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We've intentionally partnered
The Amazing
Packaging Race returns
The Amazing Packaging Race, an event
which sees student teams tackle challenges
set by exhibitors across all four halls of the
show floor, will once again return at PACK
EXPO International in Chicago.
" PMMI is committed to engaging students
and fostering their enthusiasm for our industry, "
Laura Thompson, vice president of
trade shows for PMMI, The Association for
Packaging and Processing Technologies.
" The return of The Amazing Packaging Race
to Chicago this year underscores our dedication
to this cause. "
Teams of university students from across
the US will race around the show floor to
complete tasks and solve problems at the
booths of participating exhibitors. The
event will culminate on Nov. 6 with prize
presentations to the top three teams. Each
winning team member will be awarded
$1,000, with second and third place teams
receiving $500 and $250 per member, respectively.
The
event was developed not only to help
exhibitors connect with the future workforce,
but also to create interest in various
companies' distinctive products and offerings.
Exhibitors interested in participating in
the race can register online, with a participation
fee of $600, and all proceeds benefiting
the PMMI Foundation.
The Amazing Packaging Race is one of
several student activities featured at the
show, with a focus on attracting the next
generation of packaging and processing
professionals. Additional programs include
PACK Challenge, sponsored by PepsiCo, a
machine-building competition among high
school teams; the Future Innovators Robotics
Showcase, displaying designs from
Chicago-area high school teams; and the
Workforce Development Pavilion, where
companies can connect with students from
PMMI education partner schools.
with companies, exhibitors and
vendors to integrate sustainability
into every component of
Pack Expo International. "
Laura Thompson, PMMI
packaging solutions that were developed to reduce waste, cut
costs and lead to a more efficient supply chain. Pack Expo
organizers said attendees will be able to see reusable transport
packaging products and services, as well as innovative
reuse solutions.
Further opportunities will be available at the Containers and
Materials Pavilion, where the event's Showcase of Packaging
Innovations shines a spotlight on award-winning packaging
from all corners of the globe.
NEW FEATURES
PMMI also created a space called Emerging Brands Central,
which organizers said serves as a resource for rising brands
that plan to expand and scale their operations. The educational
space was developed to provide attendees with easy access to
experts who can weigh in on product development, packaging
innovation and strategies.
At the Logistics Pavilion, attendees will find a space PMMI
said it made four times larger than it was in 2022, after finding
the feature to be in high demand. The association said the boom
in e-commerce made Logistics Pavilion popular, and it will
provide solutions for distribution, warehousing, transportation,
material handling, docking and inventory management.
PAVILIONS APLENTY
Pack Expo describes its various pavilions as shows within a
show, making it simpler to locate specific solutions for different
areas of operations.
The event's Processing Zone highlights food and beverage
processing equipment, while other spaces include the
Containers and Materials Pavilion, PACKage Printing Pavilion,
Healthcare Packaging Pavilion, Confectionery Pavilion,
Association Partner Pavilion and Workforce Pavilion.
" We're thrilled to be back in Chicago, offering an event
to spotlight numerous solutions for an expanding market,
complete with its distinct challenges, " said PMMI president and
chief executive officer Jim Pittas. " Every aspect showcased at
our event is grounded in thorough research and listening to our
members, ensuring we remain attuned to the evolving needs of
our industry both now and in the future. "
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