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The 2002 - 2003 Packaging Machinery Directory is available from the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute. The 25th edition lists detailed company and product details for 433 association member companies.

Separately, PMMI announced that the Packaging Education Forum will hold its annual PEF Packaging Leadership Awards Ceremonies Nov. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Vista Ballroom at Chicago’s McCormick Place, in conjunction with Pack Expo International, Nov. 3 - 7. At the ceremonies, PEF will present its Packaging Leader of the Year award and induct this year’s Packaging Hall of Fame members. Also, PMMI announced a 50% discount for those who register online for Pack Expo before Oct. 11 on the www.packexpo.com Web site. Early online registrants will pay $15 before that date vs $30 thereafter. For more information, visit the site, or call PMMI at 888/275-7664.

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