ORLAND PARK, IL – August 23, 2010 – The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is making extensive enhancements to its New Packaging Showcase this year by partnering with the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) and Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI). Through an agreement reached between the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and its member organizations IoPP and PMMI, the New Packaging Showcase will reflect the highest standards of packaging design in the industry.
“I hope that our involvement in the AAPEX New Packaging Showcase will demonstrate how well-designed packaging can perform two important functions – protecting the product and enhancing its consumer appeal. We are pleased to support this global competition,” said Patrick Farrey, executive director of IoPP.
Updates to this year’s showcase include:
o Category divisions specifically designed to highlight features of package
o Online judging by experts from IoPP and PMMI
o Expanded onsite New Packaging Showcase display
Categories include innovation, protection, economics, performance, marketing and environmental impact. Entries are $295 each and must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 15. For more information and to enter, visit http://www.aapexshow.com/aapex2010/public/Content.aspx?ID=2215&sortMenu=103007.
Winners will be announced at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the AAPEX Theatre, Booth 3063.
About IoPP
The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) is the leading individual membership organization serving the educational needs of the packaging community. It is committed to providing continuing educational programs of interest and value to all packaging professionals. These programs cover all packaging related areas of business and technology, as well as fundamental principles. The organization, its activities and operations support the development of the best possible packaging programs and events. For more information please visit www.iopp.org.
About PMMI
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) is a trade association of 560-plus member companies that manufacture packaging, processing and related converting machinery in the United States or Canada; machinery components and packaging containers and materials. PMMI’s vision is to be the leading global resource for packaging, and its mission is to improve and promote members' abilities to meet the needs of their customers.
About AAPEX
AAPEX is the annual business-to-business trade show representing the global automotive aftermarket and features more than 2,000 exhibitors. AAPEX is jointly sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the aftermarket affiliate of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com.
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