Event Signals· 9 min read· October 18–21, 2026 · Chicago, Illinois

    What Companies Are Attending PACK EXPO International 2026?

    PACK EXPO International 2026 takes place October 18–21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. The event brings packaging equipment manufacturers, materials suppliers, automation companies, and consumer brands together across packaging, processing, automation, materials, inspection, and logistics.

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    PACK EXPO International 2026 at a glance

    EventPACK EXPO International 2026
    DatesOctober 18–21, 2026
    VenueMcCormick Place
    LocationChicago, Illinois, USA
    OrganizerPMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
    Exhibitor scaleThe organizer promotes 2,600 exhibitors
    Industry coverageMore than 40 vertical markets
    Main areasPackaging, processing, automation, materials, inspection, and logistics
    Attendee functionsEngineering, operations, procurement, product development, quality, and corporate leadership

    Find event information on the official PACK EXPO International website.

    PACK EXPO International 2026 companies list

    The companies below represent equipment suppliers, packaging manufacturers, technology providers, and brands planning to attend.

    CompanyMain areaEvent connection
    AmcorFlexible, rigid, and specialty carton packagingExhibitor
    SyntegonFood and pharmaceutical processing and packagingExhibitor
    KronesFood and beverage production technologyExhibitor
    ProMachPackaging and processing equipmentExhibitor
    CoesiaIndustrial and packaging automationExhibitor
    SiemensIndustrial automation and softwareExhibitor
    Rockwell AutomationIndustrial automation and controlsExhibitor
    FANUC AmericaRobotics and factory automationExhibitor
    PacksizeRight-sized packaging automationExhibitor
    PAC MachineryBagging, shrink wrapping, and sealingExhibitor
    Modern Process EquipmentConveying, grinding, and process systemsExhibitor
    Constantia FlexiblesFlexible and pharmaceutical packagingExhibitor
    MichelmanBarrier coatings and paper packaging materialsExhibitor
    ORBIS CorporationReusable transport packagingExhibitor
    Antares Vision GroupInspection and traceabilityExhibitor
    Graphic Packaging InternationalConsumer packagingExhibitor
    EskoPackaging design and workflow softwareExhibitor
    Matrix Packaging MachineryVertical form-fill-seal equipmentExhibitor
    Rovema North AmericaBagging and packaging machineryExhibitor
    groningerFilling and closing equipmentExhibitor
    Coca-ColaBeveragesCommitted attendee
    NestléFood and beveragesCommitted attendee
    PepsiCoFood and beveragesCommitted attendee
    General MillsPackaged foodsCommitted attendee
    Kraft HeinzFood and beveragesCommitted attendee
    AmazonRetail and fulfillmentCommitted attendee
    Procter & GambleHousehold and personal careCommitted attendee
    UnileverConsumer goodsCommitted attendee
    PfizerPharmaceuticalsCommitted attendee
    MerckPharmaceuticalsCommitted attendee
    Abbott LaboratoriesHealthcareCommitted attendee

    Explore supplier listings through the official exhibitor search and attending brands through the organizer's Who Attends page.

    PACK EXPO International 2026 company profiles

    Amcor

    Flexible, rigid, and specialty carton packaging · Exhibitor

    Amcor is bringing packaging for food, beverages, healthcare, personal care, and industrial applications to PACK EXPO International 2026. Its exhibit at S-3500 includes packaging materials and live equipment demonstrations.

    The combination makes Amcor relevant to teams evaluating both package design and production compatibility. Its show program covers material use, recycled content, product protection, and how packaging performs on machinery.

    Syntegon

    Food and pharmaceutical packaging · Exhibitor

    Syntegon develops processing and packaging systems for food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology manufacturers. Its 2026 presence spans S-3514 for food and W-26038 for pharma.

    The company's program includes vertical packaging, automation, digitalization, and pharmaceutical production technology. Syntegon is particularly relevant to manufacturers assessing how equipment, controls, and lifecycle services can work together across a production line.

    Krones

    Food and beverage production technology · Exhibitor

    Krones supplies technology across food and beverage production, including processing, filling, and packaging.

    Its PACK EXPO International 2026 program emphasizes capabilities across the production chain. That makes it a useful company to research for beverage manufacturing, line integration, and projects where upstream processing and downstream packaging need to operate as one system.

    ProMach

    Packaging and processing equipment · Exhibitor

    ProMach brings together equipment businesses serving multiple stages of production and packaging.

    Its breadth makes it relevant to companies researching complete packaging lines, specialist machinery, or integration partners. For prospecting, understanding the relationship between ProMach and its individual brands helps identify the right commercial conversation.

