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A Strong Start in 2022

We’ve come a long way since March 2020 when the world seemed to come to a standstill and continued that way through most of 2021.

Rob Reinders, CPA President

Late in 2021, however, we completed three in-person events, and the results were incredibly positive. It was refreshing to return to live events and gather once again with our industry peers. The Contract Packaging Association (CPA) also gained 38 new members in 2021. Rob Reinders, CPA President

For 2022, we have no plans to slow down—in fact, just the opposite. We have five in-person events happening in 2022, which were kicked off by the event of the year for the contract manufacturing and packaging (CM&P) industry: CPA’s ENGAGE – The Contract Packaging and Manufacturing Experience, which took place March 1-3, in Clearwater, Fla.

ENGAGE participants comprised some of the world’s most innovative and successful CM&Ps, brands, and suppliers. Professionals in attendance included owners, CEOs, presidents, and senior managers. The in-person meeting gave more than 150 attendees the opportunity to connect with existing partners and network with potential prospects.

Among the happenings at Engage were dynamic and industry-relevant speakers who delivered insights on topics important to CM&Ps, along with panel discussions and perspectives from CPGs, CM&Ps, and automation suppliers. The event also featured tabletop exhibits with the latest technology from OEM suppliers as well as numerous networking opportunities with existing partners, clients, and new partners.

On the heels of our annual event, we traveled to two major trade shows in March. Our first stop was the Natural Products Expo West in early March in Anaheim, Calif. The show was back after two years and drew a very large audience. One week later, we traveled to PACK EXPO East in Philadelphia.

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