Herndon, Virginia; Sept. 4, 2025 – Finalists for the Technology Excellence Awards taking place at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 29–Oct. 1; Las Vegas Convention Center) have been announced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. Produced by PMMI, PACK EXPO Las Vegas is this year’s largest and most comprehensive packaging and processing event. It will showcase 2,300 suppliers offering solutions for 40+ vertical markets and cover more than 1 million net square feet of exhibition space. The Technology Excellence Awards recognize the best innovations in packaging and processing, being shown for the first time at a PACK EXPO event.

Eighty solutions suppliers submitted nominations for this year’s awards, which were reviewed by a panel of top industry professionals and narrowed down to three finalists in four categories.

The Technology Excellence Awards panelists are:

* Bob Larkin, owner, BL.PKG LLC

* David Smith, principal, David S Smith & Associates

* Diane Wolf, independent consultant, food & beverage consultant

* Robert Champion, president, InnoFlex Solutions, LLC

PMMI Vice President of Trade Shows Laura Thompson announced the finalists for each category in the following videos, which highlight each new technology.

The finalists for the 2025 Technology Excellence Awards are:

Food/Beverage

* Efficient Agitation (EA) Retort, JBT Corporation (Booth N-8612)

* Senzani U-Seal, Senzani Brevetti SPA (Booth SU-26041)

* HyperBarrier™ Paper, COPAR SMART PACKAGING (Booth SU-30098A)

View Food/Beverage finalists here.

General Packaging & Processing

* Bartelt MAG-B Horizontal Form Fill and Seal, Bartelt Packaging (Booth W-1130)

* New Volta All-Electric Adhesive Jetting Head, Robatech USA, Inc. (Booth N-8447)

* HaiPick Climb, Hai Robotics USA (Booth SU-25090)

View General Packaging & Processing finalists here.

Personal Care/Pharma

* BK-4 Precision Belt Capper with EM-980: Inline Torque Control, Kaps-All Packaging Systems, Inc. (Booth W-820)

* MLD Advanced, Syntegon (Booth N-5244)

* WLS PR-12 and PR-24 Plunger Rod Insertion and Labeling Machine for Syringes, WLS (Booth W-1152)

View Personal Care/Pharma finalists here.

Sustainability

* Comprex North America, LLC, Floco Process (Booth N-6760)

* Machine Stretch Film with 30% PCR Content, Trioworld (Booth SU-34018)

* ZeCycle Recycling Program: Closing the Loop on VCI Packaging, ZERUST Corrosion & Cleaning Solutions (Booth SU-25054)

View Sustainability finalists here.

“The Technology Excellence Awards shine a spotlight on the breakthroughs redefining packaging and processing,” Thompson says. “These innovations don’t just improve operations — they push the industry forward in sustainability, efficiency, and safety. By voting, attendees are part of the momentum shaping the future.”

Voting will begin online on Sept. 22, a week before the show starts, and run through noon on Tuesday, Sept. 30. In-person attendees are encouraged to visit the finalists’ booths and vote via the official show app or online. Winners will be announced after noon on Sept. 30.

Visit the Technology Excellence Awards page for a complete description of the finalists’ technologies and to watch the accompanying videos.

To learn more about PACK EXPO Las Vegas and to register, visit packexpolasvegas.com.

Vancouver. WA — ABM Equipment— a design/build/integrator for 3 of the 5 top US food producers—announces its partnership with Spiroflow, Marion, Cablevey, and Kason as their distributor. ABM Equipment will provide engineering, fabrication, and ongoing service like parts, repairs, and maintenance.

This partnership promises to restore support to these popular brands in the dry bulk solids space with ABM Equipment's "service what we sell" policy. ABM will distribute the lines into systems worldwide with the exclusive territories of WA, OR, ID, and MN.

ABM Equipment’s contribution to these well-established product lines include:

•   •           Engineering and Application Development: Tailored approaches to unique applications for practical performance

•           System Integration: Integration from experienced technicians for reliability

•           Support Services: Repairs, parts, and service including preventative maintenance programs for down-time avoidance

“A Perfect Fit for Our Customers”

"We are thrilled to add [Spiroflow, Marion, Cablevey, and Kason’s] offerings to ours,” said Jeff Walling, co-owner of ABM Equipment. "We’ve all got very talented fabricators in the US, then add our techs and you’ve got the best industry offering this side of Antarctica.” Representatives will be available for questions at IBIE booth N-5733 and Pack booth N-8134 at the end of September.

Herndon, Virginia, Sept. 2, 2025 — When PACK EXPO Las Vegas returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2025, attendees will have access to more than 2,300 exhibitors offering solutions for 40+ vertical markets across 1 million net square feet of exhibit space. The premier packaging and processing event of the year will also feature over 100 free educational sessions directly on the show floor, providing insights from industry leaders, innovators, and solution providers.

