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EXHIBIT HOURS:

Monday, October 15	9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 16	9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 17	9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Put yourself center stage at the most complete packaging show in the world’s largest market.
No other show brings you more than PACK EXPO Las Vegas. It’s the one place to connect with world-class companies whose top priority is helping you meet your processing and packaging needs. Evaluate the compatibility of the latest innovations with your product lines. See flexible, nimble packaging machinery in action on the show floor. Discover the best solution for reducing your downtime. Best of all, it’s so easy because the entire event takes place under one roof.

Find all the solutions you’re looking for during this year’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas.
Discover cutting-edge packaging machinery, converting machinery, processing technology, materials and containers—plus the latest advances in security packaging, new printing and graphic technologies, and instrumentation. Co-located with PROCESS EXPO, CPP EXPO and the IBWA 2007 Convention and Tabletop #153 Show. PACK EXPOLas Vegas is the centerpiece of a week full of packaging events created all for you…

PROCESS EXPO features the newest developments in food processing technology; supplies and services in fruit and vegetable processing; meat, poultry and seafood processing; confectionery and snack processing; as well as bakery and beverage processing technologies. PROCESS EXPO is sponsored by the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA).

Converting & Package Printing Expo (CPP EXPO) reflects the market synergies of the package printing, converting, finishing machinery and supplies industries. From digital pre-press and workflow solutions, right through to finishing equipment, CPP EXPO covers the changes and evolutions in package printing, coating, slitting and other state-of-the-art materials and services for streamlining operations and improving quality. (We are meeting on 4/12/07)

New this year, the International Bottled Water Association’s (IBWA) 2007 Convention and Tabletop Show will also be co-located. The Convention will provide an expanded educational seminar program to educate bottled water professionals about innovative technologies, processes, marketing and sales techniques, and industry trends. Additionally, IBWA will debut its new Tabletop Show, which will provide all the networking opportunities exhibitors have come to expect, but in a more intimate atmosphere. The 2007 IBWA Convention and Tabletop Show will run from October 15-19 and will be housed at the Las Vegas Hilton, which is directly connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Other allied associations that support PACK EXPO, include:

3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.
AMEC ENVASGRAF
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC)
Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coaters & Laminators (AIMCAL)
Asociación Mexicana de Envase y Embalaje (AMEE)
Brazilian Packaging Association (ABRE)
California League of Food Processors
CANAINCA
Converting Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA)
Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)
Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA)
Forty-Niners
Glass Packaging Institute
Healthcare Compliance Packaging Council (HCPC)
Instituto Argentino Del Envase (IAE)
Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)
Material Handling Industry of America
National Confectioners Association (NCA)
Packaging and Labeling Gravure Association
Paperboard Packaging Council (PPC)

Explore more than 1,200 exhibitors coming together for a single purpose—to meet your needs.
Exhibitors have solutions for packaging, processing and converting professionals in these categories:

Bakery & snack
Beverage
Candy & confection
Chemicals/household products
Cosmetics/toiletries/personal care
Dairy
Electronics/parts
Flexible packaging
Fruits/vegetables/produce
Meat/poultry/seafood
Paper/textiles
Pharmaceuticals/medical devices
Printers/converters
Raw materials
Soaps/detergents/cleaners
And more

The Conference at PACK EXPO.
Learn from industry experts at The Conference at PACK EXPO.
You can’t afford to miss The Conference at PACK EXPO. More than 900 packaging professionals attended the 40+ sessions in 2005, and an even more powerful line-up is planned for this year.

More information on The Conference at PACK EXPO will be available this spring. Check back soon.

The Conference at PACK EXPO*
US $55.00 per Conference session
(On or before Monday, Sept. 24)

US $75.00 per Conference session
(After Monday, Sept. 24 and on-site)

You can register for up to 4 sessions per day, as sessions will run concurrently.

Register online on or before Monday, Sept. 24, to receive your show badge and session tickets in advance. After Monday, Sept. 24, pick up your show credentials on-site.

*Conference sessions are available to EXPO registrants only.
No one under the age of 16 is permitted in the exhibit hall.

Featuring in 2007:
The Brand Protection Center focuses on packaging initiatives/technologies to guard against bioterrorism, package tampering, and counterfeiting and product adulteration. Visit package security exhibits from technology and service providers.

The Containers and Materials Pavilion immerses you in innovations to make your packaging stand out. See the latest in paperboard, glass, metal, plastic and flexible packaging. From store displays to print overwraps and stand-up pouches, it’s all here to view, firsthand.

The Contract Packaging Pavilion recognizes the prominence of contract packaging services in today’s vibrant marketplace. The pavilion is a great starting point for assessing a project and exploring the many possible options provided by contract packaging partners.

The RFID Pavilion features packaging-focused radio frequency identification (RFID) solution exhibitors to help packaging professionals find practical, operational solutions.

