The Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Healthcare Packaging EXPO is Less Than a Week Away

Packaging and processing community ready to reconvene in Las Vegas for first time in over 18 months.

Sep 21st, 2021

Watch PMMI VP of Trade Shows Laura Thompson's final message before heading to PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO to begin moving in exhibitors. Hear about all the amazing show features the packaging and processing community can expect to experience next week.

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The excitement for the show is building for the industry to reconnect in Las Vegas next week.

The Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas is Less Than a Week Away

Packaging and processing community ready to reconvene in Las Vegas for first time in over 18 months.

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Exhibitors Primed and Ready for Return of PACK EXPO Las Vegas & Healthcare Packaging EXPO

The excitement for the show is building for the industry to reconnect in Las Vegas next week. Hear what these solution suppliers are doing to welcome the industry back.

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PMMI CEO Reinforces Assurance on PACK EXPO

PMMI President and CEO Jim Pittas emphasizes that PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO will open on Sept. 27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center as long as state and local authorities continue to permit trade shows.

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