9 NEWS PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 04/23 www.petpla.net NPE2024: Over one million square feet of exhibit space sold The Plast ics Indust ry Associat ion announced that NPE2024: The Plast ics Show has sold 1,024,462 sq.ft (95,176 m2) of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event - a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. (91,230m2) sold in 2018. More than 1,100 exhibitors selected space across 1,259 booths in preparation for the return of the trade show on May 6-10, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, USA. Space Draw was held as an in-person event where exhibitors select their booth location for NPE2024. “We are thrilled to see this level of commitment 14-months ahead of the show opening,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of Plastics Industry Association. “The plastics industry has undergone an incredible amount of change over the last few years and industry leaders are eager to showcase their latest innovations. The swift pace of floor space selections is a testament to NPE’s significance as the largest plastics products, materials and manufacturing show in the Americas. NPE2024 will represent the full plastics ecosystem and supply chain – and servicing key markets like automotive, consumer, recycling, packaging, medical and building and construction. It’s an incredibly positive indication for NPE2024 and for the plastics industry as a whole.” NPE is regularly held every three years as a five-day focal point event for the plastics industry. It is designed to help organisations leverage innovations, drive business growth and build a more sustainable economy. The trade show feature new plastics, materials and manufacturing solutions. The latest product and service advancements will be highlighted in seven technology zones including: Advanced Manufacturing Zone, Bottle Zone, Business Solution Zone, Materials Science Zone, Mouldmaking Zone, Recycling & Sustainability Zone and the Packaging Zone. www.npe.org
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