PMMI, the association for packaging and treatment technologies, recently launched Pack Expo Southeast, bringing together more than 6,700 participants and 2,800 exhibitors for 9,500 in total. The inaugural event, which was held from March 10 to 12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, brought a new regional audience to connect and lead the future of packaging and treatment.
The three -day event, which will take place at the same time, presented 504 exhibiting companies over 115,000 net square feet. The event served more than 40 vertical markets, including food and drinks, automotive, life sciences, pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics and personal care, pet food and pet care, chemicals, etc.
Context: The PMMI represents more than 1,000 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials, as well as suppliers of equipment and related services to the packaging and transformation industry. The trade show Pack Expo includes International Expo Pack, Las Vegas Expo Pack, East Expo Pack, Southeast Pack, Expo Pack México and Expo Pack Guadalajara.
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What they say: “The successful beginnings of the Southeast Pack Expo in Atlanta strengthen the growing need for regional industry events that provide packaging and processing solutions directly to key markets. The high frequentation and high commitment of the issue demonstrate the value of connections in person and practical technological experiences,” said Jim Pittas, President and CEO.
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How it worked: The regional spin-off provided participants practical access to Pack Expo, creating opportunities to connect with exhibitors who offer solutions to their operational challenges. The event has enabled significant discussions, allowing exhibitors to better understand the needs of participants and provide tailor -made innovations. Participants had a first -hand overview in new technologies, materials and work machines at the show. The exhibitors were satisfied with the quality of the tracks they brought during the show, according to a post-spectacle version.
Global image: “The comments that we received from exhibitors and participants were fantastic. People did not make the show for walking – they had real conversations, saw live demos and established solid commercial connections. This is exactly what we hoped for with the beginnings of the Southeast Pack,” said Laura Thompson, Vice -President, PMMI.
What the participants say: Southeast Pack has attracted corporate buyers like Verde Nutra, Kimberly-Clark and Caribbean Hibiscus. “Several of us of the Coca-Cola team attend Pack Expo Southeast to see what is going on.
What the exhibitors say: Southeast Pack has attracted both long-standing exhibitors from the exhibition pack and new suppliers, including companies like PPI Technologies Group, Dixie Canner CO, Multi-Travelyor and Admix. “Our experience at Pack Expo Southeast has been extremely positive,” said Fletcher Sims, chief of manufacturing capacity, Ryca Solutions. “We have had a lot of commitment – more prospects and interaction with potential customers in three days that we have had in the previous six months with other advertising efforts. We are a new software company and we will certainly have a presence in the next Pack Expo programs, including the next show in Atlanta.”
Need to know: The participants had the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the latest industry trends. The innovation and industry stage speaks of stages have provided free education on technologies, apps and industry expert techniques, while the reusable packaging pavilion, organized by the reusable packaging association, served as a center to learn about sustainable and reusable packaging systems.
How they connected: Networking was a key element of the event, with multiple connection opportunities, including the opening reception, sponsored by the multi-transfert and Domino North America; receipt of networking for young professionals; And the leadership network for women of packaging and transformation (PPWLN), in partnership with Women in Manufacturing, held a reception sponsored by Morrison Container Handling Solutions.
In the future: Then PMMI will produce the Guadalajara exhibition Pack, which will be held from June 10 to 12 at the Guadalajara exhibition in Mexico, and Las Vegas Expo, which takes place on September 29-October. 1 at Las Vegas Convention Center. In 2026, the events Pack Expo included Pack Expo East, from February 17 to 19, 2026, in Philadelphia; Pack Expo International, from October 18 to 21, 2026, in Chicago; and Expo Pack Mexico, from June 2 to 5, 2026, in Mexico City. In 2027, Southeast Pack will return from April 12 to 14 in Atlanta.