Packaging News Events Diary

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Pharmapack
1-2 February, Paris, France
The annual show for the pharmaceutical packaging industry returns after last year’s show attracted visitors from a record 44 countries
www.pharmapack.fr

Logistics Link South
2-3 February, Sandown Park
A trade show for logistics managers featuring the latest, productive, cost-effective and energy-saving systems and technologies
www.logisticslink.co.uk

Packaging and Converting Executive Forum (PACE)
4-7 February, London
The annual networking event and conference for buyers and manufacturers comes to London.
www.paceforum.com

Easyfairs Packaging Innovations, Packtech, Ecopack and Contract Pack
24-25 February, NEC, Birmingham
Four packaging shows under one roof designed to cover the full range of areas of interest to the packaging supply chain.
www.easyfairs.com

Eworld Purchasing & Supply
24-25 February, National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham
Forum and seminar programme focussing on technologies and techniques within procurement and supply chain management.
www.eworld-purchasing.com

APM Microtech 2010
28 February – 2 March, Cambridge University Moller Centre
An event on electronics packaging, interconnection and integration featuring advanced polymers, organc and inorganic materials and covering all areas of packaging processes.
apm-microtech.gre.ac.uk

Aerosol Forum
9-10 March, Paris, France
More than 800 participants are expected at this two-day event covering innovation and technology in aerosol cans
www.aerosol-forum.com

The Renewable Plastics Conference
10-11 March, Brussels, Belgium
Conference covering the state of play in bioplastics and plastics made from renewable raw materials
www.plastics-events.com

Finat Technical Seminar
11-12 March, Fira Palace, Barcelona, Spain
A seminar designed to give an update on issues relating to legislation, materials science, converting technology and application requirements and is targeted at all levels of the technical community from R&D or production to technical directors and executives in the labels industry.
www.finat.com

Base (Business And A Sustainable Environment)
16-18 March, ExCeL, London
A business event for those who want to understand how the playing field is changing, to recognise the opportunities, and to equip their businesses to flourish well into the 21st century.
www.baseshow.co.uk

PVC Formulation 2010
16-18 March, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
AMI conference looking at market trends and technical developments in PVC additives and compounding.
www.amiplastics.com

ProWein
21-23 March, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany
Leading international trade fair for the wine and spirits sectors with more than 3,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries.
www.prowein.com

Foodex
21-24 March, NEC, Birmingham
The exhibition covers every area of the food and drink processing and packaging market. It is co-located with the Food and Drink Expo.
www.foodex.co.uk

Nanocomposites 2010/Nanotubes 2010
24-25 March, Brussels, Belgium
Annual conference discussing the latest advances in materials and processing methods for the nanocomposites and nanotubes.
www.nanosconference.com

Intervictis Interfructa
24-28 March, Neue Messe Stuttgart, Germany
Trade fair showecasing technology and services for the wine, fruit and juice sectors.
www.messe-stuttgart.de

In-mould Technologies Seminar 2010
25-26 March, Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
This event focuses on key developments in the in-mold industry in new materials, technologies, applications, and market trends.
www.awa-bv.com

Cucumber seminar
25 March, Museum of Brands, London
An environmental packaging seminar investigating how perception and misinformation are creating a confusing landscape.
www.designplus.org.uk

Global Release Liner Industry Conference 2010
30-31 March, Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Key industry players debate current issues, opportunities and developments in the ever changing and challenging release liner industry.
www.awa-bv.com

Printed Electronics Europe
13-14 April, Dresden, Germany
IDTechEx conference looking at end-user requirements, market analysis, technical progress and routes to market for printed electronics.
www.idtechex.com

Cosmopack
15-18 April, Bologna, Italy
Packaging trade show for the beauty products and cosmetics sectors that is co-located with the international Cosmoprof show.
www.cosmoprof.it

6th World Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Congress
20-21 April, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Conference examining the latest technology and developments in the sector such as machinery, components and electrostatics
www.millenniumconferences.com

Stretch & Shrink Film 2010
26-28 April, Intercontinental Hotel, Madrid, Spain
Seventh edition of the AMI conference providing a comprehensive overview of the latest material, technology and business trends in stretch and shrink films.
www.amiplastics.com

IFFA
8-13 May, Messe Frankfurt, Germany
Meat industry exhibition with more than 900 exhibitors showcasing technologies for processing and packaging, weighing, logistics and examining areas such as hygiene and selling.
iffa.messefrankfurt.com

Pharmintech
12-14 May, Bologna, Italy
An international showcase for the processing and packaging technology that serves the pharmaceutical, personal care, nutraceutical, and related industries.
www.pharmintech.biz

Ipex 2010
18-25 May, NEC, Birmingham
Ipex is a global technology event for the print, publishing and media sectors.
www.ipex.org

London International Wine Fair
18-20 May, ExCeL, London
The annual meeting for the international wine producing industry
2010.londonwinefair.com

