5 Exhibitors to Visit at PACK EXPO International 2026

Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

Why floor planning matters at PACK EXPO International

PACK EXPO International runs October 18 through 21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, one of the largest convention facilities in North America. The show regularly draws hundreds of exhibitors spread across multiple halls and millions of square feet of floor space, which makes an unplanned walk inefficient for buyers with specific sourcing objectives. Without a deliberate route, it is easy to spend an entire morning on a single product category and miss the machinery or materials suppliers that address a separate but equally pressing project.

The five companies featured in this guide, Multivac Laraon India, Amcor, KUKA Robotics Corporation, SACMI, and GEA Group, represent a cross-section of the packaging and food processing supply chain that a buyer evaluating line upgrades or format transitions is likely to need in a single visit. Taken together, they cover thermoforming and traysealing equipment, recycle-ready flexible and rigid packaging with lifecycle data, robotic palletizing and autonomous mobile transport, closure production and integrated filling lines, and full-line food processing integration. Visiting all five in sequence allows a buyer to move from materials decisions to machinery decisions to automation decisions within one structured walk.

Why these exhibitors

A route built around connected sourcing decisions

These five companies were selected because they address buyer jobs that frequently intersect on the same capital project. A brand owner evaluating a packaging format switch needs lifecycle and recyclability data from a materials supplier like Amcor before specifying machinery. A machinery decision for thermoforming or form-fill-seal lines may involve comparing Multivac Laraon India and GEA Group on regional service coverage and process integration scope. A closure and filling line evaluation at SACMI sits adjacent to the rigid packaging conversation. And any line upgrade that adds throughput eventually requires an automation and intralogistics review of the kind KUKA Robotics supports with its palletizing and AMR portfolio. Visiting all five in a single day gives a buyer a more complete picture of the trade-offs across a project than visiting any one of them in isolation. This is not a ranked list and these are not the only relevant exhibitors on the floor.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Read each exhibitor card before you arrive Each card includes a specific reason to stop and a set of product tags. Match those tags to your open sourcing projects so you know which conversations to prioritize and which to skip on this trip.
Anchor to South Hall first Amcor is confirmed at South Hall booth S-3500. Use that booth as your geographic anchor and plan the remaining four stops relative to it. Confirm booth numbers for Multivac Laraon India, SACMI, and GEA Group on the official show floor map once it is published, as those were not finalized at press time.
Block time by buyer job, not by exhibitor name Group your conversations by decision type: packaging format and materials first, machinery and line configuration second, automation and intralogistics third. That sequence mirrors how most capital projects move through internal approval and reduces the number of times you need to revisit the same topic across different stands.
Note KUKA's booth separately KUKA Robotics is listed at booth N-5530, which may be in a different hall section from the South Hall cluster. Confirm the physical relationship on the floor map and schedule that stop as a deliberate detour rather than assuming it is adjacent to the other four.

Floor-planning tip Block a 90-minute window on day one, ideally before 11 a.m., to walk this five-stop route before the main aisles fill and before exhibitor staff are pulled into scheduled meetings.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Start at South Hall, then sweep to the automation aisle

Beginning at Amcor in South Hall at S-3500 and working outward to Multivac Laraon India, SACMI, and GEA Group before crossing to KUKA at N-5530 keeps the materials and machinery conversations clustered and saves the automation stop for last, reducing backtracking across the hall layout.

1Multivac Laraon india (P) Ltd.Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing thermoforming or traysealing equipment for food or pharmaceutical packaging lines and want to understand regional supply and service arrangements.
2AmcorPrioritize this stand if you are a brand owner, CPG procurement lead, or foodservice processor evaluating recycle-ready flexible or rigid packaging and need quantified carbon data to support a format switch.South Hall · S-3500
3KUKA Robotics CorporationPrioritize this stand if you are a packaging engineer or operations leader evaluating robot cells for case erecting, palletizing, or pallet transport and want to see running production-representative demos rather than static displays.Booth N-5530
4SACMIPrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing closure production or integrated filling line equipment and want to evaluate a supplier that covers multiple process steps within a single equipment family.
5GEA Group AkengesellschaPrioritize this stand if you are a food or beverage processor evaluating thermoforming or form-fill-seal lines and want to discuss integrating packaging with upstream processing under a single supplier relationship.

Multivac Laraon india (P) Ltd.

