PACK EXPO

Build on the momentum of PACK EXPO International and take your business to Atlanta! 📍 PACK EXPO Southeast 2027 is your opportunity to connect with qualified buyers, expand your reach and grow your business in of the nation’s leading manufacturing hubs. 🗓️ April 12-14, 2027 | Atlanta, GA | Georgia World Congress Center Keep the momentum going and claim your booth today! 🔗 bit.ly/49C39Pc Visit: packexposoutheast.com for more information

From the latest packaging and processing innovations to the conversations and connections shaping what’s next, this year’s PACK EXPO International was a powerful reminder of what makes this industry so dynamic. A huge thank-you to the attendees, exhibitors, and partners who brought the show floor to life and shared their favorite moments with us. Your ideas, expertise, and collaboration continue to move our industry forward. One of our favorite things? Seeing the industry come together in front of the PACK EXPO logo! 📸 Keep sharing your show memories and tag PACK EXPO International for a chance to be featured at a future event. Until next time, Chicago! 👋

As we reflect on the success of PACK EXPO International 2026, we’re taking a look back at some of the fun, unfiltered moments behind the scenes. Enjoy Mic’d Up with Monique: Bloopers Edition for a few laughs and a look at what happens when the cameras keep rolling! #PACKEXPO #PACKEXPOInternational #BehindTheScenes

Atlanta, here we come. 👋 Take a look at some of the exhibitors you’ll find at PACK EXPO Southeast 2027: beRobox | @standardbots | Robotiq | bxperts | Pester Pac Automation | Vanguard Shrink Films | @Pac_Machinery | @Admix_Inc Start planning your show floor strategy now, we’ll see you in April!

PACK EXPO International is proud to give back to the community! 🤝 In partnership with @Fight2Feed, PACK EXPO International helped donate 14,125 pounds of food and other resources to support the local community. Giving back is an important part of making a lasting impact beyond the show floor. Thank you to Fight2Feed for helping turn valuable resources into meaningful support for those who need it most! #PACKEXPO #CommunityImpact #PACKgivesBACK

That’s a wrap on PACK EXPO International 2026! It was an unforgettable week in Chicago with four days of networking, excitement, and innovative solutions. A huge thank you to the exhibitors, attendees, speakers, partners, and everyone who brought the show floor to life. From breakthrough technologies to meaningful conversations, this year’s event was truly one to remember. #PACKEXPOInternational #Packaging #Processing #Manufacturing #Innovation

🏆 Congratulations, Team 26! Students from @virginia_tech and @SJSU are the winners of the 2026 Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO International! The team tackled challenges across the show floor, put their skills to the test, and came out on top earning a $1,000 cash prize. 💰 Thank you to our sponsor for this year’s Amazing Packaging Race: @SICK_USA and to all the students who came out to compete. See you next time! #AmazingPackagingRace #PMMIFoundation #Winners #PACKEXPOInternational

🎙️ Sustainable packaging only works if it can run. UnPACKed with PMMI welcomes Brent Lindberg of Fuseneo to the PACK EXPO International Sound Studio to explore what it takes to align packaging design with sustainability goals, and the challenges that come with bringing those solutions to the production floor. From design to execution, discover what’s next for sustainable packaging and the innovations helping move the industry forward. #PACKEXPOInternational #SoundStudio #Sustainability #SustainablePackaging

🏆 Congratulations to our first-place Customer Invite Program Exhibitors! 🏆 Brenton | Graphic Packaging | Harpak-Ulma | Amcor Thank you for actively participating in the promotion of #PACKEXPOInternational and contributing to the success of this year’s event!

One last day to experience PACK EXPO International! 🚨 The show floor is filled with new technologies, innovative solutions, and opportunities to connect with the people shaping the future of packaging and processing. If you’re in Chicago, make every minute count—there’s still plenty to see, explore, and discover before the doors close. Let’s make the final day count. 🙌 #PACKEXPOInternational #LastDay

🎙️The hybrid operator is here. Are you ready? Greg Magdanz from @SchneiderNA joins unPACKed with PMMI at the PACK EXPO International Sound Studio to explore how automation, data, and energy management are reshaping the role of the plant-floor operator. As manufacturing becomes more connected, operators are moving beyond individual machines to interact with entire systems, which requires new skills and ways of thinking. What do YOU think is next for the modern operator? #PACKEXPOInternational #SoundStudio #FutureWorkforce

