2:00 - 3:00pm: Videojet, Press Briefing Room (N427)

3:30 pm - 5:00pm: PACK EXPO International Welcome Reception (Press Room, N426)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8

8:00am: Sealed Air Corporation, on the show floor (S-2413) (please contact Sara Ruth at 404-266-7540 or 678-467-0946 if planning to attend)

8:30 - 10:00am: Smurfit-Stone Editor's brunch (please visit www.360packaging.com/content/RSVP.asp if planning to attend)

9:00 - 10:00am: interpack 2005/Messe Dusseldorf North America, "interpack 2005 Press Breakfast", Room S-402B

10:00am - 11:00am: Weber Marking Systems, "Weber Marking Systems Expands RFID Systems Offering," Press Briefing Room (N427)

11:00am - 12:00pm: Toray Plastics, Press Briefing Room (N427)

1:15 - 2:00pm: DOMINO, "RFID Launch Event," Press Briefing Room (N427) (please contact Mary Murphy at meamurphy@lineone.net if planning to attend)

2:00 - 3:00pm: Weighpack Systems, Inc., Press Briefing Room (N427)

3:30 - 4:00pm: FlexLink Systems, Inc., Booth N-4650

3:00 - 4:00pm: vonGal, a Division of HK Systems "Robotic Palletizer", Press Briefing Room (N427)

4:00 - 5:00pm: ROMACO, new equipment press conference, Booth S-2847

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9

8:00 - 9:00am: First Choice Packaging, Press Breakfast, on the show floor, booth N-4606 (please contact Rebecca at 216- 524-2200, x1011 if planning to attend)

8:00 - 9:00am: Omron, press conference, on the show floor, booth S-1430 (please contact Jen Pulins at Jen.Pulins@Omron.com if planning to attend)

10:00 - 11:00am: Apex Dynamics USA, Press Briefing Room (N427)

11:00am - 12:00pm: Zip-Pack "New Advancements in Resealable Flexible Packaging", Press Briefing Room (N427)

12:00pm - 2:00pm: Ipack-Ima srl Luncheon Briefing, at S-501B.

COMMISSION ELECTS FOUR TO PACKAGING HALL OF FAME Four career-long packaging professionals - Dr.

FLOOR SPACE SELLS OUT FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY PAVILIONS AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) announces that it has sold all available exhibit space in the multiple new technology pavilions debuting at this year’s PACK EXPO International, November 7-11, 2004 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

HORMEL FOODS PRESIDENT TO OFFER OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO

Jeffrey M. Ettinger, President and Chief Operating Officer of Hormel Foods Corporation will open the Conference at PACK EXPO during an "Eye Opener " session at 8:00 a.m.

FROM RFID TO AUTOMATION, TOPICS ANNOUNCED FOR UPCOMING CONFERENCE AT PACK EXPO What's new with radio frequency identification (RFID) technology? What are the latest anti-counterfeiting packaging options? How can you increase packaging line performance? Answers to these questions and many others will be provided at the Conference at PACK EXPO, taking place concurrently with PACK EXPO International, November 7-11, 2004 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

NEW PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT ADDED TO PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2004

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) announces the addition of the New Product Spotlight to this fall’s PACK EXPO International 2004, November 7-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

AWARD-WINNING PACKAGING COMING TO PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2004

Attendees visiting PACK EXPO International 2004 this November 7-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place will have the opportunity to review the year’s most innovative packaging designs from around the world at the Showcase of Packaging Innovations™.

NEW AT PACK EXPO International - RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) PAVILION

Wal-Mart, the US Department of Defense (DoD), and Target have already announced RFID implementation plans for their main package suppliers and the Go Live dates are approaching.

DISCOUNTED ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2004

Packaging professionals from around the world can avoid long on-site registration lines and save 50% on entry fees for PACK EXPO International 2004, November 7-11 at Chicago’s McCormick Place by visiting the show’s official web site, www.packexpo.com.

MULTIPLE NEW PAVILIONS TO DEBUT AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2004

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) announces that this year’s PACK EXPO International, being held November 7-11, 2004 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL, will feature several brand new pavilions that focus on key technology trends.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS AT PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL

The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is issuing a call for presentations for the Conference at PACK EXPO to be held in conjunction with PACK EXPO International scheduled for November 7-11, 2004 at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois.

PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL EXHIBIT SPACE NEARLY SOLD OUT

PACK EXPO International 2004, one of the world's largest showcases of packaging equipment, materials and containers, has sold 90% of available exhibit space for the upcoming show, November 7-11, 2004 at Chicago's McCormick Place.

PACK EXPO INTERNATIONAL 2004 SELECTED FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYER PROGRAM

The US Department of Commerce has selected PACK EXPO International 2004 to participate in its International Buyer Program.