PACKAGING • PROCESSING • AUTOMATION
PACK EXPO International 2026 Attendees & Exhibitors Email List
Reach packaging manufacturers, machinery suppliers, automation companies, exhibitors and industry decision-makers connected to the PACK EXPO International 2026 market.
Oct 18–21
2026
Chicago
Illinois
Packaging
& Processing
✓ Exhibitor Companies
✓ Packaging Decision-Makers
✓ Custom Industry Targeting
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Four Days of Packaging & Processing Technology in Chicago
PACK EXPO International 2026 brings the packaging and processing marketplace together at McCormick Place in Chicago, giving manufacturers, engineers, operations teams and solution providers a concentrated environment to explore machinery, automation, packaging materials and production technologies.
PACKAGING & PROCESSING WORKFLOW
Follow the Production Line From Processing to Palletizing
Packaging projects rarely involve just one machine. Manufacturers may be evaluating improvements across processing, filling, sealing, labeling, inspection, automation, case packing and end-of-line operations.
A PACK EXPO market campaign can therefore be built around the exact stage of the production line where your product, equipment or service creates value.
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Processing
Mixing, batching, forming & preparation
02
Filling
Liquid, powder, solid & product dosing
03
Forming & Sealing
Pouches, trays, cartons & containers
04
Labeling & Coding
Labels, printing, marking & traceability
05
Inspection
Vision, detection, quality & compliance
06
Case Packing
Secondary packaging & cartoning
07
Palletizing
Robotics & end-of-line automation
08
Warehousing
Material handling & distribution
Which Part of the Packaging Line Are You Selling Into?
Build prospecting campaigns around packaging machinery, processing equipment, robotics, automation systems, inspection technology, packaging materials and other solutions used throughout modern manufacturing facilities.
Filling & Dosing
Liquid fillers, powder fillers, dosing systems, weighing and product-handling equipment.
Form-Fill-Seal
Vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal machinery for flexible and packaged products.
Labeling Equipment
Label applicators, print-and-apply systems, labeling automation and identification solutions.
Coding & Marking
Digital printing, date coding, variable data, marking and traceability technologies.
Robotics
Industrial robots, collaborative robots, robotic pick-and-place and packaging automation.
Machine Vision
Inspection cameras, vision systems, quality verification and automated detection.
Conveying
Conveyor systems, product handling, accumulation and production-line movement.
Cartoning
Cartoners, erecting systems, closing equipment and secondary packaging machinery.
Case Packing
Automated case packing, case erecting, wrapping and sealing systems.
Palletizing
Robotic palletizers, conventional palletizers and end-of-line automation.
Controls & Automation
PLCs, motion controls, industrial automation, sensors and machine integration.
Processing Equipment
Mixing, batching, forming, thermal processing and sanitary processing technologies.
Inspection Systems
Checkweighers, metal detection, X-ray inspection and quality-control systems.
Material Handling
Warehousing, distribution, transport, product movement and supply-chain systems.
Packaging Materials
Flexible films, rigid packaging, containers, cartons, corrugated and protective materials.
Line Integration
Packaging line integration, system engineering, automation design and turnkey production solutions.
Target Companies by Packaging Format
Different package formats require different machinery, materials, engineering expertise and supplier relationships. Narrow your audience around the packaging formats most relevant to your product or technology.
Bottles
Cans
Pouches
Cartons
Trays
Bags
Jars
Tubes
Flexible Packaging
Corrugated Cases
Labels
Closures
Rigid Packaging
Protective Packaging
Bulk Containers
Reusable Packaging
Paperboard
Glass Packaging
Metal Packaging
Plastic Packaging
The Industries Behind the Machines
PACK EXPO International serves packaging and processing operations across food, beverage, life sciences, consumer products and industrial manufacturing. A1 Data can structure an independent business audience around the vertical markets most relevant to your campaign.
01
Food Manufacturing
Bakery
Snacks
Dairy
Frozen Foods
Prepared Foods
Meat & Poultry
Seafood
Confectionery
Plant-Based Foods
Ingredients
02
Beverage Production
Water
Soft Drinks
Juice
Coffee
Functional Beverages
Beer
Wine
Ready-to-Drink
03
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences
Pharmaceutical
Biopharma
Medical Devices
Medical Supplies
Nutraceuticals
Vitamins
Dietary Supplements
Contract Manufacturing
04
Personal & Household Products
Cosmetics
Personal Care
Beauty Products
Cleaners
Detergents
Household Goods
05
Pet Food & Pet Care
Pet Food
Pet Treats
Pet Nutrition
Pet Care Products
06
Industrial & Consumer Goods
Chemicals
Automotive Products
Electronics
Hardware
E-Commerce
Warehouse Distribution
Industrial Goods
MANUFACTURING BUYER INTENT
What Problems Are Packaging Plants Trying to Solve?