    Coesia

    Industrial and packaging automation · Exhibitor

    Coesia is an industrial group focused on automation and packaging technologies.

    Its relevance extends across machinery, production systems, and specialized packaging applications. Companies supplying controls, components, industrial software, and integration services can research opportunities at both the corporate and operating-company levels.

    Siemens

    Industrial automation and software · Exhibitor

    Siemens (Siemens Digital Industries) represents the controls and software side of the packaging ecosystem.

    Its event participation also includes a session on industrial edge technology and digital services for equipment manufacturers. Siemens is relevant to machine builders and manufacturers exploring connected equipment, operational data, and services that extend beyond the initial machine sale.

    Rockwell Automation

    Industrial automation and controls · Exhibitor

    Rockwell Automation supplies automation technology used by manufacturers and machine builders.

    Its relevance at PACK EXPO spans machine control, production connectivity, and packaging-line integration. Rockwell also sponsors the 2026 PACK gives BACK event, giving it an additional role in the show's networking program.

    FANUC America

    Robotics and factory automation · Exhibitor

    FANUC America provides industrial robotics and factory automation technology.

    For packaging teams, relevant applications include product handling, picking, packing, and palletizing. FANUC is a useful company to research when building a list around robotic automation, particularly where production requirements involve repetitive handling or coordination between robots and other equipment.

    Packsize

    Right-sized packaging automation · Exhibitor

    Packsize develops on-demand packaging systems that create boxes sized around the products being shipped.

    At N-5460, its PACK EXPO International 2026 program covers standalone systems and integrated packaging lines. The company is relevant to fulfillment, ecommerce, and distribution teams evaluating carton selection, material consumption, packing workflows, and shipping efficiency.

    PAC Machinery

    Automatic bagging, shrink wrapping, and sealing · Exhibitor

    PAC Machinery will demonstrate packaging equipment and materials at S-2147.

    Its program includes Rollbag automatic baggers, robotic kitting, the Clamco 6750EL shrink wrapper, and industrial and medical vacuum sealers. Some featured baggers can run both paper and polyethylene materials, making the company relevant to operations evaluating automation alongside changes in packaging format.

    Modern Process Equipment

    Conveying, grinding, and integrated processing · Exhibitor

    Modern Process Equipment will exhibit at LU-7314, with a focus on conveying, grinding, and complete process systems.

    Its 2026 announcements include updated Chain-Vey clean-in-place designs and a portable conveying system. These developments make MPE relevant to manufacturers assessing sanitation, plant layout, ingredient handling, or the flexibility to move materials between changing production processes.

    Constantia Flexibles

    Flexible and pharmaceutical packaging · Exhibitor

    Constantia Flexibles will showcase pharmaceutical and healthcare packaging at W-25050.

    Its program includes REGULA CIRC blister packaging, PERPETUA materials for sachets and stick packs, and child-resistant packaging features. The company is relevant to teams balancing barrier performance, patient usability, production requirements, and material choices within pharmaceutical packaging.

    Michelman

    Water-based coatings and paper packaging · Exhibitor

    Michelman will showcase paper-based flexible packaging structures and coating technologies at W-38022.

    Its program includes work with UPM Specialty Materials and BOBST, alongside coatings for paper cups. Michelman is relevant to packaging converters and brands investigating how paper, barrier coatings, heat sealing, and production processes can combine to meet specific packaging requirements.

    ORBIS Corporation

    Reusable transport packaging · Exhibitor

    ORBIS Corporation will present reusable packaging at LU-6702 in the Reusable Packaging Pavilion.

    Its portfolio addresses the movement and storage of goods through supply chains. ORBIS is relevant to manufacturers, retailers, and logistics operators evaluating reusable containers, handling compatibility, and the operational requirements of returnable packaging systems.

    Antares Vision Group

    Product inspection and traceability · Exhibitor

    Antares Vision Group connects product inspection with traceability and supply-chain visibility.

    Its food and beverage exhibit at S-4051 includes technologies for leak detection, X-ray inspection, weight control, and cap and fill-level inspection. The company is relevant to manufacturers looking to connect physical quality checks with product and logistics data.

    Graphic Packaging International

    Consumer packaging · Exhibitor

    Graphic Packaging International develops packaging used across consumer product categories.

    Its announced PACK EXPO International 2026 presence at S-3454 makes it relevant to brands and manufacturers evaluating packaging formats, materials, and production needs. For commercial research, it belongs in searches focused on consumer packaging development and the relationship between packaging design and manufacturing.

    Esko

    Packaging design and workflow software · Exhibitor

    Esko develops software for packaging design and production workflows.

