Final Preparation Stages for interpack 2011 Started

Preparations for interpack PROCESSES AND PACKAGING 2011, are in their final busy stages and the prospects for the world's most leading international trade fair for the packaging sector and related processing industries are very good: about 2,700 exhibitors from approximately 60 countries are expected, occupying 1.87 million square feet of net exhibit space in all 19 halls of the Düsseldorf fairgrounds. From May 12 - 18, interpack will present packaging and process solutions for companies from the sectors of food and beverages, confectionery and bakery products, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, non-food consumer goods, industrial goods and related services as well as packaging materials and their manufacturing.

The largest share of hall space, 10 halls, has been reserved by exhibitors supplying processes and machinery for packaging, followed by companies providing packaging materials and manufacturing in more than four halls. The segment for processes and machinery for confectionery and bakery products has grown since interpack 2008, with exhibitors completely filling Halls 1 - 4 this year. Several companies from all exhibit categories will occupy outdoor space at the fairgrounds.

interpack 2011 visitors cannot only expect an internationally array of products and processes from exhibitors, but also innovative special themes. With the topic ”Quality of Life”, the INNOVATIONS PARC PACKAGING 2011 will present a comprehensive concept directed at the individual which correlates directly with consumer behavior and is therefore highly relevant to the packaging sector, branded goods manufacturers and retailers. The five subthemes meaning, health, identity, simplicity; and aesthetics; of the special show will serve as a store motto and best-practice examples of sustainable packages will be presented in a realistic environment.

The new Metal Packaging Plaza: a meeting place for the international metal packaging sector and its supplier industries will be identified by a metal sculpture suspended from the ceiling, illustrating the motto of "infinity." The core subjects of this special theme are sustainability, safety/security and convenience as well as innovations in the field of metal packaging. Some 40 companies will take part. At the center of the Metal Packaging Plaza will be an information platform with a forum, bar lounge and meeting point. This special show of Messe Düsseldorf is supported by the German Metal Packaging Association (VMV) and Empac, the European organization representing the interests of metal package manufacturers.

The new special exhibit on the subject of SAVE FOOD will be located in the pavilion between Halls 10 and 16. It will present the results of studies conducted in advance of interpack 2011 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations on the subject of global food loss, as well as examples of best practices in the pavilion's central area. This area will be flanked by the contributions of companies and associations, including Bosch Packaging Technology, Multivac, Metro Cash & Carry, the German Engineering Federation (VDMA) and the European Federation of Corrugated Board Manufacturers (FEFCO). Visitors can also enjoy sustainable catering at a 150 meter long table under a tent, located next to the SAVE FOOD pavilion.

interpack will be open daily from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (May 12 - 18, 2011). Entrance passes are available online at www.interpack.com.