Packaging equipment purchases usually begin with an operational problem. Targeting campaigns become more useful when your audience matches the business challenge your solution addresses.
Increase Throughput
Manufacturers looking for faster production and greater output from existing or new packaging lines.
Reduce Downtime
Operations and maintenance teams focused on reliability, uptime and equipment performance.
Automate Manual Tasks
Plants considering robotics, conveyors and automated packaging systems to reduce manual handling.
Address Labor Constraints
Manufacturers evaluating automation to maintain output while dealing with workforce availability.
Improve Product Inspection
Quality teams evaluating machine vision, checkweighing, detection and inspection technologies.
Reduce Packaging Waste
Companies looking at material reduction, reusable packaging and more efficient packaging operations.
Speed Up Changeovers
Plants managing more SKUs, package sizes and shorter production runs.
Improve Line Flexibility
Engineering teams searching for equipment that can adapt to changing products and packaging formats.
Improve Traceability
Operations seeking coding, serialization, tracking and digital identification capabilities.
Lower Operating Cost
Buyers evaluating efficiency, maintenance costs, labor savings and total cost of ownership.
Modernize Production
Manufacturers investing in connected equipment, data visibility and digital manufacturing.
Improve Sustainability
Companies evaluating packaging materials, reusable systems and processes that reduce waste.
CAPITAL PROJECT TARGETING
Find Companies Where Packaging Investment May Be Happening
Some of the strongest packaging sales opportunities appear when a manufacturer is changing how a plant operates.
Your account criteria can be centered around businesses that fit the industries, facility types, technologies and decision-maker profiles associated with packaging and processing investment.
PROJECT 01
New Production Lines
PROJECT 02
Plant Expansions
PROJECT 03
Line Modernization
PROJECT 04
Automation Projects
PROJECT 05
Equipment Replacement
PROJECT 06
Capacity Expansion
PROJECT 07
Packaging Redesign
PROJECT 08
Warehouse Automation
Corporate Office or Plant Floor?
A packaging purchase may involve senior corporate leadership, procurement and capital planning as well as engineers, operations managers and maintenance teams working directly inside manufacturing facilities.
CORPORATE LEVEL
Business & Capital Decision-Makers
CEO
President
COO
VP Manufacturing
VP Operations
VP Engineering
Director of Engineering
Supply Chain Director
Procurement Director
Purchasing Director
Capital Projects Director
Packaging Director
PLANT LEVEL
Production & Technical Decision-Makers
Plant Manager
Packaging Engineer
Engineering Manager
Automation Engineer
Controls Engineer
Production Manager
Operations Manager
Maintenance Manager
Reliability Manager
Quality Manager
Process Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
B2B BUYING COMMITTEE
Who Influences a Packaging Equipment Purchase?
Large packaging machinery and automation purchases are often group decisions. Reaching only one title can leave important influencers out of the campaign.
CENTER OF THE DECISION
PACKAGING PROJECT
Technical Fit
Defines equipment requirements, line integration and technical specifications.
Production Impact
Evaluates throughput, uptime, changeovers and operational performance.
Serviceability
Reviews reliability, parts, maintenance needs and long-term equipment support.
Commercial Terms
Manages supplier evaluation, pricing, purchasing and negotiation.
Compliance
Evaluates quality control, product protection and regulatory requirements.
Investment Review
Reviews capital requirements, ROI and financial justification.
Operational Approval
Determines whether the project supports facility priorities and capacity needs.
Strategic Approval
Provides final direction for major capital and manufacturing investments.
SUPPLIER-SIDE MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Find Companies Selling Into the Packaging & Processing Market
For businesses selling components, services, partnerships or technology to packaging suppliers themselves, an exhibitor-side campaign can focus on the companies building and supplying machinery, automation, materials and production solutions.
Packaging Machine Builders
Packaging Machinery OEMs
Robotics Companies
Automation Suppliers
System Integrators
Packaging Material Manufacturers
Component Suppliers
Inspection Technology Companies
Coding & Marking Providers
Labeling Equipment Companies
Conveyor Manufacturers
Controls & Sensor Companies
Processing Equipment Suppliers
Contract Packaging Companies
Software & Digital Technology Providers
Warehouse Automation Companies
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Build an Account List Your Sales Team Can Actually Use
Instead of asking for every company in the packaging market, define the exact combination of industry, technology, company type, job function and location that fits your offer.
Food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, pet food or another industry.
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Machinery, robotics, automation, materials, processing or another solution.
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Manufacturers, CPG brands, OEMs, plants, suppliers or service providers.
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Engineering, plant operations, procurement, packaging or leadership.
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USA, state, region, city or other available geographic criteria.
RESULT
Your Custom Packaging Prospect Audience
Start Building →
Built around the targeting criteria that match your actual sales campaign.
AVAILABLE BUSINESS INFORMATION
See What a Packaging Contact Record Can Look Like
Data availability varies by record. The example below shows the type of business information that may be included when available for the selected audience.
