June 3, 2024 Board Converting News

PMMI Announces (CONT’D FROM PAGE 16)

Jim Pittas, President and CEO of PMMI, commended Emerson’s ongoing support, noting its pivotal role in sus- taining programs like The Amazing Packaging Race and contributing significantly to the PMMI Foundation. “Our partnership with Emerson is a source of immense pride, enabling us to collectively shape the industry's future,” Pit- tas remarked. Exhibitors interested in participating in the race can register with a participation fee of $600. All proceeds ben- efit the PMMI Foundation. For additional details, contact Kate Fiorianti, director, Workforce Development at PMMI, at (571) 287-4406 or kfiorianti@pmmi.org. Established in 1998, the PMMI Foundation champions packaging and processing education across the U.S. and Canada. It has disbursed over $3.8 million to strengthen the industry's workforce. The Amazing Packaging Race is one of several student activities featured at the show designed to attract the next generation of packaging and processing professionals. Additional programs include the PACK Challenge, a ma- chine-building competition among high school teams, and the Future Innovators Robotics Showcase. Registration is open for PACK EXPO International’s re- turn to McCormick Place, November 3-6 in Chicago. For further information and registration, visit packexpointer- national.com.

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