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2014 Packaging Conference to focus on emerging brand owner packaging
strategies, latest technologies, building loyalty through sustainability

Holland, Ohio (October 30, 2013) —Major brand owners and suppliers will be
discussing their latest packaging initiatives and emerging technologies at The Packaging
Conference 2014. Next generation materials, business strategies, sustainability efforts,
processing developments, and more will be covered February 3-5, 2014 in Orlando at
the Rosen Shingle Creek. Discounted(by January 15th) is available.
Confirmed brand owner speakers include representatives from Kraft Foods, H.J. Heinz,
and Frito-Lay who will discuss the latest technology impacting their go-to-market
strategy. Packaging suppliers who also have committed to speak on new generation
developments include: Avantium Chemicals, Tricor Braun, Belvac and Hexacomb.
Topics include biopolymers, shaped metal cans/bottle technology, sustainable
packaging solutions and more. (For the preliminary agenda, pleas
For the first time, The Packaging Conference will feature a bonus Latin American
session Wednesday. The objective is to provide a forum for dialog between brand
owners and suppliers who are supporting the Latin American marketplace. The
conference which has traditionally run from midday Monday to midday Wednesday, will
now end at 3 pm on the last day.
This year’s event also will have a strong environmental component—specifically how to
use sustainable packaging to create brand loyalty and environmentally-responsible
alternatives which also provide cost-effective solutions, coupled with performance.
The Packaging Conference, produced by Plastic Technologies, Inc. and SBA-CCI, Inc.,
has established a reputation as the must-attend event for the debut of new technologies
and other key industry announcements.
“The conference is designed to provide the latest information for those in the packaging
supply chain. Attendees range from retailers and brand owners to resin suppliers,
technology providers, equipment manufacturers and converters. Providing a forum
which helps facilitate dialog between supply chain participants is an important element in
meeting packaging objectives,” said John Maddox, president, SBA-CCI.
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In addition to the extensive conference schedule, several key industry suppliers will also
be promoting their technology via tabletop exhibits. For additional information, please
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Registration is $1,950, but those registering prior to January 15th can take advantage of
the discounted early registration rate of $1,700. The fees include conference sessions
and proceedings, breaks, lunch (Tuesday and Wednesday) and a Monday evening
reception to promote additional networking. The group rate at Rosen Shingle Creek is
an additional $169 per night, with complimentary parking.

“The robust program being developed for the 2014 event, is shaping up to be the most
exciting and comprehensive packaging subject offering to-date,” said Maddox. “Our
attendees should look forward to several exciting industry announcements that will be
made at The Packaging Conference.”

About SBA-CCI
SBA-CCI produces balanced supply/demand and consumption models for the global
polyester value chain. Detailed PET packaging end-use applications are available for
the NAFTA region providing unrivaled modeling and perspectives supported by
individual company presentations. For more i
About Plastic Technologies
Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) is recognized worldwide as the preferred source for
preform and package design, package development, rapid prototyping, pre-production
prototyping, and material evaluation engineering for the plastic packaging industry. For
more i
About The Packaging Conference
The Packaging Conference is dedicated to bringing leading-edge technology and market
information to packaging supply chain participants in the following industries: beverage,
food, household/industrial/agricultural chemicals, toiletries and cosmetics, health and
beauty aids, pharmaceuticals, etc. For more i
Please forward inquiries to:
Ron Puvak
Plastic Technologies, Inc.
1440 Timberwolf Drive, P.O. Box 964
Holland, OH 43528-0964
Phone: (419) 725-5613

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