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The Global Packaging Alliance (GPA) held its annual meeting in the United States and Mexico during the week of January 19, 2009. With members convening from all over the world, the yearly event was a much-anticipated chance to discuss strategies and goals for the upcoming year.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Display Pack and Global Packaging Solutions (GPS) have formed a joint venture to service global customers with integrated services in packaging design, manufacturing, and supply chain strategy. Display Pack has also opened a West Coast facility in Riverside, Calif. “This joint venture allows both companies to expand capabilities in offering complete packaging solutions to customers worldwide,” said Vic Hansen, president of Display Pack. “It enables us to pool our expertise and resources for large global companies who have very specific and complex packaging needs in today’s on-demand, on-time marketplace.” Display Pack’s Riverside, Calif. facility provides thermoforming and contract packaging services for customers

SHANGHAI and SHENZHEN, China—Dieco’s 2007 China International Diecutting & Post Printing Technology Conference will bring a first time opportunity to a select group of international business leaders in the diecutting, foil stamping and embossing packaging and printing converting industries to explore business opportunities with Chinese counterparts. The goal of the conference is to allow international industry leaders to explore opportunities and foster a better understanding of how to establish relationships to enhance business opportunities. Conference delegates will have a unique opportunity to listen to key industry and government leaders engage in roundtable discussions on topics of interest. The conference is a one week event