World of Private Label
18-19 May, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) annual show including fresh, frozen and refrigerated foods, dry grocery, and beverages as well as non-food categories, including cosmetics, health and beauty, household and kitchen, garden, and DIY.
www.plmainternational.com

Total Processing & Packaging 2010
25-27 May, NEC, Birmingham
The exhibition showcases production line solutions for all sectors, including raw materials, solids and fluids handling, control and instrumentation, contract packing and machinery.
www.totalexhibition.com

Cucumber seminar
27 May, Brunel University
An environmental packaging seminar investigating how perception and misinformation are creating a confusing landscape.
www.designplus.org.uk

Pack & Gift
2-3 June, Paris, France
This two-day show, in its third year, covers everything related to gift, promotional and event-related packaging.
www.packandgift.com

Drives and Controls
8-10 June, Birmingham NEC
Trade show and conference looking at energy efficiency, machine safety, drives, motion control and automation. Co-located with Air-Tech, IFPEX, and Plant and Works Exhibition.
www.drives2010.com

Automatica
8-11 June, Munich, Germany
International show featuring the latest in factory automation systems
www.automatica-munich.com

Masterbatch 2010
8-10 June, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
AMI conference looking in detail at the raw material and technology developments that are affecting today´s masterbatch industry and the implications for the future direction of the industry.
www.amiplastics.com

Finat/ANFEC Congress
10-12 June, Hilton Valencia, Spain
Finat’s annual congress and seminar programme under the theme ‘Creativity and innovation: the way for tomorrow’.
www.finat.com

Easyfairs Packaging Ireland
16-17 June, RDS, Dublin
Irish edition of Easyfairs trade show for the packaging, logistics and materials handling sector that consists of five events
www.easyfairs.com

Food Contact Plastics 2010
16-17 June
Brussels, Belgium
The European Commission will update delegates on food contact regulations for plastics
www.foodcontactplastics.com

FESPA 2010
22-26 June, Munich, Germany
The showcase of innovation in digital, screen and textile printing. Up to 700 exhibitors will show products, technologies, machinery, consumables and many other solutions to visitors from more than 125 countries.
www.fespa2010.com

Renewable Plastics 2010
7-8 July, Brussels, Belgium
Representatives from Coca Cola and Nestlé are to speak on their approach to plastics at this conference that covers everything on renewable polymers.
www.renewable-plastics.com

Cucumber seminar
15 July, Museum of Brands, London
An environmental packaging seminar investigating how perception and misinformation are creating a confusing landscape.
www.designplus.org.uk

Taropak 2010
13-16 September, Poznan International Fair, Poland
International packaging technology and logistics exhibition covering areas such as food, packaging and packaging machinery and printing.
www.taropak.pl

RFID Europe 2010
28-29 September, Cambridge
IDTechEx conference looking at RFID technologies and applications.
www.idtechex.com

Pharma Packaging and Labelling
28-29 September, Munich, Germany
The annual get-together for the European pharmaceutical packaging industry
www.pharmapackaging-events.com/

London Packaging Show
13-14 October, Olympia, London
A new event exploring packaging design as the front line marketing solution across all FMCG sectors. Exploring brand, design, converters, point of purchase and the supply chain, it is a must visit for anyone whose products could be more successful with better packaging.
londonpackagingshow.co.uk

Luxepack
20-22 October, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco
Luxury goods packaging exhibition covering areas such as cosmetics, wines, jewellery and fine foods.
www.luxepack.com

K2010
27 October- 3 November, Messe Düsseldorf
Plastics and rubber industry show featuring raw materials, auxiliaries semi-finished products, technical parts and reinforced plastics machinery and equipment for the plastics and rubber industries.
www.k-online.de

Barrier Web Materials Technical Symposium 2010
4-5 November, Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Further details tbc
www.awa-bv.com

Brau Beviale
10-12 November, Nuremberg, Germany
European beverage industry exhibition featuring raw materials, processing and packaging, logistics and marketing ideas.
www.brau-beviale.de

Introduction to Pressure-Sensitive/Self-adhesive Technology Workshop
16-17 November, Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Further details tbc
www.awa-bv.com

Self-adhesive Technology & Market Conference 2010
18-19 November, Dutch Design Hotel Artemis, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Further details tbc
www.awa-bv.com

Emballage
22-25 November, Paris-Nord Villepinte
Exhibition for the packaging supply chain covering raw materials, equipment, printing and coding, labelling and logistics.
www.emballageweb.com

Plastic Caps & Closures 2010
1-2 December, Brussels, Belgium
Technical and legislative updates on caps and closures
www.plasticscapsandclosures.com

Thin Wall Packaging 2010
7-9 December, Maritim Hotel, Cologne, Germany
An AMI conference providing a forum for leading food companies, retailers, packaging manufacturers, researchers, and suppliers to the industry to debate the latest developments and market trends in thin wall packaging.
www.amiplastics.com

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