Your Ultimate Guide to Maximizing ROI as an Attendee

Define Your Mission: What’s Your Packaging Pain Point?

Before stepping onto the show floor, ask:

• What’s your #1 priority? (e.g., “Reduce labor costs,” “Meet Walmart’s 2025 sustainability mandates,” or “Find tamper-evident labeling”).
• What’s your budget? (e.g., “Under $50k solutions,” “ROI-driven automation”).

Why It Matters: 72% of attendees miss key innovations due to lack of focus (Source: PMMI)

Download the PACK Expo App: Your GPS for Success

The official app is your secret weapon. Here’s how to wield it:

• Search by Keyword: Filter exhibitors by terms like “variable data printing” or “automated bundling”
• Save Custom Lists: Create a “Must-See” list (e.g., Felins for banding machines)
• Track Demos: Bookmark live demos (e.g., “Felins’ Pak-Tyer Tying Machine: Sustainable Bundling in Action” at Booth # W-1169).

Pro Tip: Enable push notifications for last-minute session changes or exclusive attendee offers.

A Freeman study found 65% of attendees who use official trade show apps report higher satisfaction.

Prioritize Exhibitors: The 3-Tier Strategy

Not all booths are created equal. Rank exhibitors by urgency:

1. Tier 1 (Critical): Solutions solving immediate pain points (e.g., Felins’ ultrasonic banding machines for heat-sensitive pharmaceuticals).
2. Tier 2 (Future-Proofing): Emerging tech like AI-driven quality control or compostable materials.
3. Tier 3 (Nice-to-See): “Wow factor” innovations (e.g., robotics, AR packaging design).

Felins Insight: Allocate 60% of time to Tier 1, 30% to Tier 2, and 10% to Tier 3.

Spot Trends Before They Go Mainstream

At PACK Expo 2025, watch for:

• AI-Powered Inspection: Systems that detect defects in real-time.
• Circular Economy Solutions: Machines using 100% recyclable materials (like Felins’ paper banding).
• Retail-Ready Compliance: Tech meeting Target/Walmart’s 2025 packaging mandates.

Felins Focus: See our live demo of variable data printing for expiry dates/lot codes—critical for pharma/food clients.

SEE YOU IN VEGAS!

PACK Expo 2025 is more than an event—it’s a catalyst for growth. By blending preparation with flexibility, we turn three hectic days into a year’s worth of momentum. We look forward to seeing you there!

Visit us at Booth W-1169 to see our packaging, labeling, and sleeving machines in action – we’ll be running live demos on sustainable packaging solutions for visitors who bring their samples to the booth. Let’s turn your packaging challenges into victories!

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