Feast in the east

Packaging professionals from around the world are making plans to attend one of the most important packaging trade shows in the U.S. With hundreds of exhibitors, a number of co-located shows, a wide array of special interest features, and a medical device packaging conference, EastPack offers plenty of interest to anyone involved in packaging.
Throughout EastPack 2010, attendees can see the latest advances in packaging and processing, including machinery and machinery components, containers, materials, custom automation technology, contract services, software, robotics and more.
EastPack visitors can get an in-depth look at products and services in related segments by visiting the show's five special feature sections: Contract Packaging and Outsourcing Services; Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging; Green
Packaging; Material Handling & Logistics; and Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Packaging.
In addition, EastPack is co-located with a compelling array of additional shows, including: Medical Design and Manufacturing East; Automation Technology Expo East; PLASTEC East; Atlantic Design & Manufacturing, and Green Manufacturing Expo.
EastPack 2010 runs June 8 to 10 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The show is presented by Canon Communications, organizer of PACKEX,WestPack, MidPak, SouthPack, and Pharmapack.
Show hours:
Tuesday - Wednesday
June 8 - 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday
June 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Medical device packaging conference session
Running in tandem with activities on the EastPack showfloor is a day-long conference on medical device packaging, offered at the co-located MD&M East Conference. Presentations include:

The medical device packaging session is scheduled for Thursday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information is available:
Canon Communications, 310/445-4200. www.eastpackshow.com