Packaging machinery and processing solutions

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing thermoforming or traysealing equipment for food or pharmaceutical packaging lines and want to understand regional supply and service arrangements.Read more

About

Multivac Laraon india (P) Ltd. operates under the Multivac group, a global manufacturer of packaging equipment headquartered in Wolfertschwenden, Germany. The company's product scope spans thermoforming packaging machines, traysealing systems, vacuum chamber machines, and labeling and marking equipment serving food, medical, and consumer goods sectors.

The verified research brief for this exhibitor did not return sufficient detail to describe a specific market position or differentiating capability beyond the broader Multivac group's known focus on hygienic design, portion packaging, and integrated line solutions. Buyers with packaging line procurement needs should engage directly at the stand to confirm which product lines and service capabilities apply to the Indian entity.

At PACK EXPO International

No specific product announcements or demo details for PACK EXPO International 2026 were confirmed in the available research for this exhibitor. Given Multivac's product scope, visitors to this stand can expect discussions around thermoforming and traysealing equipment relevant to food and pharmaceutical packaging applications common to this show.

Thermoforming packaging machineryTraysealing systemsVacuum chamber machinesLabeling and marking equipmentFood, medical, and consumer goods packaging applicationsThermoformingTraysealingVacuum PackagingLabeling

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing thermoforming or traysealing equipment for food or pharmaceutical packaging lines and want to understand regional supply and service arrangements.

What to ask at the booth

Which Multivac product lines does the Indian entity supply and support directly?
What service and spare parts infrastructure is available for machines installed in the region?
Can you walk through the hygienic design specifications on the thermoforming range?
What integration options exist for connecting packaging machines to upstream processing or downstream labeling?

Amcor

Global leader in developing and producing responsible flexible, rigid, carton and closure packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care products.

BoothS-3500South Hall

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a brand owner, CPG procurement lead, or foodservice processor evaluating recycle-ready flexible or rigid packaging and need quantified carbon data to support a format switch.Read more

About

Amcor (NYSE: AMCR) is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and traces its origins to 1860. Following its combination with Berry Global, the company employs more than 75,000 people across 400-plus locations in over 40 countries, generating approximately $23 billion in annualized sales. Its product scope spans flexible films, rigid containers, specialty cartons, and closures, serving food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home and personal care markets.

More than 95 percent of Amcor's product portfolio is described as recycle-ready, and the company offers drop-in sustainable alternatives for over 85 percent of its product lines. Its ASSET life cycle assessment program provides buyers with more than 160 data-driven carbon and water footprint comparisons across packaging formats and markets, giving procurement and sustainability teams a quantified basis for packaging decisions rather than directional claims.

Amcor has designed a powerful experience at Pack Expo where visitors can engage with innovative and more sustainable packaging solutions for key markets, across formats and materials. In our booth, Amcor's packaging and equipment experts will demonstrate award-winning technologies to meet the unique needs of our customers' businesses.

At PACK EXPO International

At PACK EXPO International 2026 in South Hall (S-3500), Amcor is running live equipment demonstrations of its Liquiflex VFFS pouch system for liquid foodservice products and its Moda Bag on-demand vacuum shrink bag system for meats and cheese. A semi-automatic stretch film wrapping demonstration using a Lantech wrapper is also on the floor. Alongside the machinery, visitors can interact with the Sustainability Assessment Tool (covering 160-plus packaging comparisons), the Retail Channel Tool, and the Amplify Finishing Technologies Tool. The exhibit spans flexible films including AmPrima and AmFiber, rigid containers, and specialty cartons, with sustainability and recyclability as the organizing theme across all format categories.

Liquiflex VFFS system: 67% lower carbon footprint versus cans, up to 30% thinner materialModa Bag: inline printing, on-demand vacuum bag making, rapid SKU changeover for protein and cheeseAmPrima recycle-ready flexible films designed as drop-in replacements for non-recyclable structuresAmFiber paper-based curbside-recyclable formats for bar wrap, dry mix pouches, and home care sachetsASSET LCA tool: 160-plus market-specific carbon and water comparisons available at the standRecycle-ready flexiblesVFFS systemsSustainable rigid packagingLCA tools

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a brand owner, CPG procurement lead, or foodservice processor evaluating recycle-ready flexible or rigid packaging and need quantified carbon data to support a format switch.

What to ask at the booth

Which AmPrima flexible film formats are drop-in replacements for my current non-recyclable structures without retooling my packaging lines?
Can you run an ASSET life cycle assessment for my specific package to quantify carbon and water savings against my current format?
What recycled content, both mechanically recycled and advanced recycled, can you incorporate into my rigid bottles or closures?
How does the Liquiflex VFFS system perform on hot-fill versus cold-fill products, and what is the changeover time between SKUs?
Which recyclability certifications and store drop-off or curbside compatibility standards do AmPrima and AmFiber meet in my target markets?