The Showcase of Packaging Innovations™ provides inspiration for your next breakthrough packaging idea by featuring all of the year’s most innovative and award-winning package designs.

PACK EXPO Selects
This year marks the second annual PACK EXPO Selects awards program: a featured display and electronic voting program that will allow attending packaging professionals to recognize innovative packaging designs, structures and processes by voting for their favorite PACK EXPO Selects packaging project. All packages in the PACK EXPO Selects program were developed, produced or executed by exhibitors at PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Results of the packaging professionals’ preferences will be released each day in the Show Daily, with a final tally announced shortly after the conclusion of the show.

My PACK EXPO
Take advantage of the new My PACK EXPO.
Plan ahead with My PACK EXPO and maximize your productivity. This innovative, interactive Web-based personal portal allows you to customize your visit to the show, plus find valuable contacts, products and industry knowledge conveniently from your desktop. Sign up today and see for yourself how easy it is to network online, set up an event agenda and match your needs with the right exhibitor offerings.

Important Visa Information
The U.S. government requires citizens of certain countries to obtain visas prior to traveling to the United States. For complete up-to-date information on application procedures and who is required to obtain a visa for travel to the United States, please visit UnitedStatesVisas.gov or the Bureau of Consular Affairs site. Visa forms may now also be obtained and completed online. For more information, please visit http://evisaforms.state.gov/. Due to the length of the application process, we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible. It is recommended that you start the visa process at least 60 days before your departure date.

To assist you in the visa process, PACK EXPO Las Vegas can provide invitation letters to REGISTERED attendees. To have a visa invitation letter emailed to you, please check the box on your registration form that states you are an international visitor who requires a letter.

International Delegations
PACK EXPO Las Vegas and PROCESS EXPO have received the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program designation. PACK EXPO is the only packaging event in the United States to be actively promoted by U.S. Foreign Commercial Service offices around the world. Further, Commercial Sections of various U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world are organizing delegations to come to PACK EXPO Las Vegas. For help with PACK EXPO Las Vegas, CPP EXPO or PROCESS EXPO attendance, or to participate in an official U.S. delegation, please contact your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate today by going to: http://www.buyusa.gov/home/import.html. Want to organize your own delegation? Send an email to lasvegas@pmmi.org for more information.

Why join a delegation?
There are several benefits for visiting PACK EXPO Las Vegas as part of a delegation:

Complimentary Registration
On-Site Briefing

Why organize a delegation?

FREE electronic promotional material
Monthly newsletter to keep you updated on PACK EXPO Las Vegas
Online registration system
List of exhibitors who have expressed interest in exporting to your country/region of the world
Free hotel stay for leaders who bring a group of 15 or more. (Delegation must be finalized 4 weeks before the show to guarantee hotel.)
Invitation to Delegation Leader Dinner

International Business Center (IBC)
PACK EXPO Las Vegas will once again feature an International Business Center (IBC). IBC Services will include:

Interpreters speaking several different languages
U.S. Department of Commerce representatives
Private meeting rooms
Briefings for organized delegations
Electronic Product Locators to help you identify key exhibitors
Lounge area with refreshments
PACK EXPO Las Vegas staff
General information and assistance

Are you ready to register?
Online registration Register on or before Monday, September 24 for PACK EXPO Las Vegas; after the deadline you will be able to register on-site at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Online/advance registration fee is US $25 and on-site registration fee is US $50. PMMI, sponsor of PACK EXPO Las Vegas, is happy to provide visa invitation letters to registered attendees who require such documentation for obtaining their visa.

Register today or if you have questions regarding your registration, please contact Customer Service at 866-229-3961 or 301-694-5243.

EXPO Registration:
US $25.00
(On or before 9/24/07)

US $50.00
(After 9/24/07 and on-site)

CONTACT:
To bring or join a delegation to attend PACK EXPO Las Vegas, please contact one of the following people:

PMMI
4350 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22203 USA
Tel: +1 (703) 243 8555
Fax: +1 (703) 243 8556
Email: expo@pmmi.org
http://www.pmmi.org

Food Processing Suppliers Association
1451 Dolley Madison Boulevard, Suite 200
McLean, VA 22101 USA
Tel: +1 (703) 761 2600
Fax: +1 (703) 761 4334
Email: info@fpsa.org
http://www.fpsa.org

CPP EXPO
210 Route 4 East, Suite 304
Paramus, NJ 07652
Tel: +1 (201) 543 5060
Email: info@cppexpo.com
http://www.cppexpo.com

International Bottled Water Association (IBWA)
Michelle Campbell
Meetings Consultant
Tel: +1 (703) 647 4606
Email: mcampbell@bottledwater.org

Sponsored and produced by PMMI, PACK EXPO is held every year, on even-numbered years in Chicago, Illinois, and on odd-numbered years at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. PMMI also produces EXPO PACK México, the largest packaging show in Mexico.