LAS VEGAS — The AAPEX 2015 New Packaging Showcase will spotlight the latest innovative, eco-friendly and easy-to-merchandise designs that will help attendees stay ahead of the curve and ultimately sell more products. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
Entries will be displayed in six categories: Economics, Environmental Impact, Innovation, Marketing, Performance and Protection. The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI) will judge this year’s entries and awards will be presented for the Best New Packaging in each category.
All entries will be on display in the New Packaging Showcase at the Sands Expo, as well as on the AAPEX website and AAPEX Mobile App. Entries also will be included in the 2015 Product Plus magazine that will be available in a printed format at AAPEX and in a digital format after the event.
Exhibitors interested in submitting an entry in the New Packaging Showcase should contact AAPEX Event Management, Chris Kalousek, (708) 226-1300, e-mail: [email protected]. Entries also may be submitted using the AAPEX website, www.aapexshow.com. Entries are due Friday, Aug. 28, 2015.
AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, 50-plus AAPEXedu sessions and 39,000 targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.