The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected PACK EXPO International 2004 to participate in its International Buyer Program. This will be the eighth consecutive PACK EXPO to be honored with this distinction. The show, to be held November 7-11 in Chicago, is produced by the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI). International attendance at PACK EXPO International is expected to attract 6,000+ attendees, approximately 13 percent of the show's total attendance. The show attracts senior buyers from around the world. Attendees come to view the latest innovations in packaging machinery, materials, containers and components.

For more information, visit http://www.packexpo.com , call (703) 243-8555 or e-mail expo@pmmi.org .