Education at PACK EXPO Las Vegas occurs across seven stages and content centers, where attendees will explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies to drive business success.

Sustainability Central – Presented by Packaging World and sponsored by Dow, these expert-led sessions tackle critical topics such as value chain optimization, sustainable packaging solutions, extended producer responsibility (EPR), circularity, AI, e-commerce, and new packaging legislation. Key sessions include:

* Sustainable Packaging Impact on Consumer Behavior

* Sustainable by Design: Energy Efficient Packaging Machines Transforming the Industry

* Packaging Waste, Circularity, and the EPR Mandate to Create ROI

* Legislation Is Here – Is Your Packaging Ready?

* Driving Sustainable Savings & Circularity in Packaging

* Evolving E-Commerce Packaging Materials

* Driving Efficiency in Compressed Air with Data & AI

Innovation Stage – Free, 30-minute, supplier-led sessions showcasing breakthrough technologies and best practices taking place on three stages. Topics include cobots, automation, thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology, AI, Industry 4.0, robotics, and sustainable design. Popular sessions include:

* Be Future Ready: Advanced TIJ Technology for Enhanced Efficiency, Global Coding Standards Compliance, and Better TCO

* AI: The Future of Manufacturing Excellence is Here

* Building Traction with ERP and Gen AI

* Leadership and Change Management in the Age of Industry 4.0

* EPR, Tariffs… What’s Next? Be Data Ready to Prepare

* Designed for Production: Real-World Automation for a New Manufacturing Reality

Processing Innovation Stage – A deep dive into advancements in food & beverage processing technologies to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Topics span food safety, food processing, AI applications, and sustainability. Sessions on this stage include:

* Advancing Sustainability Through Innovative Food & Beverage Factory Solutions

* Processing Foods without Preservatives

* AI Decoded: What You Really Need to Know to Find the Right Solution for Your Business

* Automation Solutions for HPP: Success Story by Bay Center Foods (Chick-fil-A)

* Scaling Quality and Efficiency Through Continuous Mixing: 3 Bakery Success Stories

Industry Speaks – A platform for thought leadership, including robotics trends, packaging policies, consumer transparency, equipment specifications, and evolving consumer demands in snacking. A sampling of key sessions includes:

* How Smart Packaging Helps Grow Consumer Transparency

* Before You Buy: What Equipment Specs Really Matter?

* The Latest Trends in Robotics

* Top Packaging Policies Impacting Your Business

* The Snack Evolution: Meeting Consumer Demand with Innovation, Nutrition, and Flavor

* Ordinary But Extraordinary: The Tried-and-True Benefits of Corrugated Packaging

Reusable Packaging Learning Center – Sponsored by the Reusable Packaging Association, this hub explores strategies to reduce costs, boost material-handling performance, and minimize environmental impact through reusable packaging systems. Sessions will include:

* Panel: When Products Are No Longer Reusable, Achieve Maximum Value and Sustainability

* Panel: Creating Actionable Insights from Technology-enabled Reusable Transport Packaging

* Panel: Market Outlook: Sustainable Packaging Trends in the Fresh Produce Industry

* Panel: Unpacking the True Cost of Ownership of Reusable Transport Packaging vs. Single-Use Packaging

* Panel: Is Your Company EPR-Ready? How Reusables Can Offset Compliance Costs

Beyond presentations, the sessions provide real-world case studies, best practices, and strategies for solving today’s most pressing challenges. Attendees will leave with new insights into AI, automation, robotics, sustainability, legislation, food safety, and packaging innovation, and be prepared to apply them directly to their operations.

“PACK EXPO Las Vegas is today’s largest packaging and processing classroom, not only showcasing some of the industry’s most important trends and technologies on the show floor, but also providing free and unprecedented access to experts, thought leaders, and innovators at our many education sessions,” says Laura Thompson, vice president, trade shows for show organizer, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. “PACK EXPO Las Vegas provides education that brings fresh perspectives and sparks innovation.”

Visit packexpolasvegas.com to register and explore the full stage schedules.

It is TALA’s pleasure to invite you to drinktec 2025 with Sidel.

To make your visit as smooth as possible, we’re offering complimentary access to the full show. Just click the link, and complete the short form to receive your entry voucher: .

You’ll also be able to reserve a date and time for a guided tour of the Sidel stand, including a live demo, and schedule any interviews in advance.

As valued media guest, you’ll have access to:

• A personalised stand tour, plus a demonstration of our industry-first innovation – laser technology for blow moulding manufacturing.
• Interviews with Sidel leadership and technical experts,
• A collection of curated media materials.

We look forward to meeting you at drinktec 2025, where you’ll be able to immerse yourself in our virtual production line and guide you on an optimised packaging journey.

See and feel how Sidel’s solutions can unlock a new level of performance.