AWA Hosts IML and Product Decoration Conferences

AWA Conferences & Events is hosting two conferences in November for the labeling and product decoration supply chain—DecTec™ Narrow Web & Product Decoration Printing and Imaging Conference 201 and IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2011 - International In-Mold Labeling & Decorating Conference & Exhibition.

The DecTec™ Narrow Web & Product Decoration Printing and Imaging Conference 2011 offers presentations by experts and industry leaders to assist industry participants in all disciplines pertaining to product decoration. The conference will take place in Hyatt Rosemont, Chicago, Ill., on November 14-15, 2011

Full agenda
The event program is designed for all those associated with labeling and product decoration, including pressure-sensitive labeling, sleeving technologies, in-mold labeling, glue applied labeling, and direct printing formats for labeling, product decoration, and packaging.

This AWA DecTec™ Narrow Web Label & Product Decoration Printing and Imaging Conference pulls together experts in their respective disciplines and addresses the key issues and opportunities for narrow web printing and imaging across the labeling, product decoration, and packaging value chain.

This conference offers a comprehensive program, complemented by networking opportunities and a two-day exhibition. The program includes a Digital Printing Panel Discussion. In addition, the event hosts three sessions on Market & Materials Developments, Printing & Converting Technologies, and Sustainability & Recycling.

IMLCON™ & IMDCON™ 2011 - International In-Mold Labeling & Decorating Conference & Exhibition, is a conference totally dedicated to in-mold labeling and in-mold decoration, markets and technologies. The 19th edition of this event, organized by AWA Conferences & Events takes place on November 16-18, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz.

Full agenda
The program is designed to meet the interests of material suppliers, machinery manufacturers, converters, and brand owners. It includes industry presentations, which among others, give an overview of the global IML/IMD market, the rise of I-IML in North America, and mergers and acquisitions in the packaging industry. The event provides networking opportunities during cocktail receptions and breakfast meetings. In addition the event hosts a full two-day exhibition. The IMDA has chosen the event to have its annual meeting and present the IMDA awards.

End user participation
The program includes two panel discussions: “How to Encourage the Use of IML?” and “Recycling & Sustainability.” Kraft Foods and The Dial Corporation are participants in the latter discussion.

To participate in these conferences, contact AWA at conferences@awa-bv.com or by phone at +31 20 676 2069 for more information. Full details are available via AWA Conferences & Events’ Web site at www.awa-bv.com.