Following the cancellation of the major trade fairs PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO in Chicago, several companies have now confirmed their participation in the digital event. Among others, Syntegon and Mettler-Toledo will present their products and solutions virtually.
Corona has really shaken up the international trade fair calendar. After many events in Germany had already been cancelled, the PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies, also cancelled the industry's leading US trade fair, Pack Expo International in Chicago, as a presence event in the summer. For the first time in its 60-year history.
Virtual event in November
To ensure that the wait until the next regular trade fair in autumn 2022 is not too long, the organisers have announced a virtual event, which will take place at the Pack Expo Connects, which was originally scheduled to take place from 9 to 13 November. Various companies from Europe are now gradually announcing their participation.
Syntegon shows machines for food and pharma
Following its own virtual trade fair in May, PACK EXPO Connects is already the second online event for Syntegon this year. In times like these, the company is more determined than ever to improve the lives of consumers and patients by offering manufacturers intelligent and sustainable technologies as well as customer service and digital solutions.
For the Food industry Syntegon will be presenting its portfolio of primary and secondary packaging technology, with a focus on sustainable solutions. In the area of flow-wrapping, Syntegon's machines are designed to impress with the use of fully recyclable mono-material and paper packaging materials. The secondary and secondary packaging machines can process cardboard blanks made from recycled fibres or grass fibres.
In a Online gallery Syntegon is already showing its solutions for the food industry at a glance.
The carton erector was developed in close collaboration with customers and built with flexibility, ergonomics and efficiency in mind. (Image: Syntegon)
For the Pharmaceutical industry Syntegon will be demonstrating its many years of experience in process and packaging technology for solid dosage forms. For the filling of liquid pharmaceuticals, Syntegon will be presenting solutions for small and very small batches as well as for the high-performance range. Participants in the live sessions will also gain an insight into the latest automatic inspection machines and solutions for processing highly potent pharmaceuticals.
Mettler-Toledo with several live sessions
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection welcomes its trade fair guests to Pack Expo onnects in a virtual showroom, where visitors can get a comprehensive overview of the current product and service portfolio. In addition to the virtual showroom, visitors to the trade fair can also look forward to Mettler-Toledo Mettler-Toledo experts will present the latest products and solutions in the fields of track & trace, metal detection, checkweighing, X-ray and optical inspection.
Interested parties can find a complete list of live demos already online . A comprehensive overview of Mettler-Toledo product inspection solutions for the prevention of foreign bodies will be provided on the opening day at the Mettler-Toledo Innovation Stage in a 30-minute presentation followed by a live chat and Q&A session.
