Machinery receives 'heavy' emphasis at Pack Expo West (sidebar)

Facts and figures Dates: October 13 to 16 Exhibition hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, Oct. 13 to 15; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 Square footage: Pack Expo West: 250ꯠ+; IEFP: 125ꯠ Number of exhibitors: Pack Expo West: 500+; IEFP: 250 Attendees: Nearly 17ꯠ equipment buyers from 15 Western states, including international attendees from up to 60 countries, including Mexico, Latin America and the Asian Pacific area Sponsors: PMMI and FPM&SA To register: Phone: 703/243-8555 (PMMI); 800/331-8816 (FPM&SA); fax-on-demand service 800/585-8098; PMMI's web site: http://www.packexpo.com