“Over the years, Emerson has shown their commitment to provide educational opportunities for students in the packaging industry. Their consistent sponsorship has made the success of this program possible, and we are grateful for their continued support,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI.

Reston, Va.; Sept. 11, 2019 - Emerson, featuring leading product brands such as ASCO, has returned as the sponsor of the Amazing Packaging Race at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 (Sept. 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center), according to show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The Amazing Packaging Race brings together students and exhibitors on the final day of the show with student teams completing tasks assigned by exhibitors throughout the nearly 900,000 net square feet of show floor.

"Over the years, Emerson has shown their commitment to provide educational opportunities for students in the packaging industry. Their consistent sponsorship has made the success of this program possible, and we are grateful for their continued support," says Jim Pittas, president and CEO, PMMI.

The Amazing Packaging Race will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 25, during the last day of PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

"We are very excited to once again sponsor the Amazing Packaging Race. The race is a hands-on celebration and exploration of technology and innovation. Both principles are cores of Emerson's heritage — and drivers of our continuing strong support of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education," says Jay Gatz, vice president, marketing, Emerson Automation Solutions. "The race unites college students from around the country to experience the best of the packaging industry. As part of another key Emerson STEM initiative, we look forward to announcing two next-generation leaders of engineering as recipients of Emerson's 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program."

The race will conclude with the announcement of the first, second and third place teams and awarding of prizes at the Emerson Booth (LS-6107).

Exhibitors and PMMI Partner Schools will be participating in the Amazing Packaging Race. All participating exhibitors in the race contributed $500 to the PMMI Foundation. For more information contact Kate Fiorianti, senior manager, education, PMMI at 571.287.4406 or kfiorianti@pmmi.org.

Registration, which includes access to both PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO, is $100. For more information and to register online, visit packexpolasvegas.com and hcpelasvegas.com.

About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial & Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit Emerson.com.


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.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.