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, at The Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion (125-135 West 18th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues). Every year since its inception, Luxe Pack has showcased more exhibitors than previously, and 2012 promises to follow suit, with approximately 140 participants showcasing packaging for all luxury sectors, including cosmetics/fragrance, personal care, food, wine and spirits, fashion/accessories, jewelry/watches and more. A comprehensive seminar offering is also scheduled, and several exhibits will highlight the show floor.

“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.

Special Exhibits
• 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