33 EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 03/24 www.petpla.net EVENTpreview NPE 2024 NPE2024 will open on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center with 2,000+ exhibiting companies and more than 55,000 expected attendees from all sectors of the global supply chain. The Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) officially unveils more than 90 educational sessions ahead of the show. Attendees with the Expo Pass registration will have access to more than ever before with over 75 education sessions located on the show floor in the all-new Spark Stages. Highlighting advanced artificial intelligence applications, the future of plastics, business productivity & profitability, sustainability & advancement of the circular economy and more, attendees are encouraged to tailor their education schedules to meet their personal business needs. The three Spark Stages are as follows: Bottling Stage: Attendees will discover advancements in technologies for the beverage and non-food segments. Innovation Stage, sponsored by the Plastics Hall of Fame: Participants will witness the latest in electrification, Industry 4.0, thermoplastic alchemy, UV blockers, engineered thermoplastics and other exciting topics. Sustainability Stage, sponsored by Nova Chemicals: Explore how the entire plastics supply chain is developing solutions to improve efficiency, reduce materials loss, use less power and more. Off the show floor, and for the first time in its history, NPE will host some of the industry’s biggest and brightest speakers during: Industry briefings featuring thought leaders in the automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, and medical and packaging industries. Comprehensive plastics industry briefing that will include timely business updates from every market segment, including global insights on the economic impact of plastics, market trends, future forecasts on recycling and a review of the Global Plastics Treaty. Market Trends sessions with insights into the U.S. recycled plastics industry, the future of PE and PP and other leading topics. To attend these new off-floor sessions, an Expo Plus registration is required to unlock Market Trends with Icis, while Expo Premier gives attendees complete access to tailored industry insights and on-demand post-show recordings. www.npe.org Versatile stretch blow moulding equipment Flexblow, a leading manufacturer specialising in stretch blow moulding equipment, is gearing up to exhibit its solutions across various industries. The SBM equipment manufactured by the Lithuanian company is claimed to be versatile and to provide an extensive range of capabilities, including the production of cosmetic containers, hot-fill containers, jars, and large containers. According to the company, these machines offer one of the widest neck and size range capabilities on the market, allowing customers to achieve flexibility in their production processes. Flexblow also emphasises its record-setting complete mould and neck changeover times, ensuring efficiency and agility in manufacturing operations. During the exhibition, the company will unveil several features that are claimed to underscore its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. These highlights include a wall thickness assurance system, toolless changeover (including mould), hot fill capability, auto lamp positioning and preferential heating for oval containers. Representatives will be available to provide insights into the technologies, conduct live demonstrations showcasing equipment capabilities, and discuss tailored solutions to address individual manufacturing needs. www.fl exblow.com Flexblow South Hall, Level 1 Booth S16107 South Hall, Level 1 Booth S12107 Bottle Zone
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