美国东部国际包装及技术展览会（PACK EXPO East）是美国东部区域最大的包装材料及技术展，由美国包装机械制造协会（PMMI）主办，两年一届，在美国费城展览中心举办，该展与拉斯维加斯包装展、芝加哥国际包装展一起发展成为北美地区最大的包装展，是国际包装展中最有影响的专业性展会之一。 从2014年开始，该展与美国国际医药包装展（PHARMA EXPO）联合组展。该展会是包装行业真正意义上的国际盛会，充分展示了当今世界加工与包装领域的科研和创新，是体现人类智慧和创造力的窗口。
PACK EXPO参展商将展示几乎所有零售商和消费品包装垂直市场的最新解决方案，包括：食品与饮料：烘焙和零食，饮料，谷物、早餐食品，糖果/糖果，乳制品，水果/蔬菜，谷物、种子、豆、面粉、坚果，肉类/家禽/海鲜，准备食物，生产/新鲜，葡萄酒/啤酒/烈酒；医药/医疗产品：生物/生物制药，医疗/牙科仪器或用品，医疗设备/诊断仪器，营养保健品、维生素、膳食补充剂，制药；其他包装商品：汽车，建筑/建筑/家居改造产品，化学，化妆品/洗浴用品，电子产品，家具/固定装置，硬件/工具，金属，纸张/打印，宠物食品，肥皂/家用化学品，纺织/服装，烟草，玩具/运动/工艺品，其他。
参加东部包装展PACK EXPO East的企业有：AstraZeneca，Avon，Baxter Healthcare，Bayer Healthcare，Benjamin Moore，Bristol-Myers Squibb，Campbell Soup Company，Daiichi Sankyo，，General Mills，GlaxoSmithKline，Godiva，Hanover Foods，The Hershey Company，HR Pharmaceuticals，Janssen，Johnson & Johnson，Kimberly Clark，Mars，Merck，Mondelez International，MonoSol RX，PepsiCo，Pfizer，Pinnacle Foods，Procter & Gamble，SC Johnson，Sanofi，Sherwin Williams，Shire Pharmaceuticals，Shiseido America，The Clorox Co.，Veritiv Corp。
美国最大的贸易伙伴是加拿大，中国，墨西哥，日本紧随其后，每天大约有价值高达11亿美元的产品，美国经济高度发达，全球多个国家的货币与美元挂钩。目前包装设备生产增长最快的是在发展中的国家和地区，发达国家将从刺激国内需求中获利，并在发展中国家寻找当地合适的生产厂家，特别是在食品加工厂进行投资，提供包装机械设备。如果说在贴标机和装箱机等设备上，中国制造的机械还无法同德、意、日产品竞争，那么在一些技术含量较低的产品上已经可以满足美国市场的要求，并最有可能在短期内获得突破性进展。特别是一些通用型的包装设备，如热收缩包装机、裹包机等，中国制造的产品成本不到美国产品的一半，具有非常强的竞争力,低廉的价格是中国包装机械进入美国市场最好的敲门砖。事实上，目前已经有一些美国公司在中国进行贴牌生产，生产出来的部分产品出口美国市场。
展品范围(Show Products):
包装机械及配件：食品包装机械，真空包装机，糊盒机，制袋机，填充、灌装、封口、封箱、贴标机械，捆扎机，打包机，缠绕设备,喷码机，打码机，杯、盒、袋、桶、罐、瓶、盖、制造机械，日化用品包装机械，塑料软包装设备，药品包装机械，塑料机械，各种模切刀具配件等；
瓦楞蜂窝纸板设备：纸箱机械、纸盒、纸带、纸浆等；
包装材料：共挤复合、拉伸吹膜、发泡片材、纸板纸筒、铝箔铝材、胶粘带、热熔胶加工机械、塑料包装材料、金属装材料、食品包装材料、药品包装材料、绿色环保包装材料等；
包装容器：塑料包装容器、金属包装容器、玻璃包装容器、绿色环保包装技术、包装防伪科技、包装设计、包装工艺、包装出版媒体等。
展会报告(Show Reports):
Herndon, Va.; March 20, 2024 – PACK EXPO East continues to break records with its largest show to date, attracting 7,977 attendees and over 500 exhibitors across 120,000 net square feet at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from March 18-20. Produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, the event is the premiere regional show for consumer-packaged goods and pharmaceutical companies to find the latest innovative solutions for their manufacturing needs.