Three days down and the show floor is still buzzing ⚡ Day 3 at PACK EXPO International delivered another look at the forces driving the future of packaging and processing. From live machinery and emerging innovations to expert insights and conversations across the industry, there was no shortage of ways to discover what’s next. It’s the final day to experience it all. Let’s make it count. #PACKEXPOInternational #Packaging #Processing #Manufacturing #Innovation

🏆 And the Tech Excellence Awards winners are… We’re excited to recognize this year’s standout innovations across three categories: 🍽️ Food & Beverage: Mitsui Chemicals America (W-15107) 📦 General Packaging & Processing: Colorcon (W-23070) 🌱 Sustainability: Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions (S-3500) Congratulations to all of our winners for showcasing solutions that are helping advance the packaging and processing industry! And a big thank you to everyone who voted and helped recognize this year’s top technologies. #PACKEXPOInternational #TEAWinners #TechExcellenceAwards #Winners

The PPWLN Networking Breakfast at PACK EXPO International 2026 brought together hundreds of women from across the packaging and processing industry for a morning focused on connection, leadership, and growth. We were honored to hear from @realmalachowski, who shared insights from her remarkable journey and spoke about leadership, resilience, and navigating change. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning so memorable, and to our sponsors, @MorrisonCHS and @promachbuilt, for supporting this event. #PACKEXPOInternational #PPWLN #Networking #WomeninPackaging

🎤 Live from the show floor: It’s Brent Lindberg! Brent is hitting the PACK EXPO International show floor to spotlight all things sustainability, from recyclable packaging to eco-friendly solutions – Brent has it all! Follow along for more live insights, conversations, and show floor highlights! #PACKEXPOInternational #PACKEXPO #FutureWorkforce #Manufacturing #Automation

What a semi-charmed kind of night! 🤘 PACK gives BACK™️ brought the perfect mix of live music, industry connections, and giving back to PACK EXPO International 2026. Reconnecting with colleagues while singing along with @thirdeyeblind at @hobchicago was an unforgettable experience. It was a night to celebrate the packaging and processing community while supporting the PMMI Foundation. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the night one to remember—and to our sponsor, @rokautomation, for helping bring it all to life. 🙌 #PACKEXPOInternational #PACKgivesBACK #ThirdEyeBlind #HouseofBlues #PMMIFoundation

Missed out on Day 2 of PACK EXPO International? Catch the recap! 👀 Another action-packed day brought packaging and processing innovations, live technology, industry insights, and connections to the show floor. There’s still more to come today and tomorrow with more opportunities to discover what’s next. #PACKEXPOInternational #Packaging #Processing #Manufacturing #Innovation

🎙️ Are we telling the right story to the next generation? UnPACKed with PMMI is joined at the PACK EXPO International Sound Studio by Meaghan Ziemba, host of the Mavens of Manufacturing Podcast, for a conversation about the people driving the industry forward. From what motivates the next generation of manufacturing professionals to creating a more gender-inclusive industry, Meaghan is sharing insights on how companies can build a stronger workforce for the future. 💡 #PACKEXPOInternational #SoundStudio #WomeninManufacturing #FutureWorkforce

🎤 Live from the show floor: It’s Meaghan Ziemba! This Maven of Manufacturing is hitting the PACK EXPO International show floor to spotlight all things future workforce, from the next generation of manufacturing talent to the opportunities shaping their careers. We’re bringing the energy, seeing the students in action, and hearing where Meaghan thinks this next generation is headed. 👀 Follow along for more live insights, conversations, and show floor highlights! #PACKEXPOInternational #PACKEXPO #FutureWorkforce #Manufacturing #Automation

🎙️ What does “future-ready” packaging really mean? Cory Conners, host of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast, joins unPACKed with PMMI at the PACK EXPO International Sound Studio to explore the latest packaging trends—and the tradeoffs companies may be underestimating as the industry evolves. From emerging materials and sustainability considerations to shifting consumer and industry expectations, Cory shares insights on where packaging is headed and what companies should be thinking about now to prepare for what’s next. 🎧 Keep an eye out for more conversations and get a closer look at the trends shaping the future of packaging.