Key Takeaways from Pack Expo International 2016 – November 6-9 Chicago, IL

We attended Pack Expo International 2016 to explore the latest packaging and processing innovations. We joined over 47,000 professionals from 130 countries at McCormick Place. The event featured more than 2,500 exhibitors showcasing the latest processing and packaging innovations.

For nearly every vertical industry, PACK EXPO International is the main event for processing and packaging. We attended to expand our knowledge and continue bringing more value to our current and prospective clients. Moreover, the event offered insights into technologies that could be adapted across industries.

During the event, we saw state‑of‑the‑art machinery and technologies that could be adapted across industries. It was inspiring to see how innovation in one field can spark progress in another.

Key Learning Points and Themes:

• Robotics and automation: How they help increase operational efficiency and improve safety.
• Advanced technologies: New systems for dispensing, filling, cleaning, disinfecting, and reducing water usage.
• Labeling systems: Solutions that provide greater flexibility and sustainability.
• Materials and containers: Designs that preserve freshness, reduce waste, and enhance brand presentation.

One of our favourite highlights was the high level of automation and advanced safety features built into the latest packaging equipment. These improvements show how far the industry has come in combining productivity with worker protection.

Looking Ahead

Events like Pack Expo remind us how collaboration and innovation drive the future of processing and packaging. The technologies we saw continue to influence modern plant design and engineering today.

Take a look below at some of the photos we captured at the event — a glimpse into the creativity and progress shaping the industry.