Packaging Services Expo 2005 issues call for papers

Packaging Services Expo 2005 — co-sponsored by IoPP and Packaging World magazine, and scheduled for May 10-12, 2005, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois — will be a focused marketplace, with a targeted attendance of decision-makers.

Jul 31st, 2004

Attendants will be looking to partner with: Contract Packagers and Manufacturers; Packaging Consultants; Research Firms; Package Designers and Marketing Agencies; Package Testin Labs; Logistics, Warehouse and Distribution Companies; Package Prototype Developers; Quality Assurance/Compliance Specialists; and more. The conference, which will focus on current trends, issues and procedures, has issued a call for papers. Request for papers is open to all members of the packaging services community.

For more information about submitting papers: click here, or contact Don Browne at dbrowne@pse05.com.

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