KUKA Robotics Corporation

Industrial robots, autonomous mobile robots, and intelligent automation software for packaging, palletizing, and food manufacturing applications.

BoothN-5530

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a packaging engineer or operations leader evaluating robot cells for case erecting, palletizing, or pallet transport and want to see running production-representative demos rather than static displays.Read more

About

KUKA Robotics Corporation is the US subsidiary of KUKA SE & Co. KGaA, headquartered in Shelby Township, Michigan. The parent group, founded in 1898 in Augsburg, Germany and now majority-owned by Midea Group, employs roughly 15,000 people across approximately 50 countries and reports group sales of around 3.3 billion euro. Its product portfolio spans six-axis industrial robots, collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robots, and the iiQKA.OS2 robot operating system, with specific lines including the KR AGILUS, KR IONTEC, KMP 1500P, and LBR iisy.

For packaging and food manufacturing buyers, KUKA's KUKA.PLC mxAutomation layer offers PLCopen-certified robot programming directly inside a PLC environment, which can reduce commissioning time for controls teams already working in that environment. The iiQKA.OS2 operating system is AI-capable and built to address ISO 10218:2025 and new Machinery Regulation cyber-resilience requirements. An extensive System Partner network, including Compendium Group, FOCUS Integration, and Acieta, delivers pre-engineered application cells that buyers can evaluate as near-production references.

At PACK EXPO International

At PACK EXPO International 2026, KUKA is running four live demonstration cells at Booth N-5530. Compendium Group presents a tandem KR AGILUS case-erecting cell. FOCUS Integration operates a double-sided CUBE palletizing and depalletizing cell combining the KR IONTEC robot with a KMP 1500P autonomous mobile robot for pallet transport. Acieta demonstrates case blank loading with a KR20 R1820 KR CYBERTECH robot. A fourth interactive podium features the LBR iisy collaborative robot running on iiQKA.OS2, giving visitors a hands-on look at the cobot and its operating system in a packaging context.

Tandem KR AGILUS case-erecting cell with Compendium GroupDouble-sided CUBE palletizing and depalletizing with KR IONTEC and KMP 1500P AMRKR CYBERTECH case blank loading cell with AcietaLBR iisy cobot interactive podium running iiQKA.OS2KUKA.PLC mxAutomation for PLCopen-certified robot programming in a PLC environmentPalletizingCase ErectingCobotAMR

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a packaging engineer or operations leader evaluating robot cells for case erecting, palletizing, or pallet transport and want to see running production-representative demos rather than static displays.

What to ask at the booth

Can the KR AGILUS tandem cell handle my specific carton size and insert configuration, and what cycle rates can I expect?
How does iiQKA.OS2 help us meet ISO 10218:2025 and the new Machinery Regulation for cyber-resilience?
What payload and reach do I need for my palletizing application, and how does the KMP 1500P AMR integrate with existing conveyors?
How does KUKA.PLC mxAutomation reduce commissioning time for controls engineers already working in a PLC environment?
What washdown or hygienic options are available for food-manufacturing direct-contact applications?

SACMI

Packaging machinery, closures, containers, and beverage filling systems

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing closure production or integrated filling line equipment and want to evaluate a supplier that covers multiple process steps within a single equipment family.Read more

About

SACMI is a capital equipment group supplying machinery and complete lines for the production of closures, rigid containers, labels, and beverage filling systems. The company operates across the packaging, ceramics, and food processing sectors and serves customers through a network of subsidiaries and technical service centers worldwide.

SACMI's packaging division is recognized for vertical integration across the closure and container production chain, offering equipment that covers compression molding of caps, PET preform injection, blow molding, and filling. This breadth allows buyers to source multiple process steps from a single supplier, which is relevant for projects where line integration and after-sales accountability are priorities.

At PACK EXPO International

PACK EXPO International draws buyers responsible for filling, capping, and container production across food, beverage, and personal care categories. Visitors to the SACMI stand can expect to discuss the company's range of compression molding systems for plastic closures, container forming equipment, and integrated filling and capping lines, all of which are core to the show's beverage and rigid packaging segments.

Compression molding technology for plastic closuresPET preform injection and blow molding systemsIntegrated filling and capping line configurationsContainer inspection and quality control systemsAfter-sales service and line integration supportClosuresBlow MoldingFilling LinesRigid Packaging

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing closure production or integrated filling line equipment and want to evaluate a supplier that covers multiple process steps within a single equipment family.

