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Around 63% of exhibitors at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS and the co-located shows are using the event to launch major new technologies, materials, design techniques, services and concepts. For the first time this year, visitors will find aisles packed with never seen before products and services.

• FFEI (stand C23) is launching RealPro Toolkit, a complete suite of Adobe® Illustrator® plug-ins for the most challenging labelling and packaging pre-press environments.
• Celebrating its 10 year anniversary Global One-Pak Limited (stand H46) is using the show to launch INFINITY, a foaming pump. On launching their new product Clive Broadbent, Director, said, “We’re looking forward to showcasing INFINITY at PACKAGING INNOVATIONS – come along join us in celebrating our 10 year anniversary!”
• The show will be the first chance to see Intelligent Packaging Solutions (stand D46) TE-cap, a new tamper evident packaging solution designed for the ice cream market.
• UPM Conveyors (stand B20) has developed a new version of its Rotary Table- Lazy Susan for £1,600.
• Easypack (stand D18) is launching the Packmate Online system – a compact, online, paper cushioning system.
• The show will be a first chance to see Aptar’s beauty + home (stand F43) latest innovation, VITA, a new one-hand dispensing system.
• Label Apeel (stand C21) will be demonstrating how to create exciting finishes and security features by combining inks and foils.
• Making its show debut is Jetbox® (stand E14) which has developed a completely new concept in fibreboard boxes.
• For those looking for ways to engage with the customers via digital media, Royston Labels (stand A38) will demonstrating augmented reality labels.
• Visitors to Roland DG (stand D4) will be able to experience the versatility of Roland DG’s LEC-printer/cutter as well as the ORIS Flex Pack // Web contract proofing solution.
• Another show first, Kairos One (stand F32) will be discussing “Eco-Design” aimed to help optimise and improve efficiency of your existing packaging solution.
• Invopak (stand F48) will be unveiling a brand new service from one of its suppliers, Emballator Packaging UK.
• Bring colour to plastic, Broadway Colours (stand J53) is showcasing its latest innovation in pearl effects, an exciting range of pastel colours, and a new skin care colour range.
• Recoup (stand E15) is unveiling ‘Recyclability by Design’, this provides designers with a better understanding of the environmental implications of their design decisions.
• Eska Graphic Board (stand J49) is presenting its latest board innovations for the POS and luxury packaging market – Eskamono eco and Eskaduo eco.
• To meet the demands of pharmaceutical customers Falconer Print and Packaging (stand A23) will feature its new Diana X 115 gluer with inline Braille.
• Grotech Production Ltd (stand J26) is showcasing a preventive puncture sealant Wheelgoo™ which it has made in collaboration with PSi Tyre Ltd.
• Xante (stand A28) has a number of new technologies to show including high speed inkjet printers for large format and labels.

In addition to new products and services, visitors to PACKAGING INNOVATIONS will be able to grab some exclusive show offers and take part in competitions.

• PrimePac Solutions Ltd (stand A29) is offering a 10% discount on all orders resulting from enquiries made at the show.
• Compact & Bale Ltd (stand B13) will give a Free Waste Audit to all visitors that register on its stand to review their waste management operations.
• Martek Industries (stand B7) is offering 10% off all label printers and applicators to all show visitors ordering within 6 weeks of the show.
• SONE Products (stand D48) is offering four lucky winners free delegate places on two of its industry leading product design and processing training courses, valued at over £1,500.
• FFEI (stand C23) will be running a competition to win an iPad Mini, pop along to find out how.
• Broadway Colours (stand J53) is running a business card raffle to win £50 worth of John Lewis Vouchers

In addition to a show packed with exhibitors, this year’s show also sees the launch of a number of packaging features and informative seminars. Including:

–          The BIG Packaging Debate, discussing “Consumers don’t buy sustainable packaging”

–          The BIG Print Debate, discussing “Everything that can become digital, will become digital – or will it?”

–          50+ learnShops at one of the five learnShops Theatres

–          The Packaging Consultancy Clinic

–          Social Media Lounge

–          Centre of Sustainability & Excellence Workshops & Clinics

–          Packaging News Coffee Lounge

–          Print Week Coffee Lounge

–          And much more

Further information on visiting and how to register for the show can be found at www.easyFairs.com/PIUK. Companies interested in exhibiting at the event can find out more about booking a stand by calling  Marc Benoit on +44 (0)20 8843 8821 or email marc.benoit@easyFairs.com.