    Its announced 2026 presence at W-30022 includes Store Visualizer, which supports the evaluation of packaging in a simulated retail environment. Esko adds a software perspective to the list, connecting packaging development, visual assessment, and the processes used to prepare designs for production.

    Matrix Packaging Machinery

    Vertical form-fill-seal equipment · Exhibitor

    Matrix Packaging Machinery develops vertical form-fill-seal systems that form a package from film, fill it, and seal it.

    Its PACK EXPO International 2026 program at S-3560 includes machines from its MVC range. Matrix is relevant to manufacturers comparing bagging equipment, packaging formats, and the fit between a machine and their product-handling requirements.

    Rovema North America

    Bagging and packaging machinery · Exhibitor

    Rovema North America supplies packaging machinery for bagging applications.

    Its announced exhibit at N-4752 includes BVC equipment configurations. For manufacturers evaluating flexible packaging, Rovema is a relevant company to research around product dosing, bag formation, production flexibility, and integration with the rest of the packaging line.

    groninger

    Filling and closing equipment · Exhibitor

    groninger supplies equipment for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and cosmetic applications.

    Its PACK EXPO International 2026 presence connects it with manufacturers evaluating filling and related production processes. The company is relevant to projects where container handling, product characteristics, and consistent processing requirements shape equipment selection.

    Additional PACK EXPO International 2026 exhibitors

    The supplier landscape also includes specialist machinery manufacturers, materials companies, component suppliers, and service providers.

    Packaging Machinery and Line IntegrationA-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.; MBF North America; Viking Masek Packaging Technologies; Accutek Packaging Equipment; Triangle Package Machinery; Packline USA; Paxiom Group; Masipack; K-Flex Packaging System; New England Machinery; ADCO Manufacturing; Practical Packaging Solutions; Algus Packaging; DTM Packaging; EDL; Ideal Pase; Choice Bagging Equipment; PackRite; Lantech; Delkor Systems; Aagard Group; Combi Packaging Systems; Winpak Lane; BW Packaging; Somic Packaging; Niverplast; RMH Systems; Duravant; A&B Packing Equipment; Acasi Machinery; AlliedFlex Technologies; and All-Fill
    Processing, Conveying, and Production SupportWire Belt Company of America; SIGMA Group; Lindor; Gericke; VAC-U-MAX; Ferrum; Allpax Products; Sanicore Systems; Velec Systems; Beltservice Corporation; A. C. Horn Manufacturing; Aaron Engineered Process Equipment; Aasted North America; and ABC Compressors USA
    Automation, Components, and Industrial TechnologyNidec Drives; RINCO ULTRASONICS; Link Pack; CEJN; Matrix Design Group; Kinetic Vision; aizoOn USA; NanoNord; Qimarox; DENSO Robotics; Bosch Rexroth; Omron; Tavoron; Alkon Corporation; ABB Electrification; and Abraham Innovation Systems
    Packaging Materials, Converting, and ReuseBernal; SmartSolve; Lundberg Tech; Jennerjahn Machine; Norton Packaging; Ranpak; Airwave Packaging; Accredo Packaging; 3M; 48forty Solutions; A & M Tape Printers; Accurate Box Company; and ACG Pharmapack
    Labeling, Inspection, Filling, and Specialist EquipmentTripack; Weiler Labeling Systems; IWK Packaging Systems; Rethceif Packaging; Bizerba; Echo Machinery; Tecma Aries; Pack Leader USA; ABOX Automation; Agr International; AFA Systems; AMS Filling Systems; American International Electric; 1-Pack; A&D Inspection; A. B. Sealer; A. S. Thomas; Accent Label Automation; ACMA; and Actionpaq
    Facilities and Supporting ServicesEiQ Industrial; The Austin Company; Schot Engineers; Q360 Group; 4 DOCK; Accelerated Analytical Laboratories; and Ace/Avant Concrete Construction

    The event also includes industry organizations such as 3-A Sanitary Standards, which focuses on sanitary equipment design.

    Consumer brands and manufacturers attending PACK EXPO International 2026

    The organizer's committed-attendee list includes businesses that manufacture, package, distribute, and sell finished products. These companies give equipment suppliers, materials providers, and service businesses another way to build a relevant event prospect list.

