PROCESS EXPO 2013 Newsletter - February

November 3-6, 2013 | Chicago, Illinois | McCormick Place, North & South Halls
The Global Food Equipment and Technology Show

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February 2012

PROCESS EXPO 2011 Awarded #1 Ranking

We couldn't have done this without you!

EXPO Magazine ranks the 25 best performing events of the past year. See where the 2011 show ranks according to exhibitor growth, attendee growth, show size, and more... Expo's Top 25 Fast-Growth Shows of 2011

PROCESS EXPO 2013

Member Round of space selections will begin shortly! We appreciate the early support from PROCESS EXPO 2011 exhibitors who have committed to more than 150,000 sq ft in the 2013 show. You will receive your formal contract and show invoice this spring when the FPSA Member Round begins. For FPSA member companies who have not selected space yet, you will receive Member Round details soon. Fornon-members, general sales will begin in Summer 2012.

REMINDER: Your company must be an FPSA member in good standing in order to participate during member round

FPSA 2012 Conference Just 4 Weeks Away!

FPSA Annual Conference

March 14-17, 2012

Coral Gables, Florida

Come hear ideas during educational sessions from key U.S. customers and be a part of roundtable discussions concerning critical issues facing suppliers to the food and beverage industries.

The conference will highlight topics including innovationcollaboration, leadership, food safety, sustainability, and more.

Also, take advantage of the networking opportunities to meet with key industry players in the meat/poultry/seafood, bakery, beverage, dairy, and prepared foods markets

Registration Form | Brochure/Hotel Information

PROCESS EXPO Show Sub-Committee

Committees

You are invited to join!

PROCESS EXPO is forming an exhibitor sub-committee to help provide input as we develop and implement the PROCESS EXPO 2013 Action Plan. Several projects include: revising the Show Rules, enhancing the promotional tool kit, and identifying exhibitor training sessions.

Thanks to the following individuals who have accepted our invitation to participate:

John Sciabarrasi – REISER
Karin Hamrick – Bettcher Industries, Inc.
Toni Fant – JBT FoodTech
Joy Williams - MULTIVAC Inc.
Cheryl Bochniewicz – GEA Group

Limited time requirement is expected – we know that you’re busy too. Meetings will take place primarily by conference call or webinar.

We hope you consider this exciting opportunity to ensure that PROCESS EXPO is an exhibitor-friendly show for everyone in the industry! You’ll also have the chance to network with a great group of fellow suppliers! If you’re interested in getting involved or have any questions, please contact Grace or Kyle.

PROCESS EXPO 2011 Post-Show/ROI Report

PROCESS EXPO 2011 proved to be a huge success this past November, occupying more than 230,000 net square feet and drawing more than 12,000 registered attendees. To gauge the success of PROCESS EXPO as a standalone show, we've compiled a comprehensive report of the overall event.

If you haven't seen it, this document presents a breakdown of exhibitors, attendees, and partner media to show you why PROCESS EXPO is the most complete packaging and processing equipment and technology show in the food and beverage industry.

GES - Tradeshow Tip

Wondering about what the latest exhibit design trends are for 2012? Teetering on the idea of developing a mobile application for your business? Take a look at GES's helpful tips for enhancing your next tradeshow presence.

Featured topics include:
- Power charging stations
- Apps
- Digital Tablets
- E-literature

Food For Thought: Did You Know

February is Heart Month. The following foods are heart-healthy: salmon, oatmeal, almonds, black or kidney beans, papayas, dark chocolate
The word "Potato" is derived from a Native American word “Batata”
Americans consume approximately 22 lbs of tomatoes annually
Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America
Hershey Kisses with Macadamia Nuts are only sold in Hawaii
In 1985, Perrier introduced Perrier with ‘a twist of lemon’ – its first new product in 125 years.

Social Media

We now have 273 fans on Facebook and 1,278 followers on Twitter! Connect with your peers and customers on LinkedIn to join more than 560 other members of the PROCESS EXPO group.

Does your company have a Facebook Page? Let us know so we can add you to our favorites and become one of your fans. We want to keep up-to-date with what you are doing!