MANTENO, IL, June 12, 2013 (Press-News.org) Frank Kelly, Business Manager for innovative packaging solutions leader Zip-Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has been announced as a featured speaker at the Global Pouch Forum June 12-14, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a presentation on the disruptive innovation of Zipbox.
Zipbox is being co-developed by Zip-Pak and T.H.E.M., a leader in innovative packaging solutions. The unique format combines the consumer-preferred attributes of flexible and rigid packaging into a novel combination of materials that is both value adding and consumer-intuitive. It provides an ideal solution to the long-standing consumer need for easily resealing a carton and maintaining product freshness after opening.
"I'm glad to have been chosen to speak at the 2013 Global Pouch Forum, one of the most anticipated packaging events of the year." Kelly said, "Those in attendance are some of the most important and influential professionals in today's packaging industry. The Zipbox success story I'm presenting will provide everyone there with an excellent opportunity to see its leading-edge technical advancements as well as the opportunities that it represents in today's highly challenging economy."
The 2013 Global Pouch Forum, now in its 15th year, attracts an audience of more than 400 attendees and continues to grow each year. It is a key gathering place for top packaging professionals involved in pouch production and the film, materials, closures, services and equipment that this fast-growing packaging segment demands.
Kelly's presentation will feature an overview of Zipbox technology, scalability and the manufacturing process, and consumer research findings. Also included will be a report on the initial consumer application, Plantation Brand Sugar. It will incorporate a production and supply chain overview, initial marketplace results and comparative economics.
"Zipbox is a turn-key solution. Best of all, it's a packaging innovation of tomorrow that's ready to go to market today." Kelly offered, "I'm really looking forward to highlighting its outstanding potential with all those in attendance at the conference."
About Zip-Pak
Zip-Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW), is a global leader in resealable packaging innovations. The company helps consumer product companies build brand preference through convenient, brand-differentiating packaging that preserves product freshness. Zip-Pak produces zipper applicators and technologies to serve original equipment manufacturers, converters, and packagers worldwide. Zip-Pak has headquarters in Manteno, Illinois and operates seven world-class production facilities strategically located around the globe.
For more information about Zip-Pak's packaging innovations and zipper applicators and technologies, please visit: www.zippak.com
For more information about Zipbox, please visit: www.zipbox.net
For more press information, please contact:
Ilena Della Ventura
Delia Associates
T: 908-534-9044
E: idellaventura@delianet.com
Innovative Zipbox Technology to Be Showcased in Presentation By Zip-Pak's Frank Kelly at 2013 Global Pouch Forum
Frank Kelly, Business Manager for innovative packaging solutions leader Zip-Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has been announced as a featured speaker at the Global Pouch Forum June 12-14, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a presentation on the disruptive innovation of Zipbox.
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[Press-News.org] Innovative Zipbox Technology to Be Showcased in Presentation By Zip-Pak's Frank Kelly at 2013 Global Pouch ForumFrank Kelly, Business Manager for innovative packaging solutions leader Zip-Pak, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), has been announced as a featured speaker at the Global Pouch Forum June 12-14, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a presentation on the disruptive innovation of Zipbox.