CPP EXPO Approaches Sell-out Status

H.A. Bruno, organizer of CPP EXPO, to be held Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2006 at McCormick Place in Chicago is pleased to announce that space reservations continue at a brisk pace. The original space allocated for CPP EXPO is near 100 percent occupation with the anticipation of selling-out within the next 30 days. Participation in the Chicago debut of CPP EXPO will include some of the industry’s leading suppliers, which has fueled exhibit space sales and the estimated expansion of the converting exhibit space. These suppliers include: Ashe Converting Equipment, Comexi, Faustel, ITW, Karlville, and Nordmeccanica Group. There will also be an increased number of association pavilions (AIMCAL, ASI-ASC Adhesives, and CSiA) on the exhibit floor in 2006.

Operating in conjunction with PACK EXPO International and PROCESS EXPO, CPP EXPO together with these established events will fill the entire McCormick Place Complex in Chicago; one badge will allow attendees easy access to all expos and specialty pavilions. The North and South Buildings will focus on packaging equipment, technology and solutions; the Lakeside Center (formerly known as the East Building) will be the focal point for the thousands of converters and package printers anticipated. Occupying the Lakeside Center will be PACK EXPO’s Containers & Materials Pavilion, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) and Contract Packaging Pavilions, and the Brand Protection Center, as well as CPP EXPO and PROCESS EXPO (the reformatted event launched with the new Food Processing Association - FPSA, a merging of IAFIS and FPMA trade associations).

Conference/educational programming for the converting/package printing marketplace has been crafted by leading industry associations including: AIMCAL, ASC, ASI, CSiA, CEMA, and more. These programs will complement the action on the exhibit floor and will take place at the Lakeside Center. In addition, the “CONFERENCE at PACK EXPO” features 63 sessions in four tracks over the course of three days with industry leaders’ keynotes highlighting the programming daily. Featured keynoters include Harris E. DeLoach Jr., chairman, president and CEO of Sonoco Products Company, and Dennis McGrew, president and CEO of NatureWorks LLC.

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc./Sam’s Club’s packaging vision will be presented by Amy Zettlemoyer, director of packaging and Matt Kistler, vice president of Package & Product Innovations. As the world’s largest packaged goods retailer, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has a unique position relative to a wide range of branded and private label consumer products. In this keynote presentation, insights will be provided into some of the company’s packaging innovations and how they relate to consumer and environmental trends.

“The interest by and interaction amongst all attendees and exhibitors at these three events is enormous—and is clearly mirrored in the educational and technical programming. The keynoters are a prime example of the synergies at this three-dimensional event—they are truly of interest to the converting, packaging and processing professionals in attendance. It is rare— and many times impossible—to have presentations that reach the universe of exhibitors and attendees,” stated Leo Nadolske, president of CPP EXPO.

Registration for CPP EXPO and all educational programs/presentations is now open; you need to only register for one exhibit, one badge will allow you access all three exhibitions, including pavilions and specialty centers. You must register for the conference sessions/programming separately and must be registered for the exhibit in order to participate in the educational program. Register now to save valuable time and money at www.cppexpo.com.

CPP EXPO is produced and managed by H.A.Bruno, LLC. H.A. Bruno, with its U.S. headquarters in Paramus, N.J., has extensive experience in producing and managing trade shows and conferences that create results-oriented markets for buyers and sellers in the following industries: converting and packaging materials, information technology, franchise business, as well as events in health management and wellness.

For decades, the company has provided its clients with a highly trained, customer-oriented staff that is highly regarded in the trade show business for its industry knowledge, its record of client service, and its responsive management team that has produced world-class events. For additional CPP EXPO information please contact Leo Nadolske at 201-543-5060 ext. 560.