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Association Partner Program Unites the Packaging & Processing Industry at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

Over 30 associations from all facets of the industry make PACK EXPO Las Vegas the most important gathering of the year.

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The Partner Program returns to PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 (Sept. 29–Oct. 1; Las Vegas Convention Center), where the entire packaging and processing industry will gather to explore breakthrough innovations, connect with peers, and experience machinery in action.

Now celebrating 30 years since its inception, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will connect packaging and processing professionals from more than 40 vertical markets with over 2,300 exhibitors displaying the latest solutions across over 1 million net square feet of show floor. At the center of it all, the Association Partner Pavilion — located in the West Hall — will serve as a vibrant hub for industry collaboration, connecting attendees with the foremost organizations across the packaging and processing spectrum.

“The PACK EXPO Las Vegas Partner Program demonstrates the importance of PACK EXPO Las Vegas bringing the entire industry together under one roof,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows, PMMI. “We’re thrilled to welcome back this impressive lineup of associations, including five new partners, each contributing expertise and connections that make this event truly unmissable. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to discover solutions and build meaningful relationships that move business forward.”

This year’s Partner Program includes over 30 participating organizations and will feature the Industry Speaks stage, where thought leaders will present expert-led sessions on the latest trends in packaging and processing, from sustainability and automation to digital transformation and workforce development.

Participating Associations Include:

  • 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc
  • AIM, Inc.
  • APPMA | Australian Packaging & Processing Machinery Association
  • Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters
  • Association of Plastic Recyclers
  • Automate UK
  • CANAINCA
  • Cold Pressure Council
  • Composite Can & Tube Institute (CCTI)
  • Consumer Brands Association
  • CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers
  • Fibre Box Association (new)
  • Fispal Tecnologia
  • Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)
  • Foil & Specialty Effects Association
  • Glass Packaging Institute (new)
  • In-Mold Decorating Association
  • International Bottled Water Association
  • Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
  • Instituto Argentino del Envase
  • Ipack Ima Srl
  • Koelnmesse Inc.
  • MHI Industry Groups
  • MxD
  • National Confectioners Association
  • NSF – The Public Health and Safety Organization (new)
  • OMAC - The Organization for Machine Automation and Control
  • OPC Foundation
  • PLCopen
  • Reusable Packaging Association
  • SNAC International
  • UCIMA - Italian Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Association
  • U.S. Plastics Pact (new)
  • Women in Manufacturing – Colorado Chapter (new)

This year’s show is more than just another event; it’s a milestone celebration. For three decades, PACK EXPO Las Vegas has served as the industry’s launchpad for innovation, a center for collaboration, and a platform for progress. The Partner Program embodies that legacy, offering direct access to influential association leaders and industry-defining expertise.

To register to attend, visit packexpolasvegas.com.

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