"PACK EXPO East’s continued growth has solidified its place as a vital event for packaging and processing professionals in the region,” says Jim Pittas, president and CEO of PMMI. “While we celebrate this growth, our focus remains on delivering the high-quality experience our shows are known for. This includes offering solutions for more than 40 markets and tailoring experiences to meet the needs of the industry."
The solutions include machinery and equipment, in-action on the show floor, used by markets such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural chemical, personal care, and cosmetics. More than 500 exhibitors find the show the perfect opportunity to share innovations and secure leads for future purchases.
Justin LaHayne, area sales manager, First Choice Industrial, LLC (a distributor of EDDA Packaging Machines), was pleased with his first PACK EXPO East experience.
“We had a great experience at our first exhibition in the northeastern region of the U.S. We specialize in providing packaging solutions to the wood industry and were thrilled by the quality of leads we generated,” says LaHayne. “The traffic to our booth was impressive, and we see great potential for expanding into new markets. This show was a perfect fit for us, far exceeding our expectations compared to larger events.”
Many exhibitors said the show helped them meet or exceed their sales goals.
"The show's going great. We've got fantastic traction and engaging conversations. Plus, it looks like we're on track to meet our sales goals,” says John Holmes, national line integration manager, DTM Packaging, A Massman Company. “What's exciting is that 40% of our leads are from new customers – a promising sign of our expanding reach."
“We appreciate the opportunity to maintain our visibility. Being in front of our customers and prospects is important,” says Nick Schmidt, trade show administrator, Delkor Systems. “Our experience at the event was positive, with great flow and attendance. We received numerous high-quality leads, which we're excited to follow up on.”
The show offered attendees a chance to find crossover solutions to their most challenging manufacturing needs.
“This is my first time at PACK EXPO East, and the exhibitors have been helpful,” says Sandy Carreras, advisor, La Orocovena Biscuit Inc. “We are trying to improve our packaging operations and looking across industries at pharmaceutical equipment to do that as we move a plant.”
“I came to PACK EXPO East because we are modernizing and looking to update with end-of-line packaging solutions,” says Jim Blickensdorf, business unit manager, Maytag Dairy Farms. “I've found at least one contractor and a couple of other potential suppliers. Sustainability is also important. When you consider the energy costs that go into packaging and logistics, it's important to bring those down. Anything that can enhance efficiency and agility is part of that effort.”
“I am searching for suppliers of equipment, including vertical form, fill and seal solutions, and other packaging materials for [applications] in life sciences,” says Gregory Hargrove, senior engineer, Restek. "So far, I have had a great experience at this show. I have already made connections with several companies. My colleagues asked me to find new solutions while I am here, and I believe I have accomplished that. I am looking forward to the next show."
“I visited PACK EXPO East to explore eco-friendly, simple and durable packaging solutions", says El Ha Gahn, coordinator, Isle of Paradise - Treasure of the East cosmetics. "I'm impressed with the ability to customize my show experience and noticed more equipment for cosmetics this year. Overall, it is a great show.”
In addition to the technology on the show floor, PACK EXPO East offered educational opportunities with the Innovation Stage and Industry Speaks. Attendees also had the chance to connect with their peers at the Taste of Philly opening reception and the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network and Young Professionals Network receptions.
“We find that attendees enjoy opportunities to learn about the latest industry issues while connecting with their peers,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows, PMMI. “It gives them a well-rounded experience that they do not get at other industry events.”
The Innovation Stage sessions are accessible online for registered participants until April 15. This allows attendees who couldn't attend the sessions to catch up on discussions about groundbreaking technologies, inventive applications, and proven approaches.
Up next, dive into the innovation epicenter and discover answers to your packaging and processing challenges at PACK EXPO International 2024 (November 3-6; McCormick Place, Chicago). The most expansive and all-encompassing packaging and processing industry event in 2024, PACK EXPO International, will feature 2,500 exhibitors offering solutions to many of today’s biggest manufacturing needs from an intersection of industries to 40-plus vertical markets. More than 45,000 attendees from consumer-packaged goods and life sciences companies worldwide will converge, searching for innovation, connection, and insight.
