CMM on new course

CMM Intl. 2007 aims to draw in visitors with machinery running on the exhibit floor.

-- Packaging Digest, 5/1/2007

New dates. New venue. New management. But CMM Intl. 2007 will still draw converting professionals to Chicagoland to see the latest in converting machinery, materials and supplies.

The show takes place June 4 to 7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. In addition to changing the location and dates, organizer PennWell hopes there will be more machinery and equipment running on the floor to draw attendees' interest.

Why the venue change from the show's longtime home, downtown McCormick Place? PennWell managers say it's all about cost-effectiveness for both exhibitors and attendees. "We are responding to our exhibitors' requests to provide a more cost-effective, hassle-free exhibit environment," says a statement on the show's website. "We believe Rosemont will help us make an already great event even better. The move to Rosemont will result in significant savings, not the least of which will be CMM's ability to offer exhibitors lower space rental inclusive of drayage, and lower labor costs due to more flexible work rules. Companies can save an average of 25 percent or more on exhibiting costs, while attendees will enjoy major savings on hotel and transportation costs."

Opening remarks at 9 a.m. on the first day of the show come from Andrew J. McKenna, chairman of McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, IL. McKenna is also the chairman of Morton Grove, IL-based Schwarz, an international distributor of paper packaging and allied products and also a printer, producer, and converter of paper products with facilities throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

A complete conference program complements the show activity; for information, see the show website, cmm07.events.pennnwell.com. Registration for the show is $50 after May 7; last day to preregister is May 30.

The following exhibitor has a marketing message in this issue:

• Warner Electric-106