03.09.12
Luxe Pack New York Marks 10th Anniversary
The 2012 edition will feature an expanded list of luxury exhibitors and seminar topics.
The 2012 edition of Luxe Pack New York, the luxury packaging trade exhibition, will mark its10th anniversary this year when the popular event opens May 16, for two days,
Audience at Beauty Packaging’s 2011 panel at Luxe Pack New York. |
“We are thrilled to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Luxe Pack New York this year,” says Nathalie Grosdidier, executive director, Luxe Pack New York. “Each year, the event has grown significantly in three key areas. First, we continue to spotlight more high-quality exhibitors with an array of expertise and innovations. Second, we have developed the content of Luxe Pack New York to feature the best top-level seminars. And third, as a result, more and more brands and designers visit each year, making Luxe Pack New York really the creative packaging event for the American luxury industry. No other show is like it.”
Packaging Manufacturers
Exhibiting for the first time will be 3C Inc, Airolux AG, Aphena Health and Beauty, Arrowpak, Baosheng, Bellwyck Packaging Solutions, Cosmetic Specialties International, CPI Group LLC (previously RND Group), DISC, Jansy Packaging, Klocke of America, Inc., Laser Excel, Precise Packaging Inc., Tae Jin, Unimac Packaging Group and others.
Returning exhibitors include ABA Packaging Corp., Albéa, Alkos Group, Alliora, Amcor Flexibles, Anisa International Inc., Anomatic, Aptar, Axilone USA, Balance, Inc., Bioplan, Bormioli Luigi, Bormioli Rocco Glass Co, Inc., C+N USA-Poland, Cameo Metal Products, Inc., Chicago Paper Tube & Can Co., Ch-Wauters et Fils, Clarifoil, Colt’s Plastics Inc., Correspondance Paris-New York, Cosmogen, Coverpla SAS, Crystal Int’l (Group) Inc., CTL Packaging USA, Cultech Inc., Curtis Packaging, Dapy USA, Decotech Inc, Direct Source Packaging Co., Ecological Fibers, Inc., Elcos America, Inc., Epopak Co, Ltd., Fibermark, Flock Tex, Fusion Packaging, G. Pivaudran, Gerresheimer AG, Global Sales Ltd, HCP Packaging USA, Inc., Heinz Glas USA, Inc., HLP Klearfold, Hoffman Neopac Ag/Neopac The Tube, Iggesund Paperboard Inc., Ileos, Interconti Systems, Inc., James Alexander Corporation, Kaufman Container Company, Knoll Printing & Packaging, Inc., Kospak Industries Inc., Kurz Transfer Products, LP, LaFrance Corp., LF of America Corp., Lumson USA, MBF Plastiques, McLean Packaging, Mega Pumps LP, Metal Dynamics Inc, Minelli Group, MNC Stribbons, Monadnock Paper Mills, MWV, Neenah Paper, New High Glass, Neyret Rubans, Numaco Packaging, Oskar Karla, Pavisa, Piramal Glass, USA Inc., PKG Group, LLC, Pochet of America, Inc., Politech SP Z.O.O., Portola Tech International, Préface Deux, Primal, Qualipac America, Primal, Saco Ltd, Saverglass, Seacliff Beauty & Packaging Labs, Seidel GmBH & Co, Selective/Line, Seram, SGD North America, Inc., Sleever International, Stoelzle USA, Stora Enso Packaging, The Baruch Company, The Penthouse Group, Toly Products Ltd, Tullis Russell Papermakers, Uni-President Glass Industrial Co., Ltd, Vitro Packaging LLC, Whipsmart, and more.
Educational Seminars
Luxe Pack New York will present two days of targeted seminars this year, all designed to help industry leaders stay ahead of the trends and keep informed about the latest developments in consumer purchasing habits, creativity, R&D, niche marketing, the spirits market and more. Following is the schedule at press time:
Wednesday, May 16
10:30am: “Processes and Tools for Packaging R&D Leaders,” Marc Drucker, founder and president, NewLogic. Learn how cloud innovation tools work, and how they benefit packaging R&D organizations.
11:15am: “Spring/Summer 2013 Megatrends: Packaging,” Sharon Graubard, SVP trend analysis, Stylesight. This presentation will depict four overarching themes for the season and how they will directly impact color, shape, texture, material and delivery systems for luxury packaging.
12:30pm: “Unleashing the Green Fairy: A Journey into the Provocative World of Absinthe and the Luxurious Packaging Concepts That Evolved,” Peter Clarke, CEO, Product Ventures. Clarke decodes the historical meaning of absinthe and translates its narrative into compelling packaging concepts.
2:00pm: “Product, Packaging, Promotion and Passion, the “Four P’s.” Internationally recognized designer Marc Rosen moderates a panel with Paul Austin, president Austin Advisory Group; Raymond Matts, an international fragrance designer; Douglas Virtue, president, Virtue Development; and others. Find out what Charles Revson taught Rosen about the “Three P’s” —the right Product, Package and Promotion (advertising)—and why he took the fourth “P” —Passion—as
a given.
4:00pm: “The Crossroads of Research and Packaging Design: How the two combine for products with the greatest promise,” presented by Beauty Packaging magazine, moderated by Jamie Matusow, editor, and featuring Henry Renella, senior vice president Estée Lauder Global Package Development; Maria Archambault, AVP–Technical Packaging, L’Orêal USA; and Kelly Kovack, co-founder Purpose-Built. Panelists will focus on examples of sustainable packaging and corporate practices for marketing and operations benefits.
Thursday, May 17
10:00am: “From the Idea to the Concept, a Trip into Imagination,” Rémi Sabouraud, creativity and innovation expert, Goût d’idées. Between two projects, the more creative will make the difference. How does the innovative process work and what tools lead to “the killer idea?”
11:15am: “Label Designs that Sell Spirits and Wine, ” moderated by John Lyons, Package Design with Thomas Gallo, G3 Enterprises Inc.; Norman Kay, CEO, IBC Shell Packaging; Dave Lunati, director of marketing; Monadnock Paper Mills, Inc. and Ron Wong, Spring Design Partners, Inc.
2:00pm: “Neuro-Insight and the Science Behind the Most Powerful Packaging in the World.” Donna Sturgess, co-founder, Buyology, explains what drives consumer desire at a deeper level, and what science has discovered about powerful packaging.
Special Exhibits
Special exhibits at Luxe Pack New York will include:
• Luxe Pack Innovation Forum: This special exhibit will showcase the newest creations and innovations from exhibitors, including sustainable products.
• Pratt Institute “Marc Rosen Scholarship and Education Fund for Packaging by Design at Pratt Institute” student recipient designs.
More info: www.luxepack.com
