Packaging Summit Expo and Conference focuses on packaging materials innovation and sustainability

The Packaging Summit Expo and Conference – taking place May 15-17, 2007 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois and sponsored by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) – specializes in containers and materials innovations, as well as contract packaging and packaging services – 92% of the packaging business that influences you.

Jan 16, 2007

This high-level event is focused on:
• Sustainability. Solutions for day-to-day implementation on materials and packages.
• Innovation. How to develop/implement innovative projects.
• Material and container developments. Current developments in base materials such as paperboard, plastics and other packaging materials and container formats.
• Contract packaging and services solutions.
Register now and make valuable connections with leading innovators in materials and containers.
Conference program examines sustainable packaging implementation, packaging innovation, and contract packaging solutions.
Live demonstrations on the show floor will help you learn how to apply innovation principles to your package development.
To register, visit www.pkgsummit.com.
Or phone 262-782-1900.

The Packaging Summit Expo

Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

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