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A broad packaging-based agenda will include presentations on flexible and rigid plastics, glass, metal direct-to-package digital printing and other equipment technologies. Brand owners, suppliers, industry associations and other experts will be speaking about new technologies and other developments impacting the packaging community.
Recently added speakers include a representative from The Coca-Cola Company who will discuss the promises and hurdles of bioderived and sustainable initiatives. Speakers from Liquiform, Amcor Rigid Plastics and Sidel will unveil the latest bottle blow molding technologies. Representing metal innovation, the Ardagh Group will talk about developments for that material type. The National Association for PET Container Resources will present viewpoints on recycling trends and challenges.
Peter Borowski, Kraft’s head of design will moderate a discussion panel on the impact of e-commerce (desk and laptop computers) and m-commerce (smartphones, tablets, etc.) on packaging. Michal Majernik, Moosehead’s director of communications, will review packaging challenges that need to be overcome in order to launch a European-style beer/fruit beverage.
The Packaging Conference, produced by Plastic Technologies, Inc. and SBA-CCI, Inc., has established a reputation as the must-attend event for the debut of new technologies and other key industry announcements. (To view the full agenda, please visit the website.)
“The conference is designed to provide the latest information for those in the packaging supply chain. Attendees range from retailers and brand owners to resin suppliers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers and converters. Providing a forum which helps facilitate dialog between supply chain participants is an important element in meeting packaging objectives,” said John Maddox, president, SBA-CCI.
In addition to the extensive conference schedule, several key industry suppliers will also be promoting their technology via tabletop exhibits. For additional information, please visit the website.
Registration is $1,950, but those registering prior to January 16th can take advantage of the discounted early registration rate of $1,750. The fees include conference sessions and proceedings, breaks, Tuesday and Wednesday lunch and a Monday evening reception to promote additional networking. The group rate at The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead is an additional $175 per night.
“We’ve expanded the 2015 program to include topics on a wider range of packaging materials and equipment technologies than ever before,” said Maddox. “Our attendees should look forward to leaving The Packaging Conference highly motivated and equipped with new ideas and tools to tackle 2015.”