JS
ILLUSTRATIVE RECORD
John Smith
Director of Packaging Engineering
Company
Example Manufacturing Co.
Industry
Food Manufacturing
Function
Packaging Engineering
Business Email
Available where identified
Phone
Available where identified
Location
Chicago, Illinois
What Are You Bringing to the Packaging Market?
Different suppliers need different buyers. Start with what your company sells and work backward to the job functions most likely to care about it.
I Sell Packaging Machinery
Target packaging engineers, plant managers, operations leaders, manufacturing engineering and capital project teams.
I Sell Automation & Robotics
Target automation engineers, controls engineers, operations, plant engineering and manufacturing leaders.
I Sell Packaging Materials
Target packaging development, procurement, sourcing, brand teams and packaging engineering.
I Sell Machine Components
Target packaging machinery OEMs, engineers, purchasing teams, integrators and machine builders.
I Sell Software or Digital Technology
Target plant operations, engineering, automation, digital manufacturing and leadership.
I Provide Contract Packaging
Target brands and manufacturers evaluating outsourced packaging or production capacity.
I Sell Inspection Technology
Target quality, packaging engineering, production and compliance-focused teams.
I Sell Processing Equipment
Target food and beverage engineers, operations teams and production leaders.
EVENT-DRIVEN B2B OUTREACH
Turn PACK EXPO Interest Into a 90-Day Sales Window
Packaging equipment and manufacturing purchases often have longer sales cycles. Use the event as a reason to begin a conversation rather than treating show week as the entire campaign.
30 DAYS BEFORE
Identify
Define industries, accounts and buyers.
Introduce
Start relevant business conversations.
Schedule
Arrange calls or meetings where appropriate.
SHOW WEEK
Prioritize
Focus on high-value target accounts.
Connect
Use the event as a business conversation point.
30–60 DAYS AFTER
Follow Up
Continue relevant conversations.
Qualify
Identify real projects and opportunities.
Nurture
Stay visible during longer buying cycles.
PACK EXPO Buyer & Contact Database FAQs
Quick answers to common searches about PACK EXPO International 2026, packaging industry contacts, exhibitor targeting and A1 Data's independent business contact service.
When is PACK EXPO International 2026?
PACK EXPO International 2026 is scheduled for
October 18–21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago,
Illinois, USA.
Where is PACK EXPO International 2026 being held?
The 2026 event is being held at McCormick Place,
2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
How many exhibitors are expected at PACK EXPO International 2026?
Official 2026 event information states that approximately
2,600 exhibitors are expected across the packaging and
processing marketplace.
What industries are represented at PACK EXPO International?
PACK EXPO International covers more than 40 vertical
industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceutical,
medical devices, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, personal care,
pet food, household products, industrial goods and
e-commerce operations.
Can I target packaging engineers and plant managers?
Yes. A1 Data can review targeting requirements based on
business functions such as packaging engineering, plant
operations, manufacturing engineering, automation,
maintenance, procurement and related leadership roles,
subject to available coverage.
Can I target packaging machinery companies and OEMs?
Yes. A campaign can be structured around packaging machinery
manufacturers, OEMs, machine builders, automation suppliers,
system integrators, component suppliers and other relevant
packaging industry companies.
Can I target PACK EXPO exhibitors?
A1 Data can help build an independent company and
decision-maker audience around relevant exhibitors,
packaging suppliers and solution-provider categories.
Availability depends on the targeting criteria and business
information that can be identified.
Can I filter contacts by packaging technology?
Targeting can be requested around areas such as filling,
labeling, coding, robotics, automation, conveyors,
inspection, processing, cartoning, case packing,
palletizing, packaging materials and line integration.
Can I target food and beverage packaging companies?
Yes. Food and beverage manufacturers can be segmented
separately from pharmaceutical, personal care,
pet food, industrial and other packaging markets.
What information may be included in the contact database?
Depending on the selected record and available information,
fields may include contact name, job title, company,
business email, phone, website, LinkedIn profile,
industry, company type and location information.
Can I request sample packaging industry contacts?
You can submit your target industry, company type,
job titles, geography and technology requirements to
A1 Data and ask the team to review available coverage
and relevant sample data.
Is A1 Data's database the official PACK EXPO attendee email list?
No. PMMI states that it does not sell or rent official
PACK EXPO attendee email lists. A1 Data is an independent
data provider and does not claim that its business contact
data is the official attendee email database supplied by
PMMI or PACK EXPO International.
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Independent Data Provider Notice
A1 Data is an independent B2B data provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by or associated with PACK EXPO International or PMMI. PACK EXPO, PACK EXPO International, PMMI and related trademarks belong to their respective owners.
A1 Data does not represent its database as the official PACK EXPO attendee email list. Any event participation, exhibitor relationship or other event-specific status should only be represented where that information is supportable for the individual record.
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