Agreement expands opportunities for North American companies and establishes North American Pavilion at interpack 2029
interpack, the leading international trade fair for processing and packaging, and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during interpack 2026, marking a new step in strengthening collaboration between the global and North American packaging industries.
The agreement is designed to expand international engagement, strengthen connections between Europe and North America, and create new opportunities for companies across both markets. It also reinforces interpack’s role as a key global platform for North American companies looking to grow their international business.
A central element of the collaboration is the North American Pavilion at interpack 2029, which will be organized and managed by PMMI. The pavilion will provide North American exhibitors with a unified presence and increased visibility at one of the industry’s most important international events.
“For many years, PMMI and interpack have maintained a close and trusted dialogue that we highly value. This agreement is a natural next step to further develop that exchange and expand international connectivity for the benefit of our shared customers”, says Thomas Dohse, Director of interpack.
„PMMI is excited to have this opportunity to bring our members to this important industry event. We appreciate interpack’s willingness to work with PMMI to make this happen and expect this effort to be a major success for our members “, says Jim Pittas, President & CEO of PMMI.
With this partnership, interpack and PMMI are reinforcing their shared commitment to drive innovation, expand global exchange, and advance sustainable solutions across the processing and packaging industry.
About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 1,100 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media, and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, PACK EXPO East, PACK EXPO Southeast, EXPO PACK México, and EXPO PACK Guadalajara. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market, and industry trends to support members’ growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.
Learn more at pmmi.org and packexpo.com and pmmimediagroup.com
About interpack
Every three years, interpack brings the global processing and packaging industry together in Düsseldorf for a week. The focus is on packaging materials and supplies, packaging machinery and related process technology for the food, beverage, confectionery, bakery, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, non-food and industrial goods sectors. As the leading international trade fair, it attracts experts from all over the world to exchange ideas on the latest technologies and solutions and provides impetus for the industry’s future topics.
www.interpack.com