    Food and Beverage CompaniesCoca-Cola, Campbell Soup Co., Conagra, Cargill, Bob Evans Farms, Bob's Red Mill, Blue Bell Creameries, Boar's Head, The Boston Beer Company, Constellation Brands, Danone, Denali Ingredients, Ferrara Candy Company, Ferrero, Frito-Lay/PepsiCo, General Mills, Grupo Herdez, Haribo, Hershey, Hormel Foods, Ingredion, J.M. Smucker, Johnsonville, Kellanova, Keurig Dr Pepper, Kraft Heinz, Land O'Lakes, Mars, McCain Foods, McCormick & Company, Molson Coors, and Nestlé
    Retail, Consumer Products, and Industrial CompaniesAce Hardware, Amazon, Apple, CertainTeed, Chevron, Colgate-Palmolive, ExxonMobil, FedEx, Fender Musical Instruments, Ford, Freshpet, Hallmark Cards, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Target, The Clorox Company, and SC Johnson
    Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, and Life Sciences CompaniesAbbott Laboratories, AbbVie, Alcon, Bausch & Lomb, Baxter, Bionix, Biovation Labs, Boehringer Ingelheim, Cardinal Health, CVS Health, Genentech, Gilead Sciences, Integra Biosciences, McKesson, Mead Johnson, Medline, Merck, Moderna, Nature's Way, Pfizer, Sanofi, Universal Medical Devices, Wedgewood Pharmacy, Zypharmapack, BioLogiQ, CHR Hansen, and Ecopha Biotech

    What types of companies can you find at PACK EXPO International?

    PACK EXPO International brings together businesses across the packaging and processing supply chain.

    Company typeExamplesUseful research focus
    Packaging materials suppliersAmcor, Constantia Flexibles, MichelmanMaterial performance, package design, and conversion
    Machinery manufacturersSyntegon, Krones, Matrix, RovemaFilling, bagging, processing, and line integration
    Automation providersSiemens, Rockwell Automation, FANUC, OmronControls, robotics, connected equipment, and software
    Inspection companiesAntares Vision Group, Bizerba, A&D InspectionProduct quality, weight control, and traceability
    Fulfillment and reusable packaging providersPacksize, ORBIS, RanpakShipping, handling, material use, and returnable packaging
    Consumer brandsCoca-Cola, Nestlé, General Mills, UnileverManufacturing and packaging applications
    Healthcare manufacturersPfizer, Merck, Abbott, BaxterPharmaceutical and medical packaging requirements

    This breadth makes it possible to research the market by application rather than relying on a broad industry label.

    Why this company list matters for sales and partnerships

    PACK EXPO participation helps you identify relevant prospects and a timely reason to connect. Focus on companies whose products and applications match your business, from machinery manufacturers exploring robotics to brands evaluating packaging materials.

    How we built this list

    Agent Jesse surfaced companies through live-web research into PACK EXPO International 2026 activity, including exhibitor listings, company announcements, product demonstrations, and published attendance information.

    We organized the results by company role and technology area, consolidated duplicate entries, and supplemented the research with official event information. This shows how Jesse helps turn a specific search, such as companies participating in a trade show, into a relevant company list for sales and partnership research.

    Last reviewed: September 18, 2026

    Frequently asked questions

    What companies are exhibiting at PACK EXPO International 2026?

    Exhibitors include Amcor, Syntegon, Krones, ProMach, Coesia, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, FANUC America, Packsize, PAC Machinery, Constantia Flexibles, Michelman, ORBIS, and Modern Process Equipment. The supplier mix covers machinery, materials, automation, inspection, and logistics.

    Which major brands are attending PACK EXPO International 2026?

    The organizer's committed-attendee list includes Coca-Cola, Nestlé, PepsiCo, General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Amazon, Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Pfizer, Merck, and Abbott Laboratories.

    When and where is PACK EXPO International 2026?

    PACK EXPO International 2026 takes place October 18–21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

    Which companies should I research for packaging automation?

    Relevant companies include Siemens, Rockwell Automation, FANUC America, Omron, Bosch Rexroth, ProMach, Coesia, and Syntegon. Your shortlist should reflect whether you need robotics, machine controls, software, specialist equipment, or complete line integration.

    Which companies are relevant to sustainable packaging research?

    Amcor, Michelman, Constantia Flexibles, ORBIS, Packsize, and PAC Machinery are useful starting points. Their technologies address different questions, including material selection, paper-based structures, reusable packaging, package sizing, and compatibility with alternative materials.

    Which companies focus on pharmaceutical packaging?

    Companies to research include Syntegon, groninger, Constantia Flexibles, Antares Vision Group, IWK Packaging Systems, Weiler Labeling Systems, and ACG Pharmapack. Their areas span filling, materials, inspection, labeling, and packaging equipment.

    Where can I find PACK EXPO International 2026 booth information?

    Use the official exhibitor search to look up company profiles and booth locations. Company event pages also provide demonstration details and meeting information.

    How can Agent Jesse help me find companies around PACK EXPO?

    Agent Jesse helps discover companies through live-web research around specific business activity. You can start with the event, a technology category, or a company type, then build a list around the organizations relevant to your market.

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