Visit IoPP at Booth C-1361 during PACK EXPO Las Vegas to learn about all the positive changes taking place at IoPP. Learn more about their recent strategic alliance with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, network with industry professionals, check out the winning packages from the 2019 AmeriStar Awards and vote for your favorite in the on-site People’s Choice Award contest.

Reston, Va.; August 6, 2019 - The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is excited to announce its participation in the Partner Program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO (Sept. 23-25, 2019; Las Vegas Convention Center), owned and produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Visit IoPP at Booth C-1361 during PACK EXPO Las Vegas to learn about all the positive changes taking place at IoPP. Learn more about their recent strategic alliance with PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, network with industry professionals, check out the winning packages from the 2019 AmeriStar Awards and vote for your favorite in the on-site People's Choice Award contest.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, the year's most comprehensive packaging event in North America, showcases the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive. The show brings together 2,000 exhibitors and 30,000 attendees at over 900,000 net square feet of exhibit space from 40-plus vertical industry markets and nearly 130 countries.

"IoPP is thrilled to participate in the Association Partner program at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019," says Jane Chase, executive director, IoPP. "The strategic alliance that IoPP has forged with PMMI has already paid dividends to both organizations and brought together key packaging communities to strengthen the packaging industry overall."

"The Partner Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is a genuine endorsement from some of the leading associations in our industry," says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI. "Attendees and exhibitors relish this feature of our shows because it's the one time and place where they can expect to convene with the industry's leading associations."

PMMI's Vice President of Trade Shows, Laura Thompson, echoes his statement.

"Year in and year out, the Partner Programs at the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows provide access to leading industry associations from all segments of the packaging industry in one location," she says. "The Partner Pavilion at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is no exception as the amount of industry knowledge and expertise is unmatched at other industry events. It serves as one of the many important resources available to attendees and exhibitors participating in the show."

Registration, which includes access to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, is $30 through Aug. 30 after which the price increases to $100. For more information and to register online, visit packexpolasvegas.com and hcpelasvegas.com.

For more information about IoPP visit iopp.org.

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About IoPP
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is the leading individual membership organization serving the educational needs of the packaging community. It is committed to providing continuing educational programs of interest and value to all packaging professionals. These programs cover all packaging-related areas of business and technology, as well as fundamental principles. The organization, its activities and operations support the development of the best possible packaging programs and events.

For more information, please visit iopp.org.

About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 850 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, ProFood World, Mundo PMMI and OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.