PACK EXPO International will attract 48,000 professionals over three days to see the last innovations in processing and packaging technologies. Here’s a look at just a few of the equipment solutions exhibitors will introduce or highlight at the show.
PACK EXPO International 2026 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 18 to 21. The event will feature over 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space, accommodating 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees. Here’s a preview of some of the equipment solutions that exhibitors will introduce or showcase at the show.
In this role, Zimmerman is responsible for leading the company’s U.S.-based business, including overall performance, commercial and financial execution, manufacturing, and supply chain management.
The X8-SF builds on the performance of the X8 platform, which features a hygienic design, an intuitive interface and integrated data capture to support traceability and compliance.
Combining advanced sensing technology, auto-learning capabilities and an intuitive touchscreen interface, the X8 aims to deliver accurate and reliable detection of ferrous, nonferrous and stainless-steel contaminants.
As part of the Eriez executive leadership team, Loudin will apply his understanding of international sales dynamics and pipeline management to advance Eriez’s efforts to diversify its business worldwide.
Building on the product’s success in the mineral processing and recycling industries, Salient Pole Rare Earth
drums are now optimized to meet the stringent requirements of food processing, ensuring the purity and safety of food products.
Eriez has released two new, stronger plate magnets in its extensive line of magnetic separation equipment. The new models incorporate an improved magnetic circuit design, making these high-performance magnets even stronger than Eriez’ previous industry-leading rare earth models as well as all competitors’ offerings.