Headlines — September 2006

FPA’s 2006 Fall Executive Conference: The Impact of Globalization on the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry

LINTHICUM, Md.—The Flexible Packaging Association’s 2006 Fall Executive Conference will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at The Drake Hotel in Chicago. The conference theme is "The Impact of Globalization on the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry." The agenda includes presentations by Michael Richmond, PhD of Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions and Graham Cox of Pira International. The presentation will detail the results of research conducted on the dynamics of globalization and the opportunities it creates within the industry. Also featured are author John Caslione, Neil Rogers of Procter & Gamble, Amit Sheth of Environmental Packaging International, and a panel discussion on global sourcing strategies. The conference will include breakfast, the FEC Networking Luncheon, and the FEC Member & Guests Reception. For more information call FPA at 410-694-0800, or visit www.flexpack.org.