Show management will be reaching out to exhibitors with further details regarding their space payments for the show in the coming weeks.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Herndon, Va.; April 6, 2020 - In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic and in following the recommendations of the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has canceled EXPO PACK México (June 2-5, 2020, Expo Santa Fe México, Mexico City).

"The health and safety of our exhibitors and attendees is of the utmost importance to us, and we have concluded it is the right thing to do to make this tough decision on cancelation," says Jim Pittas, PMMI president and CEO. "PMMI remains completely committed to the Latin American market and will be back in Mexico in 2021, with even more exciting education programs, networking opportunities and a show floor filled with new materials, machinery and technology."

Show management will be reaching out to exhibitors with further details regarding their space payments for the show in the coming weeks.

Even though the in-person event is not taking place, all of the online components of EXPO PACK México will remain available to exhibitors and attendees, via expopackmexico.com.mx. Additional networking features to encourage attendees and exhibitors to connect virtually are coming soon.

Planning has begun on a series of free webinars on market trends (in Spanish), hosted in conjunction with PMMI Media Group's Mundo PMMI magazine. The first webinar will address the impact of COVID-19 on the Latin American packaging industry.

"These are difficult times for everyone, and PMMI's role here is to offer resources that will help the industry get through this and come out thriving," says Laura Thompson, PMMI vice president, trade shows. "We urge everyone to take advantage of PMMI's COVID-19 Resources page as well as take advantage of the virtual show options at expopackmexico.com.mx."

Visit the resources page at pmmi.org/coronavirus.




About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 900 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, ProFood World, Mundo PMMI and OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com.