What to ask at the booth

Which closure formats and neck finishes does your current compression molding range support?
How do your filling and capping systems handle format changeovers for multiple SKUs?
What does a typical integration project look like when combining your preform, blow, and fill equipment?
What inspection or quality control options are built into the lines?
How is technical service and spare parts support structured for North American customers?

GEA Group Akengesellscha

One of the world's largest systems suppliers of machinery, plants, process technology, components and services for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a food or beverage processor evaluating thermoforming or form-fill-seal lines and want to discuss integrating packaging with upstream processing under a single supplier relationship.Read more

About

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, was founded in 1881 and employs more than 18,000 people across operations in over 50 countries. The company supplies machinery, plants, process technology, components, and services primarily to the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Its packaging portfolio spans thermoforming machines such as the PowerPak 1000 and PowerPak 5000, vertical form-fill-seal equipment under the SmartPacker line, and brine injection systems including the MultiJector 500.

GEA positions itself as a full-line supplier capable of integrating processing and packaging into a single solution, rather than supplying isolated machines. Customers can trial equipment at GEA's dedicated test and technology centers, including GEA XLAB, before committing to purchase. The PowerPak 1000 is specifically designed for small-footprint installations with controls aimed at reducing operator learning time, broadening GEA's reach beyond large processors to SMEs and emerging brands.

At PACK EXPO International

GEA's confirmed participation and booth assignment at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago had not been announced at the time this card was prepared. Buyers attending the show with thermoforming, form-fill-seal, or integrated processing-to-packaging requirements should check the official PACK EXPO International exhibitor directory for any updated listing, and contact GEA directly to confirm presence and schedule a meeting on the floor.

PowerPak 1000: small-footprint thermoformer with simplified controls for SMEs and emerging brandsPowerPak 5000: mid-range thermoformer supporting multiple formats with fast changeoversSmartPacker vertical form-fill-seal portfolio for high-speed, low-waste baggingMultiJector 500 brine injection system with up to 8-hour uninterrupted runs and rapid sanitationGEA XLAB test centers allowing pre-purchase machine trials on customer productsThermoformingForm-Fill-SealBrine InjectionFull-Line Integration

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a food or beverage processor evaluating thermoforming or form-fill-seal lines and want to discuss integrating packaging with upstream processing under a single supplier relationship.

What to ask at the booth

Which thermoforming or form-fill-seal machine is the best fit for our current pack sizes and volumes?
Can we run product trials at a GEA test center before committing to purchase?
What changeover times and formats are achievable on the PowerPak 1000 or 5000 for our SKU mix?
What service, spare parts, and digital support is available in our region?
How does GEA support retrofitting or full-line integration with existing processing equipment?

Before you leave the hall

Confirm booth locations and request meetings in advance

Booth numbers for Multivac Laraon India, SACMI, and GEA Group were not confirmed at the time this guide was assembled. Check the official PACK EXPO International floor map at packexpointernational.com before the show opens and update your walking plan accordingly. For all five exhibitors, requesting a scheduled appointment before October 18 will give you dedicated time with a technical or commercial contact rather than relying on floor availability.

For additional exhibitor coverage, category breakdowns, and floor planning resources for PACK EXPO International 2026, visit the TradeShowIntel event page linked below.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning this PACK EXPO International route

When and where is PACK EXPO International 2026?

PACK EXPO International 2026 runs from Sunday, October 18 through Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

Which halls should I prioritize for the exhibitors in this guide?

South Hall is the confirmed anchor for this route, where Amcor is located at booth S-3500. KUKA Robotics is listed at booth N-5530, which is in a separate section of the floor. Booth assignments for Multivac Laraon India, SACMI, and GEA Group had not been published at the time this guide was written. Check the official floor map at packexpointernational.com for the most current locations before you arrive.

Who is this guide written for?

This guide is written for packaging engineers, operations leaders, CPG procurement leads, and food and beverage processing managers who are evaluating machinery, materials, automation, or line integration projects and want a structured starting point for their first day on the floor.

How do I contact the exhibitors featured in this guide?

Each exhibitor card on this page includes contact and booth information where available. For scheduled appointments, visit each company's website directly or use the official PACK EXPO International exhibitor directory at packexpointernational.com to request a meeting before the show opens.

Are these the only packaging and automation exhibitors worth visiting at the show?

No. PACK EXPO International typically features hundreds of exhibitors across packaging machinery, materials, automation, and processing. The five companies in this guide represent paid placements in a Shared Spotlight format and were selected to illustrate a coherent first-day route. Buyers should consult the full exhibitor directory to build a complete floor plan suited to their specific projects.