage Printing and Healthcare Packag- ing Pavilions are larger than previous shows offering more targeted solutions in easy to navigate show areas. “We are excited to be offering such a comprehensive show with features directly addressing the trends, oppor- tunities and challenges facing our expanding industry,” says Laura Thompson, VP of Trade Shows, PMMI. Attendee registration for PACK EXPO Las Vegas opens April 3. For exhibiting information or to sign up for notifica- tions, visit packexpolasvegas.com .

ics are preferred. WPR SERVICES www.wprservices.net

WPR Services was established in 2016. What originally start- ed as a technical services company expanded its product offerings to include a machine center learning platform POWtalk™. Our analysis of video, audio, machine metrics, employee ergometrics, and person to person conversation provides a way to identify safety and process inefficiencies.

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