When packaging professional return to the Anaheim Convention Center in California next week for WestPack 2011, they’ll find opportunities to find new equipment, technology, and materials to lower costs, reduce waste, and increase efficiencies. This includes equipment and material offerings such as bags, containers, contract services, custom automation equipment, machinery and machinery components, materials, packages, package design and printing, robotics, supplies and software.

To obtain better options and improved services, they can compare suppliers specializing food, beverage, cosmetics/personal care, industrial, pharmaceutical/nutraceutical, printing/publishing, chemical, appliances, medical devices, electronics, instruments, consumer products, automotive, toys, and textiles.

The show also offers five special show features: Contract Packaging and Outsourcing Services, Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging, Green Packaging, Material Handling & Logistics, and Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Packaging.

To make the most use of their time at the show, WestPack 2011 attendees can evaluate additional products at the following co-located events; ATX West, Electronics West, Green Manufacturing Expo, MD&M West, Pacific Design & Manufacturing, and PLASTEC West.

WestPack 2011 will be held in Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA, Feb 8 to 10, 2011. The trade show and conference is produced and managed by UBM Canon. Online registration is availble for the event.